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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1914

Page

11

Modern Schoolgirl Dress Provokes Morality Debate

New York watchers condemn collarless and V necked blouses and sheer stockings as a moral menace. Superintendent Hervey warns modern home failure to discipline boys and clothes, citing mothers sending daughters to school in immodest attire. The report notes clashes with fashion, urging reform and concern for boys’ minds.

New York Schoo Henry PD Hervey Lee Stans Lfe Tar Nero Broadway Canton Ohio

Dolls to Show Lingerie on French Line Ship

A staff member of Tiumanite describes a consign ment of lingerie and dolls destined for a charity sale aboard the French Line steamship Rochairhbeau. The plan involves a syndicate of stenographers aiding a work women’s organization. models will display fine lingerie and dresses, with aims to boost American orders from workmen’s workshops.

Tania Henaudol Tiumanite Long Rochairhbeau

Lectures on Smetana Opera at Comstock Studio

Mrs Mig non like Lamasure delivers the fourth lecture in her Modern Grand Operas series. She analyzes Smetana The Bartered Bride noting Romantic German influence French lyricism Italian realism and a national Moravian spirit with dance episodes reflecting Russian dance ideas. J. Mack

Mignon Lamasure Comstock Studio Smetana J. Mack

Pekingese Club Opens Show With Fine Dogs on Exhibition

The Pekingese Club of America opened its fifth annual dog show at the Plaza Hotel New York with high attendance and strong exhibits. Winners announced include Na wata A iee Gogie owned by Mrs M E Harby in Class 1 and Boo Gow of Croydon owned by Mrs Carl Ehlermann in Class 3. The event featured decorated interiors and Japanese and Chinese uniforms, with Mrs Michael A Van Buren presiding and Mr Charles Stapton supervising.

Washington Post New York Pekingese Club of America Plaza Hotel Nawata A-iee Gogie M. E A H. Bromell Iva Barrows Suns Quen Ienrud A. McClure Halley Boo Gow Croydon Carl Ehlermann Sun Wan Esterra Mra G. I. Haywar Wu Sin Yin Hraywick Mre A Crustus Hop Ting Downahire Margaret van Buren Mason Kang Hsi Bishopsgate Bishopsgate Kennels Wl If F S Smith Herbert Wilsthorne Sun Beetie van Beuren Mik Harby Twea Deeedle Halnaby Robert W. Kippen Pechelee-fing Netherworth James Watts Mercur Wiass Wownahire Seco Kang Hs Bishopgate Blahopgate Kennels Nowata Chinky M. Kk. Harby Bagatelle Wang Tai Thomas Hastings Lydia K Hopkins California Misys Hopkins Michael A. van Buren Arthur M. Tranter Charles @ flapton

Love's Dream in Vain Cupid Plays Losing Game

Savannah story of J S Spencer from Seattle who traveled 3000 miles to marry a Georgia woman after inquiring via a matrimonial agency and a Dalton connection. He arrived in Savannah to meet a woman as pictured, but the couple's plans collapsed when the real person diverged from the image, leaving both parties disappointed and returning home separately.

Savannah J S. Spencer Seattle Wash Tads Sam Spencer Dalton Pacific Coast Canid Warftlage North Georgia Oliver Johnson Johnson Clark Tie

Newark Board Chief Warns Teachers In Uniform Embarrassment

The Newark Board president says teachers’ attire shows a lack of modesty and economy. He argues uniform standards may be required to regulate dress and behavior in schools.

Newark Pupila

Teachers Dress Modestly Or Face Uniform Demand

New York November 3 Charles P Taylor president of the Newark board of education urged curbing teacher dress he calls immodest and extravagant saying it harms modesty and economy. He warned boards may require a uniform if schools do not curb current fashion trends and instead emphasize useful subjects.

Washington Post New York Charles P. Taylor Newark Board of Education

Remarriage Restrictions In Wills Face Probate

Estate cases presented for probate reveal varied bequests and remainders. Amelia A Helbig directs her husband life use only if he remains widower, with survivors Arthur Lee Helbig Harold Helbig Ella Marie Helbig and Frederick W Helbig Jr as executors. Wunder and Boyd wills filed, detailing equal shares and executors. Mary Burns provides tombstone bequest and split among daughters and son William P Burns.

Amelia A Helbig Helbig Frederick W. Helbis H of Kena Frederick W. Helbig Harold Hamilton Helbig Ella Marie Helbig Arthur Lee Helbig Algo William H. Wunder W. H Wunder Emily E. Shea Clara R. Boyd W. H. Sholea Mary Burne Mary C. Agnes Annie A. Burns Robert Burns William P. Burns

War tax stamps in use today rise on many goods and documents

Government begins adhesive stamp taxes on vast range of items and official papers to raise revenue. Telegrams and toll messages taxed, sleeping car tickets at one cent, cosmetics and perfumery stamped, chewing gum taxed per dollar value, and bonds contracts notes and receipts subject to varied stamp taxes. Public will pay through telegraph and telephone charges as stamps come into effect tomorrow.

Great Britain United States Germany

Pomeroy Attends Prison Service After 23 Years

In Charlestown State Prison Boston Jesse Pomeroy the long imprisoned killer attended a chapel service for the first time in 23 years. He entered with 60 fellow inmates led by officials and clergy and sat in the rear observing the prayers. He joined the singing of Onward Christian Soldiers and appeared notably moved by the church choir and glee club.

Boston Mass Nova Jeane Harding Pomeroy Charlestown State Prison Tomeraxy Pomeroy The Prison Commission J. Warren Bailey Allen W. Bradley Whitney

Girl Hobo in Pants Captured During Tramp Sweep

Special to The Weehington Post from Norfolk describes Crewe Virginia authorities catching three supposed hoboes from a freight car. A girl, Miss Susie Jankins, admitted her sex at the police station. She had run away from Portsmouth with two boys days earlier and was sent to Bon Air Industrial Home for Girls. the boys were returned to their parents.

Pyose Tiejveys Agrusaktions Accu Luke Crewe Fair “Knight of the Road Weehington Norfolk Susie Jankins Portsmouth Crewa Bon Air

Red Cross Christmas Seals Go On Sale in Washington

Red Cross Christmas seals were put on sale at several Washington spots yesterday with Beals to be distributed to more places today including the city post office. Proceeds fund the Red Cross tuberculosis fight. Delayed shipment of scales kept seals from more locations.

Washington City Red Cross Scala

Baby Mile Fund Supports Varied Donors Across List

A dated record lists numerous contributors to a Baby Mile Fund including Tse C Cy 31 Mre Alexander C 8 percent Friend of the Babies Teresa H Bivins Mra Benjamin H Warder Mia John P Story Gladys Mayer Henn en Jennings and others giving small sums. The ledger shows gifts ranging from a few dollars to twenty five dollars with multiple individuals named.

Tse C. Cy Alexander C Friend OF the Babies Thankful Heart Help H. Porter Hennen Jennings Benjamin H. Warder John P. Story Gladys Mayer Mis Martha Herace Teresa H. Bivins

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