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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
39
A Special Remnant Day event in the ready to wear department features low prices on remnants for men women and children. The store touts attractive reductions across the entire establishment and urges shoppers to take advantage of the best bargains in weeks as displays entice with strong value and desirability.
Friday bargain in men s suits offers two lots at fair prices. Readable items include low price examples and sizes in stock with select stylings and discounts amid a clearance sale.
Fragments describe a sale on men's lisle socks with unclear quantities and pricing, mentioning Assorted sizes and potentially a discount. The text appears as midline garbled OCR with scant legible brand-like terms and no definite dates or venues.
Paraphrase of a crowded old classifieds style page offering women's tailored suits in Parma serge and worsteds, with many models, colors, and sizes. Prices range around 1000 to 1550 and 25 to 3500 with notes on alterations and exchanges not allowed. Also features various dresses, coats, and jackets with trims and embroidery in multiple fabrics.
fragmentary OCR item describes a Friday bargain on boys all wool suits. readable names or places are unclear. text is partial and difficult to parse.
Local retailer showcases discounted women shirt waists in a Friday sale. Prices range from two dollars to several dollars, with selections including tucked fronts and lace trim in sizes. Customers can find rayon and embroidery options as part of the offers.
A fragmentary notice advertises a Friday bargain on black dress goods including imported fabrics. The OCR lists offerings with vague pricing and stock details, mentioning armoire style items and 44 inch width fabrics at a quoted price around 100 in local currency.
Bargain sale of Valenciennes laces in various widths. German and Pat Valeryannes laces offered at reduced prices. Supplies described as suitable for trim, dresses, and lingerie with yardage and price details imperfectly readable. Shopping mood suggested with low prices and bulk quantities.
A jumble of women’s apparel outlines discounted percale skirts and related items. Descriptions mention pink and blue hues, striped bands, and ruffled edges with price notes and assorted values, though many words are garbled.
Lot of women's taffeta silk umbrellas in black blue red and green with tassel and wood handles 195 each value 300. Two 38 inch silk umbrellas in red and brown with gold capped handles 3.00 each. Three men's 38 inch silk umbrellas with jet silver trim reduced from 300 to 195 each. Main floor G street entrance.
Mrs Carter hosted a luncheon honoring Mrs Norris wife of the Montana governor, with many visiting dignitaries in white decor and asparagus centerpieces. Guests included Senator Beveridge, diplomats, and several notable officials as Washington hosts prepare for upcoming receptions and travels.
Natrest residence hosts TrenTie Rathbone and Mr and Mrs Eno as spring events begin. Early arrivals include Mr and Mrs Francis King Wainwright. Senator and Mrs Guggenheim return to Washington from New York. Mrs Angie Dennison Ware and her son plan to move to Trenton with Mrs Ware’s grandson. Invitations issued for reception honoring Mr Justice Harlan. Ames travels from Washington to Virginia Hot Springs. Pay Inspector Samuel McGowan and his mother return to Stoneleigh Court after Georgia and South Carolina visit. Mrs Fairfield Carpenter hosts luncheon at Chevy Chase Club.
Society notes focus on the Belmont Spring Meet with high society figures attending. Mrs Vanderbilt leads open air Regency activities while Tip the terrier recovers from a mastiff incident. Count Apponyi and other nobles attend previews and gossip swirls around Ethel Croker amid mounting suitor attention.
A long readable society column outlines Ethel's hopeful view on an international marriage, her democratic leanings, and love for New York. It notes possible summer travel, a Newport season with the Orton and Morton circles, and plans for estates, lawns, and social gatherings involving Morgan, Pembroke Jane, and others while discussing marital choices and domestic happiness.
Washington residents celebrate Henry Augustus Willard on his 86th birthday at his home. many well known figures, including Oldest Inhabitants Association members and family, attended a reception with floral tributes and a luncheon in his honor. Willard, a longtime city promoter, has contributed to Washington's growth for over fifty years.
Prince Prospero Colonna of the Roman Colonna family and his son arrived in Washington from New York for a four or five day visit. He dismissed any talk of an international marriage alliance, saying the trip is for pleasure and to visit friends and his son’s education. The prince, about fifty, is known for his courtly manners and notable career. He was once mayor of Rome, later a senator, and a cavalry captain. Accompanied by the Marquis of Sommi, he was welcomed by Walter Berry, the Italian Embassy’s representative.
Miss Jean Reid daughter of the American ambassador to Britain will wed John Hubert Ward in the chapel royal at St James Palace on January 23. King Edward and Queen Alexandra likely attend. The ceremony is small but a large reception will follow at the bride’s father’s London residence.
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