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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1904
Page
7
A sale offers about one third off regular prices on a batch of eleven dozen men's derbies and soft hats in black and brown. Also advertised are hosiery, stockings, and infant and children's socks with multiple styles and given prices, plus drying accessories like stocking boards.
Special length drawers are offered in two foot increments and in waist sizes for shorter men. The article notes fabric cutting scales adjust to waist fit, with variations in length to ensure proper drape and comfort, detailing options for lighter and heavier materials and the range of inseam measurements available.
A fragment discusses women footwear quality and style, noting changing tastes and a department lead in shoe fashion. The text references comfort and form, with stray phrases about materials and sale context, reflecting an era's consumer discussion.
A bookstore lists numerous juvenile titles and school reading selections including The Romance of the Animal World by Trimond Selous, The Story of Rolf and the Vikings, The Mysterious Beacon, The Adventures of Four Boys in Labrador, The White Crystals, and In the Mizseyeg fanciful and humor Day stories. It also advertises slippers to match gowns, sample color cards, and tailored measurements for quick orders at reasonable prices.
A sale feature showcases a complete assortment of women s eiderdown robes and wrappers in fresh tones and styles. Items include plain wrappers with frontHack style, satin trim options, sailor styled designs with pockets and cuffs, hooded gowns, kimona stile gowns with bands, and a KL Tona style gown with wide trim. Prices start low as part of an extensive collection.
A historic linen ad touts Old Bleach towels made from pure flax with sun bleaching and no starch for lasting luster. It highlights imported versions in regular and extra sizes for banquets and gifts, plus Busse leatherette seats that install without tools, labeled as durable and affordable.
New fall models in Dorsets show complete lines including straight-front and diptych effects and tailored gowns. Also new unported Parisian and American designs like Sapphure Parame-dainty plain and richly embroidered finishes. Domestic models of unusual merit noted.
A local store promotes a large assortment of dining room furniture and odd pieces, touting high quality, reliability, and durability from leading manufacturers. It also details Corset selections with various models and prices, and showcases an exhibition of an exquisite ivory lace trimmed piece with 14 karat gold clasps and diamond settings.
A local shop advertises a wide stock of writing papers. Highland Linen Writing Paper in blue white and grass, Riviera Linen, Opal White, and Perfection Irish Linen papers are offered with matching envelopes. Prices range from 10c to 50c with floor location near Main on Eleventh Street.
A dense list of furniture items including Weathered Oak and Mahogany finish chairs tables bookcases desks and sofas. Items feature solid oak quartered oak and mahogany builds with prices ranging from a few cents to several dollars and notes on finishes upholstery and designs. Artists and shop terms not clearly identified.
The ceremony at Epiphany Church was officiated by Bishop Whitehead from Pittsburg. Miss Elizabeth Parker, daughter of Col James Parker and Mrs Parker, married Mr Roland Lyman of Boston amid a distinguished New York Boston and Washington guest list. The bride wore a white satin gown with a long train, veil, and bouquet of Bride roses. attendants included Rhea Gordon Parker, Mabel Lyman, May Vaughn, Florida Roosevelt, Christine Roosevelt, and Helen Bell. The groom’s party included Col Parker in uniform and family members. The ceremony featured Elsa Wedding March from Token Grin and the couple exited to Wendelssohn.
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