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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1905

Page

31

Woodward & Lothrop Fashion Display 1905-06 In New York

Woodward and Lothrop showcase approved European and American fashions, Parisian and American millinery, wraps and costumes, dress goods, furs, lace, lingerie, gloves, and an array of home goods. The display emphasizes American goods when possible, with some exclusive items from Paris and London, reflecting semi annual international buying trips and a fall winter 1905 06 collection inviting inspection.

Europe America Eoerene Paris London

New Swiss Underwear Line For Fall and Winter

We have just received our new line of Swiss Underwear for fall and winter. Includes women's cotton vests with various neck and sleeve styles, cotton lisle tights in knee and ankle lengths, merino vests and tights, silk vests and tights, and silk corset covers in cotton lisle and silk. Also listed are silk and wool vests and evening wear options.

Women’s Silk and Wool Hosiery on Main Floor

Display includes Women’s Black Silk and Wool Hose in light to heavy weights, Black Cashmere Hose, Silk Hose in evening shades, White Silk Hose, plain and open work, and Fancy Hose in cotton andlisle. Main floor F Street.

F St

Women’s Fine Footwear Prices On Dress and Street Shoes

A catalog of women’s footwear describing Fire Calfskin and Kidskin options with patent tips and welt soles. Includes a Blucheyle style boot at 6.00 dollars per pair and patent Coltskin lace and button shoes noted as comfortable, stylish, and up to date, priced at 5.00 or 6.00 dollars. Sold on the Third Floor on Tenth Street.

Women's Kimonas Offerings in New Designs and Colors

A complete assortment of kimonas in long and short styles across fabrics such as cotton crepe outing flannel silk pongee and albatross. Prices range from 1.75 to 10.00 with ribbon borders and varied patterns. Display on Third Floor Eleventh Street with many frills and refined detailing.

Fiannel Kinsoneas Shea Izsa Eleventh Street

Demonstration of Van Deusen Cake Pans

Demonstration of Van Deusen Cake Pans showing sizes and shapes and their superiority over old pans. Cafes offer cakes baked in these pans and accept orders for special bakings with Angel gold sunshine white loaf lager devil and nut cake at prices from 25 cents upward. Pure Food Dept Fifth Floor Tenth Street.

Pure Food Dept

The New Furniture Department Opens in G Street Building

The sixth and seventh floors house a redesigned furniture department with expanded stock and new lines. Featured are Bedroom and Dining room Suites, Parlor Tables, Chairs, Rockers, Desks, Bookcases, and a large Mission and Crex selection. Also showcased are the Derby Desk and Humprey line, with a new stack filing system. fall wedding and home purchases urged, with prices ranging from two dollars to twenty-five dollars for select pieces.

Department of Odd G Street Humphrey

Football Requisites Display in Sporting Goods Dept

In our Sporting Goods Department we show a complete line of football requisites for men and boys and offer lowest prices consistent with first quality. Main floor Tenth Street.

New Ideas in Fancy Handles to Umbrellas

Woyeaki hand carved umbrella handles from Woodward Lothrop use Japanese wood with silver or gold trims and plain styles. Oriental umbrellas come in autumn colors to match gowns. A preliminary showing is ready with more to follow and prices from five to ten dollars.

Washington Woodward & Lothrop Woyeaki Uyake

New Rain Coats and Overcoats for Men at Reasonable Prices

New additions to our large collection of men's rain coats and overcoats invite close inspection of materials colors and craftsmanship. Waterproof surtouts and paddocks offer versatile options not exactly rain gear yet keep wearers dry and warm. Fall styles in strong colors with fine tailoring range from ten to twenty seven fifty dollars on the main floor of F street store.

F St

Men's New Neckwear Tasteful Shapes and Quality

It's a credit to a man to be particular about his neck dressing. It makes for so much toward his general appearance. Our full stock of Neckwear is very choice, containing only the shapes and colorings which are correct only the qualities which are best and up.

Made to measure shirts offer best timing and value

The article urges ordering made to measure shirts before the social season to meet demand. It notes the benefit of personalized fit and preferences, the quality materials and skilled tailoring, and cites moderate prices from about $1.50 upward.

Guaranteed Sewing Machines On Sale Now At Great Value

A local retailer extols a complete line of high grade sewing machines with five year guarantees. The ad touts improved woodwork and attachments for easier stitching, claims about 50 percent savings, and offers a polished oak automatic lift model with full attachments priced at 20.60. Second floor with shop details.

Imported Novelties Arrive From Our Selections

Daily arrivals of imported wares include white enameled cabinets with cretonne covers for handkerchiefs gloves veils and collars. Additional items feature French cretonne sewing baskets tapestry trays pillow tops and silk tapestry pillows with Persian patterns. Prices range from a few cents to a dollar and a half.

Kennes Hach

New Belts Offerings and Prices

Silk belts in various widths and colors priced from $1.25 to $6.00, embroidered silk belts in white and black with gilt buckles available, and a range of embellished belts from $2.25 to $4.00.

Pavesi Kia Renee Renee

New Hair Ornaments Displayed in French Motifs

An importation of rich artistic effects for hair includes Aigrettes Bowknots Wreaths Pompons Feathers Rosettes Mercury Wings Butterflies in ld aiver and jet spangles. Ribbon uses in colors to match gowns. Main floor G at $5.00.

Matchless Millinery opens with chic foreign styles

The feature describes a lavish millinery display at Woodward & Lothrop with rare artsy hats. It highlights foreign designs and in house artistry including Woodward & Lothrop Sailor and mushroom shapes, mourning hats, pruné velvet pieces, tulle moire trims, and bold color palettes.

Woodward & Lothrop

Rests in Hebrew Cemetery in Washington from Lansburg rites

Funeral services for Mrs Gustave Lansburb were held at 1018 Vermont Ave home with Rabbis Stern and Simon presiding. Attendees came from Baltimore Pittsburg Philadelphia Cleveland and Boston. Interment at Washington Hebrew Cemetery. Mrs Lansburg aged sixty one is survived by her husband and nine children. Also notes of charity work and affiliations with the Washington Council of Jewish Women.

Gustave Lansbure Lansburg Vermont Avenue Stern and Simon Washington Cleveland Boston Leon Lauer Isaac Blout Max Goldsmith A. Bart Henry Frank Alexander Wolf Louis Goldsmith Arst Louisa Eimimelrich

Dahlias Now in Fashion At Washington Florists Club

The Washington Florists Club met at Schmidt's Hall on Ninth Street Northwest with invitations sent to top dahlia growers from nearby states. About fifteen growers attended, showcasing over 6,000 dahlia varieties, highlighting new and rare forms from breeders and tropical origins. Richard Vincent Jr spoke on dahlias after routine business and letters from national florists were read.

Washington Florists’ Club Schmidt's Hall Ninth Street Tropics Europe Tuesdy Club Florists Richard Vincent, Jr

Carroll Institute Election Sees Younger Group Seek Change

The Carroll Institute holds its annual officers and board election this evening in the reading room from 7 to 8 36. James F Shea is unopposed for president and James A Ca Bill for treasurer. Contest centers on other offices with Vic president William H Dennis secretary Joseph D Sullivan and several candidates opposing John Nolan Stephen Guista John J Gorman Robert C Howard William S McCarthy and F C Treanor. The outcome will shape a vigorous year ahead after recent new member additions.

Carroll Institute Institute James F. Shea James A. Ca Bill Vic William H. Dennis Joseph D. Sullivan Peter A. Drury D. A. Edwards M. J. Keane P. 8. Warren John 3. Nolan J. Stephen Guista John J. Gorman Robert C. Howard William 8. McCarthy W. Cleary Sullivan Henry W. Schon F.C. J. Treanor

Pi Beta Phi Banquet Recalls Columbia Chapter Alumni

The Columbia Chapter Pi Beta Phi alumni hosted an annual banquet and reception for active members at George Washington University library last night. Attendees included fraternity members, university faculty and wives, with Emma Harper Turner present and Needham regretting absence. Decorations featured wine and red colors, Reid carnations, and college banners.

Columbia Mi Beta Phi George Washington University Emma Harper Turner Needham Reid College Pi Beta Phi

Social and Personal News From Washington D C

Secretary Root traveled to New York to attend a Loyal Legion dinner honoring Gen. Horace Porter. Diplomatic arrivals include Capt. E. S. Ryan as naval attaché and Ern est Rendle becoming First Secretary. Engagements and weddings involve Hendley Holtzman, Ripley, Bright, and other society events at the Willard Hotel and Twin Oaks. Distinguished guests and returning travelers fill the social scene with multiple announcements and invitations.

Root New York Horace Porter France Loyal Legion Washington Royal British Navy Denair William Beaumore Townley California Ernest Rendle Percy Windham Ain

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