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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1905
Page
39
UK Book Emporium in Washington declares itself second to none among local book stores. The store credits its success to energetic management and a focus on patrons’ pleasure and profit. It emphasizes extensive shelves with books of every description and age, and promises rapid sourcing of any desired technical or foreign titles.
A catalog lists select titles from 4th and 15th century editions printed by Essex House Press Vale Dress Etagny Kelmscott and other presses in England and America. Prices range from 5.00 to 45.00 with attractive paper and type on display.
A description of a curated library collection emphasizing biographies of prominent local and national figures, focusing on growth, progress, and the inclusion of works about countries frequently encountered in daily life. It highlights attractive reading and a fine assortment of volumes.
A listing details HOICE editions of Standard poets English and American in cloth half leather and full morocco and levant mo rocca bindings. Prices span 25 cents to 5 dollars with cloth leather and soft binding formats. Notable living poets mentioned include James Whitcomb Riley Helen Hay Whitney Bliss Carman and others.
A collection of books devoted to the study of the mind and its functions including psychology, psychical research, spiritualism and New Thought. Also covers higher aspects of life with titles spanning mental science and related fields.
An exploration of essays that are neither narrative nor fiction, treating daily life in various phases. The writing aims to instill sublime ideas and moral truths in an enticing manner, likening many to or following the Sage of Concord, R W Emerson.
Miss Bristow wed Addion Tinsley Ruan at the Bristow home with breakfast after the ceremony. In Troy, Mr William Gurley Cook and Miss Alice Marion Dewey, niece of Maj. Frederick Strong, were married with Maj. Strong officiating and a reception in the drawing-room. The couple will reside in Troy. Also noted are society notes from Washington and Lenox including embassy visits, weddings in Annapolis and Harrisonburg, and social tours of prominent families and diplomats.
A brief note asserts that buying from Galt’s guarantees article quality, a claim that has held for over a hundred years. The statement reinforces brand trust tied to the store and its long-standing reputation.
Mason Imacnen, formerly consul to Zanzibar and lately appointed consul at Hungelew, Chima, arrives in Washington for State Department instructions before departing for his post. His varied career includes acting, newspaper writing, coverage of McKinley’s campaign, Rough Riders service, and Zanzibar duties. Also, former President Cleveland arrives at Buzzards Bay, plans ten days at Gray Gables cottage.
Edwin Jones chief clerk at the Government Printing Office Manila returned yesterday morning after several weeks in the United States. Judge Oscar Harvey Gray War Department auditor office clerk recovering from a leg injury sustained at Chesapeake Beach. Robert Williams deputy commissioner internal revenue knocked down by car Tuesday night resting easily and likely to return to duties soon. He dodged one auto and was struck by another as two wheels ran over his abdomen.
From the London Truth Ben Buckle and Frederick Butler prove the Englishman’s house is not safe from eavesdropping. Laborers in Abingdon, each spoke sharply to his wife indoors and outside, and last week both were summoned and fined for using bad language.
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