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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1912

Page

12

Time to Get the Home Ready for Summer

A local advertises window screens draperies and furniture work. It promises repairs reupholstery and refinishing service with woodwork and wire details. The note highlights low summer prices and extended delivery when orders are placed now or during summer.

Vader Porch Shades Offer Sun Exclusion And Lightness

An ad describes Vader Porch Shades marketed as a lightweight durable solution for porches. It promises sun exclusion, airy comfort, and easy hanging, with a price of about $425 and emphasis on individuality and garden enjoyment.

Arren

Muslin Curtains Offer New Patterns and Styles

Muslin curtains in fresh patterns show surprising beauty and value. The current selection features dainty agured striped and plain effects, some with ruffles and lace edges. Sizes range from 2 to 12 yards long, priced from 1.00 to 5.00 per pair.

Waterproof Window Shades A Very Exceptional Value

Waterproof window shades offer a durable cloth that resists cracking and peeling, with colorfast greens and tans. Sold in several popular sizes, mounted on Hartshorn rollers, priced from 1 75 to 2 75 each with lengths around 6 ft 6 in.

Hartshorn Scifactigg

Now and Dainty Lace Bed Sots

A fragmented item describes an attractive assortment of bridal hobbinette pieces with cogged borders in a Renaissance style and Marie Antoinette decor. The text is garbled but suggests decorative textiles and ornamental bed accessories in period fashion.

Marie Antoinetta Deargna

Burnt Leather Table Covers Offered At Deep Discount

A readable ad item notes burnt leather table covers offered at nearly half price. The garish teal design features browns greens and reds and is marketed as very attractive with a present price near 300 dollars and a reduced value around 1.00.

Tale

Screen Doors in Various Designs and Sizes

A catalog entry lists 5 tarined frames with varnished mevpal finish in plain and fancy designs for hanging. Sizes include 3x7 ft priced at $125 and $225 each, 4 ft at $3.00, and other dimensions and prices noted in a fragmented listing.

Fraurth

Metal-Frame Adjustable Window Screens Offered in Several Sizes

An advertisement promotes all metal adjustable window screens with a black japanned finish and secure wire. It lists five sizes and prices: 18 by 24 inches for 30 cents, 24 by 37 inches for 45 cents, 24 by 37 inches for 50 cents, and 30 by 37 inches for 50 cents, with other dimensions and prices indicated.

MISS TAFT AT DANISH MINISTER DANCE IN ROYAL PURPLE

A society record notes Miss Helen Taft and Mrs Charles Ree at the Danish Minister and Countess Moltke dance. Mrs Taft attended the Red Cross opening with a purple satin coat suit while Miss Taft returned from Hot Springs. Various dignitaries, diplomats, and relatives are mentioned attending events, dinners, and breakfasts with references to the Taft family and Washington social season.

Taft Red Cross Charles Ree Mra Taft Helen Taft Washington Hot Springs Waghe Moltke Frederick Dent Grant Europe Princesse Cantacuzene Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse A. 8 Grant #4 New York

Washington Notes On Society And Travel Roundup

Mrs Tussell B Harrison plans a summer in Omaha with her son William Henry Harrison III and mother Mrs Saunders. Mrs Cameron, formerly Miss Fredericka Morgan, visits her Morgan parents on Twentieth Street. The Snows head to a Maine summer home mid month with Mrs Lewis. Chisholm and Britton guests at Walcott Hotel in New York. Mildred Bacon returns from Princeton to Washington. James Harvey Grant and Lille Silcott wed at Rev. George W. Kates’s residence with few guests. Hazel Crane to West Point then Plainfield. Katherine Crane spends a month in Plainfield. Mrs Marbury and Mrs Stewart of New Orleans host this afternoon. Shoemaker hosts at home today and next week. Chevy Chase Seminar year‑end recital date moved from May 19 to May 9.

East Sixty-Third Street New York City Leishion Parka St. Bartholomew's Church Spofford Miss Stevens William Greenbeck Fowler Banyard Wggant Spafford Tussell B Harrison William Henry Harrison 3d Mra Saunders Washington Omaha Mra Orr Harrison van St Clair Cameron Misa Fredericka Morgan Boston Mrs James Morris Morgan Twentieth Street James Harvey Grant Lille Beauregard Silcon George W. Kates Miso Myrtle Gullick Loudoun County Montie Preagrave Ond Brightwood Park D. C Miga'Hazelle Crane J. Burnet Crane West Point Capt Mra K. ¢ Jewelt Plainfield X.J Katherine Crane Leybourne Grange Kent Donoughmars Greville Roany Edward Potesden Lacey Darkling Surrey Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Jeweled "chameleon" crystal ornament captures London gossip

Duchess of Wexburghe reportedly wears a Paris jeweled crystal piece that changes color to match gowns, carved with intricate traceries in brooches and pendants. New York socialites on a driving club run ride out as weather delays. auctions and art losses prompt debate on export laws and wealth displays amid Titanic casualties and royal palaces.

Duchess of Wexburghe London Paris Duchess of Hoxburghe West End

Peanut kills a baby in choking incident

New York report details the death of two year old James Purcell at St Takes Hospital after choking on a peanut. Doctors say the nut entered the windpipe and disintegrated with small grains carried into the lungs.

New York James Purcell St Takes Hospital

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