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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1905
Page
42
Woodward and Lothrop announces Saturday Children’s Day with special in store displays. The store features girls dresses from four to eighteen, hats for boys and girls, comfortable shoes, boys suits, undergarments, hosiery, neckwear, gloves, raincoats, sweaters, bath robes, school supplies, desk helps, and a vast assortment of imported toys, dolls, and games.
A broad range of boys and youths clothing includes double breasted and Norfolk jackets, Russian and Sailor blouses, Peter Thompson styles, and bloomers. Also available are Young Men’s single and double breasted suits, tuxedo dress suits, and a special value line of school suits. Prices span from $3.75 to $22.50, with sizes from children to young men.
A local retailer advertises a full supply of boys and youths furnishings including shirts hats neckwear gloves and more. The selection features white and colored madras and cheviot shirts from 50 cents to 1.50, plaited blouses 50 to 1.00, neckties 25 or 50 cents, fourth-street garb and outing flannel pajamas 1.00 to 2.00, collars 12 ¼ cents, cuffs 12 ¼ cents, and blanket bath robes 4.25 each.
A large display on the tenth floor features trimmed hats for children in white beavers pink and blue with floral wings rib bon trims. A broad range of school wear sailor styles and untrimmed hats is shown along with a complete line of children's shoes for fall and winter including slippers in many colors and infant first shoes. Prices span from 1.00 to 4.76 with multiple sizes and styles described for dress and general wear. Third floor tenth street location.
A display shows complete lines of domestic and French corsets with wide elastic attachments and assorted accessories. Also available are infant outfits in French and American makes, plus outdoor outfits including Bedford Cord coats and caps, with prices and complete outfits highlighted on the third floor.
Men’s New Derbys and Soft Hats advertised with seasonal styles and a promise of hats that suit every man. Prices start at two dollars with guaranteed quality and a full line including Stetsons, silk, and opera hats. Fall styles in leading colors are featured on the main floor.
Kneipp Linen Mesh Underwear for Men promotes open wave linen cloth that dries quickly and stays comfortable against sensitive skin. Made from pure Irish linen yarns it preserves body heat, never stains, shrinks, or loses porosity, and is presented at the Men's Store on the Main floor.
A catalog of kimonas and negligees from cotton crepe at 7.50 to silk albatross or crepe de chine at 75.00 with cotton crepe, German flannel, silk and pongee varieties. Special mentions include Persian bordered cotton crepe, Bach 61 designs, and heavy silk options. Third floor Eleventh St.
A list of hunting items includes shotgun shells loaded with smokeless powder priced at $2.25 per hundred. Various shotguns described with blued steel barrels, automatic hammers, and other features are offered from $3 to $15. The display highlights canvas gear, gun cases, hunting coats, and related equipment on Main floor Tenth at River Street, with additional groceries and household items shown in adjacent sections.
Cabinet daughters and relatives prepare for Europe with Miss Anne Hitchcock to marry Lieut. Commander William S. Lima in November. Miss Enid Shaw to New York then Paris. Miss Vlera Wilson remains abroad. Mrs Bacon to arrive, Mrs Quay stays, and several society weddings planned in Washington.
A compact offering details an embroidery set including five skeins of yarn, two carded buttons, a thimble, a needle case, and regular sewing supplies. The description emphasizes completeness of tools for embroidery projects.
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