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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1910
Page
12
Woodward and Lothrop announces new store hours for its New York Washington Paris locations. Until further notice the shop will open at eight in the morning and close at five in the evening. This change affects daily operations and customer access.
Fashion pages showcase a range of New Fall Costumes copied from Parisian designs. Hobble skirts, three quarter sleeves, and satin trims appear across messaline and serge fabrics. Prices span 18.75 to 32.50 with shades of navy blue black gray wistaria green and brown.
The article highlights new fall waist models including silk waists in multicolor autumn tones with stripes and plaids, priced 5.75 to 12.75, and dainty chiffon blouses in kimono styles with lace yokes and chiffon folds. Also featured are pin striped cream blouses with velvet straps priced 10.00, all-over net blouses with lace yokes and silver buttons at 10.75, and tucked messaline satin waists in white to brown priced 7.50.
Catalog note describes multiple shirtwaists with inserts of German valenciennes and English eyelets, tuck work, and lace trims. Descriptions cover front embroidery, back tucks, high collars, and back fastenings, with prices ranging around $3.75 to $7.50. Includes Coren Crepe and Batiste options with varied trims and crochet buttons.
Women’s black suede button shoes with shield, Goodyear welt, Cuban heel priced at 5.00 per pair. Patent midskin button shoes with cloth top and shield tipped toe, Goodyear welt, Cuban heel. Gunmetal calfskin and patent kidskin lace and button shoes feature Goodyear welt or web sole, Cuban heel, prices 4.00 and 33.50 respectively.
The column lists Washington residents and visitors across Septembers start, noting returns from Hot Springs, Alaska, and Europe, marriages such as Miss Mary Marguerite Phillips to Roy Lyman Newhouser, and assignments or travels of ministers, officials, and social figures with addresses and future plans.
Rane Gould unexpectedly returns from Paris to New York for a brief visit. He plans to secure custody arrangements for his two daughters Helen and Dorothy, manage urgent business, and respond to ongoing matters including a high profile suit with actress Bessie De Voie. Gould avoids details of his movements, visiting offices and his town house, while rumors swirl about his affairs.
Sept 12 at Narragansett Pier Rhode Island ideal September weather brings many motor parties to the Imperial and Greene's Inn. Names include Gilbert L Hewitt Miss Lefavour Miss Ward and Miss Rynbolm of Norwich Ann. Walker duo from Boston. Others arrive from New York Chicago Philadelphia Newport and Lenox registering at Imperial Greene's Inn and Massasoit with several guests and departures.
Newport society items report Mrs Maturin Livingston on board the Josephine at Staatsburg recovering from fainting spells. The Outer Mountain Fishing Club cup contest drew ten entrants. Notables include Vanderbilt on Vagrant, Banter group at Casino, and marriages and visits among prominent families with yachts Adroit Diana and Anita noted.
A Berkshire society weekend unfolds with a Richmond Hill picnic and an upcoming Berkshire artists exhibit at Stockbridge Casino. Exhibit names include Lydia Field Emmett, Marie Kobbe, Ethel Folsom, Clark Voorhees, and Edward Morse. Guests arrive at Stockbridge sites. hunts and golf events scheduled with invitations issued for Lenox Golf Club play and social teas.
Roland Moeller aged 24 completed a 259 day fast, breaking it with a teaspoon of orange juice. Doctors say he was permanently cured of a catarrhal ailment that threatened his hearing, though such a fast is rarely advised due to extreme risks and the unusual nature of the case.
Funeral services for John Reese longtime Washington navy yard employee will be held this afternoon at his home 1124 Sixth Street Southeast. The G A R will conduct the services and burial will be at Arlington Cemetery. Reese died suddenly of heart trouble Sunday at his son Frederick Reese's home 1219 Fourth Street Southeast.
Mrs. Catherine Macklin of Royalton Pennsylvania credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment for curing her four month old son after three years of illness. She describes extreme itching, skin damage, and risk of blindness, then notes rapid improvement within a week to ten days and a lasting recovery. The advertisement touts Cuticura as economical and widely sold with a free book on the skin and scalp.
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