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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1919
Page
12
A vintage advertisement describes light flexible corsets for young girls with soft boning and adjustable fittings to promote healthful lines. It lists low-bust, waistline, girdles, and hip con finers in batistes and coutil with elastic inserts and prices from $1.00 to $5.00.
A range of rompers for children aged two to six features gingham and dimity fabrics with Ripplette and hand stitching. Styles include loosely belted designs with pockets and contrast trimming. Prices range from 1.25 to 3.50 dollars.
Infants’ creepers for one and two year olds offered in ginghams, dimity, poplin and crepe with smocking or stitched designs and contrasting collar and cuffs. Prices range from $1.25 to $4.50. Infants’ section Fourth floor.
The Millinery Salon displays three main summer hat styles. Garden Party Hats feature large flaring shapes in georgette whites and tinted tones, black marine and horsehair transparent models. Traveling Hats show neat ribbons and feather trim with Milans, while rough straws offer sailor shapes. Sports Hats highlight linen two tones and platted braids with motor hats.
Washington social column details the Wilson entourage returning from Southampton and coastal visits, with Mrs Wilson's relatives at the White House and new spouse announcements. It lists arrivals, dinners, and upcoming nuptials including Admiral Plunkett and Miss Fearn, plus various officers and guests at high society events.
The Washington and Baltimore Lutheran congregations hold their annual reunion at Chesapeake Beach today. Washington churches coordinate with Baltimore travelers by steamer as a daylong excursion. Rev. Dr. B. J. McDowell of Baltimore presides at 3 PM with speaker Rev. Dr. G. M. Diffenderter of Luther Place Memorial Church addressing the attendees.
Secretary of War Baker approved Maj. Gen. W C Langfitts 1918 plan to dam the Potomac below Little Falls to supply Washington with water and light. The estimated costs include 5 172 600 for water, 9 249 000 for power development, and 215 000 for annual maintenance with self liquidating expectations.
A columnist contrasts two vacation experiences. One family suffers constant vigilance, cost, and dress and misses recreation. The other finds simple country life with modest clothes and safe play, rest, and happiness, emphasizing minding one’s own business and pursuing personal desires.
A dainty sun blocking outfit features a parasol paired with a matching dress. The design concentrates on warding off heat with coordinated elements.
A dated advertisement touts mercorized wax to reduce redness tan freckles and blotches. Users dab on the face nightly and wash away with morning, claiming invisible particles exfoliate outer skin and reveal a clearer younger complexion. One ounce from farm stores claimed sufficient for many cases.
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