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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1909
Page
45
Bargain sale on boys all wool suits with knickerbocker trousers. Four lots showcase smart dressy patterns in sizes 5 to 17. Special price four dollars seventy-five cents each, values range six fifty to eight fifty. Floor-tenth display location.
Bargains on boys negligee blouses in madras and pongee with or without collars from K & K brands, slightly soiled from display, sizes 7 to 16 priced at 50 cents each, previously a dollar. Also a sale on little blue and gray Lele hats for children, sizes 6 to 14 to 6 24, inclusive.
A local shop places heavily displayed worn trimmed hats on sale for six dollars each, originally priced at ten to twelve dollars. Also untrimmed hats in latest shapes and colors marked down to one dollar twenty five. Special sale emphasizes tactful perfection and dressy wear.
Women’s silk waists in taffeta and messaline offered at 5.00 each, trimmed with soutache, narrow hems and tucks, long sleeves with fullness at the elbow. Value 7.50. A Friday bargain item from the retailer.
A sale offering a large batch of women's fine batiste shirt waists with intricate front yokes, embroidered backs, tuck work at shoulders and collar, new three piece sleeves, and five inch tucked cuffs. Priced at $1.96 each, value $2.50.
A local sale offers fifty dozen pairs of medium weight men s black cotton socks with reinforced toes at a special price. Each pair is two for one dollar, presenting an excellent value for shoppers.
Muslin Underwear Dept announces further sales of women items including silk petticoats made of taffeta with deep flare and tuck details priced at 2.75 each, long kimonos in various colors and borders, and outing flannel gowns in pink gray and white with high necks and long sleeves, values listed.
A large stock of steel wheel ball bearing extension roller skates arrives and goes on sale at a special price this morning. Each pair priced at 2.96 with value and service noted. Strong, durable, and ready for immediate use.
A local ad promotes special prices on Haviland China Dinnerware including 4 lots of decorated pieces and complete sets. About 33 items are taken from regular stock and offered to close out inventory.
The White House announces a season of official entertainments beginning January 2, with Tuesday receptions every week including Shrove Tuesday and a cabinet dinner December 16. Diplomatic events feature Italian ambassador and Baroness des Planches, British guests, and multiple dinners hosted by Mrs Taft and other officials.
The report lists diplomatic and judicial events from early January through February including receptions for the American ambassador to Germany and Mrs David Jayne Hill, and a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Richard Harlan. Attendees included Secretary of the Treasury Mr McVeigh and Mrs James Bryce, wife of the British ambassador.
A debutante event yesterday at the Washington home of Justice Alexander Hagner featured Bliss Worthington daughter of Mrs Richard Selman Worthington. Guests included families such as the Nelsons and Lugners with Flowers, gowns, and pearls marking the ceremony.
Social pages report multiple Washington events with notable attendees including Mrs Churchill Canes Mr and Mrs Frederck Chapin and Miss Sophy Johnston. Debutante Miss Johnston will debut December 1 at Twenty first Street home after returning from Europe. Also listed are Mrs Newbold and Miss Frances Noyes visiting from Atlanta and Miss Harrison debut plans with cousin Miss Mary McKee. CONTINUED ON SEVENTH PAGE.
The text notes that certain fruits such as apples lemons grapes peaches and oranges interact with starch digestion due to acidic content. Bananas are described as herb and largely sugary, with a claimed chemical effect delaying starch digestion. Oranges peaches and pineapples are advised for morning meals during light breakfasts for sedentary or invalid individuals.
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