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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1915
Page
8
A brief note on the contrast between fashion garments promoted for looks and the true value they deliver. It argues that visible attractiveness hides the deeper excellence or flaws of the pieces as seasons test their wear.
Saks designed menswear expert presides over our shops and his taste and judgment are reflected in these popular priced over coats. They are true to fashion and fit and priced at 45 dollars alongside similar companions in stock.
The article argues Saks-selected fabrics from woolen ranges justify $15.00, $20.00, and $25.00 coats. It notes higher costs limit general use, but workshops provide masterly advantage. The saving in single profit funds superior fabrics, making the coats intrinsically worth the price.
The text describes t from fitting and loose-back styles with regular shoulders and kimono sleeves, detailing collars in self or velvet, lined or unlined fabrics where taped seams appear, satin yoke and sleeve linings, variations with cuffs or braid. It notes plain colors, Oxford mixtures, patterned effects, and comfortable over garments for both young men and conservative models.
Dr Philander P Claxton United States commissioner of education addressed the closing session of a teachers institute at First Congregational Church urging comprehensive vocational training to prepare children for a future of large cities and 200 million population. J Adams Puffer urged flexible guidance aligning study with mechanical minds and trades. Authorities stressed character, citizenship, and livelihood through education. An illustrated lecture on educating the defective child closed the event at Wilson Normal School.
The German embassy handed to the State Department a compilation of Belgian diplomatic agents' reports from European capitals seized when German troops entered Brussels. Berlin alleges the documents reveal Belgian interference in European and German politics and indicate Belgium's alignment with the Entente. Excerpts appeared in the North German Gazette and were wirelessed to the United States.
James M. Craig, 79, a longtime employee of the Government Printing Office, collapsed and died yesterday in the document room. Born in Greenville, Ohio, he was appointed in 1883 and served 26 years. He leaves a wife and a daughter, Mrs. P. J. Rup of Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Wallace Radcliffe and the body will be sent to Greenville for interment.
The Alexandria County Civic Federation called for deferring appointment of a second county manager until voters decide the issue. The group met at Fred Swindell’s office to urge the county supervisors to seek a public vote before acting, a move contrary to the board’s prior decision to appoint a manager without federation input.
City bulletin notes Harvey's Restaurant carpentry work and menu items while highlighting upcoming showings at the Virginia Theater and Shatter's Flowers for wedding decorations. Mentions Judd and Detweiler printing services urging holiday season advertising with The Big Print Shop at 420-422 21st.
A Circuit Court verdict resolves a dispute over commissions for a sale of a house involving N L Lansbury Co Inc and Robert W Bolling. Alimony and divorce proceedings are set for November 26, while probate actions name executors and beneficiaries for Shughrue Hines and other Estates. Separate cases include a construction accident suit, a district public-weigher accounting, and custody petitions amid multiple wills and guardianship motions.
R E Stallings of Atlanta Ga was elected president of the Feed Manufacturers Association at the Raleigh convention session. Other officers named include vice president 8 K Johnson of Columbus OH secretary treasurer Philip H Smith Amherst MA executive committee chairman J K Kellogg Harrisburg PA and members W J Jones Lafayette IN and J K Haywood from the Department of Agriculture.
A long death notice column lists many individuals with ages and addresses, including Anna Chute, 70, Providence Hospital, and William Crowe, 20, Bladensburg Road, along with several others aged from a few months to 87. Locations include Washington DC area facilities and streets. some entries refer to Government Hospital for the Insane and emergency hospitals. Several couples and relatives are named, with references to Rev. George Bryant and other clergymen, but many details are fragmented and garbled due to OCR.
Charles A Oliver and Mary L Oliver welcome a girl. Maurice C Prison and May J Prison greet a girl. Daniel L Grove and Katherine Grove have a boy. Percy Galst and Esther Fine announce a girl. Charles B Boe and Madaline Boe register a girl. Teo C Dorr and Katie Dorr welcome a girl. Haymond Dent and Laura L Dent greet a girl. Blanche Callaghan born to Thar F Callaghan. Frank Hart Carrell and Irene Hart Carrell have a girl. Garrell Morton and Hosa Morton report a boy. Gilmore and Cora Dillard welcome a boy. Robert Coleman and Mamie Coleman report a girl. Irene Butler has a boy.
The Weather Bureau forecast for the District of Columbia predicts fair weather with increasing cold on Saturday and Sunday, while Maryland and Virginia expect fair, somewhat colder conditions. A severe storm moved from Lake Michigan toward Ontario and western New York, bringing high winds up to 72 mph along the mid Atlantic coast and snow in the Ohio valley and upper Great Lakes. Local readings show midnight 48, 2 pm 62, 6 am 59, 10 am 68, with a maximum 64 and minimum 48. Rainfall noted 6:55 pm to 8 pm, humidity near 89 percent at 8 am and 8 pm, 6.9 hours of sunshine recorded.
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