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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1909
Page
23
A reading on millinery notes that French designs influence local styles, with emphasis on refined artistry. It credits European travel for insight but asserts local Abners provide true genius, offering fashion at about half French cost using Horoc beach materials.
An advertisement from Schaffner & Mars promotes coats and suits featuring pure wool fabrics and reliable workmanship. It touts a new department store offering ready to wear items, size guidance, and tested wool, asserting top quality and modern style under the Schaffner & Mars label.
Table cover specials list Renaissance lace inserting and embroidered eyelet work on pure linen centers. Prices range from $600 for 12 inch cloths to $675 for 72 inch cloths. Cluny Centerpieces priced at $100 to $10.00 each. Cluny lace scarves priced from $200 to $1650. Luncheon sets include a center piece with dozen six and twelve motifs, priced from $800 to $10.00 per set.
Invitations issued for the marriage of Emily Margaretta Roebling to Richard Cadwalader Jr at Trinity Church Trenton NJ. Cadwalader is nephew of John Lembert Cadwalader of New York, once assistant Secretary of State under Hamilton Fish. Also notes other social events and nuptials including Mabel Kent, Elizabeth Trescot, and Anna Anderson weddings.
The note discusses cornmeal bread not as complete food and contrasts bread from whole or refined grains. It cites cornbread’s higher protein and lower starch content when milled, the value of germ and oil, and advises slow baking for those relying on white flour. It also stresses thorough mastication aided by hard bread or nuts.
The bride and her mother attended an intimate ceremony at 18% I Street with clergy and close family. Mr and Mrs Dilis left Washington at 3 for New York to begin their honeymoon and will be at home after November 1 at 195 K Street. Mr and Mrs James A Davis of Charleston and guests of Mr and Mrs William Lee Mi. Mrs Davis arrived from Hat Springs after spending early autumn and will travel in the West before returning home.
Miss Frances Newman daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Frank Newman of Maryland wed Mr Albert Parry in the Incarnation church with Rev William Taylor officiating. Only relatives attended as white roses and chrysanthemums adorned the ceremony with Miss Dickinson playing. The bride wore queen rajah satin with brown plumes while her brother Mr Trevor Newman gave her away. The couple departed for Washington and plan to reside at Warrington 1807 Wyoming Avenue, as Mrs Pilson recovers at Leroy and Phelps place awaiting travel plans.
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