Girdle of steel and fur on a French satin gown
A historic description notes a teinted gown of mousseline de soie accented by a girdle of steel and fur, illustrating a fusion of metallic and animal accessories in haute couture.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1922
Page
9
A historic description notes a teinted gown of mousseline de soie accented by a girdle of steel and fur, illustrating a fusion of metallic and animal accessories in haute couture.
Hundreds of men and women report freedom from laxatives after eating Fleischmann's fresh yeast. Doctors urge dietary elimination of cathartics and claim Fleischmann's yeast helps restore normal function in days to weeks. Start today with 2 or 3 cakes daily and keep a standing order with your grocer.
John H. Dooley, a well known local business man in Portland, was named district deputy for the first district for the ensuing year by State Deputy Edward F. Flaherty of the Knights of Columbus.
Washington reports the Republican Senate struggles to locate funds for the soldiers' bonus without violating promises to cut taxes or increase the national tax burden, leaving the measure in uncertainty.
A Lodge caucus yields no decision on how to raise the bonus funds. The plan favored by some would use receipts from a British bond issue plus a sales tax, while the President backs an outright tax. Treasury officials warn foreign debts are unlikely to be repaid, except possibly Britain. Proposals include stamp taxes and targeted levies on autos, checks, and gasoline, with deep opposition from farmers and debates over refunds and foreign debt terms ahead of the next election.
James L Brown of 504 Broadway was arraigned in Somerville court this afternoon on selling and possessing liquor. He pleaded guilty and was fined $0.
United States Commissioner Hayes discharged five Somerville residents after a Christmas Eve raid by police and prohibition officers. The suspects were detained on warrants issued during the operation led by Harold D. Wilson and two agents, with Hayes citing enforcement must follow the law.
A federal magistrate ruled the court will not hear this case, forbidding prosecution in his jurisdiction. Defendants James P. Kane Thomas F. Sullivan Ritchie Vicente and others faced liquor possession charges as near beer emporiums and a barber shop. Commissioner Hayes instructed officers to pursue state court prosecution after state warrants.
Manchester New Hampshire January 18 Mrs Katherine Marston alleged by police to have committed nearly 50 burglaries in three years remains jailed as supporters including Reverend George R Hazard of Grace Episcopal Church work to raise 1200 bond for her grand jury arraignment on four counts of breaking and entering.
The Catholic Women's Sewing Club of West Roxbury held a sale of food candy and fancy goods in the Old Library on Centre Street yesterday. Proceeds will pay for the set of colors the women recently gave to the American Legion Post of the district. Mrs Alexander Morgan 22 Bellevue Street presided assisted by Mrs T J Kelley Mrs John J Quinn Mrs John J Dervan Mrs Arthur Hoyt Mrs Helen Welch Mrs Herbert Ehr lacher and Miss Adelaide Gleason.
Both Senate and House set next Monday at 2 50 PM to elect a successor to the late John C F Slayton of Melrose on the executive council representing the fourth district. Former Representative William H H Dolben of Somerville was nominated by lawmakers from the fourth councillor district and the caucus endorsed the nomination unanimously.
Advertisement lists women's French chemises and gowns with embroidery and Madeira designs. Items include various hand embroidered pieces formerly priced at 12.00 to 9.00, plus children's knitted garments in small sizes.
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