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.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
17
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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