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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1909
Page
23
The text describes a fashionable coat made from rich cloths with diagonal panel effects. It mentions colors like black, navy blue, and raisin, with tailored, stylish lines, appealing price, and a polished finish.
Fall tailored waist collection features front embroidery, cluny insertions, and back tucks. Prices range from 2.95 to 8.75 with several specials on linen waists in assorted sizes and sleeve styles. Guessed brands and locations not specified in readable text.
The new fall corset collection boasts lightweight models with lower waists and defined silhouettes. The Covet Department presents Parame Lily of Butterfy Florita and other high quality makes, with expert corseters to guide fittings and alterations for the latest modish lines.
Laird Schober Co displays its first shipment featuring Dongola Kidskin Button Shoes in multiple styles. Handsewn construction with tight seams, Cuban heels, and flexible welt soles highlighted. Prices listed at $5.00 to $8.00 per pair, with emphasis on comfort and quality. Located on tenth street.
Society notes report Miss Frederica Morgan of Beverly Massachusetts will wed Mr Evan Clair Cameron of Baltimore and Washington. The ceremony set for November 3 at St Johns Church will be performed by Rev Roland Cotton Smith. Guests include Miss Galsbers and Count de Ruisceret will arrive later in September.
Miss Margaretta MacVeagh accompanies Mr and Mrs Wana MacVeash to social scenes. Miss Lenore Woods visits Virginia Hot Springs for fall. Senators Elkins and Colom arrive at Homestead Hotel Hot Springs for week. Engagements and marriages abound, from Lord Falconer betrothal to Mrs Chapman to New York society notices of Paton and Bastianelli nuptials and Newport weddings. Notable relocations include the Washington and Rome connections, with international matches and social plans shaping the season.
Dr and Mrs James Dudley Morgan and family have returned from a northern trip and are at Duden their place at Chevy Chase where they will spend the autumn. Mrs Rudolph Forster accompanied by her sister Miss Gatsberg of London and Master Warren Forster has re…
The American Hospital Association begins its eleventh annual convention at the New Willard with a morning invocation by Dr Bratenahk of St Albans Episcopal Chapel. Sessions run all day with lectures by eminent physicians and continue through Friday. Secretary Dr W Beach of Grace Hospital Detroit notes delegations from Honolulu, Berlin, Lorents, Quebec, and other cities. about 20 of the 40 member association are expected to attend to improve hospitals nationwide.
More than 1000 boys and girls gathered for the Holy Ghost Mass at St Aloysius Church to bless local schools. Notre Dame Academy and Gonzaga students contributed to the large turnout. The service was led by Rev John B Pittar S J with Deacon Rev William D Keon S J and John J Morning 37 assisting. Sermon by Rev Eugene Del McDonnell YF president of Gonzaga College focused on children’s welcome to faith. A sanctuary choir from St Aloysius provided a special program.
A 1909 health column argues young vitality depends on rich pure blood delivered to the brain. It warns hardened arteries from excess meat and cereals, cites distilled water and acid fruits as helpers, and credits simple eating with longevity as observed by Metchnikov and others.
Howard University enters its forty second year with the first chapel at 1:30 am and professional schools opening tomorrow. Rapid progress on the Carnegie Library building is noted with occupancy promised in November and a brick and stone science hall contracted for with terracotta trim.
Superintendent McFarland of the water department announced Washington will have four public drinking fountains soon. One is rising at Seventh and EK streets Northwest, another on Thirteen and a half streets and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, a third to be placed at Highth Street and Market Space, and the fourth at Ninth and streets North.
The new American ambassador to Russia cannot assume charge until Emperor Nicholas returns. Rovkhil conferred with Foreign Minister Savolsky about taking official control, but the timing may be deferred to December. Montgomery Schuyler will remain formally in charge as embassy secretary.
Harry T Maxwell a barytone soloist at St Aloysius Church dies. Residence noted as prescience or. The Maxwell family and church choir members reflect on his long service since sanctuary canto inception. Mention of St Aloysius Church, choir, and Guild leadership. Also a stray line about Swift & Company sales and Fresh Head in Washington over weekend.
Rome correspondent reports the Duke of Abruzzi will command a squadron departing in December on a long cruise. The ships will call at Portsmouth Palma Lisbon Brest Copenhagen Kiel and Hamburg.
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