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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1918
Page
4
An eager note to patrons announces arrival of imported silks, velvets, crepes, and satins in rich shades from navy to amethyst. The message highlights elegant textures, finish, and designs, urging appreciation of the quality goods and automobile robes on display.
As churches reopen and Thanksgiving nears the demand grows for dressier hats. New winter modes feature heavy trimming, ostrich feathers, and velvet flowers. Styles include a mushroom panne velvet hat with ostrich trim and a velvet silk beaver with black velvet poppies, prices from 12 to 20 dollars. Third floor street location.
The seven agencies including the YMCA, YWCA, Knights of Columbus, Jewish Welfare Board, War Camp Community Service, American Library Association, and Salvation Army field more than fifteen thousand uniformed workers. They span roles from secretaries and athletic directors to librarians preachers and drivers. Many cover their own costs. those who cannot are paid basic living expenses with allowances for single workers and for those with families.
Special to The Washington Post from Pocomoke City Maryland reports Private William Henderson aged 184 died in a French hospital. His widow before marriage was Miss Mattie Maddox daughter of Mr and Mrs I Maddox of this city.
An advertisement-like guide promises a beauty method using ordinary oats and a der will product. Read the forthcoming paper announcement for full steps and details on the at home complexion treatment.
A lavish reception at the Italian embassy celebrates King Victor Emmanuel's birthday as President Wilson and Italian Ambassador Countess di Cellere attend. Notable sightings include Gen Hoenri Claudon and daughter, Maj Gen J D McLachlan in Ottawa, and Mrs George Barnett en route to France. Attendees mingle amid white chrysanthemums, roses, and palms while a string orchestra plays.
King Victor Emmanuel of Italy is welcomed by a roaring Trieste crowd on a harbor arrival aboard the destroyer Andace. He tours the city hall, cathedral and Austrian palace sites amid banners, flowers, and patriotic flights overhead while crowds cheer Viva Italy and Viva liberator.
At the annual election of officers for the Kensington branch of the Montgomery County Chapter of the Red Cross in Rockville M d, the following were chosen: Chairman Mrs Cornelius W Okum, vice chairman Mrs Witham W Skinner, secretary Mrs Walter Brown, treasurer Alis J G Scrivener, assistant treasurer Mrs Howard Clark, sewing committee Mrs H Trowbridge, Mrs Ralph H Chappell, and Mrs William M Twambly.
Women of the Immaouel Baptist Church meet to engage in Red Cross work under Mrs Wit Blakely. The Choral Club of the Church of the Covenant resumes winter rehearsals at 7:45 led by Miss Goodwin. The Florida Society holds its annual meeting at the Thom son School. Military Service Legion holds special meeting at 8 at the District National Guard Armory with Maj William T Galliher N G DC as president. Chamber of Commerce hosts first fall meeting at headquarters at 8. Junior Temple Society holds a business meeting at 8 followed by dancing. Men’s Society of the Church of SEEEEEeasmmml-
The Covenant will hold its first moem e fic season at 4 o clock to meet Clarence Aspinwall will speak on the battles of the Marne Verdun Rhema and Chateau Thierry. The Herzl Clay will hold a dance tonight at B uclock at the YMBCA rooms Pennsylvania Avenue and Elev enth street northwest.
An old fashioned remedy claims to relieve colds and coughing with a soothing balsam. It promises quicker breathing relief, reduced feverish flushes, and phlegm loosening. Dr Beta Pine-Tar Hone is advertised as economical with low cost bottles at 50 cents and 1 dollar 20.
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