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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1904
Page
7
The ad promotes two features in blanket stock with separate bindings, available as single or paired at low extra cost. It lists extra length metallic bed blankets and crib blankets in multiple sizes with price ranges per pair including 10-4 and N-4 sizes, and larger sizes from 30x40 to 48x64 inches with prices per pair.
A department sale showcases dainty china rich cut glass artistic lamps imported baskets and modern house furnishings. Features include open stock dinner sets in French Austrian English and American origins with pink Haviland china, complete 100 piece sets at 27.50, plus extensive electric and gas reading lamps with bead fringe attachments and ready-to-attach packages from 3.75.
An experienced florist offers small Kentia Palms at 15 cents each and a line of two piece White and Gold Decorated Toilet Sets at 2.50. The promotion highlights wall paper coordinated color combinations and bedroom styling.
Authorized by C F Blanke and Co of St Louis Missouri offers to each buyer of four pounds of Faust Brand Coffee for 1 50 a gift an all porcelain drip coffee pot. Pot alone would retail at 1 50. Coffee and Pot 1 50 for 4 pounds.
Mrs. Van Deusen’s Cake Molds demonstration showcases practical baking illustrations by Mr. Herrman. The molds require no greasing and can be inverted to hang cakes during cooling. Includes standard measuring cup and Van Deusen recipes for Angel, Sunshine, and other cakes. Fifth floor.
The store promotes beds by reputable manufacturers with varied styles and prices. Outfit No. 129 offers a white enameled bed with brass top rail, woven wire spring, combination mattress for 10.50. Outfit No. 139 features a heavy white enameled bed with iron spring and hair mattress for 17.00. Also advertised are springs from 10 to 20, and self-made mattresses including 40 lb mixed hair and felt options with prices from 6.50 to 12.50.
The piece notes weddings in New London and Washington events with attendees from prominent families and diplomats. It mentions ambassadors and ministers returning to Washington for the winter, and lists several society figures and their movements, plus ongoing social events and engagements.
Lieut Frederick W Coleman and Mrs Coleman welcome a daughter born October 2. Mrs Coleman visits Baltimore with her mother Mrs Bt L C Forbes. Invitations issued for the marriage of Miss Matto Louise Cropley to Mr Thomas Stacy Wood at St John’s Church, George Tar. William Albert Haberstro, son of former Mayor Haberstro, plans Europe trip with Mr James T Fink who accompanies sister-in-law Mrs Annie Stephan Smith visiting Brighton. Dr and Mrs A L Pratt return from summer at Washington College Felington and host Wednesday calls at the La Ferra Hotel. Mr and Mrs T A Lambert return from near Oakland Md with improved health. Commissioner and Mrs Macfarland return from New England.
Philadelphia reports Genoso Pavese says President Roosevelt excelled at fencing during campaign, enduring long sessions with rapid movements and strong arms. The instructor recalls lessons starting January 2, 1908, with occasional sparring against Gen Leonard Wood, praising the President’s stamina and technique.
More than twenty Philadelphians, led by Doyle, travel to Washington to urge President Roosevelt to reverse a contract directing soldiers clothing production away from Schuylkill Arsenal. Representing widows and daughters of ex soldiers, Daughters of the American Revolution, Grand Army of the Republic, and labor groups, they seek restoration of local livelihood. Mrs Fairbanks backs the effort, promising influence.
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