Woodward Lothrop closes early for parade day
Woodward Lothrop will close at 5 PM today in observance of the Men's Parade of the World Sunday School Con dition. The store operates in New York Washington and Paris as part of its regional chain.
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1910
Page
14
Woodward Lothrop will close at 5 PM today in observance of the Men's Parade of the World Sunday School Con dition. The store operates in New York Washington and Paris as part of its regional chain.
Friday special offers reveal a half price sale of Light-night Fast Black Cotton Socks with minor flaws but sound wear. Also featured are Foulard Silk Four-in-hand Ties navy with white figures and polka dots, plus striped Madras Pajamas and Quting Flannel Night Shirts, all discounted with limited sizes remaining.
Friday special offers a large assortment of wall papers including high grade options in loam lots 60 to 12 rolls, odd wall papers for boxes and curtains, line crepe fabrics and nets, window screens, and related hanger items. Prices range from 10 to 50 cents per piece with some rolls up to 130 dollars in stock.
Readable sale ad shows all wool Chesterfield overcoats in oxford gray with close collars and shaped shoulders in sizes 34 to 42, now $15.00 each from $20.00. Also remnants of men’s suits in 38 to 42 sizes and light linen styles reduced to $11.70 to $14.75. Raincoat, trousers, and wool worsted items discounted with vivid price cuts.
Friday special highlights silk umbrellas in birch taffeta and silk yarn. They boast fast color, taped edges, repost and etched sterling silver handles. Priced at 8375 each, value touted around 500 dollars.
Readable snippets advertise white goods specials including Persian lawn dresses and shirts trimmed with edging. Mentioned items include brown trench fabric with embroidery and self-colored dots. A 100 yard quantity is cited and pricing references appear in the mid totals, reflecting a sale flyer style.
One lot of 24 inch cowhide suit cases on steel frames with brass locks offered at 395 dollars each. Regular price 6 dollars. Auction note mentions durable construction and attractive finish.
Local retailer promotes Heys Military Play Suits in natural calm khaki with blue red or yellow trims. Sizes 3 to 16 years priced at 690 each, with other items like Land Sets and serdures heavily discounted as part of the Fourth to Eleventh event.
A damaged OCR list shows numerous price cuts on decorative items at BRICAS BRAG DEPARTMENT. Reductions include marble figurines, bronze figures, framed pictures, and sepia products with substantial markdowns from original prices.
A Friday sale offers a range of boys suits including all wool knickerbocker styles in sizes 7 to 17 at 4.75 each. Also listed are remnant suiting and reefers in multiple sizes with reduced pricing from 100 to 14.00, featuring double breasted and sailor styles plus embroidered options.
A sale offers Boys' Inne Soisette Blouses in tan and white with soft collars in sizes 9 to 16 at 75c each. Hats and tam o'shanter styles for small children reduced from $1 to $5. Long Middy Suits in white for sizes 8 to 13 cut from 1500 to 4. Pats Long Middy Trousers and Pajamas in child sizes discounted. Khaki suits and blouses offered in all sizes at reduced prices. Third floor Ten t at.
Friday specials feature Valenciennes laces of French and German make with perfect widths for trims and garments. Also on sale are women's oxford ties in multiple styles with Goodyear sole, Cuban heel, and patent calfskin options, all heavily discounted from original prices. Various sizes and pairs available on the third floor at Tenth Street.
Readable fragments show a department offering several office pieces at deep discounts. Items include a quartered oak flat top desk with built up top and reduced prices. A bell top oak desk, revolving chairs with feather and muddle seats show drastic markdowns.
Mrs Taft hosts a garden reception on the White House lawn from 5 to 7. Guests arrive in white and black ensembles with parasols and elaborate hats. The Marine Band plays as a long tea table blooms with flowers under the trees. notable attendees include Mrs Charles H. McCawley, Miss Mary Patten, Mrs Garrison McClintock, and diplomats among the invited.
Mrs Edwards appears in blue charmeuse with overdress of lace and black hat. Miss Townsend, soon to wed, arrives with one attendant, Miss Katherine Elkins, reflecting Washington society’s prominence and fashion, while guests include the German ambassador and top officials at a public reception.
The Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs MacVeagh hosted a Washington dinner with Sweden's minister de Lagercrantz, Denmark's Count Moltke, Italy's chargé d affaires and Marchesa di Montegliari, and other dignitaries. Cards issued for a May tea celebrate Argentina's republic independence as Spanish and Italian officials arrive. Major attendees include Senators Beveridge and Burrows, Vice President and Congress members, and officials from New York to Washington as diplomatic and social rounds continue.
Snapshots from high society detail Miss Mary Harriman’s May wedding to Charles Cary Rumsey at Arden Church New York society names include Miss Mathilde Townsend and Mrs Harriman. Plans outline Arden House trip, simple ceremony, and later travels to California and the Pacific islands. Queen Mary’s needlework and charity stance noted, alongside Newport society gossip about Batonyi and Kinsky rumors. A Brooklyn rector criticizes extravagant hats. church reform suggested. MacVeagh house sale shocks Chicago social set with remodel notes and future entertainments.
The District Society of the Sons of the American Revolution led by Rear Admiral George W Hatrd U N will host a May day outing to Annapolis Maryland. Frank B Martin and oC Magruder chaired arrangements with help from society members and local premises staff. Matthew Scott and Daughters of the American Revolution members, plus Mayflower Society attendees, received invitations for a luncheon at Carvel Hall.
A health claim from a man who switched to one meal daily says he can work twice as much and may live longer. The article notes dietary changes can help but warns older people should not abandon long established habits and that ideal diets vary.
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