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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1907
Page
25
Arrangements made for displays of school wear accessories and toys for children from four to eighteen. Hats, shoes, suits, underwear, hosiery, neckwear, gloves, raincoats, sweaters, bathrobes, school supplies, desk helps, and a vast toy and game selection including many imported items unique to this shop.
Many new toys added this week will be shown today. The stock includes selections from celebrated Old World factories. Dolls are especially highlighted with Parisian dolls crafted for us, offered in all sizes and styles.
The 22 inch Bavarian doll is sold for one dollar as the best value in the country. It features a bisque head, jointed composition body, natural hair wig, moving eyes and exposed teeth with a lifelike face. Buyers are urged to inspect carefully.
Demonstration of Household Electricity showcases every device for home use with focus on the Electric Coffee Percolator and Electric Chafing Dish. An expert in charge of the Cooking Department notes coffee quality matters, claiming superb results with the Ferco rator. Daily special demonstrations of electric cooking run from 1030 to 1230 and 3 to 5, inviting visitors. Seventh floor Grand, SEVEN rooms, en suite are furnished.
The catalog showcases UK lines of Girls' and Misses' Coats and Reefers highlighting style and quality at moderate prices. Featured are full-length boxy coats at 7.50 to 12.50, tailored Costa and tweed options, velvet trim details, and velvet collars in sizes from 4 years to 16 years, plus novelty cloth coats in tan and brown shades.
A broad display of school and general wear dresses in all-wood materials, light and dark tones, plain colors, plaids and checks. Includes Peter Pan and navy blue cheviot outfits with white collars, sailor styles, and evening options, sizes from 6 to 18, with prices from $5.00 to $13.50.
The Chilean minister and Mme Cruz-Drex, after under two weeks house hunting, take residence at 35 New Hampshire. They arrived last Saturday from Vamaratso October 2 and will be a notable addition to Washington official circles. Senor Grus-Diaz is well known here, with a growing diplomatic circle and friends. Mrs. Sarah Laginia Van Ness announces the engagement of granddaughter Isabelle Van Ness Ingram to Mr. Charles Burd Uckele, with a small wedding planned next month among relatives.
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