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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1916

Page

29

Hats of the season offer dignified simplicity and style

The piece advises women to coordinate hair and hats with the season, praising graceful lines over extreme effects. It describes diverse hat shapes and trims, highlighting mustard straw, ribbons, lace, and floral accents as modern, age-defying choices suitable for tailored suits and afternoon frocks.

Barnet Bornot France A. F Bornot Bro. Co F Street N. W Presa Publishing’ Co

Summer Frock Fashions Highlight Ribbon Girdles

A fashion notice details spring and summer dress trends emphasizing ribbons in gowns. Narrow satin and velvet ribbons create belts, trimming, bows, and decorative patterns on gowns, with brocade ribbons and jacquard designs featured. Girdles, sashes, and trains use ribbons to shape silhouettes and add color.

Doubt on Dual Enlistment Reveals Army Debate

In a Congress report the judge advocate general voiced grave doubts about the dual enlistment plan in the Senate army bill. He noted that the House draft of national guardsmen into the regular army could ease legal conflicts from a force under both state and federal control. Secretary Baker said the views were his own and not War Department policy, acknowledging he had not studied the issue fully. The dispute fuels the army reorganization debate.

Congress Baker Judge Advocate War Department Army Reorganisation Plana

Chicago Explorer Seeks Arctic Land With Stefansson voyage ends near Canada

Chicago financier Vilhjalmur Stefansson expedition partner Joan Borden leads the Great Bear on a 5600 mile Arctic trip from Seattle planned as a mix of summer holiday and commercial venture. Capt Louis Lane and guests join to search for Stefansson's polar continent while the 137 foot schooner carries 26000 gallons of fuel 3000 worth provisions and a 24 member crew.

Great Bear Seattle Meattie Joan Borden Chicago Vilhjalmur Stefanason Barden Lane Philippines Capt Lane Landsaman Mr. Borden Maine American Straits of Magellen Pacific Coast Aleutian Islands Pacific Ocean Beattie Gulf of Anadyr Siberian Arctice Ocean Point Barrow Beaufort Sea Coronation Gulf Canada

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