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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1920
Page
4
Mary F. Driscoll of the Interdepartmental Board of Social Hygiene outlines duties of a policewoman to a Post reporter. She notes that many fear a “hard-faced” image and argues for women officers in Boston.
Miss Driscoll advocates policewomen stationed in parks and stations to prevent crime and educate parents. They would work with men, be attached to city police, hold arrest powers only in extreme cases, and not pursue most cases in court. The scheme emphasizes evidence gathering and cooperation over prosecution.
The article promotes flowered georgette and chiffon fabrics in sky, sea, and sunset colors, noting chiffons can exceed ten dollars per yard while georgettes are cheaper. It highlights a chic hydrangea blue dress example with a blue satin bodice and bow, suggesting such soft drapery flatters any woman who can wear figured material.
Chicago reports 2614 new influenza cases and 26 deaths for the day, with 27 pneumonia cases and 67 deaths. Health Commissioner Robertson says the epidemic’s peak may have passed as hospitals remain crowded and County Hospital cares for 659 influenza patients.
YD officials report strong response to the Yankee Division drive with about 190000 dollars received and more checks arriving daily. They expect the remaining 10000 dollars to come in from outlying parts and trade committees as drives finish.
Commissioner of Public Health Dr. William C. Woodward stated emphatically that there have never been any leprosy cases or suspected cases among employees or others connected with Chinese American restaurants or department stores in Boston.
Syncopation Four presents a cabaret and dancing party at Roughan's Hall Charles Town tonight. Feist Remick and Berlin Songsters lead a program of popular tunes with Tommy McFarland Terry Parker Leo Tucker and Steve Rice overseeing. Leo Tucker imitates Charlie Chaplin with Eddie Bates impersonating Fatty Arbuckle.
After naval service Moore returns to Boston and opens a six portrait show at Doll & Richards Newbury Street. He trained at the Museum School and Julien Academy Paris with Hale Benson Laurens Constant Simon Cottet Miller. A concurrent Whistler lithographs exhibition impresses Boston dealers with Pennell calling them the last word in lithography.
Surgeon General Ireland reports an epidemic spread of influenza in several army camps, mainly in the Midwest, with cases among U S troops in Germany. Public Health Service official Surgeon General Blue notes civilian cases rise but not epidemic, and deaths remain well below wartime levels with lower pneumonia incidence.
In Trenton on January 20, after Governor Wawards' inaugural events the Assembly saw the introduction of a prohibition enforcement bill. It defines intoxicating liquors as those with more than 4 percent alcohol content and argues for concurrent state power to enforce the federal prohibition amendment.
Neil H. McCurdy age 86 or 88 unclear due to OCR died Saturday in Lubec Maine. He was the town’s oldest man and second Post cane holder. Born in 1822 in County Antrim Ireland he migrated to America as a young man worked as a heater in Readville and Troy before settling in Lubec with his grandnephew James B. McCurdy.
Boston cap workers threaten a general walkout unless their wage increase demands are met in line with a schedule submitted January 1 to the manufacturers.
An advertisement claims Bon-Opte tablets can strengthen sight by 50 percent in a week and help wearers discard glasses. It recounts testimonials of readers improving reading ability and reducing eye pain, with instructions to dissolve a tablet and bathe the eyes twice daily. The note cites a physician endorsing the preparation and lists local druggists selling it.
Charles G. Moffit of South Boston wins $100 for the last line of Limerick No. 2 in the Boston Post contest. He plans to continue submitting lines and regards the contest as educational and entertaining. He says he reads the Post regularly and will see tomorrow's publication printed with his name.
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