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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1919
Page
10
The era of box and semi box suits continues with scalloped borders, novelty braids, and wide tucks. Many belted options appear with high collars and self fabric ties, while trims, bone buttons, and corded tucks push distinct style. Navy serge and Trivonette knits headline prices from $25 to $42.50, with floor display in Misses Fourth Floor.
A sale description touts a new season line in Copenhagen blue cadet gray coral and white French crepe suits for spring and summer. Coats feature Tuxedo or roll collars with embroidered borders and Greek or floral motifs. Skirts are simple and ready for finishing touches. Lace Departmentlet Noor.
A fashion note from 1919 highlights materials for spring garments. It showcases All-Wool Spring Plaids and Checks, Velour Checks, Plaids, Jersey fabrics in colors like navy turquoise golden brown sand and gray. Widths range 48 to 54 inches with prices from 3.50 to 6.50 per yard. Dress Goode Department on the second floor.
Crinkly crepe with Nenette and Rintintin motifs decorates gowns in kimono and sleeveless cuts priced at 3 to 3 50 dollars. Billie Burkes pieces in low neck surplice style with blue hemstitching go for 3 78 dollars. Corset covers white nainsook with hemstitching and embroidery and camisoles with similar detailing priced around 2 25. Lunette Department Third floor.
Washington society items recount attending church events and afternoon teas, formal dinners, and charitable drives. Notables include Mrs Baker, Mrs Dempsey, and Mrs Wallace with guests from Switzerland and Salvador. mentions of dances, milk relief events, debutante activities, and a wedding engagement in Washington society circles.
From Coblenz March 2 by the Associated Press a report cites American officers in the Third Army Intelligence Bureau stating the old German army has no future role. An expert estimates 300,000 men from the 1859 class refuse to join the new army, leaving depots and skeleton staffs. Noske may wipe out the old army soon, with the volunteer force at 125,000 to 200,000.
The Associated Press reports Warsaw markets see early American food enter circulation with general price declines. Sugar drops from 1.50 to 0.60 per pound while many items fall 50 cents to 1 dollar. shoes fall from 70 to 40 per pair. cloth prices ease though rents and betels resist.
In this 1919 column the author extols fatness over lean idealism, praising cheerful appetites and humor. A fat husband is kinder and more dependable than a restless lean spouse, while fat individuals are portrayed as joyful and amiable. The piece celebrates contentment, warmth, and resilience over vanity.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for colds and coughs and Dr King’s New Life Pills for bowel health. It promises relief, broad health benefits, and warns of non stops until symptoms fade. Contains pricing and widespread availability claims.
Burlington Hotel at Ave at Thomas Circle Washington D C advertises two to six room suites with or without maid service by American and Europest. Banquets for up to 200 guests offered with Table a Hote Dinner six courses priced at $1 50. 431 rooms with bath priced from $2 50 to $5 Annex $150 and up.
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