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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
23
Several lines of men’s high-grade suits at special sale prices. New season models in gray and brown stripes, plain blues, and shadow stripes with all sizes. Suits include all-wool fabrics, latest styles, first-class tailoring, and were previously $25 or $22.50. Now $16.75.
A wide assortment of Misses and Children's Oxford and Princess Ties in white canvas with welt soles and matching rubbers is offered. Also shown are Boys and Youths Oxfords in tan Russia leather and patent calfskin, plus children's barefoot sandals in sizes 1 to 8, all at low prices.
Selected lots offer attractive values on Nainsook round neck Jezurset covers and maslin cambric options. Gowns, tops, and petticoats feature lace, embroidery, ruffles, and beading with prices ranging from 29 cents to $1.69, all displayed on the Eleventh Street third floor.
A June issue feature in the Children’s Star Magazine highlights camp skills and the value of knowing how to do things. The story encourages youth to read about growing up through practical activities and offers subscription pricing and availability in the store’s Book Department.
A listed item, the diabolo set, shows a regular price of one dollar. The line also mentions a fourth fisor-Flevanta, but details are unclear and no further context is provided.
Vice President and Mrs Fairbanks depart for Indiana for summer. Miss Julietta Williams and Joseph Letter wedding set for June 10 at Raucher's Washington. numerous embassy dinners, receptions, and Luncheons mark a bustling diplomatic social week with British Italian Spanish Cuban and German dignitaries among guests. theater and charity events supplement high society calendar.
A Washington society page recounts trips to Paris for Mrs Williams and Miss Juliette Williams leading up to a June wedding to Joseph Letter. Details cover gowns, lingerie, hats, and bridal gifts from friends including Mrs. William Bishop and Col. Williams. The piece also notes a Japanese envoy’s wife remarks on marriage customs and suffrage.
An advertisement offers patent coltskin Kolonial pumps priced at 2.89 a pair and Barefoot Sandals for children on the Second Floor. The shoes are described as correctly shaped with sturdy leather lasts and untanned leather, claimed to be exceptionally durable for long wear.
A catalog of white dresses for children from 6 months to 6 years, offering ten or more styles in various fabrics. Options include bishop and yoke effects, embroidery, lace trimmings, tucks, and ruffles with prices around $1.00 to $1.39.
The snippet lists commodities or accounts with values: Mentone 31.00, Navarres J.B. Orleanes 81.49, Sportif minus 1.98, Philippart minus 1.98, Rivoli 2.43. No full context or event noted.
The ad promotes Atlantic City Cold Cream and Cold Cream Soap as a set for 42 cents, Barnard’s Complexion Cream at a special price, Woe Corylupsis talerim powder and Le Labla face powder in boxes, Pozzoni Violet Ammonia quart bottle, and Toilet Soap cakes sold in boxes, with various discounts and floor signage noted.
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