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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1920

Page

17

French Frocks Feature Separated Back Fastening Collars

A note describes elegant French dresses with Separated straight collars that fasten at the back. The detail highlights styling choices and construction methods for period attire.

Noonan's Lemon Complexion Cream Promises Four In One

An advertisement touts Noonan's Lemon Complexion Cream as a four in one product for cold cream chapped skin and complexion care. It claims lemon active ingredients without harsh acidity and urges use nightly to achieve soft clear skin. Available from T Noonan & Sons Co Boston at 50 cents a jar.

YY. Noonan Boston Noonan T. Noonan & Sons Co

New Commission Chairman Hope Grows In Baseball Circles

New York January 22 John Heydler National League president returns to Chicago with Ban Johnson after a hunting trip to Louisiana. Heydler will arrive in New York late this week to discuss selection of a new commission chairman with Willian Veeck Cub president and NL committee member. Veeck supports Judge Landis and recommended him to the committee.

New York John Heydler National League Chicago Ban Johnson Louisiana Heydler Willian Veeck Cub National League Committee Commission Aes Johnson Will. Fe Veeck Landis

High Cost Fault of Packers in New Deal Era

Newark New Jersey January 22 The high cost of living since 1915 attributed largely to five big packing firms whose profits from 1915 to 1917 totaled more than 192 million dollars versus 59 million for the prior three years. William B Colver FTC chairman spoke via Robert R Kane to the National Consumers League and was unable to attend.

Newark N. J William B. Colver Federal Trade Commission Robert R. Kane Commission National Consumers’ League Colver

Culver attacks profiteering and excess profits tax

Culver says surpluses come from undue profits and investments in unrelated lines. He blames reckless extravagance for false price structures in cost of living. He cites 1919 speculation and says Swift & Co. denies Packers raised meat prices, noting meat rose 58 percent vs 103 percent for foods.

Culver Swift & Co Chicago Swift

Formation of the United Colonies of New England May 1643

In Boston on May 19 1643 representatives from Massachusetts Connecticut Plymouth and New Haven formed a union later named The United Colonies of New England. The confederation aimed at mutual aid and defense amid threats from Indians and as England grew unfriendly. It conducted negotiations with Indians French and Dutch, settled boundaries, and influenced later colonial actions leading to independence.

Boston New England Massachusetts Connecticut Plymouth New Haven United Colonies of England Great Britain Thomas Breedon Hanover Street General Court of

Prices Rise As Potatoes Reach New High And Food Costs Surge

Markets report 9 cents a peck for potatoes with higher prices looming as demand grows. Cold weather and transport delays push vegetables to new highs including green peas at $2 per peck and asparagus at 50 cents a bunch, while meats show mixed gains and fruits command strong pricing across multiple items.

Southert Jerusalem Florida

Sims Will Be Orator at U Penn Celebration

Rear Admiral William S. Sims, who led the American fleet in European waters during World War I, was named today by Provost Edgar F. to speak at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wash Trater birthday celebration to be observed this year on Saturday February 21.

Follies of the Passing Show Cartoon in Boston Sunday Post

Charles D. Mitchell adds a new humor page titled According to the Ads in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine, promising witty satire of advertising culture. The comedian’s ongoing series remains a staple of the era’s light entertainment.

Charles D. Mitchell Boston Sunday Post

Pickford to entertain Boston orphans at Tremont Temple

Mary Pickford and Nathan H. Gordon will present the film Pollyanna for about 1400 poor children at Tremont Temple. The event supports local charities including Associated Charities of Boston and Cambridge and the Home for Destitute Catholic Children.

Mary Pickford Tremont Temple Nathan H. Gordon Pickford Pollyanna Associated Charities of Boston Home For Destitute Catholic Children Federated Jewish Charities of Boston

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