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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1909
Page
45
A garbled description describes a coat line with rich fabrics and diagonal paneling. It mentions colors like black navy blue and raisin with stylish tailoring. The copy markets attractive value at a given price, presenting bold fashion details and a modern panel design.
Special values on new tailored waists with front and collar embroidery, cluny insertions, and long sleeves. Prices range from 2.95 to 8.75, with assorted linen and cotton blends, front tucks, eyelet patterns, and decorative motifs. Local shop offers limited stock and special prices.
A new fall corset display highlights shape retaining fabrics and softer waist silhouettes. The shop promotes Parame Lily Florita and Covet models alongside Transits and Berlon lines. Expert corseters offer fittings and alterations to ensure modish lines and proper support.
Laird Schober Co displays first full shipment of fine shoes including Dongola Kidskin Button styles, Gun Metal Calfskin, and new comfortable patent leather designs. Priced at $5.00 to $8.00 per pair, with hand-sewn construction, welt soles, and Cuban heels. Located on Tenth Street.
Miss Frederica Morgan daughter of Mr and Mrs James Morgan and Mr Evan Bt. Clair Cameron of Baltimore and Washington will wed at St Johns Church November 3 with Rev Roland Cotton Smith officiating. Guests include Count de Suisseret and other society notables as Washington hosts forthcoming autumn arrivals.
A long society page reports Miss Margaretta MacVeagh and Miss Lenore Woods visiting and staying at Hot Springs and Summit Pa, plus engagements and marriages of notable figures. It mentions Senator Elkins and other dignitaries visiting Newport and Washington, weddings in Munich and Rome, and social events across New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and Villanova.
Dr and Mrs James Dudley Morgan and their family have returned and are at their home in Chevy Chase where they will spend the autumn. Mrs Rudolph Forster is accompanied by her sister Miss Gatsberg of London and Master Warren Forster.
The American Hospital Association opens its eleventh annual convention today at the New Willard with an 11 oclock morning invocation to be given by Dr Bratenahk of St Albans Episcopal Chapel. Evening sessions run to 6 30 with eminent physicians lecturing. Delegations from Honolulu Berlin Lorents Quebec and other cities expected. The society has about 40 members and aims to improve and standardize hospitals nationwide.
In a remarkable scene more than 1000 boys and girls gathered for the high mass of the Holy Ghost at St Aloysius Church to bless the schools. Notre Dame Academy was represented by Gonzaga Schon and Gonzaga College students. Rev John B Pittar S J officiated with Deacon William Keon S J and John J Morning 37. The sermon from Luke Suffer Little Children to Come to Me was given by Rev Eugene Del McDonnell YF president of Gonzaga College. A special program by sanctuary choir closed the service.
Dr T J Allen argues aging stems from arterial clogging from food waste in blood. He urges simple eating, avoiding overabundant meat and cereals, and values clean water and light meals. He credits purity of diet with better memory, vision, and vitality, linking longevity to simple foods and proper digestion.
Howard University resumes operations with the opening of academic departments tomorrow. The first chapel service is at 1 30 a m and professional schools start on the 1st. Construction advances on the Carnegie Library slated for November occupancy and a brick and stone science hall will follow the agreed plan.
Supt McFarland of the water department declares Washington will have four public drinking fountains soon. One is under construction at Seventh and EK streets northwest. Another already serves at Thir teen 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 dates until Emperor Nicholas returns. Secretary Montgomery Schuyler will remain formally in charge as Foreign Minister Savolsky and officials confer on when the embassy officially takes charge, possibly deferring until December.
Maxwell known as a barytone soloist at St Aloysius Church resided in the Preastons area. His absence from the Sunday service prompted tributes from choir members and church leaders. Maxwell had served as assistant director since the sanctuary choir began and led the Bt Jo! Chora! Guild since its formation as president.
Rome dispatch reports the Duke of Abruzzi has died and his assigned squadron will sail in December on a long cruise. The squadron will visit Portsmouth Palma Lisbon Brest Copenhagen Kiel and Hamburg.
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