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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1904
Page
6
The store announces autumn preparations with redesigned layouts to ease crowds and speed shopping. Smaller articles on the street floor gain space, dress goods move to a larger airy second-floor department, ready to wear and furnishings fill an entire floor, and the furniture sector shifts from the fourth floor to a new display area with a cafe offering rest and service throughout.
An inspector verifies alterations removing sixth floor office furniture refrigerators water coolers baby carriages and go carts to increase stock and roughly double exhibition space on the floor.
The Boys Brigades convention of the United Fens redes of Amence will meet in Washington on October 7 for a three day session. Funds are sought from citizens to cover costs, with subscriptions listed from numerous local supporters. A total of 2500 dollars is targeted to finance the event and a detailed committee structure is described for finance and hospitality.
A broad assortment of boys clothing highlights stylish Sailor and Norfolk suits in sizes up to 12, plus all wool blue cheviot, navy and fancy mixtures with matching pants. Special prices range from 3.73 to 4.50 with emphasis on durability, fit, and period style.
Special correspondence describes plans for a Mohammedan mosque in London designed by Robert Williams FP RI B A and funded partly by an Egyptian pasha. The piece notes existing mosques in Liverpool and London, the Pan-Islamic Association backing the project, and quotes advocates claiming Islam would curb drinking and gambling while modernizing English society.
The Feast of Tabernacles ends today with services both orthodox and reform. Observances began last night and conclude this morning. Orthodox Jews mark the end of the annual scroll reading. reform Jews complete their three year cycle. Rabbi Simon preached at Eighth street temple last night and Rabbi Stern will preach this morning.
The London Daily Graphic notes the UK depends heavily on northern-hemisphere wheat, with 78 percent of loaves from northern crops in 1903. It forecasts fair to good harvests in the US Canada and ascendant Austrian-Hungarian production, warning of growing imports from India and Argentina.
Boys furnishings shown with Boys clothing offer complete outfitting for children. Neckwear shirts and other essentials emphasize age appropriate cut fit color and style with careful design. Third floor Tenth street.
The catalog touts new fabrics and novel cuts for Misses and Girls suits, Sailor Dresses, and Navy Blue Cheviot and Tan Covert coats. Prices range from 5.00 to 16.50 with sizes from 4 to 14 and up to 12 for coats and jackets, featured on the third floor near G street.
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