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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1909
Page
15
Versatile imitation Bagdad couch covers offered in rich striped effects, suitable for homes or dormitories. Priced at 2.50 and 2.75 dollars each, promoting a practical furnishing option during the sale period.
A September sale advertises rugs for parlor library dining room sitting room reception hall bedroom and den in sizes including 9x12 and 6x9 feet. Weaves listed include Brussels Wiltons Irans Beauvais Barodas Burmahs Shirvans Ingrains Colonials and Fibers with many items priced below rival values.
The fourth week of the September Sale features high quality furniture at factory wholesale cost. Remaining selections include parlor and dining room pieces in solid mahogany and oak with values from $6.00 to $38.50, such as dining chairs, dressers, tables, and bookcases, all framed in traditional designs.
A September sale promotes metal beds and bedding from reputable manufacturers. Cotton felt mattresses, two-part cotton tickings, and white enamel beds with heavy posts highlight the catalog. Prices range from 4.75 to 29.75 with values listed up to 55.00 for select enamel and brass beds, plus various mattress options in multiple sizes.
Social notes reveal brief on Meyer family heading to Hamilton to attend Haddon-Fulton celebration and other society movements. Also covered are engagements, weddings, and travels of Washington area families with details on venues, attendees, and post ceremony plans.
Mrs Harriet Swartwout Kempton and Mr Henry Carter Downs wed at noon in Washington at the bride’s brother Dr Swartwout’s home. Rev Samuel H Greens officiated amid yellow chrysanthemums and roses. The couple depart for Beer Page Maryland and honeymoon in California. Downs formerly of Centerville Md and the pair will reside in California.
London society and fashion figures push a 26 inch waist for autumn as corset science advisor Mira Elinor Temple urges women to adopt the new measure. Lucile's models now display a uniform 24 and a half inch waist, while older mannequins recall 18 inch lacing, sparking debates over waist size and fashion.
The text argues sweets come from milk and fruit as natural indicators. Cane sugar differs from fruit sugar and should not be given to children. fruits like prunes dates figs apples should form most of the ration. Fruit digests faster, nuts cereals meat and vegetables hinder fermentation. Fully ripe bananas provide fruit sugar. honey and maple sugar in small amounts are not objectionable. Beet sugar and molasses candy are less harmful but still require chewing.
Announcement of the engagement of Marian Dow of Boston to James G Blaine of Newport and New York. Dow is about 20, Blaine is 21, with Harvard senior year ahead. Dow enjoys outdoor sports and stays at Marion Mass home. Blaine attends Harvard and belongs to the Porcelain Club.
The Colombian congress in extraordinary session will consider the tripartite treaty among the United States Panama and Colombia to resolve issues from Panama's separation from Colombia. Francisco de Paula Borda an international law expert will be minister to Washington representing the progressive element.
The American waterways commission members arrived in Brussels for Paris and reported hearty reception in Belgium. They praised the facilities for their investigation and noted King Leopold's personal interest in the visit.
Speakers looked at a year of progress at St Matthew's Episcopal Chapel Hall and M streets southeast during annual festival services. Rev Walden Myer rector opened with remarks on congregation growth and potential new enrollments. Other speakers noted rising attendance while refreshments followed the event.
Lisbon dispatch reports the engagement of King Manuel to Princess Alexandra daughter of the Duke of Fife will be officially announced at Windsor Castle on November 1 his birthday.
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