Eve and Adam quote on common sense in human nature
A wry proverb from Eve to Adam notes that common sense is the rarest quality among people. The remark underscores a timeless view of human folly and practical judgment.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1920
Page
13
Cross Envelope Purse with Striped Silk and Accessories
A colored striped silk purse sold with an attached framed purse mirror and puff case. It features a back handle and measures 7 by 4 by 4 inches. Price listed at $29.50.
Traveling Watch in Calfskin Case Sold for $37.28
A cross traveling watch with beaver calfskin case and silk lining is described as fitted with an 8 day plain dial movement. Case measures 4 inches square and folds for portability. Retail price listed at $37.28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas
Clinois Watch Co
Skilled Workmen Make Custom Monogram Dies and Stationery
Made by skilled workmen. Sketches submitted upon request. Monogram Die to order $6. Kalogram Die to order $10. Stationery of the highest grades in quire boxes and in bulk. Extensive line of Birthday, never and Place cards shown on our Main Floor.
Salad set with olivewood handles and china bowls
An advertised salad set includes a salad bowl and six plates decorated in china. A matching salad fork and spoon with black enamel decorated olivewood handles are offered. Prices shown are $20 for the set and $8.50 for the extra piece.
Cross Luncheon Case Sets With Fittings
The listing notes black enamel cloth luncheon cases that are water and dust proof with washable lining. Complete fittings provided for two four or six persons. Thermos bottles available as extras with prices $33.80 $44.80 and $59.10.
Pilgrim Tercentenary Commission Named
President Wilson issued a proclamation urging December 21 as the tercentenary of the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth in 1620 and announced Samuel W. McCall Richard Hooker and George Foster Peabody as commission members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
United States
Plymouth
Samuel W. McCall
Richard Hooker
Massachusetts
George Foster Peabody
New York
Pilgrim Tercentenary Day urged for nationwide observance
The President urges December 21 as a national observance to honor the Pilgrims who landed in 1620. He calls for patriotic services in colleges and universities to highlight civil liberty, human rights, and the ideals that shaped the United States, led by the Plymouth Tercentenary Commission in Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Massachusetts
Union
United States
District of Columbia
United States of America
Woodrow Wilson
Morse Co Employees Outing at Riverside
The Leo pold Morse Company hosts its second annual outing at Riverside Recreation Grounds Auburndale with 9 am bus departure from Brattle street. A five inning game pits married against single men for a trophy and a band concert runs 1 to 6 pm amid strong wholesale versus retail department rivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George O’brien
Jack Culhane
Wiliam McDermott
Clifton S. Marks
Mary Fitzgerald
Thomas Brady
William Murray
William Purcell
Saranac Mill to partially reopen at Woonsocket
Announcement says the Saranac Mill of the American Woolen Company Northfield will reopen in part next Monday morning. Dry finishing and weaving departments to start first. No mention of other departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woonsocket, R. I
Aus
Saranac
Erican Woolen Company
North Ithfield
Engineers Ass n May Admit Women Members
In Springfield the Universal Craftmen Engineers of the World convention discussed and referred proposals for a women's auxiliary and admission of electrical engineers. About 14 000 wives and daughters could be eligible for auxiliary membership and inclusion of electrical engineers was deemed warranted. Both measures likely to be adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Universal Craftmen Engineers of the World
Wome
Electrical Engineers
Arrest Ends Two Year Search for Embezzling Banker
Thorn ton P. Duggan former assistant teller of the National Tradesmen's Bank of New Haven was arrested at Rockaway Beach L I by federal officers after a two year disappearance. He was secretly indicted May 18 1920 by a federal grand jury in New Haven and held for the United States District Court. Duggan reportedly lived in Newark during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford, Conn
Thornton P. Duggan
National Tradesmen’s Bank of New Haven
Rockaway Beach
L. I. Yes
Duggan
New Haven
United States
Edwin S. Thomas
United States District Court
Captain Gilmer Ousted Over Whistling Order
Captain W I Gilmer of Guam has been relieved as naval governor after a whistling on the island was made punishable by a five dollar fine. Captain John Wettenger is appointed to the governorship. Secretary Daniels states the relief was not related to the order.
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Rocklan
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Lynn
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