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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1907
Page
7
Woodward and Lothrop announces new stock of Men Spring and Summer Suits from Stein-Bloch and another top maker. Highlights include Sack Suits with long roll lapels and fiduciary backs, all wool high quality fabrics, with prices from 18 to 35 dollars. Main floor Tenth Street.
A wide selection of men's summer undergarments in cottons balbriggans nainsocks lisles merinos wool silks and gauze fabrics. Includes knee length drawers full or short inseams and matching knee length pieces. Also features two piece pajama union suits in chambray nainsock check muslin madras soisette and plain white madras with military collar and buttons. Main floor Fat priced from 50c per garment upward.
A catalog note advertises Dressing Sacques and Kimonas in white and figured lawns suitable for home wear and seaside or mountain trips. It lists styles with fitted backs and elbow sleeves, lace yokes, embroidery, and trims, priced from 73 cents to 25 dollars, with a display at third floor eleventh street.
A shipment of tan hosiery has arrived meeting high demand. Popular styles are represented with 50 dozen tan gauze lisle thread hose in desirable shades. Special offer: 23 seconds of 3 pairs for 1.00, Mam ficor-F st.
Advertising copy for children rompers and play suits in pink blue and white ginghams and cambric. Describes sizes from 2 to 5 years with piping in red white or blue and turn-over collars. Infants Dept third four Eleven th street.
The advert promotes women's high-grade shoes praised for skill and integrity, highlights custom-made oxfords with short vamps for high-arch feet, offered in tan Russia calfskin, gun kidskin, and patent leather with a plain toe. Introductory price marked at $4.00 per pair. Third Noor-Tanthst.
A jaunty broad brimmed sailor hat trims with ribbon wings quills and roses dominates fashion both here and abroad. Style leaders embrace the summer hat with Alsatian bows and broad wings, while hair wears softly under the brim. Beautiful new models invite inspection.
The Rough Straw Sailor remains the fore and favorite pick for outings and general wear. Priced at $3.00, the black and white rough straw features grosgrain ribbon bands and is praised as essential in women’s wardrobes.
Exclusive models Lily of France Parame Sapphire shown in silk batiste and rosebud embroidery. Describes Do mestic Corsets, Evening Corsets and Bust Supporters in satin ribbon shades. Third floor Eleventh St.
An extensive display of Brass Bedsteads in rich designs priced from 19 75 to 140. Special values at 19 75 and 21 50. Plain White and Brass-trimmed Bedsteads from 5 50 to 17 50. White enameled bedsteads 5 50. Heavier white bedsteads 7 50. Black enameled bedsteads 9 50 to 25 00. All metal bed springs 3 50 to 6 00. Box springs 12 50 to 18. Upholstered box springs 15 00. Hair and cotton felt mattresses 6 00. Ostermoor mattresses available. Hair mattresses 15 00 double bed. Cotton felt mattresses 12 50. Felt mattresses as low as 8 00. Feather pillows 1 00 to 3 25. Pillows with feathers, 2 00. Ventilating pillows 2 00, ideal for summer and invalids.
Two lots of women's silk umbrellas offered at half price. Lot 1 features twisted silk handles with silver trim and ivory snake skin, priced at $5.00, value $10. Lot 2 presents etched silver trimmed ivory carved handles with silver horse head handles, priced at $7.50, value $15. Also advertised EWING Machines on Eleventh Street with models W. & L. Eldredge Automatic Rotary Capital and more, including travel hand machines and payment options.
Capt Moneta entertained yesterday aboard the Argentine training ship Presidente Sarmiento in honor of Argentine Minister Portela. The guest list included Secretary Root, Brazilian and Bolivian ministers, Chile's chargé d affaires, Navy officials, and various Argentine officers with full military honors.
Social notes describe Mrs. Roosevelts terrace tea at the White House with autumnal decor, urns, and a view of War Department buildings. Fashion and fabric trends highlight pineapple muslin gowns. News covers the Mills and Fitzgerald engagement rumors, the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse voyage, and the Actors Fund Fair scenes with Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish and others on the Twelfth Page.
Last week to try the Stillman pattern waists. These ingeniously cut patterns promise a perfect one piece waist with only the shoulder seam. No skill needed, no fittings, and a waist can be made in an hour using the correct bust measurement. Miss Stillman departs soon. visit the Main floor G stopk for pattern details.
Senor J A Aranto, newly appointed Panamanian minister, arrived in Washington from New York and moved into an apartment at the Highlands. He was greeted by retiring minister Senor J Dominio de Obsidia. The High School Cadets annual drill, postponed due to weather, is rescheduled for Wednesday May 15 with the sham battle among features of the event.
Chandon brand oil described as the choicest French olive oil for medicinal or table use. It notes French oil’s delicate flavor surpassing Italian. Oil is bottled in France to prevent contamination. Available in bottles 25, 45, and 60 cents and tins priced 85 cents, 1.60, and 3.00 on the fifth floor.
Altamont Spring Water boasts sterilized bottling and exceptional purity. The product, bottled only at the spring after twenty minutes of steam exposure, claims unmatched softness and a unique Allegheny summit origin. Available for sale at 1305 F Street NW, a tour store at Eleventh and F Streets, with Woodward & Bathrop as exclusive agents.
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