Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 3, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 April 1916 — White Hats. [ARTICLE]

White Hats.

We have among us,' in the prime of life, countless unconditionals Who wore with grace and distinction the high white hats of the Republican campaigns of the 80s. To these gentlemen the coming season’s styles in headgear Will not arrive as Strangers, Among the curses of the great' war is to he a tidal wave of paleliued lids. •The' 'scarcity of dyes which lias been felt in other industries has at length been felt by the fellers, and; felt, in consequence, is to vary from i its accustomed black or gray or nobby brown and !o take on lighter and gayer tints white, pink, pale J

blue and delicate; exquisite yellow. Now at length there will be an opportunity for man to express his personalitv in a halo to match the aura of his soul. Clear, dainty shades of pastel colorings will herald the finer minds, and spirits less unblemished may spatter here and there such polka dots as candor requires*. At least, the shapes are to be sane. No chapeau Alpine or freakish toreador, with or without a nifty bunch of feathers or a green rosette, is to frighten father into making last season’s purchase last him through this spring. The styles are 1o be American, “Pale hats for male people,” is the prescription: hats and hearts white, but not livers, the slogan.— 1\ nickerbocker Press.