Fashionable Style Prompt Fragment
A fragmented line extols being correct and in fashion without ostentation as a demonstration of current display or approach, noting emphasis on style without excess.
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1909
Page
37
A fragmented line extols being correct and in fashion without ostentation as a demonstration of current display or approach, noting emphasis on style without excess.
A special sale offers one of a kind fur samples from a prominent New York farrier. Muffs and scarfs from Isabella fox black fox black raccoon opossum sable squirrel and Japanese mink are priced well below regular values. Selected items include Isabella Fox Rug Muffs at 15 dollars and Japanese Mink Rug Muffs at 25 dollars with other pieces discounted.
A New York manufacturer offers a three‑tier sale on wool dresses priced around one third off. One‑piece models feature long‑waist kilts and varied trims in serges, broadcloths, cashmeres, and tricots in colors including gray brown raisin green navy rose copper and black. Prices range from 15 to 22.50 and 20.08 depending on lot.
Fashionable all wool sweaters for women and misses described in plain weave and three quarter coats. Features include front fastening with buttons, pockets, sailor collars, and varied colors such as cardinal and dark blue. Prices range around $2.25 to $4.50 with sale options at $1.25.
A small company dined last evening at the Butler Hill home on I street in honor of the American ambassador to Germany. The gathering included Mesdames David Jayne Hill and others as cabinet families settle in for the winter amid social arrangements. The scene then shifts to Epiphany Church for a wedding between Miss Louiga Conrad Fauntleroy and Mr. Henry Hamilton Seabrook with a notable guest list and formal attendant details.
The ceremony was followed by a reception at 107 H Street NW at Mrs Seabrook’s home. Guests included Mrs Slacks, Mrs Holmés Conred, Mrs St George Tucker, Mrs Hamlin of Boston, and many Virginia and Maryland residents. The British ambassador hosted dinner and Miss Dorothy Van Dyke will visit Arlington. Continued on Eleventh Page.
The ad touts genuine fur sets including extra large Black Fox pelerines with fox skins trimmed by heads and tails, satin lining, priced around 46. Special coney lynx sets feature long throw ties, rug muff with tails, shirred satin, valued at 10, and a premier lynx set with two natural heads, large pillow mane, billed as the finest grade at 160.00.
Historical note on typhoid treatment states milk was once regarded as universally suitable for fever, chosen for its perceived digestibility and nourishment. It warns the error persisted, with grape juice or lemon recommended during high fever to aid purification, and suggests water taken slowly when desired.
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