This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1909
Page
45
A noted millinery house highlights the distinctiveness of French designs seen in their latest collections. European travel and refined taste underpin the air of refinement, with Abners models praised for quality and artistry, offered at less than half the French prices.
Vendor touts Hat avin and Mary Clothing as makers of women and mens suits coats and vests. Emphasizes workmanship and authenticity using Schaffner Mars label cued to pure wool fabrics with faultless finishing and up to date styles, inviting customer confidence in quality and fit.
Table Cover specials list Renaissance lace inserts and embroidered eyelet work on pure linen centers. Prices include 72 inch and 2 inch cloths, Cluny centerpieces, Cluny lace serfs, and luncheon sets. Items range from $0.08 to $50 per set with varied centerpieces and lace designs.
Invitations announce the wedding of Elizabeth Worthington Trescot’s daughter to First Lieutenant Philip Huston Torrey U S Marine Corps on Wednesday at 4 PM at 008 M Street. The reception will follow immediately. guests include Mrs Roberdeau Buchanan and other local families.
Advice notes cornbread made from corn meal is not complete food and that bread from whole wheat rye or whole corn flour provides more protein and less starch. It states germ oil and starch are wasted in milling but slow baking makes bread desirable for those relying on white flour. Boiled cornmeal is better than soft mush, and thorough mastication is aided by hard bread or natural foods like nuts.
The bride and mothership attended a small ceremony at 18% I Street with clergy and family. Mr and Mrs Dilis left Washington at 3 for New York to begin their honeymoon. They will be at home after November 1 at 195 K Street. Mr and Mrs James A Davis of Charleston and Mr and Mrs William Lee Mi with Mrs Davis are guests. They arrived in Washington from Hat Springs after spending early autumn and will travel west before returning home.
Miss Frances Newman daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Frank Newman of Maryland wed Mr Alberbidney Parry in a 3 pm ceremony at the Incarnation church conducted by Rev William Taylor. Relatives attended as Miss Dickinson played the wedding music. The bride wore rajah satin and brown velvet trim with brown plumes, carried Bride roses, and was given away by her brother Trevor Newman. The couple left for a Washington wedding trip and will reside at 1807 Wyoming Avenue Warrington. Mrs Benjamin F Pilson, recovering from illness, plans to travel once able.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.