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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1919
Page
14
The Colored Voile dominates this season with floral and scroll patterns in blue and other tones. Draped skirts and tunics of exclusive silk gowns appear in coquettish new expressions with tucks, ruffles, and pleatings. Quaint collars and abundant lace rufflings give dainty finishes. Five attractive groupings offer models and price choices from $10.75 to $22.50. Misses' Section Fourth Floor.
Advertises a spring millinery selection for women including linen sports hats priced from 3.50 to 7.50 and high end French Milans at 16.50. Describes two-toned styles, navy favorites, long streamers, and white, blue, black MilanPanama options. Notes selections on the Millinery Section Third Floor.
Washington society crowds gather for dinners hosted by Agatliavali and George Clarke at Wardman Park Inn, with many notable guests including Secretary of the Navy and Mrs Daniels. Other items mention Sadigh El Sultanes new Persian minister arrival, Mrs Bristol's travel plans to France and Constantinople, upcoming weddings in New York and Washington, summer homes, and society trips to Baltimore for a charity milk fete.
Vice President Thomas R. Marshall reported to police that his car tags were lost while the automobile was driven through the city. District license tag No. 224 and Maryland tag No. 90027 disappeared from the machine.
Under William E. Santelmann the U S Marine Band performs on the Ellipse at 56 p m including marches and concert pieces such as The Mescengs and William Tell Intermezzo Reverie Grand Scenes from The Merchant of Venice Waltz Woman's Love and Life Marching Through Georgia Hungarian Rhapsody No 14 and The Star Spangled Banner with readings of excerpts and arrangements by Bernhouss Ovesture and Tschaikowsky.
A humorous 1919 essay on love and marriage contrasts men and women perspectives. It jokes that a woman's heart moves faster than a man's, cites photography and divorces, and notes fashion changing while the ideal woman remains the 1830 model.
Washington plans a grand Fourth of July parade with every country represented by a float or group. John Barrett said the festival will be a major international spectacle. Peter Dykema seeks volunteers for a Capitol pageant chorus of at least 15000, focusing on broad musical effects. Captain Julius Peyser urged more funding as arrangements continue. Isaac Gans secured seating chairs with a committee including Knowles Cooper Weir Dillon Cohen OConnell Atwell and Frey Cowing.
Government employees including those in the district will receive a half holiday today to attend interdepartmental Flag Day ceremonies at 2 pm near the Sylvan heater south of the Monument. The program includes the flag ceremony, Marine Band concert, interdepartmental chorus, and an address by Vice President Marshal, with Louis F. Foat presiding and Charles Stewart chairing.
The civil service commission announces 1000 openings for typists stenographers and bookkeepers despite about 30,000 in the District government service. Wages range from 1100 to 1200 dollars yearly with potential bonuses. positions are permanent with standard civil service status. Applicants may visit the information bureau at 1724 T Street Northwest for details and applications.
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