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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1922

Page

2

Wakefield Family Narrowly Escapes House Fire

Elmer H. Robinson and his family fled their Wakefield home as flames consumed the residence and contents valued at 25 000 dollars. The parents were away. Mrs. Robinson and daughter Phyllis were in the living room when smoke forced their evacuation. Firemen battled the blaze using masks. loss totaled 25 000 including furnishings. Fire is thought to have started from an overheated furnace.

Elmer H. Robinson New England Telephone Company Wakefield Mr. Robinson Elmer

North End Women Fined In Liquor Case Appeal

Jennie Green and Ada Croke were fined 50 dollars each in Central Court yesterday for selling liquor to the wrecking crew of station 1 and filed an appeal.

Jennie Green Ada Croke North End Central Court Station 1

Selecting Successor to Wilson

The Anti Saloon League in Massachusetts submits candidate list to Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair to replace Enforcement Officer Harold D Wilson. James T Duane backed. Blair plans careful vetting and possible temporary Harper assignment. Wilson removal order held while awaiting successor decision.

Robert L. Norton Washington Anti-Saloon League Massachusetts Internal Revenue Blair Harold D. Wilson Boston James T. Duane The American Legion John T. Harper Flying Squad Wilson Harper

Anti-Saloon League in Accord With Washington Officials

A committee of the Anti Saloon League declared accord with Washington prohibition officials and will not interfere with them. General Agent John Harper of the Washington staff will go to Boston to assist Harold D. Wilson’s successor in beginning the task, though Wilson had not yet received official notice of Harper’s arrival.

John Harper Washington Boston Harold D. Wilson Anti-Saloon League Wilson Harper

Cedar chests offered in window-seat style on Winter Street

A local advertisement promotes cedar chests with lavender scented lace from Grandmama’s collection in a perfectly safe place. Prices range from 19.95 to 65.00 for various models, including with trays and brass bound options, window-seat style at 32.50.

Silver Thimbles for Sale at Smallwares Store

The first item to acquire is a shiny silver thimble with many useful projects ahead. Sterling thimbles are priced at 50c and 75c at Smallwares Store on Winter Street First Floor.

Embroideries With Personal Touch at Art Embroidery Shop

Embroidery items offered include stamped towels 3 for 1.00 stamped applique Huck towels 35c each stamped pillow cases 1.15 per pair stamped combinations 2.50 all linen centrepiece 3.00 cushions 0.85 table runners 0.75 and art crash lunch cloths 0.95. Tremont Street Fifth Floor.

Tremont Street

Sport Skirts and Dresses Now Available in Season Colors

During early preparation, stock up on sport skirts and dresses in jade, apple green, waterfall blue, old blue, rose, and white. The shop offers plain and fancy sport silks and invites customers to visit Tremont Street for fittings and purchases.

Tremont Street

Lace Edgings and Irish Crochet in Silk Linens Sale

Advertises lace edgings and Irish crochet for undergarments with prices from 12.50 for plaid blankets to 75c for smaller items. Highlights winter street store on the First Floor offering sheets in bed sizes and wool blankets with assorted stripes and silk bindings to match.

Winter Street

Get Ready The Hope Chests For Practical Gift Ideas

A light note about filling a hope chest with linen and lingerie as ideal gifts for upcoming showers. Mentions January markdowns and practical planning for April to June occasions, with emphasis on linen, blankets, sheets, and pillowcases.

Hope Chest Lingerie Offers Satin Gowns and Step-In Sets

A sale notes soft gowns in satin and crepe de chine with lace trims and tucks. The Peggy Step-In Set in robin’s egg blue includes chemise and drawers at 2.95, Elaine chemise 1.95, Baroness corset 5.00, Tremont Street store display on the third floor highlights fashion undergarments.

Hope Chest Peggy Elaine Tremont Street

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