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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
5
Women employed in the president’s departments of the Borough of Manhattan refused to accept shortened working hours, arguing against reductions as announced on January 2. The decision comes amid ongoing labor discussions and wage concerns in New York.
Shabby faded garments receive new life as Diamond Dyes launches a treatment that revives fabrics with bright colors and modern style. Consumers report improved texture and extended wearability for vintage and thrifted wardrobes.
Diamond Dyes guarantees rich color on wool silk linen cotton and blends. The Direction Book with each package explains how to diamond dye over any color without error. President Curran offered to let workers go home half an hour earlier to ease evening rush.
In a playful adventure, Pop warns Alkali Ike about safety as they navigate comedic mishaps and stubborn stumbles. The pair bumbles through a Western town, teaching caution through lighthearted misadventure and resilient teamwork.
Winship Bolt and Co owners of the Harvard Knitting Mills Wakefield announce a profit sharing plan naming all 600 plus workers as employee partners. Half of yearly net profits go to the employee partners with 50 percent in cash and 50 percent left in working capital as certificates bearing six percent interest. Eligibility requires one year of service.
The permanent reorganization of the Andros Coggin and Kennebec Railway Company, formerly the JW Lewiston Augusta and Waterville Street Railway, was announced. The system serves Lewiston Auburn Augusta Waterville Bath and surrounding areas with William B. Skelton of Lewiston named president.
Austin Texas January 28. The Supreme Court refused to grant a writ of error in a McLennan county case. The Third Court of Civil Appeals had declared the woman’s primary suffrage act constitutional.
A vivid promo piece touts Vanity Fair as the monthly guide to life, art, and letters. It promises expansive reporting on hearts and stage stars, sports, golf, finance, motors, and Paris exhibits with striking drawings and photos.
The Boston Finance Commission’s oil inquiry adds conflicting testimony as Commissioner Sullivan reaffirms buying 9.9 oil over 8.45 after practical tests. Supervisor Watson’s records show 9.9 oil ordered days before testing. An expert says no meaningful price difference between the oils, and hearings resume today.
A Dayton Ohio firm unveils the Air Friction Carburetor promising one third to one half gasolene bills, 30 to 50 percent more power, and easier cold starts for Fords and other cars. Reported to deliver 45 to 50 miles per gallon, the device is offered on a 30 day trial with installation possible in minutes, with local agents sought.
Prague January 28 The Czecho Slovak government disclosed a draft bill for a peace footing of 8090 officers and 141910 men. The accompanying statement said one quarter of the population was non Czech, making a volunteer system unreliable in trouble.
A Boston Society keeps a unique ticket for the Festivity of the Sons of Liberty at Roxbury Common on August 14 1773. The note recalls a 1769 Liberty Tree feast with John Hancock and John Adams diary remarks praising restraint amid many toasts.
The passage recalls Colonel Barre born in 1726 of a Huguenot family in Ireland. He studied at Trinity College Dublin, joined the army, befriended Wolfe, and was wounded at Quebec. Barre, Massachusetts, was named for him.
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