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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
45
Continued September advertisement promotes a special sale of household goods including furniture bedding linens china glassware and kitchenware. It highlights departments offering rugs upholstery fabrics chinaware and hardware at extraordinarily low prices to attract shoppers for present or future needs.
A fortunate purchase enables special prices on armure portieres with borders and gobelin velours. Gobelin and velour portieres priced from 16.50 to 85.00 per pair, with many patterns including imitation Bagdads and oriental colors. Lace curtains in imported nets with Venise laces offered at reduced rates, plus upholstery fabrics and tapestries from 1.50 to 3.00 per yard.
An October style sale offers office and home furniture from top U.S. makers. Highlights include roll top desks oak flat top desks typewriter desks office chairs and various mahogany pieces with deep discounts from list values.
Fine damask table cloths in large sizes offered at cut prices. Floral border with moire filling. 2 by 3 feet units priced at $6.00, value $9.00. Larger sizes listed at $7.00, $8.00, and $12.00 with varying yard measurements and weight. Limited pattern only.
A September sale promotes fresh rugs not old stock, chosen by an experienced buyer. It features Brussels, Wiltons, Smyrnas, Beauvais, Burmahe, Shirvang, Ingrains, and more in sizes from 3x6 to 9x12. Items include Beauvais, Brussels, Burmahs, and Baradas with marked values and substantial savings.
Red Blankets HIS offers manufacturers seconds of Fluffy Wool Blankets at savings of about a quarter to a third. Imperfections are minor oil spots or small snags in carding repairable by housekeepers. Sizes include three-quarter and double beds with prices from $1.75 to $5.00 per pair, regulars from $2.25 to $6.75.
An advertisement highlights a September sale on metal beds and bedding from reputable manufacturers. It features displays and one of a kind designs, cotton felt mattresses made in its own workrooms, and various Brass Bed models with different post sizes and top rods. Prices range from $7.00 to $55.00 with values noted.
Miss Yvonne Shepard becomes the bride of Colonel Cosby in a South Island church ceremony conducted by Reverend Herbert Shipman. The event featured corsage trims and floral arrangements as attendees note the bride and groom’s reception at their home.
York, formerly chaplain at West Point, married by her cousin Frederick Schenck of New York. Attendant Miss Alsid Schenck. Best man and brother Arthur F. Cosby, of New York. Ushers Col. Charles Behola, Mrs Ay West Point, John Cadwalder Jr of Philadelphia, Frank B. Keech, New York, and Paymaster John F. Carpenter, USN. Bride in white satin and black lace. honeymoon to cross Atlantic. home in Washington about November 1. Col. Cosby disappointed by the announcer.
A Washington society roundup lists Army and Navy, Metropolitan and Chevy Chase club members among prominent winter figures. Many officials, socialites, and diplomats return from summers at Bou Hampton, Leno, and European residencies, with moves to new houses and ongoing travel plans noted.
A social page notes Waldorf Astor’s Anglicization and a Plymouth reception for Frimroxe League women introducing Lady Mary Parker and Lady Durand. It predicts Astor’s possible election pushing a pro‑Britain agenda while Dr Astor supports her husband and plans to aid the poor. The piece also covers US customs rules on one year abroad for residents, a shift affecting travelers returning with goods.
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