Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 236, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 October 1916 — Blue Raincoats. [ARTICLE]

Blue Raincoats.

To be sartorially correct on a rainy day now, you must wear a blue raincoat. These coats, made of rubberized silk, are In the exact 'shade of raincoats worn by French officers. Of tdue also, are coats of.pontine, a waxed i.oaterial that is perfectly waterproof and has a reverse side of silk or satin in contrasting color. Pontine coats are slightly more expensive than ordinary raincoats of rubberized silk, but they are vastly smarter, for this material is in great vogue and is ultra smart just now. A coat of blue pontine with a reverse of white satin Is in mannish box-coat style with good flare below the arms. Rows of silk stitching in white and big white pearl buttons eraphasfze the- tailored effect, and the white satin side of the material is turned back? to show like a facing, in collar and cuff. ' '