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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1907
Page
5
Our notice highlights a special display of White and Light Hats designed for Graduates, Brides and Bridesmaids offering purchase options for their ceremonial attire.
A compact catalog note describes girls coats suited for trolley rides and seaside use in light weight skelet on styles. Featured are White Serge coats in 74 length with braid collars and cuffs and buttons, plus 34 and full length coats in novelty cloths with varied braids for sizes 8 to 14.
Handsome imported chiffon cloth and gauze offered at about half usual price. Navy blue and white satin chiffons, green and white stripes, lavender and white pieces, and various gauze patterns priced per yard. Large selection includes 13x17 inch to 26x26 inch items, with fifth floor display. Also brilliant cut glass for May and June weddings and assorted serveware and bowls priced from $1.00 upward.
Box of 200 plates priced at $2.00 is offered for clothing marking. Located on the main floor F street.
Readable fragment notes a main street entrance on Main Fourth Street with access also from a men s furnishing store corner. The item suggests a doorway alignment or shared entry between two retail fronts.
A closeout sale offers one and two piece Mission furniture with a third off regular prices. Items include weathered oak magazine stands desks chairs rockers tables and more suitable for summer cottages. Also announced is a sale of five children’s books for librarians and young readers with sample copies available.
Cane Suit Cases in great demand for summer travel. very light weight and durable. Wooden frame with leather corners, pegamoid binding, strong handle and catches, cloth lined with inside straps, waterproof. Two sizes offered: 24-inch $2.95 (Value $3.95) and 26-inch $3.50 (Value $4.30). sement-Equitable Bide.
In the Pure Food Department fifth floor demonstrations showcase Colonial Coffee made for us, Tryphosa gelatin for quick dishes, Christian's Health Food, Altamont Spring Water, Colonial Butter, and Colonial Flour. Attendees are invited to try these products and see their qualities.
The Episcopal Eye Ear and Throat Hospital hosts a grand garden party at Col Truesdell’s home with Marine Band music and a busy crowd. Highlights include a Maypole dance led by Mrs Olga Singleton, lavish booths, Japanese lanterns, and numerous society figures in attendance. The event continues with a second day of festivities and fashion descriptions.
In this column society buzzes about Dresden style rooms added by Mrs. Payne Whitney at her Long Island estate, collectors chasing rare ware, and a looming drink ban debate among Washington society women led by Mrs. H B Henderson. It contrasts Mrs Astor’s lasting charm with pretenders to her leadership and ends with a curious note about Mrs Hols Hunneweil and a small pig.
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