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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1905
Page
12
A local print shop invites attention to prompt execution of orders for wedding invitations and marriage announcements, social function cards, at-home cards, and public ceremonies. Careful die cutting for monograms, heraldic devices, and stamping on fashionable papers. High-grade work at consistent prices. New imported novelties for wedding gifts arriving daily.
Listings detail boys clothing including double-breasted suits in blue serge and cheviots and royal knee trousers in all sizes. Prices range from 745c to 22.50 with items like special tweed suits at five dollars and other blue serge pants from 1.25 to 7.50. Includes bloomers and mixed effects.
New importations arriving almost daily showcase splendid fall styles in Women's and Children's Hosiery. Two dozen pairs of Women's Lisle Thread Hose in black, polka dot, and boot patterns offered at 25 cents each. Also twelve pairs of full weight Lisle Thread Hose with embroidered ankles at 35 cents. 3 pairs for 1.00. Regular values 50 cents. Also full lines in proper weights and heavier options. Main floor F St.
A broad assortment of women's kimonas is shown, ranging from plain outing flannel to silk and lace French creations. Items include Crepe Short Kimonas in pink blue lavender and red with Persian borders priced 81.00, Cotton Crepe Long Kimonas for 81.50, Japanese Cotton Crepe Kimonas at 3.50 to 8.50, outing flannel kimonas with floral designs and ribbon borders at 2.00, and silk kimonas in plain and figured styles at 2.50. Third floor Eleventh St.
New corset arrivals include straight front styles with higher busts and tapered waists for a slender look. Domestic models feature girdle corsets with elastics, plus brands like R and G, P N, Royal Worcester, and C B in varied price ranges. Third floor displays on Eleventh Street.
A storefront promotes a full line of photo supplies including chemicals, papers, and equipment. Advertises 18-minute film development while you wait and lists items such as Chloride of Gold, Hydrochinon, Litmus Paper, Ortol Tubes, Pyro, Duranoid Trays, tripods, negative preservers, blotter books, and acids with main floor on Tenth Street.
A local retailer touts a fall line of neckwear hats hosiery bath robes lounging robes underwear and accessories. Highlights soft felt hats light straw shades with pearl gray popular but other light colors available. Emphasis on youth lines and varied hat blocks led by Boston Derby Stetson offers at $2 to $5 price range.
The ad promotes new unlaundered shirts priced at fifty cents each. Shirts are described as well cut with pure linen bosoms, reinforced fronts, and three sleeve lengths, sized 14 to 18, aimed at students and young men for school or college use.
The store introduces EN'S Room Robes and lounging gowns as essential garments for fall and winter. Warmer textures replace summer terry robes, with a strong demand already seen. A range of colors and prices is offered, including cotton blanket robes from $4.50 to higher grades, plus a gray wool blanket College Robe with college colors on borders.
E are the exclusive selling agents for Washington of the French all wool underwear called Dermophile friend of the skin. Made from Australian undyed wool, nonshrinkable and free from harshness. A booklet is available on request from the main floor.
The first secretary of the Netherlands Legation and Baroness van Tuyll charmed Newport during their stay, hosting dinners and marking a successful season before returning to Washington. Birth announcements include a son for Mrs Dudley Rawson de Chair in England. Births, engagements, and new homes populate a social map of Washington society.
Mr and Mrs James K Maddux hosted a paddock tea at Teston Hill estate Warrenton Va on Sept 13 The affair featured a string of hunters jumped for guest entertainment Guests from abroad included Dr Henry Bollinger Waldemar Bollinger Werner Baum and Baron Souder Hyot of Germany Attending riders included Mr and Mrs Maddux Mr and Mrs Julian Keith Mr Dean Kerr Mr F A B Portman and Mr William 8 Sowers Spectators watched from a large observation stand.
Orders list numerous officer transfers promotions and assignments across the Army and Navy. Key items include leave extensions for Second Lieut. Prince A. Oliver and Capt. Manus McCleskey, transfers between Coast Artillery and Artillery Corps, postings to Fort Omaha Fort McPherson and Fort Leavenworth, and Navy movements including ships Ajax and Trbuque sailing and personnel assignments at Annapolis and New York.
Society announcements note wedding invitations and announcements in correct form and phrasing with samples and estimates available upon request.
Judge Samuel C Mills founder of the Society reviews its history to present time as over 300 members and friends attend the thirty-eighth anniversary at Carroll Institute Hall. Speeches praise growth and work. Willey presides with council leaders. music and readings by local performers accompany the program. Officers listed include S H Willey sovereign chief J Riley secretary W H Young and others.
The Washington Automobile Club held a meeting at the chamber of commerce. It announces legal charter and a selected site within four miles of downtown for the home and road house. Members will apply for membership, with a meeting next week to enroll eligible applicants.
Mount Vernon and the Potomac sail daily on the Charles Macalester at 10 am and 2:40 pm with return by 2:15 pm. Chevy Chase Lake winds down this final week of the season with concerts by the Marine Band and a new pavilion planned for next year. Norfolk and Washington steamboats offer 6:30 pm trips to Old Point Comfort and Norfolk with connections to New York and Boston, while Red Men at Jackson Home, Nashville, Tennessee notes no Great Council session.
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