Standard Street Attire Plan Draws Clubwomen Support
Two thousand federation delegates approve a plan for standardized street dress for American women to express life philosophy, reduce costs, and curb flamboyant styles. Leaders including Mrs Edison and Lady Duff Gordon back a modest, simple look with evening gowns excluded from the standard.
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Thomas A. Edison
Duff. Gordon
New York
Robert J Burdette
Pasadena
Cal
Frederick Nathan
Consumers' League of
This City
Josephine & Baker
New York City
Bureau of Child Hygiene
Ben-jamin F. Andrewa
New York Teacheres College
Duff Gordon
Tandy Aberdsen
Edi ‘Son
Burdette
Short stockings for women stay, says expert
New York May 26 A Washington Post special reports that despite a Dry Goods Economist note predicting a fad for short stockings for women the trend is deemed impractical. The piece argues no self respecting woman will wear them as they do not fit modesty and decency standards, and retailers doubt market viability.
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Washington Post
New York
Dry Goods Economist
the Economist
Hetailera
Fourteenth Street Business Men Build New Association
A large gathering at United States Savings Bank in Northwest Washington formed The Fourteenth Street Business Men's Association. The group aims to promote modest dress, oppose indiscreet fashion trends, advance member interests, and improve relations among local firms. Officers include Petty president and Lashmutt treasurer. A resolution opposed the abolition of the half-and-half fiscal plan.
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Fourteenth Street
United States Savings Bank
Foursteenth
U Street Northwest
Husiness Men’s Association
Fourteenth Street Northwest
Thomas E. Petty
Marvin Herndon
W. 8. Richardson
Harry M. Crandall
W. A. Brett
D. E. Buckingham
Joseph Campbell
W. H. Cooper
John Dennis
George Gerstin
Fred H. Geyer
L. Hutchison
R. E. Riddleberger
A. Schumacher
M Shumacher
J. F. Shriner
Maj. T. T., Smith
Mr. Smoot
W. B. Willis
Dr. W. Stratton Reelected President At Weights and Measures Meet
Dr W W Stratton director of the bureau of standards was reelected president at the closing meeting of the eleventh annual conference on weights and measures held in Raleigh yesterday Other officers chosen include vice president William Waldron of New Jersey secretary Louie A Fischer of the District of Columbia and treasurer Robert Lincoln of Tlidelis
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8. W. Stratton
Bureau of Standards
United States
Raleigh
William “. Waldron
New Jersey
Louie A. Fischer
District of Columbia
Robert Lincoln
Tlideis
Garden party at Calumet Place by Winnie Davia Chapter UDC
The Winnie Davia Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy chaired by Miss Rose Baggett will host a garden party at Calumet Place from 5 to 7 this afternoon. A program features songs by Miss Metcalf and Mr Herned, Hawaiian music by Mr Covington and others, with string orchestra and a military band. Tea and punch will be served by Mrs. B C Riley, Mrs. Archibald Young, and Mrs. George Theobald. Patronesses include Mrs. Frank Odenheimer and Miss Virginia Miler among others. many prominent guests are expected including Miss Mary Lee and Mrs. Drury Conway Ludlow.
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Winnie Davia
The
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Rose Baggett
Calumet Place
Misls Metcalf
Herned
Covington
Libby
Phillips
B C Riley
Archibald Young
George Theobald
Representative
Willard Ragsdale
Frank , Odenheimer
Virginia Miler
Claude Swanson
Gilmer Brentzer
Percy BE. Quin
Nannie Randolph Heth
J. Willard Ragsdale
Francois Berger Moran
Mary Lee
Drury Conway Ludlow
Taylor O. Timberlake
A. Mitchell
Stephen H. Ford
Cuthbert Harrison
A. Wayne
J. Munroe
L. P. Roome
Charles R. Davis
Hughes Oliphant
Charles Baltimore Calvert
Devereux Johnson
Marcus Wright
Four Plays Ably Given Drama League Show at McKinley High
The Drama League Players presented four acts at McKinley High School with G A Lyon as prologue and Bertram Bloch directing. Highlights included Alce Browns Joint Owners In Spain Riders to the Sea with Edna Ellis Aimee Truan Louise Wood Graham Hughes and a Dunsany comedy led by G A Lyon. The troupe promises a repeat performance tonight at 2 30 at the same venue with Miss Laura Wessele Kathryn Drain Mrs George A Mosshart and Miss Sara Koenigeberger among the cast.
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G. A. Lyon
McKinley High H
Drama League
Bertram Bloch
Tyne
Alce Brown
Spain
Synge
Lord Dun‘sany
Mr. Bloch
Ellen Terry
Mises Edna Ellis
W. Bowyer Pain
Willis B. Rice
Paul D Merica
Laura Wessele
Kathryn Drain
George A. Mosshart
Sara Koenigeberger
Alice Brown
Lady Gregory
Mertin
Arthur
Bernard Shaw
Androcles
Dorothy Keen
Mildred Anderson
Colaborer
Bloch
Glenna Smith Tinnin
Lithe McKinley High School
Capital Official and Society at White House Lawn
A crowd of officials and society guests gathered on the White House lawn for President and Mrs. reception. Attendees included many prominent figures and their partners, with numerous gowns in light textures and varied hats. The event showcased formal attire, military uniforms, and a picturesque, etiquette driven scene on a spring afternoon.
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White House Lawn
Army
Navy
Thomas R. Marshall
Lansing
Burleson
William 5B. Wilson
Serious pedestrian injury after car hits Charles Edlin
Charles Edlin a 21 year old resident of Bladensburg road northeast was knocked down last night by a car driven by Earl D Hartman of Hyattsville Maryland in front of his home. He was picked up unconscious and as of early morning remained unconscious with concussion possible skull fracture and internal injuries. He is at Casualty Hospital in critical condition.
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Charles Edlin
Bladensburg Road
Earl D. Hartman
Hyattsville
Fifty Years of Service for Rev Dr Randolph H McKim
Yesterday marked the fiftieth anniversary of the ordination to the ministry of the Rev Dr Randolph H McKim rector of the Church of the Epiphany and a noted Washington divine. Services were held at 11 am in the church auditorium. Afterward Dr McKim greeted parishioners who congratulated him on his golden jubilee and two Sunday school girls presented large bouquets of flowers from Donna Milburn and Ida May Eddings.
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Randolph H McKim
Church of the Epiphany
Washington
McKim
Protestant Episcopal Church
Dr. McKim
Fittie
Donna Milburn
Ida May Eddings
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DR. M’kin’s Jubilee
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Columbia
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Elsia Fergnaen
A. H. van Buren
Washington Oratorio Society
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Richard FP
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