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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1920
Page
4
The Flaton Crane and Pike Company, a local paper manufacturer, announced a 10 percent wage increase for its 140 employees. A 10 percent raise that took effect last August was not announced until today.
An old advertisement touts Freezone as a cheap, painless cure for all corn types and calluses. It claims a tiny bottle costs a few cents at any drug store and removes corn instantly without soreness, credited to a Cincinnati inventor.
President A H Genting of the National Shoe Retailers Association opened the Mechanics Building session denying real fault by retailers for high prices and profits. About 2000 of 5000 delegates attended as Convention Hall reached capacity.
The mayor and councilors defend retailers amid high wartime costs as shoe prices soar and shops profit margins rise. Delegates flock to the Mech anics building for a massive convention touted as a billion dollar purchasing event with displays of historic and fashionable footwear drawing buyers from across America.
Designers and creators unite for a season's ensemble as the National Shoe Retailers Conven tion features a Style Show at Mechanics Hall. Chinese straw hats, fringe leather oxfords, corn colored chapeaus, wisteria ribbons and georgette frocks fuse in a color harmony. Low heeled tan oxfords with spats persist, while chic chapeaux and gleaming boots showcase the new look.
The article notes laced tops up to twelve inches and a buckle year trend. Bronze rhinestones and bright colored stones edged in silver brighten gowns and satin slips. Accessories include square buckled low pumps costing one dollar to an unknown amount, with hand beadwork and stubby toe French shoes reflecting Paris influence.
The exclusive Algonquin Club at 217 Commonwealth avenue emptied its liquor stock to members in a final distribution. Cars swarmed to reach the club as the last of the bottles and wines were handed out before the prohibition period, with government seizure looming if kept beyond next Thursday.
The Hallet & Davis Piano Company held its yearly employee party on their fourth floor in the building. The evening featured a musical program with piano, orchestra and vocal selections, followed by refreshments and vaudeville talent, then dancing until midnight, organized by retail manager W. W. Radcliffe.
About 150 Jackson College girls led by Miss Grace Chilson join the Franklin Square mortgage fund effort to raise 140000. Each student will launch a pledge drive to solicit support from friends and relatives. Radcliffe students in the college social service group will also participate, with Miss Mary Merritt confirming likely involvement.
Charlestown will acquire a new playground on the property adjoining Franker High School. The gift, offered by the heirs of Joshua Bennett through George Holden Tinkham, was accepted yesterday by the City Council on the mayor and Park and Recreation Department's recommendation.
Herbert Hoover told the House Ways and Means Committee that the United States Grain Corporation could establish $150,000,000 in credits to feed Europe until the next harvest without burdening American taxpayers. He said early repayment of loans could be counted on, as Secretary Glass sought authority to advance the funds.
Hoover told a committee that Europe faces smaller food problems, with 10 to 12 large cities in Austria Poland and Armenia most at risk. He said private US charities send five to six million dollars monthly and 3,000,000 American families may soon buy food drafts to obtain flour abroad. Remittance of money is folly, he added, as food distribution under government control could still run short.
Washington January 12 The fate of Ludwig C A K Martens self styled ambassador of the Russian Soviet government to testify before the Senate foreign relations sub committee examining Bolshevik propaganda was deferred awaiting Senate action on a counsel hire request. Senator Hitchcock blocked the resolution urging use of Justice Department counsel while Senator Moses warned of evidence trails. The measure was referred to the expenditures committee.
Norfolk families began five gallon per day water rations as drought tightens supplies. City officials warned that without rain in the coming days the shortage could become critical.
A historic note describes brewing Sage Tea with sulphur and alcohol to darken gray hair, then promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easier ready-made alternative. It claims natural, even darkening with repeated applications, leaving hair glossy, soft, and youthfully vibrant.
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