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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1922
Page
6
Recent budget studies establish the cost of living for a woman in Texas at 14.78 dollars per week. The report highlights shared expenses and regional variations across households.
In Washington State a weekly rate of 22.10 dollars is cited and a woman in North Dakota earns 16.65 dollars per week. The figures illustrate regional wage differences and may reflect labor market conditions.
Movie star Mildred Harris was served in a Supreme Court suit brought by a Fifth Avenue modiste over an unpaid balance of 3441 on $9000 worth of wearing apparel bought two years ago. Items listed include a green velvet jeweled bodice, a chiffon gown, a pink chiffon negligee, and a Russian sable accessory.
The committee on institutions rejected the recommendation of correction commissioner Sanford Bates for a new State prison to be built between Boston and Worcester on a site chosen by a special commission. Willie Harmon, a top Dorchester lightweight, is primed for action with any 138-pounder, adding local sports color to the notice.
Cambridge citizens organize a united demonstration for March 3 backed by Mayor Curley of Boston and Mayor Quinn of Cambridge, plus churches and welfare groups. Protest devaluation of property endangering children and the loss of a city pleasure spot due to the Cottage Farm bridge proposal from St Paul Street Boston to Magazine Street Cambridge.
The Massachusetts State Legislature committee on metropolitan affairs sets March 8 for a public hearing at Cambridge City Hall on the bridge bill. Ada C. Bradbury leads broad opposition arguing the $750,000 concrete span would ruin Magazine street’s playground and bathing beach and threaten children’s summer recreation. City officials and Cambridge residents plan protests, with Peter J. Nelligan and Joseph P. Lyona voicing firm opposition and suggesting the committee will report against the relocation. Over 100 organizations and Cambridge mothers prepare to mobilize and mayors and officials pledge to fight the site to the end.
Somerville police and federal agents raided 439 Somerville Avenue and found a one gallon jug of amber colored alcohol and a gallon and a half of alleged fine wine. Mrs. Philomena Orlanni denied knowledge of hooch as officers tested the liquids.
H A Meek of 273 Mainstreet Stoneham reported a near supper time crash when a Lawrence Fruit and Produce truck driven by Joseph B Carvello of 370 Common Street Lawrence veered and struck the parlor door of his home. Carvello rode with Lem Bellible and Joseph Sullivan of Lawrence. The impact occurred after the two trucks collided head on with a Ford truck in Stoneham square and Main street.
Joseph Nickerson and Charles Butler were among five men thrown from motorcycles on Keene street Stoneham. All escaped with bruises and cuts except Butler who suffered a compound fracture of the right hand a broken nose and facial gash. He was taken to Stoneham Hospital.
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