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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
23
The stock grows larger and designs richer with up to date facilities for handling work. Prices are lower than ever for Vador Porch Shades. They come in weather proof colors to match surroundings, are durable and artistic, and provide sun protection while permitting air flow. A porch with Vador Shades adds living space and comfort in hot weather.
Extensive display of ready-made shades in opaque and Holland cloths mounted on spring rollers. Sizes 3 by 6 feet. Opaque cloth priced at 25 cents each. Holland cloth priced at 39 cents each.
Advertises metal frame window screens by New Sharweed Serene with sixes to fit windows. Describes narrow one and one half inch frame, galvanized iron, durable, weather resistant, and rustproof. lists sizes and prices for various screens and cabinet-made screen doors. Also notes rustless wood and seasonable finishes and hardware.
A seller offers screen wire and bakery inch widths priced per square foot. They advertise shade fabrics for spring and propose sending two representatives with samples and price quotes for high class work. The note mentions Stewart Aarts foreliers and a finishing stitch to prevent hems from ironing out and to enhance durability.
Cabinet-made window screens manufactured in own workrooms with wear resisting qualities. Finish matches hardware, sample and price available on request at Prourth street.
Linen couch and table covers described in pure Belgian linen with plain and fringed edges. Table covers range from 60 to 2.00 dollars by size, couch covers priced at 2.00 to 2.75 dollars, with fringe options and color borders in blue red or green.
Advertising copy offers slip covers made to order for a standard one or two piece parlor suite in imported cretonnes and best Belgian linen. Prices range from 11.75 to 12.50 per suite with specified material allowances and terms.
An advertisement promoting New Willow Furniture offers natural color and green finished wood furniture for bedrooms living rooms and porches. It features chairs side chairs rockers tables stools settees and a large selection of willow armchairs at a special price of five dollars each.
Vitrophane offers a perfect substitute for stained glass and blocks unwanted views while adding decorative appeal. Sold by yard or roll, it comes in patterns and is simple to apply, enabling any homeowner to achieve perfect results.
Spring clearance round up lists one of a kind rugs in varied sizes and textures. Features Cashmere Sarouk Muskabod Mahal and Amritzer India pieces with prices from $40 to $350 reduced from higher ranges. Also offers smaller lots priced $10 to $25 with former ranges cited.
A large Washington dinner drew 68 guests including the Vice President, Supreme Court justices, governors from 38 states, and notable figures like Andrew Carnegie and James J. Hill. Ambassador Baron Takahira hosted with staff members assisting, while Admiral Brownson entertained later for the British envoy Bryce. Other society events followed, with teas, dinners, and weddings noted across the capital.
Formal notices announce Miss Mary Wills of New York to Boston’s James Alfred Roosevelt, a Roosevelt cousin. She is the daughter of Mrs Charles H. Wills, wintering at the Woman's Club on Forty-sixth Street. Roosevelt, son of the late Alfred Roosevelt, has studied at Harvard and spent winters in New York with his grandmother. He recently pursued electricity interests in Boston clubs and has ties to prominent New York and Boston families. No wedding date is set.
A Paris based prince, widower at thirty five, is linked to a Newport beauty scene with tales of divorce rumors and a cable message from Rose O Neill Wilson. Meanwhile actress Miss Nethersole advocates marriage as the true happiness for women, challenging stage life and newer education trends.
Miss Eleanor Barnard Conrad daughter of Dr and Mrs Daniel Burr Conrad wed Judge Adam Clark Carson associate judge of the Philippine Supreme Court at Manila in Christ Episcopal Church Winchester Virginia May 11 The ceremony was officiated by Rev William D Smith and attended by relatives guests and friends including military associates and prominent national figures The bride wore white duchess satin with orange blossoms and lilies of the valley in a duchesse court train
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