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 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1907
Page
13
Our Mens Clothing Department presents a splendid range of new raincoats overcoats and fancy vests. Featured are browns soft tan shades light tans grays and light patterned raincoats with full cravenetted construction. Styles and lengths vary with high quality tailoring and guaranteed wear for fall and winter seasons.
Prices from 1500 upward are shown for tall neckwear in various shades and patterns. The catalog notes include half dollar grade shirts, gloves, bath robes, and new dress and business shirts plus assorted hosiery and outerwear for the upcoming fall season.
The St. Regis hat at 2.00 offers fur felt with trimmed feathers and a refined shape for quiet tastes, plus a nobby flat topper for the 250 class. The Colonial at 3.00 compares favorably with higher prices and is crafted from selected materials in broad block shapes to suit young to mature wearers.
A dealer notes a strong showing of advance fall suits near Treakiaths with plain and self colored tapes. The lineup features mainly stripes and checks, with new patterns in mixtures and gray effects. Prices and exact models are not specified.
At 40.00 each the splendid quality imported broadcloth jacket measures 25 30 inches, double breasted with fitted front, silk revers, satin lining, and full silk peal de sore. Shirt described as very full double box plaited style with four folds at bottom. skirt features 15 full plaits with two wide folds at bottom in blue, black, and brown.
At 56.00 each a handsome imported broadcloth 32 inch jacket features invisible stripe effects, tight fit, braid and panne velvet trimming, ta ffa silk lining. The full plaited skirt has wide bottom folds and braid trim in blue, black, and brown.
Social and personal notes highlight arrangements for the Postmaster General Meyer and his family to arrive in Washington Monday. The piece also covers weddings, receptions, and social visits across prominent local households, with numerous references to the Dorsey Calvert and Brooks Works families, among others, and notes on accompanying guests and travel.
Social notes from Newport depict society women at leisure noting fashion obsessions plumes diamonds and lace while recounting tea parties, garden parties, and trends. The piece catalogues Vera Gilbert Pauline French Alfred Vanderbilt and Mrs Curtis Guide among others with remarks on parlor life and style cages of the era.
Special to The Washington Post reports Annie Besant arriving from Burne in a steamer to New York and heading to Chicago for a Theosophist Society convention opening there. She discusses transmigration of souls and past lives with reporters, asserting certainty of memory and warning of others who have strayed from teachings.
Alexander Morris of Toronto and Misa Grace Evelyn of Washington wed at Christ Episcopal Church Rockville under Rev Thomas J Packard. The couple, who requested privacy, left for the Canadian home after the ceremony and will reside briefly at 450 G Street NW before travel.
Misa White, president of the Dressmakers Protective Association of America, showcases new gowns claiming curves vanish from fashion. She states well dressed women should appear slim, advocating straight silhouettes and tailored outfits in gray lavender purple and blue.
Berlin reports that Emperor William II plans a special reception for Secretary of War William H. Taft during Taft's visit in two months. Officials are holding talks on arrangements at Forsdam Castle, with a likely audience at a formal welcome. Taft's Seattle visit included Fort Lawton greetings and a reception by Col. Wombour. The Taft party plans a Seattle to Aberdeen trip and will proceed to the Orient, with arrangements to reach Manila by October 4 for the Philippine Assembly opening.
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.