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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
6
A newspaper column touts the value of its advice and urges readers to request the new illustrated Christmas catalogue despite doubts about uptake. The promotional note emphasizes timely guidance and the allure of holiday offerings.
Velvet hand bags offered in black or colors with hammered metal frames five inches long, silk lining, mirror, and coin compartment. Additional bag described as black or navy silk with covered frame, exposed corners, silk lining, mirror, and framed coin compartment. Prices listed as ten dollars and four dollars seventy five cents.
Describes a 6 by 4 inch colored glass desk memo with collapsible gilt top and pencil loop at back priced at $9.50. Also mentions ink wells in various cut glass designs with star cut bottoms offered by COVES or escores at $15 to $28.
The listing describes a tan hide officer’s portfolio with multiple compartments and a blotter pad, priced at $18. It notes initials on the case, Cross Merchandise Certificate redeemable at our London store, and displays of staircase lamps boudoir lamps and candelabras on the second floor.
General Passenger Agent Charles M. Burt proposed seven fare hikes for the Boston and Maine at a hearing before Interstate Commerce Commissioner George W. Anderson. The plan includes higher one way fares inside and outside the Boston zone, mileage rate boosts, and abolition of workmen tickets with new family and 26 trip options. Burt estimated revenue impacts from various rate levels and noted war-related cost pressures.
A promotional advertisement claims a colorless tasteless powder called Tescum destroys craving for alcohol. It asserts druggists guarantee a money refund if it fails and shares testimonials of complete sobriety for weeks to months, urging purchase through Houghton & Dutton Co. and others.
Fitchburg official Fred A. Currier announced a strict policy banning cabaret shows cafes with liquor booths and undesirable women for the city license plan. He said the board will issue about 30 liquor licenses by May 1 and will enforce the new standards in the city near the New England army training camp.
A white banner urging no liquor at Camp Devens was removed as Fitchburg voters upheld the dry policy after a year of prohibition. Major General Hodges backed strict enforcement while Chairman Currier defended a liquor ruleset that bans cafes with music and keeps women out except in hotel dining rooms. The city, serving 48 000 residents, relies on regular rail and streetcar service to host soldiers in training.
British lines now very strong and able to withstand sledge hammer pressure. Anxiety from the first two days’ on slaught has given way to cheerfulness and complete confidence. British batteries have increased and counter shelling has reduced enemy activity east of the Scheldt. British airmen dominate in clear weather and bomb marching infantry and towns.
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