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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1919
Page
5
Fashion experts predict velvet hats in many colors will be popular for the season with a revival of ostrich plumes. Despite high prices, these trimmings are expected to attract buyers and bolster outfits.
The decree proclaims that large, medium and small hats will be in style for the season. Women may adapt headwear to face contour, choosing a large hat if it flatters, a small one if not, with no risk of being unfashionable.
The New England Retail Milliners Association plans a fashion convention in Gardner Falls New England with living models August 3 and 27. The program includes color and material demonstrations, conservative and avant garde hat designs, and stunning costumes. William H. Sullivan leads the display with Albert A. Altendorff directing meetings and lectures. Ora Cne will demonstrate the latest hat design and trimming ideas.
James W. Stevens of North Chelmsford and Ayer police pursued thieves across rural roads after a car was stolen from Stevens. The chase extended to Shirley before the trail went cold and the car remained missing.
Acting Mayor Ford approved the retirements of Patrick J. Duke of Station 19 and Ma Honey after 26 and 11 years of service respectively. Incapacitation ends their active duty and each will receive an $800 yearly pension.
Mrs. F. L. Higginson, director of savings for the first federal reserve district, warns against reports that no more thrift and war savings stamps will be offered. The notice says unscrupulous dealers induce people to sell stamps.
The four masted schooner Augusta G. Hilton arrived in New York from Buenos Aires with grain and a severe weevil infestation. Federal authorities were asked to take charge while Agriculture Department inspectors fumigate the vessel and crew seek medical treatment for insect related illnesses. The crew described extensive pests on deck and in living quarters with unusual measures to cope, including tying rope ends to clothing and hanging hammocks in the rigging. Captain Sawyer suffered eye injury from a weevil and sought an oculist.
Captain Orlando C. Sawyer reported that weevils plagued the two months at sea, turning the maiden trip into a nightmare as a few bugs appeared during the Gulf Stream portion of the voyage.
An ear of corn sent to the Post by P S Batchelder of Bernardston Massachusetts resembled a condor. The ear came from a June planted field and was as sound as a normal ear despite its freakish shape.
Officials of the American Steam Gauge and Valve Co face union accusations of using the army employment office to hire ex soldiers as strikebreakers. Twenty one men arrived from New York and were housed at the Langham hotel but sought to leave after learning they were replacing striking machinists. The Machinists' Union promised funds for their return trip, while hotel staff feared eviction due to pre paid rooms.
Sharon assessors chair Dr. George A. Dennett announced tonight that the town will set its tax rate for the new year. Details on the rate and its impact on property owners were expected to follow in forthcoming sessions.
At the annual meeting in March the town appropriated 28000 dollars, up 15000 from last year, to fund improvements on the town high ways. The coming year is 23 dollars, an increase of 5 dollars over 1 year.
Catherine Roach of Newfoundland and Ralph E. Thayer of Brockton announce their engagement. Thayer, a corporal in A Battery 102d Field Artillery, 26th Division, was wounded at Chateau Thierry. They plan to marry Thanksgiving Eve at Mrs. Michael Emons home in South Boston.
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