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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1909
Page
15
A description of tailored coats featuring rich fabrics and diagonal linings. The article describes varieties with black navy blue prays and raisin tones, noting a plaited panel effect and stylish, value-oriented pricing.
Special Values in New Fall Tailored Waists featuring front and back embroidery. Prices range from $2.95 to $8.75 with various trims including crow, cluny insertion, crochet, and eyelet patterns. Sizes and styles include bishop sleeves and tailored fronts, plus ornate medallions and collar details.
A local shop unveils its fall corset display featuring newer silhouettes and comfort. The collection includes Parame Lily Florita and Covet lines with shapes that hold their form, plus expert corseteres to assist with fittings and alterations.
Laird Schober Co displays new fall women’s footwear with high grade Dongola Kidskin Button Shoes in multiple styles. Highlights include hand-sewn uppers, tight tops, Cuban heels, flexible welt soles, and comfortable designs priced around 4.50 to 5.00 per pair. Located on Tenth Street.
A social column notes the engagement of Miss Frederica Morgan of Beverly Mass to Mr Evan Cameron of Baltimore and Washington. The wedding is set for November 3 at St John’s Church with Rev Roland Cotton Smith. Various society figures and guests are mentioned along with upcoming arrivals and departures in Washington society circles.
A long column records society moves across cities including Miss Margaretta MacVeagh and Miss Lenore Woods at Virginia Hot Springs, Senator Elkins at Homestead Hotel, and many weddings engagements. It highlights Mrs Chapman’s match with Lord Falconer via proxy, the Munich German secret marriage, Newport society notes, and notable visits of diplomats, ministers, and prominent families across Washington New York Philadelphia and Newport.
Dr and Mrs James Dudley Morgan and family have returned and will stay at their Chevy Chase home for the autumn. Mrs Rudolph Forster travels with her sister Miss Gatsberg from London and Master Warren Forster accompanies them.
The American Hospital Association begins its eleventh annual convention at the New Willard today with a morning invocation by Dr Bratenahlk rector of St Albans Episcopal Chapel. Evening lectures run until 6:30 pm. Delegations from Honolulu Berlin Lorents Quebec and other cities are expected. The society, founded eleven years ago, aims to improve hospitals nationwide.
A large turnout of more than 1000 children from Notre Dame Academy Gonzaga School and Gonzaga College filled St. Aloysius Church for a Holy Ghost Mass seeking the blessing on local schools. Rev John B Pittar SJ led the service with deacons Rev William D Keon SJ and John J Morning 37. Sermon by Rev Eugene Del McDonnell of Gonzaga College urged bringing children to faith. Sanctuary choir gave a special program of music during the ceremony.
Diet hints argue that rich pure blood keeps brain and nerves youthful while arterial hardening from food waste accelerates aging. Excess meat and cereals, along with impure mixtures, speed this decline. Emphasizes water quality and simple eating, citing Metchnikov and others.
Howard University resumes 42nd year with chapel at 1 30 am and professional schools opening next day. Preparations are underway for the Carnegie Library to be occupied in November and a new science hall contract has been let with ground to be broken. The board’s unanimous decision specifies brick and stone with terracotta trim matching the seminary building.
Supt McFarland announced four public drinking fountains will be installed in Washington. One is under construction at Seventh and EK streets northwest, a second already serves at Thirteen and a half Street and Pennsylvania Avenue northwest, a third will be placed at Highth Street and Market space, and a fourth at Ninth and streets north.
Ambassador Rovkhil cannot assume charge until Emperor Nicholas returns, possibly December. Foreign Minister Savolsky and Montgomery Schuyler, acting secretary, discussed arranging the handover, with embassy leadership remaining in current formal control.
Obituary notes the passing of Harry T Maxwell, renowned barytone soloist of St Aloysius Church, longtime assistant director of the sanctuary choir, and a key figure in the church music program. Funeral and memorial arrangements are anticipated as tributes from parishioners and the Bt Jo! Chora! Guild reflect on his decades of service.
Rome correspondent reports the Duke of the Abreezi will command a squadron sailing in December. The voyage includes ports at Portsmouth, Palma, Lisbon, Brest, Copenhagen, and Hamburg, marking a lengthy cruise following an expired wish.
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