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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1915
Page
14
Wloodware and Lothrop promote Thanksgiving dining with a refined display of dinnerware cut glass glassware earthenware sterling silver plated ware fine cutlery linens and table decorations across departments. Multiple lines emphasize hospitality and early settlement spirit in a grand assortment suitable for the center of the home celebration.
A local ad touts Wear-Ever Aluminum roasters that are seam free and heat retentive for even baking. Demonstrator offers explanation of merits, roasters in three sizes priced at 3.25, 4.05, and 4.70 dollars. Also promotes carving sets steel two pieces priced at 1.00, bird carvers from 1.50, and sharpening steels from 0.75.
Attractive shapes in plain and fancy patterns of every variation and size. Jelly molds in assorted patterns priced each. Border molds 45 cents each. Individual cream and jelly molds 45 cents each. Ice cream freezers 1.25 dollars each and up.
Listing shows various aluminum items with prices including steamers for plum pudding at 2.35 and 2.30 dollars. Cake pans with center tubes priced to 1.05, plate sets at 23 to 26 cents each. Measuring cups range from 30 to 65 cents each.
We have carried this roaster for years and its merit is well known. It is not only for turkey but also excellent for meats, fishes, and bread. Made without a seam, self basting, sanitary and easy to clean, available in blue or gray enamel.
Six sizes priced from 1.60 to 2.85 surround a new Savory oval roaster line. The roasters boast efficient shape construction and ease of use with seamless, self-basting and self-browning features noted for enhanced cooking results.
A store catalog lists kitchen items with varied prices including Mut Cracks and Picks at 18e, bread and cake boxes from 50e, larding needles at So, paring knives at 10c, basting spoons at Te, fruit presses at 25e, jelly strainers at 1e, and universal food choppers at 8Se, highlighting a broad selection for home cooks.
An advertisement touts Pyrex glass baking dishes as universal, heat efficient and quick cooking aids. It highlights a mid price range and showcases Guernsey Earthenware, brown and white mixing bowls, casseroles, ramekins, and serving pieces with nickel frames, pricing items such as casseroles at 1.50 and special at 2c per unit.
Inspection of a new glassware display highlights etched and cut stem patterns in wine glasses and water goblets. Prices range from $1.50 to $5.00 per dozen with additional pieces for table service and accessories for course dinners.
A catalog-style notice touts a wide array of cut glass for Thanksgiving tables. It highlights olive, bonbon, and pickle dishes at $1.00, special $1.05 vinegar cruets, open salts from 16¢, knife rests 25¢, toothpick holders 7¢ to 9¢, mustard jets 50¢ to $1.00, and salt or pepper shakers up to 75¢, plus items like compotes, bowls, pitchers, punch bowls, and decanters priced to $32.50, emphasizing quality and value.
Colonial Glass tumblers listed with prices across styles. Plain glass and etched pieces range from 60 cents per dozen to 15 dollars per dozen. Engraved and cut glasses priced from 75 cents to 3 dollars per dozen. Heavy cut tumblers reach 9 to 15 dollars per dozen.
Numerous dainty accessory sets from the Japanese department enhance serving at Thanksgiving. Whipped Cream Sets include bowl plate and ladle in varied patterns up to 125 cents. Jelly and Celery Sets priced from 1.00 to 2.50, Fruit Bowls 4.50 to 12.50, Tea Sets 5.00 to 38.05, Fifth floor.
Our Dinnerware stocks are noted for variety, quality and moderation of price. Several new patterns have been added and inspections show preparation for Thanksgiving. Service for 12 or 100 pieces is priced: American Porcelain $12.05, English Porcelain $15.35, French China $20.00, Haviland China $25.00.
Colonial Glassware offers Graceful outlines and sturdy weight with bowls for cranberry sauce at 1s and up. Cranberry sauce dishes from 60c, salad dishes from 1s, vinegar cruets, relish and pickle trays, jelly dishes, sugar and cream sets, nut bowls, comports, sherbet glasses, punch cups, egg cups, finger bowl plates and finger bowls priced from low to higher figures. Named items include jelly dishes 12c, punch cups 8s per dozen, egg cups 1.25 per dozen, finger bowls and bowls sold in dozens at 1.20 per dozen and up.
Special to The Washington Post from Hot Springs Virginia reports a bracing day with open air amusements. John D Rockefeller Jr joined a large group including Dallag Pratt and Mrs Pratt with other guests sharing golf riding and walking, plus several notables from Philadelphia New York and local society.
Mrs Margaret Wilson sent a quantity of flowers to the Southern Educational Association headquarters for the bazaar as White House pieces were displayed. West hosted a dinner for guests including Hodges Clark Hamilton Heth and others. The Home Club entertained vice president Van Manning with a reception featuring yellow and white chrysanthemums and musical program. Vincent Astor spent his 24th birthday at the Jennings country place with Yale football men. Capt Harrizon A. Bispham and Miss Grieg arrived in Newport for the Grieg-Magruder wedding with Chaplain Gleeson officiating.
Special to The Washington Pot White Sulphur Springs W Va Nov 16 ideal weather favored sports and golf. Notables including George F Baker Jr and Lispenard Stewart joined foursomes on the links while Mrs Pitcairn Mrs Rees of Pittsburgh visited for the cure. Others rode drove or toured local spots as parties planned future spring events.
Mr and Mrs Gist Blair will remain at their Silver Spring home for the winter and will not open their town house entertaining at their country residence near Washington. Debutantes from last season and this season plan a subscription dance at Rauscher s on December 31 0 Col and Mrs Clemant Flagler hosted a dinner last night for their house guests Mrs T Donaldson who arrived yesterday from Governors Island and Mrs ...
A Washington benefit dance to aid destitute Confederate families is set for Thursday December 27 at the New Wizard. Patronesses include Mrs. Garrison, Mrs. Worth Bagley, Mrs. Harrie Craig Ansley, Mrs. Samuel Spencer, Mrs. Willard Ragsdale, and others. Floor committee features Lieut. Leigh Noyes US Navy and Maj. Tracy US A, with Dr. Blair Spencer present. The young females dansante committee is led by Mrs. Hoké Smith, with Miss Helen Griffith as vice, dancing from 6 to 7:30.
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