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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1921
Page
6
A bill filed in the State House would criminalize tipping, holding the tipper, recipient, and establishment owner liable. Hotel proprietors support the measure if enforceable, though they doubt authorities can enforce it effectively.
A bill filed by M. A. O'Brien of Dorchester imposes a $2 fine or 30 days in jail and makes the proprietor equally liable with patrons and hotel staff for tipping. L. C. Prior of the Lenox and Brunswick says the measure is not new and would be hard to enforce, noting hotels might welcome it if enforceable. Edward C. Fogg of Copley Plaza agrees with Prior on the bill’s implications.
The American Bar Association's 1921 convention will be held in Cincinnati on August 30, September 1 and 2 following a vote by the association's executive committee in New Orleans.
An advertisement touts Gude's Pepto Mangan as a blood building tonic to boost resistance and vigor. It claims two gallons of blood circulate, promises quicker recovery from illness, and warns buyers to ensure the label reads Gude's Pepto Mangan on liquid or tablet form.
The article discusses sleeve length and gown styles to flatter figures, favoring loose lines and draped panels over tight cuts. It argues that accessories like lorgnettes highlight graceful hands, while capes suit shorter body types, and warns jewels draw attention to hands.
At the Women's Educational and Industrial Union yesterday a group of living models demonstrated appropriate and inappropriate attire for varied women roles. The event illustrated dress norms for the schoolgirl, the matron, the businesswoman, the stout woman, the tall woman, and the older woman.
Hamilton Condon led an informal fashion lecture for the Home Bureau of the Eastern States League with live sketches. He advised plain women to avoid extremes, praised tailored suits, and urged choosing colors and accessories to highlight each woman’s best features. Recognized models demonstrated transformations from drab to stylish outfits, with practical tips for hair, eyes, and necklines.
In St Albans Vermont on Jan 7 James Carter twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs C B Carter sold a peculiarly marked rabbit last June to H Hilliker of Swanton owning the rabbit two years. Yesterday while near his home he whistled and the rabbit hopped to him proving it was his former pet.
Elaine Hammerstein, a Selznick favorite, appears publicly in High Jinks, scores a screen hit with The Country Cousin, and stars in Pleasure Seekers. The bachelor actress loves athletics and excels in swimming riding tennis and golf.
In Fiskedale Sturbridge Jan 7 John Denault plans a new house marking the first residential construction in Fiskedale in 26 years per local old timers.
Mae Murray stars in The Painted Lily with two villains, Charles Gerard and Lowell Sherman, as central antagonists in the new picture.
Howard Millcrest known for doubling Hart in many star films died after a fall from a horse during a filming of Custers Last Stand in Arizona. Marshall Neilan’s production reported the accident and the crew mourned the loss of the stunt rider.
Hobart Bosworth veteran actor, wed Cecile Percival in San Diego last week. Percival once served as secretary to Bosworth as he promotes his new film The Brute Master.
A preliminary notice previews the upcoming Ralph Ince feature "A Man's Home" with cast mention including actor Harry and other performers.
Rosemary Theby earns a screen debut as a leading star in the drama Good Women directed by Louis J. Gasnier. The announcement notes her past clever work in support of various screen actors and actresses.
Chelsea Clara Kimball Young has no understudy. Elsie Ferguson is being solicited for a portrait, with 25 cents requested. Realart lists Mary Miles Minter and others at Hollywood addresses. William Farnum has ten children in Roxbury. Blanche Sweet remains unmarried at 27. Jack Pickford directs sister Mary at 23 while his latest films are The Double-Dyed Deceiver and The Man Who Had Everything. Charles Ray and Albert Ray are cousins, not brothers.
A bill to prohibit city and town treasurers from depositing municipal funds in any trust company except one approved by the State commissioner of banks was filed with the House clerk yesterday by Representative Reading of Cambridge. The Boston Opera House program mentions Jack Mulhall in You Never Can Tell with Babe Daniels and notes on various actors and addresses.
Restrictions limiting coal sales to three tons per customer were lifted after Mayor Peters met with Boston fuel administrator Malcolm E. Nichols. The change, effective from yesterday, ends a rule in place since November 13.
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