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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1904
Page
7
The store showcases complete selections and imports for the Autumn and Winter Seasons of 1904-05. Departments present an unusual display of merchandise and exclusive art items, featuring many novelties not commonly seen in a commercial establishment.
The relocation to the second floor on G street is praised for its roomy airy layout and modern conveniences. It provides ample light for viewing silks velvets and linings enabling leisurely inspection and true comparison of fabrics and colors.
Fall glove line showcases French and English brands Reynier Trefousse Jouvin et Cie Pernn Dent Fownes. W L Kid Gloves in green blue red brown Street Gloves Liarritz options tan brown black white. Evening gloves 8 to 36 buttons. Suede Pryne gloves embroidered gauntlet. Children’s gloves for street dancing. Full stock available. Main floor.
An advertisement extols W. & L. Peerless Shoes priced at 3.00, praising a design process led by a master mind, scientific precision, and the advantages of expert planning. The text also markets women’s gowns, kimonas, dressing sacs, and flannel gowns with assorted styles and price points prominently featured.
A complete assortment of new eiderdown robes and wrappers offered in varied styles. Plain and crepe options feature tight backs, satin trimming, sailor collars, and wide satin bands. prices range from 36 50 to 87 50, with colors and sizes noted. Third floor Tenth St.
The Designer for November features articles on Costumes for the Holiday Bride New Styles in Hair Arrangement Designs in the New Princess Louise Lace Many Suggestions for Home made Christmas Presents Photograph and Plate Shelves The Red Man s Thanksgiving plus two short stories Price 10c a copy Special price 7c a year November Patterns c to 15c Fashion Sheets free Pattern Dept Main floor Eleventh st
A local display features men s fall hats with new derby and soft felt styles. In colors and blocks ranging from conservative to extreme, the hats emphasize quality workmanship and finishes at prices of 2.00 3.00 4.00 and 5.00, including Stetson derbys and soft hats highlighted as best in every respect.
Three line display offers ribbed balbriggan shirts and drawers with white cotton sets to match. Shirts trimmed and drawers sturdy. Merino options with self fronts and silk braid finish. Also French balbriggan and white merino sets praised as a splendid value on the main floor Fet.
The ad argues cash purchases save money on sewing machines and touts models priced from 10.50 to 40.00 with steel bearings hardwood cases and full attachments. It notes an enlarged machine department on G Street and offers lessons in embroidery hem stitching and lace sewing.
The store highlights an updated office furniture stock with desks chairs bookcases and accessories. It promotes neat workplaces and efficient storage with features like dovetailed drawers patent tension guides and interchangeable document boxes while noting prices from $19 to $1400 and the Humphrey sectional bookcase on display.
A detailed society report describes four church weddings yesterday. Miss Janie Carlton weds Dr Frederick L Hunt of Asheville at St Andrew's Fourteenth and Corcoran. Miss Nora Blanche Jerauld and Franklin Gardner marry at Calvary Baptist before a large invited guest list. The Mosher home in Cleveland Fark hosts a reception for Eleanora Tracy and Gwynn Gardiner with ornate white and green decorations and music.
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