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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1913
Page
8
Our Annual September Furniture Sale highlights hundreds of values across all rooms and offices. The ad markets mahogany rockers at 3.95, regularly 10.00, and touts a wide display of artistic and plain patterns to suit various home furnishings.
Embroidery orders for Christmas gifts advised, urging early placement with the Art Needlework Department. Expert workers offer initials monograms and styles, noting past years’ limits on taking orders before Christmas.
The article details new waistcoats paired with tailored suits and frocks, with fabrics including plaid brocade satin and velvet. It describes two designs, one with a drop shoulder and ivory lace chemisette, and another jumper style with cream shadow lace over net and olive green duvetyn, plus girdle embroidery and front closing. Five sizes 34 to 42. Patterns available from Washington agencies.
Washington society pages report weddings and engagement plans including Miss Lucy Donaldson Lauck and Mr Cries Crawford Houghton married at Washington Heights Presbyterian Church with details of attendants and aftercare. The scene also notes high profile visits, ambassadorial moves, and social events across Washington and nearby Atlantic City and Newport venues.
Mrs Clara Driscoll Sevier of the Texas Daughters of the Republic appears to have won control over the Alamo in a dispute with Governor Colquitt. The group aims to preserve memory with a monument and park, while the governor pushes to restore the fortifications as they stood over 50 years ago.
A large crowd at the Newport horse show admired elaborate costumes. Socials including Mrs Alfred G Vanderbilt and Miss Louise Scott showcased lace, chiffon, and embroidered gowns. Miss Dodge and Miss Tracey were noted, while Mrs John Astor faced news of Barton Willing’s Philadelphia death. North Shore jewel displays and flying boat talk energized society columns.
Autumn school attire discussed with emphasis on economical, durable fabrics. Guidance covers washable frocks in one piece, gingham, serge and cotton crepe options, collars, belts, and cuffs. Outdoor wear includes raincoats and sweaters. advises practical coats for very cold days.
The report recalls her progress from land and water thrills to aviation ambitions. She has worn out the excitement of motoring and now plans to fly to keep life interesting and broaden her adventures.
A grand banquet in Sigmaringen today celebrated the marriage of former King Manuel of Portugal and Princess Augustine Victoria of Hohenzollern. About 74 guests attended in the Portuguese gallery of the Danube castle, with twenty foreign royals present including Queen Amalia, the Prince of Wales, and several European royals representing their nations. Cardinal Netto will perform the ceremony tomorrow in Lisbon.
In the Probate Court the will of Mrs Maria EB Sixoury is filed. Bequests of diamonds and other jewelry go to her three sisters Martha EB Rulison Evans Mills New York Belle M Beckwith Pittskill New York and Frances B Wood Lowville New York. Two nieces, children of two daughters, are remembered. The residue of the estate goes to the sisters.
Barbara Boyd contrasts the Forward-looking Woman and the Fireside Woman in a debate on women’s freedom. The forward thinker argues for unhampered life and equal status, citing evolution and history, while the Fireside Woman resists, craving comfort and fearing disruption to domestic ease.
Historic note marks September 4 with Queen Olga of Greece Mrs Polk wife of President James K Polk and hymn writer Phoebe Cary born near Cincinnati Ohio in 1841. Cary wrote One Sweetly Solemn Thought as a teenager while Olga linked to later Greek ruler Constantine I and Polk famed White House hostess. Copyright 1912 McClure Syndicate.
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