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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
23
Continued September sale offers a broad array of home goods including furniture textiles chinaware glassware and kitchenware. Departments highlight tables beds mattresses curtains carpets and upholstery with prices touted as extraordinarily low to attract shoppers for present or future needs.
A September sale advertises discounted lace curtains, armure portieres in blue and red, gobelin and velour portieres, couch covers in Bagdad and Oriental styles, imitation Bagdads, and assorted upholstery fabrics. Prices list from $1.50 to $16.50 per yard and per pair with large value contrasts noted.
Our September sale showcases high grade furniture for homes and offices from top makers at wholesale prices. Featured pieces include Roll-top, Flat-top and Typewriter Desks, Oak and Mahogany Office Chairs, with substantial savings listed against higher values.
Special offer on large floral border damask table cloths in moire fill. Sizes 2x3 and 23x14 with different yard measurements. Prices range $6.00 to $8.00 with values listed up to $12.00. Limited to one pattern.
A September sale offers fresh, high quality rugs not old stock, with a seasoned buyer selecting patterns to complement home furnishings. The catalog lists Brussels, Wiltons, Smyrnas, Beauvais, and more in sizes from 3x6 to 9x12, with values and sale prices shown for each piece.
A September sale offers manufacturers seconds of Flufy Wool Blankets at savings of about one quarter to one third off regular prices. Imperfections are minor oil spots or small snags repairable by a careful housekeeper. Sizes include three quarter and double beds with prices from 1.75 to 5.00 per pair, regulars up to 6.75.
September sale highlights metal beds and bedding from reputable manufacturers with modern patterns and display items. Features brass and white enameled beds, posts and rods in multiple sizes, cotton felt mattresses made in house, and prices ranging from seven to several dollars, emphasizing quality, cleanliness, and finish.
Miss Yvonne Shepard wed Col Cosby in a ceremony at South Fane Island chapel. Rev Dr Herbert Shipman officiated as corsage trimming and floral arrangements highlighted a formal church service. The bride’s mother and the household attended, with customary rites and silent family tribute observed.
York, formerly chaplain at West Point, wed in simple ceremony with cousin Frederick Schenck of New York giving away the bride. Attendant Miss Alsid Schenck, with brother Arthur F. Cosby as best man, ushers Col. Behola and others. Bride wore white satin and lace, honeymoon planned, Cosby home in Washington by November 1. Col. Cosby’s wife debuted shortly before her father’s Paris death. public interest high amid European society.
Washington social pages list the Neat Popular Army Men stationed at the capital, Col. Costy, Mrs Cosby and many guests from Metropolitan, Chevy Chase, and Army and Navy clubs. Summers abroad, autumn returns, and new Washington homes mark a season of society activity with residents sailing for Europe, visiting Rest homes, and planning Hudson Fulton events.
The article reports Waldorf Astor’s Anglicization and political ambitions, noting a reception by the Frimroxe League in Plymouth for Lady Mary Parker and Lady Durand. It discusses Astor as a possible candidate, her devotion to husband and charity, and reflects on American customs rules about residents abroad and duty-free goods, including anecdotes about travelers exploiting a one-year abroad privilege.
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