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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1921
Page
6
The New York women’s fashion scene shifts to knickerbockers as the garment advances with satin-like black fabric, patent-leather slippers, and lace collars. The piece notes a steady move toward this style since spring with related trends in Bronx housewear and Coney Island shopping in bathing suits.
The piece notes that some women dislike sun glare and critiques fall style trends. It jokes about casual home games, pet walking, and dining table entertainments while lampooning concerns over knickerbockers and various body types. Designers forecast knickerbockers as street wear may rise soon.
Ottawa workers return to jobs under the old scale of 35 dollars a week for 48 hours. The Bookbinders resumed work today, ending a stoppage that paused job printing offices in the city.
A three month old girl found at South Station Monday night remains unclaimed. She coos at the Chardon Street Home awaiting a mother figure. If unclaimed, the child may be turned over to the State for care and upbringing.
Florence Miller ended up with a one year sentence in the house of correction after pleading guilty to a holdup in which she robbed Mrs. Jennie Thomas of money while brandishing a pistol.
Attorney General Allen orders inquiry into the return of 1700 dollars of stolen conscience money from Michael Kravitz the Chelsea milkman. Kravitz had reported a 2400 dollar theft from his home last November. Police say no further details were released and the case remains under review.
The will of Edward O. Fifield of Wilton valued at 88000 provides for family support then creates a global relief trust. He leaves substantial bequests to churches Masonic lodges and the YMCA.
The waterfront calendar notes July 20 as the 201st day with high tides around 9 feet and a full moon later in August. A fleet of 20 vessels delivered abundant groundfish swordfish and mackerel including 2200 pounds of large mackerel aboard the Freedom, plus 72 44 and 14 catches of swordfish aboard the Ethel Jackson Ethel Marian and Marian. A dozen trawlers landed 559,800 pounds comprising haddock cod hake pollock and more with ex vessel prices for various species. The Italian steamer Regina d Italia arrived from Genoa Naples with 130 crew and no passengers due to immigration restrictions.
A detailed shipping brief lists steamers in service and cargo moves to ports including Urbino Genoa Naples Alexandria Smyrna Palermo and more. Tugboats tow barges to Lynn Cumberland Salem Portland Norfolk and other destinations with vessels like City of Atlanta Prince Arthur and George Washington named among frequent calls.
The Post Marine Record lists incoming steamers with approximate due dates and destinations including Valacia Lon don Gorredyk Rotterdam Munalbro and others. It notes wind and weather along the routes with west winds and showers then fair conditions toward the Grand Banks and provides current forecasts for Highland Light and Graves Light.
Beauty tip notes using delatone paste to remove facial and body hair. Mix a thick paste with water apply for two minutes then rub off and wash. Advises using original packaging for reliability and results.
Springfield reports police will crack down on couples using cars as love nests on quiet roads near town. Westfield authorities lead the campaign with warnings issued to couples as hundreds of cars park along rural roads each summer, lights off and danger cited.
Anna Richardson Burkett of Billdale Ind appeared in New York on forgery charges for a note faking Colonel Roosevelt's signature worth 69900 dollars. She was traced to Ann O Delia Diss Debar, a notorious swindler linked to a religious cult Theocratic Unity. Trial postponed to July 27.
In Detroit on July 19 the Ancient Order of Hibernians opened its 52nd annual convention. President Harding sent a telegram to James E. Derby praising Irish Americans for wartime service and extending best wishes to the order and its members.
Public spirited citizens of Somerville have opened a fund for Patrolman William J. Warner who was killed by an automobile. Mayor Eldridge heads the committee, his widow and seven children face destitution, and checks are to be sent to Roy A. Peckham at 8 Broadway.
Paris July 19 The reparations commission announced Germany has paid 31,000,000 gold marks in European currency for three months notes. With this remittance Germany has redeemed 114,949,000 marks, totaling 275,276,000 marks on account of 1,000,000,000 marks due. The government says it will remit 41,000,000 marks more, pushing total payments beyond 310,000,000 marks in specie and currency.
A fire at the John Co. West Thread Company 383 East Eighth Street South Boston last night caused over 10000 dollars in damage and totally destroyed the one story building housing the machinery.
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