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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1913
Page
7
Readers of the Boston Post Sewing Circle debate reforming marriage and divorce laws. Letters urge six month license delay to test love, defend marrying for affection despite disease, and propose public licensed notices to reveal entanglements before marriage.
Readers discuss how fashion fuels or curbs extravagant living. A mother of twelve and a “sensible” signer argue that men drive women’s dress, while others recount personal effects of clothing on employment and social perception. A camp party tale shows unity dissolving when visitors arrive.
A reader recalls raising 12 children on small earnings and argues cost of living then vs now hinges on choices. They contend young couples view modern luxuries as necessities, while earlier generations prioritized family needs over status items.
In a tight vote at the Cambridge armory, Major Charles T. Hilliker of Lynn won the lieutenant colonel post, while Captain Frank S. Elliott of Gloucester's Company G, Eighth Infantry, M. V. M., was elected major.
Two ballots were required for the lieutenant colonel and five for the major as regimental officers cast ballots from 8 30 to 10 00. Major Hilliker, now lieutenant colonel, succeeds Colonel Graves who recently rose to chief command with Colonel Sweetser. Hilliker, born in Lynn, began in Company D of the Eighth Massachusetts in 1885 and rose from private to captain in 1897 and major in 1911, serving as captain of Company D during the Spanish American War. Major Frank Elliott, promoted from captain of Company G, received his captain’s commission in 1906, having enlisted in 1898 and rising to sergeant before moving to Company G in 1905.
Employees of the Riker Jaynes Company held their first social gathering at Howe Hall to foster closer ties among staff. The program included orchestral music dancing and speeches led by Martin E. Adamo and J A Crane with W C Swett W A Norcross and others among the invited guests.
A fire at the De Wilson Hotel on Catherine Street in Inalone New York killed at least seven people with several others injured. The old wooden three story building burned rapidly after an explosion. Most victims were trapped on the third floor. two jumped to safety while others perished. Firemen faced a sheet iron coating on the exterior complicating rescues.
Mrs. Lillian Lisk aged 30 testified before Judge Lumins that she stole gloves from a department store to obtain cocaine for her husband who could not work without the drug. She was caught, arrested, and placed on probation with attorney Austin Cusack.
In Syracuse New York about 200 union plumbers walked out today seeking a daily wage of 2.00 with a 45 cent increase. The strike began this morning disrupting plumbing work across the city.
Filene presents a collection of coats with new hunting pockets short coats and rovers. Styles include French roll collars on broadcloth with black satin, silver nail head buttons, self material belts, and checks in waffle cloth. Sizes 13 to 17 offered with peau de cygne linings and Bedford cord options. coats priced around $25.
The article lists dainty Confirmation dresses and frocks for a young girl. Prices range from $5.85 for embroidered lace trimmed styles to $7.50 $10 $12.50 and $15 for lawn and voile options. Hand made dresses with baby Irish face insertions are priced at $15 $18.50 and $22.50.
A shop featuring girls hats is run under personal direction by a millinery expert. An importation of English tailored and sports hats arrives tomorrow with prices from $3 to $10 and a few at $3.50.
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