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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1908
Page
11
Directs buyers to a broad selection of wedding gift items including cut glass sterling silverware toilet articles clocks Limoges china and porcelain vases busts figures electrolieres lamps and beads with prices and various Royal and Teplitz brands.
UR Engraving Department promotes June wedding stationery with invitations on stylish paper and the latest forms. It offers wedding announcements at homes and visiting cards and urges customers to place orders early as the department grows busier.
Parents and merchants announce a sale of vast dress goods and fabrics for women and children. Text mentions low prices on fabrics and accessories tied to new season fashions from manufacturers and suppliers.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions colors pink and blue and a fox motif on white ground. The stream of words includes references to season and zoos, with unclear proper nouns and potential product or design elements.
A damaged snippet describes floral printings in blue and white groups, noting popular designs with bats and child friendly appeal. The text mentions a color scheme and desirable patterns, but details are incomplete and partially illegible.
Special sale presents LiF Y cambric Petticoats in varied trims from simple street wear to elaborate ensembles. Items feature tuck lawn flounces, embroidered borders, and generous hems. Prices range from 30c to 2.50, with multiple styles in two or more sizes.
Brazilian Ambassador and Mme Nabuco hosted last night at the Embassy. Baron Hengelmuller and Baroness Hengelmuller, after weeks at the Virginia Hot Springs, return to Washington today. Italian Ambassador and Baroness Mayor des Planches expected in Washington Thursday for the summer. English visitors in Washington host luncheon by Ambassador Bryce. he and Mrs Bryce sail for England July 2 for the summer. Miss Eleanor Patterson’s May 20 wedding in Grace Church New York planned with Rev Dr Huntington officiating. groom Mr Hoirral Mulliken.
Mrs Larence Macka and Mrs WWK Vandebit Jr attended in tailored outfits with elaborate trims and hats featuring aigrettes in blue and emerald. Mrs Hottis Hunnewell wore a deep blue foulard dress with a dotted skirt, white lace gulmpe, and a blue girdle.
Destruction of a mother and death of her child are cited amid tensions over the embassy lease to the Japanese. Ambassador Francis contemplates four months leave in America while subletting the palace proves costly. Meanwhile Sorolla exhibits in London, praised after Paris showing. Spain’s royal patrons including the King and Queen back the event with many nobles attending.
William Husson chief draftsman for the Weather Bureau died suddenly in his Georgetown apartment after a brief illness. Born in 1853 in Westchester County New York he served Florida and the bureau since 18. He organized a Spanish War company and earned high regard from Willis Moore. Survived by his mother son two brothers and a sister. Funeral arrangements have been made.
The Womans Single Tax Club will host a banquet at Freunds on May 11 to honor Oklahoma Senators and Representatives. A reception precedes the event. Speakers include Senator Gore on Government by Injunction, Senator Owen on Property Rights under the New Constitution, Representative Davenport on The Initiative and Referendum, and Representative Ferris on Primary Elections and the Direct Vote for Senator.
Anniversary services for the Gospel Mission at 1290 Pennsylvania Avenue were conducted yesterday morning at Mount Vernon Methodist Episcopal Church. An afternoon session occurred at 1 oclock in the mission and 7:0 clock at First Baptist Church, with J G Hallimond of Bowery Mission New York addressing the latter. Music was performed by the Baltimore Gospel Trio.
Count Menns von Limburg Stirum of Kaiser's Guards becomes betrothed to Mary Newland, Detroit heiress. The Dutch-born noble, now a German citizen, serves as lieutenant in the Kaiser’s First Life Guards.
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