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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1905
Page
17
Woodward and Lothrop unveil their autumn winter display featuring American millinery, elegant wraps, dresses, Paris lingerie, bridal trousseaux, silk petticoats, gloves, hosiery, and a wide range of home goods and novelties. Buyers travel to Paris and London to secure exclusive items not readily available in America.
An extensive display of Boys and Youths clothing offers double breasted suits, Norfolk jackets, Russian blouses, sailor coats, and Peter Thompson styles in many cuts with tailored finish. Includes a strong line of Young Men suits and tuxedo dress suits. Special Saturday values feature two lots of school suits in sturdy cheviots and tweeds, with prices from five to seven dollars, plus a wide range of boys and girls shoes in leather and patent styles, sizes from toddlers to teens, and various hat and cap selections on the main floor.
Rich gray jackets feature a boxy cut with full fronts and velvet trim on collars cuffs and pockets. Blue Cheviot suits described as long tourist coats double breasted with four patch pockets satin lining and luxurious styling.
Unusually large line of infants knit wear and accessories offered at affordable prices. Includes crochets and hand knits such as bootees sacques leggings caps and sweaters in white pink and blue with decorative trimmings. Also features Afghans and car rugs with sizes and prices ranging from a few cents to several dollars. Third floor eleventh street department store.
Advance shipments of this season's pack have been received and placed on sale. Imported Currants, Raisins, Vermont Maple Syrup, Codfish from Gloucester, Prunes, Peaches, Moorpark Apricots, Jellies and Jams, Cocoa and Chocolate, Vanilla, Baking Powders, Pineapple, Pickles, Oyster Sauce, Gelatines, Olives, Spices, and more in assorted pack sizes. Fifth floor on Tenth Street.
A twenty year look at children’s literature lists Pepper Family titles and other works by Sidney Baum and Bun By. It notes editions such as Ben Pepper, Queen Zixl of Ix, Foxy Grandpa's Surprises, Little Sammy Snsese, and The Upside Downs of Little Lady Lovekins, with prices from 6c to 60c and multiple color illustrations. It also mentions Dreams of the Rarebit Mend and other Southern titles with varied formats and prices.
Engagement announced in Boston for Miss Dorothy Quincy of Boston to Mr Frederic Russell Nourse of Boston. Miss Quincy, niece of Mr Henry Adams of this city, was a guest during the inauguration and was heavily entertained during her visit. The couple will wed soon with plans to reside in Washington after November 16 at 1013 B Street Southeast.
A fresh flare silhouette features a graduated box-pleated flare that broadens from the knee to the hem. Designers emphasize movement and structure, pairing sharp lines with soft drape for a versatile, statement-making look.
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