Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 44, Number 125, 5 April 1919 — Page 20

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We find ourselves, like the fairer eex, on the verge of a new era In styles for spring and Bummer clothes. Responsible for this Is the recent lifting of the strict censorship established last year by the Economy Board of the National Defense Committee. This rigorous ruling reached its higii mark last fall, when we had to forego pockets almost, as well as cuff3 on trousers, extra belts, pleats and the bits of class which mean a lot In the looks of a suit. It has always been conceded that fashions depend for their innovations on the trend of current events. If we take that for a fact, It la reasonable to suppose that we will have a heterogeneous array of styles to choose from. It Is so with women's apparel, and with matters of decoration; that we are in rather a muddle as to what !we do want as to clothes as well as government and silhouettes. But manlike, our tailors decided on one thing for us early In the spring, and to that edict we shall stick,' through the summer months at least, and leave it to

At the Style Show Monday and Tuesday Evenings The "little men" will be delighted in wearing for your approval the season's newest and best styles in Clothes for real Bpys. Notice the style, fit and quality of these garments

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the fall to bring a brand new set o? rules for cutting our clothes. -AfconlJng to this early decision of artists, the outline of the male figure is to be definitely discernable in the styles for the next few months. Form fitting is the rote, and from some of the samples, it is reasonable to fear that mature men with a decided tendency to plumpness will have to wear stays to get away with the last word in masculine decoration. The idea is to have the clothes dashing and youth ful without being extreme, classy in cut but not conspicuous. Tailors real Ize that they have not the same figures to fit that they had in ante-war days, and they are allowing for the increas ed breadth of chest and muscular de velopment . of legs. The stoop-shoul dered effect will be taboo, and in their stead will be coats a trifle longer and looser, but still fitting the figure, trousers not quite so skimpy, and plenty of room for the new strong backs which military experience has created The single breasted suit is the favorite this spring, and exceedingly for Alt? At quel Richmond, Ind.

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good are the lines developed in these models. Shoulders are slightly wider. and the seams are accorded treat--looks. Crescent and slash pockets are both seen a lot, but there is Btill no tendency to fancy effects in flaps. There are nn buttons to Knea.k of on ! nee v co auu uuno ill ail uu wutitas. j It is very evident that we cannot recover all at once from the embargo on such luxuries. Double breasted models are seen also, and there are

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I-Ienty of discernible tricks to their fashioning which make them as popular with those who prefer them as the single breasted. All of the suits reflect the military influence in a general way, by the widening of the shoulders as mentioned above, and almost without fail they are all showing the new waist line which is very much used. Even plain, prosaic busi ness suits will have this nipped-in ef- j iect impanea to 11 Dy ine nign waist i and a long vent back. In materials we will have as the vheviot, homespun and cashmere for chevoit, homespun and cashmere for early wear. For sports and summer uses there are flannels, light weight serges, gabardines and mohairs. There is already a tendency toward recreational garments to be made of silk, linen or other delicate materials. In patterns, stripes will be the vogue

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Sincere courtesy is something you are assured of in the service you seek at this store. Courtesy in service and the utmost value for the money you invest in clothing and haberdashery. "Style Headquarters" is a phrase that aptly fits this store, home of the smartest and best in things men wear. And back of everything you buy here is our guarantee of service and satisfaction.

Sring Styles in the World Famous Society Brand Clothes will be displayed on live models for your approval at the STYLE SHOW Monday and Tuesday Evenings at the Washington Men who prefer clothes of fine character to the ordinary kind will find an uncommon condition when he looks over our assortment, because, although it includes a wide variation in shade, pattern and design, taste is embodied in every Society Brand garment.

The attractive furnishings the young men will wear at the Style Show represent but a small portion of the complete lines we are showing this season. You should particularly notice the style and shape of the various Hat models.

FREE TO STYLE SHOW PATRONS Every patron of the Style Show will receive Free a copy of the famous painting "Back in Peace Clothes", by James Montgomery Flagg.

with a second in overplald effects. Narrow stripes will prevail, while those of the shadow type will also be good. Checks will not be used with as great prodigality as in former seasons, though there are men who cannot live through a spring tra-la, without their gambler's pincheck suit. Green is the predominant color note in suits and overcoats, and we see a lot of brown, tan and gray represented in all the patterns. There are a few shades of blue, which is always good, but the two first named colors will have preference over others for every day wear. Materials of a very dark foundation have over treatments of a salt and pepper effect in reds and greens which are quite snappy for the young man. Top coats for spring are practically the same as they were in the winter when it comes to lines, except like

the suits they are more form fitting. The knee length style is the best buy, and the skirts flare a bit more this season. Few pockets are seen. Reversible motor coats of leather on one side and gabardine on be other are quite useful and come in a number of styles, some wjth patch pockets and others rather plain with only a belt. They are in three-quarter or full lengths. Heather brown and green are the predominant notes in color for the new sports toggery. Riding suits in the former fabric have flaring skirts, a back vent running to the inevitable waist line, diagonal pockets and on some of the swagger ones we find an extra outside flapped pocket in which to carry change. Golf suits show practically the same lines, with a little additional strapping and probably another tab or two for good measure.

It was sports clothing that missed the extras most when we had to forego them.

3,000,000 WOMEN EMPLOYED. LONDON", April 5. "Women's great work during the war is shown by a Board of Trade report which says that in July, 1914, there were 3,276,000 women employed, and since that time 1,532,000 offered their services, mostly replacing men. The percentage of women workers in industries in April 1919, was 37. Coffee grows ' throughout Central America at altitudes ranging from BOO to 5,000 feet,, but the largest quantity comes from districts where the elevation runs from 2,500 to 4,000 feet

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