Ice Prices Rise in Boston and Nearby Towns
Boston households pay 60 cents per hundred pounds of ice amid higher transport costs. Melrose shoppers will face 8 cents per hundred pounds, while the Independent Ice Company adopts 60 cents. Wagon delivery offers 20 cents per 10 pounds, or 2 cents per pound. Wholesale Boston Ice Company charges 40 cents per hundred up to 600 pounds, then 35 cents. Cash and carry stations set ice at 30 cents per hundred. City sealer Wooley will address weight complaints at City Hall annex.
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Boston
Melrose
Independent
Boston Ice Company
Charles B. Wooley
City Hall Annex
Bela Kun Reported Held in Isolation in Copenhagen
Bela Kun former head of the Hungarian Soviet government is said to be held in isolation in Copenhagen. Unconfirmed Vienna newspaper reports say Budapest Soviet directorate members who assumed command are negotiating with the Allies.
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Bela Kun
Copenhagen
Vienna
Budapest
Women’s clothing prices rise up to sixty percent
Hearken to an old refrain prices are going higher an announcement if it is always anticipated is also always disturbing these days. It is women’s clothing under discussion and a fall and winter wardrobe may not be needed for two to three months but buyers should be prepared for a 20 to 60 percent increase on nearly every item.
Fall Fashion Prices Forecast Ahead of 1920 Season
An advance based on last year’s prices warns that fall clothing will rise sharply. Woolens coats suits and underwear already up 20 to 40 percent with further 60 percent possible for some items as labor costs and silk material push prices higher. Hat and shoe costs also rise with silk velvet and ostrich trims driving up fashion expenses nationwide.
Fleet ships depart with Pacific duty praised by officials
Admiral Rodman relays a radio message from the Pacific fleet commander thanking Secretary Daniels for greetings to officers and men. He lauds the large fleet, from dreadnoughts to destroyers and submarines, and notes pride in these ships as they depart for the Pacific. He also bids farewell to Atlantic friends and expects new friendships in the West.
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Washington
Daniels
Hugh Rodman
Pacific Fleet
Pacific
Western States
Atlantic
Captain Maccabe Arrives at Camp Devens for ROTC Recreation Plan
Captain Joseph B. Maccabe athletic officer for the Northeastern Department travels to Camp Devens today to organize a programme of recreational athletics for the Reserve Officers Training Camp currently in session.
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Joseph B. Maccabe
Camp Devens
Reserve Officers Training Camp
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Necco
Necco Chocolates
New England Confectionery Company
Alue
W. 39Th Street
Chicago
Ill
Mass
C. E
Armada
Admiral Rodman
New Mexico
Jordan Marsh Company
Great Men’s Store
Summer and
Avon Streets
Falm Beach
Gray and Oxford
Madras Union
C. F. Hathaway Company
Sotiety Brand Clothes
Devens
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