Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 March 1919 — Top Coats for Spring [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Top Coats for Spring

smart top coat for spring found its greatest inspiration, for it might have been in far Japan that it got its kimono sleeve or in England that It found its Raglan outlines or In the war zone that it picked up a hint of the military cape. It is a handsome and practical affair that will delight the heart of the tourist and it has achieved what its designer started out to get —a fine style that we will see aired iu Easter time prom- . enqdes and-in all the paths to which spring lures our feet. This coat is shorter than many of the new models for spring. It will appeal to the traveler and to the motorist and is one to wear with satisfaction on the street. The sleeves are finished off with effective cuffs having large link buttons to distinguish them from others less smart and ori Ldnn I. Two very practical slit pockets and high and cozy convertible collar proclaim that comfort and service, as well as good style, are a part

of the business of top coats. Nothing more effective than wool velours- or duvdtyn has been produced for coats. It is hard to imagine anything better than these soft, rich-looking fabrics. Another new arrival in wraps that is popular is a cape set onto a short waistcoat that buttons down the front and gives if added warmth. This is amply wide and has a snug fitting cape collar that hugs the neck and falls to the shoulder. There are little slit, diagonal pockets in the'waistcoat that will accommodate a handkerchief and a little purse. Another smart aspirant for favor hajigs like a full cape at the back and front with the sides cnt away into flowing sleeves. But pieces set in at the sides are extended into undersleeves, producing an unusual silhouette. It has also a high, snug-fitting turnover collar. Eight women are included among the new county school superintendents in New Mexico.