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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1911
Page
12
Daily closing time announced for Woodward and Lothrop stores at 5 30 P M K within the year round schedule for shoppers. The notice states store hours and signals the end of daytime operations each day. Regular customers are advised to plan visits accordingly.
Misses and girls get ready for school with serge and cheviot outfits. Highlights include single breasted lined coats, high waist panel skirts, and rubberized silk raincaps in sizes 6 to 16. Sailor collars, check serge trims, and kimono bodices add variety, with prices from $3.75 to $18.75.
The new sweaters include every style and weave in the Sweaters assortment. They are the most desired garments for early fall wear. A great diversity of shades and all sizes available to suit any color preference.
The Turkish ambassador arrives in Washington to reestablish the summer embassy at Belport and join various diplomatic and social figures returning for the season. Numerous diplomats, lawmakers, and their families, including Longworths and other notable residents, are settling in at Grafton, Wendell Mansions, and nearby addresses for the autumn.
From infancy I have bought for my daughter and observed the shift toward ready made garments for women. The piece argues ready made clothing is affordable and improving, saves time for working women, and should be durable and free of sweatshop and child labor practices. It urges consumer influence to uphold standards and humane working conditions.
Mrs J S Walsh, a New York society woman and horse exhibitor, wears a gold horseshoe nail ring set with a diamond for luck and has won more blue ribbons at the Weathers Worcester county show in White Plains. J E Davis rode Manguetude with a near spill, while Miss Carolyn Bryce escaped unhurt. Newport luncheon hosts included Earle for Miss Biggs and the Goelets. Engaged: Miss Alice Runnells, daughter of Pullman president, to William James of Cambridge, as Harvard philosopher William James’s potential view lingers on spiritualist questions.
We present a wide range of suits in many styles and patterns designed to meet every taste and requirement. The fabrics are of the best quality and built for long service, as proven by boys who wear our clothes. Examine the showing now.
The catalog showcases girls hats in street and school styles with new sailor and turban shapes in felts and velours, plus millinery for misses and children. It also lists boys and youths shoes in box calf, Russia leather, and patent skins, with Goodyear welts and oak soles in sizes up to 5, featuring prices from 2.50 to 4.75.
An exclusive Newport party hosted by Mr and Mrs James Lowell Putnam featured 70 invited guests including maid escorts and a ceremonial grand march led by Fitzpatrick. Nora Cassidy, a Newport maid, danced in the cotillion while the evening mixed decor, attire, and social tensions.
S. K. Edmonston, after five years with the United States District Attorney's office, was named clerk of the juvenile court and sworn in by Judge DeLacy. There were more than 60 candidates, with endorsements from Justice Wright and many public figures. A Georgetown law graduate, 24 years old, he previously worked with Crowell Publishing in New York and lives in Mount Pleasant with his wife and two children. The position pays $2,000 annually.
Mr C. R. Noe former Noble bank cashier walks twenty five miles daily on corn bread rolled oats and buttermilk. Months ago he ate a mixed meat heavy diet and struggled to attend to business or walk five miles. He stopped meat condiments and fancy foods and now is healthier and more capable at work, intending to keep the regimen.
United States Senator Thomas H. Carter of Montana died Sunday leaving his widow Mrs. Eien L. Carter the entire estate, reportedly worth about 1 million dollars, with the will filed for probate. Executors are named as Mrs. Carter and the senator’s two sons John G. and Hugh Thomas. Edward J. Carter is to receive any notes or claims. The will, dated May 20, 1911, designates the widow as executrix with bond waived until the younger son is four. The sister Julia Lang receives a life annuity of 600 dollars. The residence at 1538 Sixteenth Street NW is part of the estate.
Children flocked to the Park road playground as officials allowed early use before official opening. Director Martin says installation work will start today and the formal opening will occur Monday or Tuesday. The park aims to stay open until November 1 and is expected to be popular.
The piece compares daily life to a purse filled with 24 bright hours and urges spending time wisely. It cites Arnold Bennett on time as life’s raw material, noting health, wealth, and soul growth arise from how we use hours. If misused, time yields nothing of value.
The United States comptroller of the Treasury ordered a refund of 12474 dollars to China for the Boxer indemnity. The original 13000000 dollar payment was reduced to 11000000 in 1908 and regular payments continued until an overpayment was found in 1909. Secretary Knox referred the issue to the comptroller for final action.
Granville Fortescue of the Pan-American Union is detailed by Director General John Barrett to visit South America as a special representative to study general conditions in Latin American countries. He will conduct special diplomatic work and visit the Panama Canal, stopping at the capitals of the principal nations.
San Jose California Sept 22 The condition of Rev Thomas Ewing Sherman head of the Chicago province of the results who was committed to an Insane asylum after attempting suicide was reported improving so an early recovery is probable Dr E W Mullen of Agnew State Hospital said after visiting him that rest was all that was needed
Ervin H Thorp will resign from the four thousand dollar post as superintendent of the division of salaries and allowances in the Postoffice Department to relocate to New York. Appointed in 1898, he previously worked as a newspaper man. Postmaster General Hitchcock expressed regret at his severing ties with the department.
Gov. Gen. Forbes warns of a looming Philippine famine due to rice crop failure and seeks immediate cost data on American flour and corn for possible cargo imports to Manila at cost. China and Japan restricting exports worsen the crop shortfall. Also named to a nautical almanac conference, Prof. Etchelberger will depart from New York on October 1.
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