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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1919
Page
10
President Wilson designates June 8 to 14 as National Boy Scout Week and urges extending the movement to a larger portion of American boys. He calls for 1,000,000 associate members to volunteer as committeemen and leaders, and appeals for financial support to sustain a world-wide organization and the character forming work.
Adelaide a dearest pink light blue or orchid bonnet with hand stitched ruffled frill puffy crown rosebud trimming and long ties priced at 3.75 Charlotte a white pique bonnet with light stitching a chick white organdie frill and bow trimming hand stitched brime faced with flowered chintz option priced at 3.75 Infants section Fourth floor.
A fashion note highlights new stout women dresses with chic collars in white organdie, white vestees, and sailor shapes with ruffles. Tunics, draperies, and basque blouses pair with pleated skirts in light greens, lavenders, navies, blues, and black-and-white patterns. Prices begin at $12.50.
Separate skirts in black or navy granite cloth with tucked belt and large pockets sell for 8.00. Plain and self striped silk poplin skirts start at 12.50. Novelty satin checked navy and black skirts at 12.50 with tucked pleats. Mohair skirts in gray black navy with pockets priced 3.10. Wool sports plaid pleated designs 20.00 up. Black and navy taffeta skirts 17.50 up. Apparel Section Third floor.
Satin Barre and Baronette offer luxurious 40 inch satin at 1.59 per yard. Double face satin duchesse cape fabric in black with green purple or blue at 4.50 per yard. 36 inch Silk Sarah bathing suit fabric in black, 1.85 per yard. Department store note for 19L9 season.
Philippines Envelope Chemise offers empire style options with hand embroidery in eyelet and punchwork, priced from 2.65 to 8.00. Long Petticoats in fine cambric or nainsook range 2.75 to 12.00, some edged with scalloped hems and floral motifs. Corset Covers in nainsook with scalloped edges priced 1.75 to 7.50.
Washington society pages recount Secretary of War Baker and family returning from Chambersburg with Mrs Baker singing at her alma mater, the Attorney General and Mrs Palmer visiting Chester, Pa. for a weekend with Gov. Sproul, and a swath of engagements from Elise Carrell Agnus to P. B. Daingerfield. The Shoreham, Willard, Wardman Park and various dignitaries host receptions, engagements, marriages, and visits as war and political circles mingle.
A boarding house hostess ejects three anti country guests during a meal over the peace treaty debate. She defends free speech but condemns sedition, praising practical patriotism shown by ordinary citizens who support the nation with quiet acts at home.
The London Times reports the search for life’s origin restarting in England. Charlton Bastian claimed spontaneous generation proved life arises from media conditions, opposed by Pasteur Tyndall and Huxley. His son seeks an impartial rehearing, backed by Sir Ronald Ross urging renewed scientific attention.
The guidance describes a full narrow skirt with new trimming using self material. White discs are organdie and the shirtt sleeves are imperative, reflecting a period fashion cue and emphasis on fabric and silhouette.
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