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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1905
Page
17
Woodward & Lothrop in New York and Washington showcases fall and winter merchandise from foreign and domestic makers. The display features Parisian and American millinery, elegant wraps, gowns for day and evening, exclusive dress fabrics, silks, velvets, furs, laces, lingerie, bridal items, gloves, hosiery, menswear, draperies, linens, china, silverware, glassware, clocks, bronzes, and art novelties.
The catalog lists exquisite broadcloths and chiffon varieties from Belgium Austria and Germany, in blacks whites and many street colors. Prices range from 1.50 to 3.50 per yard with a focus on spot-proof finishes and lightweight lustrous fabrics suitable for gowns and suitings. display emphasizes new stock and second floor location on G street.
A sale begins this morning on at most favorable prices for 600 Irish Damask table cloths. The cloths are handsome pure Irish linen with pleasing designs, offered in sizes from 2 yards square to 2 by 4 yards. Prices quoted are presented below.
Wholesale style figures appear garbled with multiple 2x2 and 2x3 yard entries. Several prices listed in ranges like $1.80 to $300 each and various misread terms such as 2x2¢ yards and 214x3 yards. Some entries note locations like second floor eleventh st and inconsistent yard names.
The column surveys latest family fashion notes, highlighting varied neck adornments from filmy laces to fur trims. It details rare point lace collars, interlaced lace effects, hand embroidery, and Parisian influences including sheer chiffon neckpieces and white chiffon boas, plus black silk outfits and lace boleros.
Local retailer announces a new line of Swiss underwear for women this fall and winter. The collection features premium grades and prioritizes quality fabrics and construction for the season.
The British Embassy moves from Lenox to Connecticut Avenue in Washington reopening for the season. Sir Mortimer Durand and party, including Lady Durand, return to organize hosting for Prince Louis of Bettenburg arriving in November. Numerous diplomats and social leaders arrive or plan winter stays, with weddings and society events noted across the Washington area.
A charity cavalry and artillery drill will be held at Fort Myer Friday afternoon for the Army Relief Society benefiting needy soldiers widows and children. The exhibition by cavalry and artillery units includes a regimental band program with gates opening near 8 o'clock. Proceeds from ticket sales at Sanders Stayman go to the relief fund. The Army Relief Society supported by branches nationwide aids widows and children through loans scholarships and business opportunities. Local president Mrs Gen Chaffee and officers Mrs Shriner Dr Borden and Col Koerper steer the efforts.
Mrs Paul Finch of 1384 H Street Northeast hosted a birthday gathering Thursday night for her daughter Genevieve sixteenth. Parlors featured palms and ferns with a large cake and sixteen candles, music and games preceded stock collision at ten. Prizes went to Mrs George Amrein and Miss Bettie Warfield. guests included many named relatives and friends listed among the attendees.
Preparations for the St Joseph Church pig fair set for October 20 at St Joseph Cathel Church on Second and C streets northeast. The event aims to raise funds for parish needs with plans to reduce large dice figures and attract attendees. note mentions stomach cures unrelated to the fair.
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