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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1911
Page
10
Clergy invite Sunday school librarians and teachers to add to the library or choose gift books. Reserting books of this character requires carefulness and forethought as stock is strong in every line of literature. inspecting now is advised.
An article showcases cloths and napkins from Ireland and Europe featuring designs such as shamrock and ribbon and lilies. It lists tablecloth sizes and prices from small 45x45 inch pieces to large 72x90 inch options, along with damask yardage and related linen items including tray cloths and napkins.
Two strong value lines in Fine Pure Flax Scotch Damask with patterns offered at 1.06 and 1.25 dollars per yard. Display includes linen pieces, fancy cloths, doilies, carving sets, tray cloths, matts and more in various sizes. Purchase now for Thanksgiving or Christmas gifts and begin embroidering immediately.
The article discusses variations of corsets with minute study of shapes and styles. It emphasizes quality control before production, stating first corsets are American made in Onaiva, catering to American women's preferences. It notes ranges from moderate to high prices and features Herbal ky as a fashion essential.
A garbled catalog lists corset options with prices from $1.00 to $7.60. It mentions medium bust, long models, and coatlike outer styles plus various hip and waist shaping, though much text is unclear. Names and exact models are indecipherable.
Washington society notes import a string of visitors and debutantes as the Tafts return from Cincinnati and New York. The German ambassador and Count von Bernatorft plan winter in Washington after Paris. Naval yard debutante events, weddings, and dinners fill a busy social calendar with Gen. and Mrs. Marshall, Miss Gibbs, and many others prominent in Washington society.
A Wyoming Senator and Mrs Clark and their daughter Mrs Blyth have retired to Washington after three months abroad. They occupy an apartment at the Burlington for the winter. Mrs Bentley D Warren of Boston has arrived in Washington for a week's visit and stays at the Grefton. The American Minister to Belgium and Mrs Larg Anderson are guests at the Riz Hotel in Farle before heading to Brussels.
The union of Mina Soubel Frances Curry and Lieut. Thomas Leslie Crystal B A will occur Wednesday afternoon November 16 at St Jerome’s Church New York. Grace Crystal will be maid of honor with Lucy Page Young and Louigo J Brown as bridesmaids. Howard Crystal to be best man with ushers Lieut. John F. Curry Lieut. Walter Frank Lieut Merril Spalding and Lieut. Jatcon R. Greene. A home wedding followed yesterday as Miss Emma Messinger married Edgar A. Behrend at the residence of Mr and Mrs Lewie Messinger on Twenty-ninth Street Northwest.
A broad display highlights stylish and comfortable women garments including handmade Japanese quilted robes in navy red pink and various colors priced at 12.50 each. Also featured are insulated Japanese quilted jackets in multiple colors, women's warm outing flannel pajamas, and a range of bath robes with collar options and decorative embellishments priced from 3.76 to 6.50.
An reader reflects on California granting woman suffrage and compares state progress to Wisconsin. The piece cites legislative moves, the national trend toward ballots and direct democracy, and hopes Wisconsin joins California at the next general election era, with banners raised along the Mississippi valley.
The report describes a crowded clubhouse and frantic scenes as riders and spectators scramble over fences to view the steeplechase. Notable participants include Henry Lawrence Bell and Thor as White, with Bell guiding the slower Guatemotsin while White follows. The text lists many attendees and their relations, highlighting social ties at the event.
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