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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1911

Page

12

Shoes on sale in two lots with Cuban heels and patent kidskin

The advertisement lists Lot 1 featuring Women's Patent Kidskin Button Shoes in sizes 41-2 to 7AA, 3 to SA, 21-2 to 7B, 31-2 to TC with dull mat kidskin, black corkscrew cloth tops, hand-turned soles and Cuban heels, priced at 6.00 and 7.00. Lot 2 describes Women's Fine Black Suede Button Shoes on newest lasts, imitation tipped toes, hand-sewed welt soles and Cuban heels, sizes 4 to 81-2AA, 31-3 to 61-2A, 21-2 to 61-28 and C, priced at 3.50 per pair as part of the collection.

Men Furnishings Dept Bargain Rack Listing

A discount draft from Main floor F street catalogs two pairs of men’s gloves in tan lightweight fabric, silk four-in-hand ties, striped white madras pajamas in mixed sizes, plain and fancy socks, natural gray merino underwear with shirt and drawer sets, all offered at reduced prices amid a discontinued stock cleanup.

Madres F’ St

Friday Specials in Women's and Boys Apparel

Friday specials offer deep discounts on women's boot silk hose and boys fine clothing. Pure wool suits in gray brown and tan, double-breasted coats and knickerbockers, sizes 6 to 18, were 6.50 to 10.00 now 5.00 and 6.25. All-wool double-breasted suits, remnant overcoats, Madras pajamas, wool caps, and colored blouses marked down. Also lace-edged lisle hose and assorted fiber garments at lower prices.

Tenth St F Street

Friday Special in Women's Combination Suits

Friday special feature highlights 25 dozen women's Jersey ribbed cotton combination suits in ankle or knee length with various necklines and sleeves priced at $1.00 each. Also lists plain natural colored vests and Swiss ribbed vests, plus a selection of black dress goods and fabrics with assorted prices.

F Street

Damask Table Napkins Advertised for Sale on Eleventh Street

Damask table napkins offered in 159 dozen lots of 22 inch full bleached damask in poppy chrysanthemum Duke of Leicester and spot designs. High demand weight and exceptional value at 275 dollars per dozen, regularly 3 dollars 50 cents. Second floor Eleventh street.

Eleventh St

Infants Dresses and Rompers at Special Prices

Retail ad notes infants handmade dresses with embroidered yokes and beaded edges for 6 months to 2 years at 1.25 each. Includes two pairs of rompers with embroidered collars priced at 1.50 each, a dotted white toilet basket for 4.00, a white silk mushroom hat with chiffon trim at 1.50, and white silk banners with chiffon faces at 2.00 each. Third floor First.

Friday Special in Women's Corsets and Silk Petticoats

A sale offer on women's corsets, silk petticoats, crepe night dresses, and related undergarments. Includes varied styles, sizes, and colors with reduced prices and floor location details. Also features discounts on lace curtains and related drapery items across multiple departments on the third and fourth floors.

Tafts to Spend Day in Capital and Weddings in Washington

Mrs Taft and Miss Helen Taft will spend the day in Washington with Mrs Taft's daughter planning at the White House. The President will join them on Thursday as they travel to Hot Springs Virginia to Barton Lodge. Ambassador Dudley and Mrs Dudley visit Washington before California recuperation. La Follette family notices include Miss La Follette wedding to George Middleton in Washington with a private ceremony.

Mrs. Taft Capital RS. Taft Helen Taft Hot Springs Barton Lodge Seth Barton French Irving B. Dudley Brazil Dudley Washington California Ambassador Dudley Francis W. Taylor the Highlands Mr. Taylor MacVeagh Jefferson Place Taylor Redmond Stephens Chicago Mrs. Stephens Mr. Stephens Senate

Miss Roosevelt's Wedding Date Set for November 15

Invitations were sent for the marriage of Olga Roosevelt to Dr. J Breck Bayne on Wednesday afternoon November 15 at 4 o'clock in St. Thomas Church Washington. The notice lists many social attendees and ongoing society movements toward the season in Washington with guests from New York Philadelphia and Maryland.

Robert B. Roosevelt Olga J. Brecknridge Bayne St. Thomas’ Church Washington Joseph B. Foraker Louise Foraker Philadelphia King Wainwright Mr. Foraker Miss Foraker John C. Boyd Boyd Medical Corps Walcott New York Ington Aline Solomons Wash Europe Prince George County Maryland Arlington Hotel Mary Leanora Spence Irving Spence Snow Hill William Robert Bullock Greenwood 8. C Wallace Radcliffe New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Thomas Humphreys Spence Maryland Agricultural College Marguerite Laraine Mattice Hyattsville John W. Bullock Atlanta Richard W. Silvester Belle Humphreys Jones Salisbury Thomas Malcolm Price Charles H. Stanley Laurel George H. Calvert College Park Davis Milford Del Virginia McGaw Baltimore Elizabeth Brown Cook Turner D. C Mra Jutan J. Palmore F. P. Veitch N. H. Spicknall Maude Mattice H. c. Dobbs John Lepper G. Hodges Carr

Antique Picture Frames and Mirrors Discount Sale

Picture Department offers hand colored photogravures and prints in ornate gilt frames at deep discounts. Includes Le Boquet Cher and Lafayette return prints, St James Park promenade, Penelope prints, and Colonial Mantel Mirror sets with prices marked down from originals. Fourth floor on Tenth Street and Fifth floor on Eleventh Street.

St. James Park Lafayette Penelope Tenth Street Eleventh Street

Thought for Today on Simplifying Meals and Time

The piece argues for simpler meals to save time and health, favoring breakfasts of shredded wheat or oatmeal, and lighter suppers like bread and milk. It notes changing views on hearty farm meals, guest considerations, and children eating informally, urging readers to try simpler patterns.

Sidelights on the Smart Set at Versailles receptions

Garden was the chief attraction this season with several expected performances. Notable absences include Rathbern Bacon and Gen Lloyd Boyce as box owners shift after Cornelius N Bliss death and Philip Lydigs mourn their loss. Paul Morton also misses opening season. Receptions at Versailles hosted by Elizabeth Marbury Elsie de Wolfe and Anne Morgan draw distinguished guests to Villa Trianon for music plays art and literature discussions.

Rathbern Bacon Gen. Lloyd Boyce Cornelius N. Bliss Philip Lydigs Paul Morton Versailles Elizabeth Marbury Elsie de Wolfe Anne Morgen Villa Trianon Miss Marbury Miss de Wolfe Count de

Vegetarian diet shows endurance edge in continental hike

A Kansas City report on a Harvard led walking contest notes Warren Buffum IV gains over brother Jesse who eats meat. Across Germany England and America non flesh eaters show greater endurance. Physicians agree excess meat harms health and many sanitariums ban flesh from menus.

Warren Buffum Jesse Kansas City Prof Sargent Harvard University Germany England America Saniteariuma

Notable Noble Names Attend Grand Gathering in Paris

Sramont de Chembrun, Prince and Princess Lucien Murat, Prince Troubetzkoy, painter Kouznitnov, Grand Duke Dimitri, and the Count and Countess Sanseverino join a prominent Paris social event, underscoring ties among European aristocracy.

Sramont de Chembrun Lucien Murat Troubetzkoy Kouznitnov Dimitri Sanseverino

Wholesale Fashion Sale Catalog Listing Prices

A compact sale listing advertises a variety of garments and textiles with discounted prices. Items include long goats and polo fabrics, mill ends sateens, woolnap blankets, ready-to-wear hats, hand embroidered linen waists, ingrains and axminster rugs, taffeta silks, ponyskin fur coats, dress goods, and Janet suitings, with prices ranging from 6 cents to five dollars and limited quantities noted.

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