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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
13
The Boston Sunday Post will publish a landmark identification feature starting January 18 1920. Entries must be received by January 25 6:00 PM. Results and awards appear February 1 1920. Brevity counted. Landmark Editor final on all points. Contact Editor Boston Post Boston Mass.
Mrs Paul Gram of 916 Fourth street Milwaukee says epilepsy for 14 years was cured by a medicine from R P N Lepso of Milwaukee The claim notes over 10 years of relief with no recurrence and urges others to request the same remedy postpaid free via island avenue address.
The Christian Science lecture at First Church of Christ, Scientist, was postponed to Monday evening January 19. Miss Mary G. Ewing of Chicago, the lecturer, was set to arrive from France yesterday but will reach New York Sunday. She has toured the Atlantic and will resume her engagements in the United States upon return.
New York readers report that supporters of ratification with compromise held a strong lead in 375 colleges and universities. Of 92,466 votes cast, 82,691 were in favor of compromise, 5,969 for ratification without amendment, 9,566 for rejection, and 17,822 for ratification with Lodge reservations. The final college results will be released tomorrow.
The Ocean Echo pavilion, a famed coast amusement spot, burned down tonight in Salisbury. Police suspect incendiary origin and estimate losses around $125,000, partly insured. Nearby, Daniel Cashman’s Newburyport dwelling burned three weeks prior under suspicious circumstances, hinting at a grudge against the owners.
St John s Newfoundland Jan 14 21 bodies have been recovered from the Belgian steamer Anton van Driel wrecked at the entrance of St Mary s Bay Two weeks ago only three men were rescued The wreck has broken up and 21 bodies were buried at St Shotts Only the bow remains above water per Trepassey despatch
Melbourne message states despite ratification of the German peace treaty Australia will maintain the customs act prohibiting the importation of German goods. The announcement comes as the act remains in force following the treaty’s formal adoption.
At Mechanics' Building in Atlantic City the ninth annual National Shoe Retailers Association convention debated lowering the shoe bill. President A Mae Genting claimed women could reduce spending from 1.5 billion to 750 million if footwear is worn longer. Delegates from Milwaukee promoted their bid for 1921 meetings amid lively campaign.
At a 1920 shoe trade convention delegates debated price controls and the role of price committees. Speakers urged cautious stock levels, sinking funds, and smarter payroll incentives while noting regional cost laws and bank support for business planning amid rising prices and potential market contraction.
American women face higher shoe costs spurred by a retail convention but gain enhanced quality and novel color shades. The feature display highlights leather dye advances and new tones like Chippendale and morocco, plus suede options in navy and henna, aimed at coordinating with gowns, suits, and sportswear. A new foot-measuring instrument by Harold F. Clarke promises better fit for long narrow styles, while buckles, slippers, and beaded decorations trend across dress and street shoes.
Under Mt. Benedict Council 75 K of C, a high class vocal and instrumental concert will be held tonight in K of C Hall Highland avenue and Central street for the Catholic Charity Centre of Somerville. Michael J. Kelly directs with a roster including Thomas R. Quinn Sheila O Donavan Russk Marie Des Roches George Ta Ward Walter Mayo Shaun Tansey Gertrude French Helen St Daly Mary J. Gallant and others.
Charles Te. Mageon of Lincoln Nebraska former minister to Panama and provisional Governor of Cuba also served as Governor of the Panama Canal Zone died in Washington after an operation. He was 50 years old and unmarried. Mageon held the Cuba post from Oct. 2, 1906 to Jan. 28, 1909.
Advertisement touts Marmola Prescription tablets as a safe fat reducer selling for one dollar per large case. It claims 2 to 4 pounds lost weekly after meals and at bedtime, with no wrinkles or flabbiness. Purchase through druggists or mail order from Marmola Company Detroit, Michigan.
Caproni airplane on the Rome Tokio route mission for the Italian government left Saloniki Saturday and reached Adalia on the Gulf of Adalia Sunday afternoon. The leg covered about 4% miles at roughly 72 miles per hour.
Zion Savings Bank of Salt Lake City sues over theft of drafts. A. Z. Richards of the Harvard Hotel reports a wallet and drafts lifted from his hip pocket while riding a trolley between Berkeley Street and S J Albans Road last night.
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