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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1920
Page
3
A foot specialist urges American women to stop wearing high heels and switch to lower footwear for health and comfort. The call emphasizes safer footwear and cites potential long term foot issues.
Harriet Zoll of Lewiston Illinois a foot specialist visited manufacturers at the National Shoe and Leather Exposition and Style Show at Mechanics' Building to urge removal of high heels for better health and comfort of American women.
Miss Zoll told a Post reporter that high heels harm the foot and cause anemia and corn formation. She advocates shoemakers offering natural foot shapes with fashionable upper parts and says American women would prefer low heels if styles align. This trip to Boston aims to persuade manufacturers and the public toward removing high heels.
Washington July 23 The railroad labor board is expected to grant a wage award to express employees. T B Harrison representing the American Railway Express Company testified at the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing that an additional 15 per cent express rate increase will be needed. Existing requests seek about 70 million in added return plus an estimated 30 million more possible.
The Community Service Committee reports $23 445 47 of a $60 000 fund for former army and navy service men in Massachusetts hospitals and Army and Navy Club at 10 Park Square. It urges public aid and asks contributions be sent to Charles Jackson, treasurer, Community Service, 10 Park Square.
Indianapolis July 23 The American Legion's plan to assist in distributing War Department victory medals remains as outlined in July 5 press despatches. The announcement came from Legion national headquarters today.
The American Legion clarifies that medals will be issued on individual application only and not distributed by the Legion. Secretary Baker confirms this, while the Legion plans community Armistice Day ceremonies where formal medal presentation will occur to Legionnaires and other ex service personnel. Telegraphed orders direct recruiting officers to supply medal blanks to posts to ease clerical work.
Tri Mountain Garrison of the Army and Navy Union denounces military chiefs for allegedly favoring others and transferring Brigadier General Clarence R. Edwards, commander of the 26th Division, after the war. The statement praises Edwards as a trusted leader and argues the old favoritism system is outrageous and unjust.
Deputy Commissioner Edward F Murphy said no complaint was received from the two union city employees sent to Dorchester to replace two strikers for higher wages. The Dorchester job is contracted to P H Gorman. Murphy says the struck men were non union. While city workers are there the contractor pays 4.50 per day plus operating expenses. The city union meets on Sundays.
Robert T Lincoln, son of Abraham Lincoln, spends his summer at Hildene Vermont and will celebrate his 78th birthday with a round of golf. He leads the Lincoln Foursome at Ikwanok Country Club with Robert M Janney Horace G Young and George H Thacher. Lincoln owns substantial Manchester property and enjoys astronomy in the estate observatory.
W S Quinby Company plans an all hands outing at 10 15 this morning for sales office and factory staff to Nantasket visiting the factory and offices then dining at Hotel Villa Napoli. After dinner events include races field events and a ball game.
Frank E. Horning of Boston says he was induced to buy furniture at a lodging house on 75 West Brookline Street by owner Mrs. Leaphey Grosscup who claimed all rooms were occupied and used hanging garments in unoccupied rooms to support the claim.
Horning files in Suffolk Superior Court against Mrs Grosscup and broker Courser alleging a deceptive sale of a lodging house. He claims $40 paid with $100 borrowed from Courser and a mortgage of $1.00 on furniture, with bank security of $372. He says items worth over $200 were moved to Courser’s basement at 1490 Washington, and seeks valuation plus relief to recover the difference and prevent removal of furniture and bank funds. Case set for first hearing Tuesday.
At a Wells Memorial Building meeting, Electrical Workers Union 142 led by President J. B. Kirby declared Local 142 will remain inside the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the AFL, despite a faction affiliating with a new International Brotherhood of Telephone Workers outside the recognized labor movement.
More than 100 women attended the Melrose Post American Legion meeting at Allen Hall to form a temporary women’s auxiliary. A Chateau Thierry photograph was presented by Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Boylan in memory of their son Corporal William C. M. Boylan, who died in battle. Address speakers included Gardner B. Wardwell, Mrs. B. E. Phillips, and Mayor Charles H. Adams.
Senator Hiram W. Johnson of California praised Senator Harding's acceptance speech as a firm stand on the League of Nations. He said Harding's position ensures Republican success and election, calling his stance emphatic and in touch with Americans.
James Dillon 22 of 2431 2 Broadway Cambridge was arrested by East Cambridge police charged with highway robbery. He posted $1000 bail after being identified by Joseph Mangalis of Moore Street Cambridge as one of three men who held him up at Windsor and Hampshie streets and stole his watch and $30 in bank notes.
General Manager C C Bardo issues notices to shippers and consignees to speed unloading loading and release of freight cars on the New Haven line. The ICC orders aim to relieve equipment shortages and congestion worsened by labor issues. A 40 day timetable foresees 30 new freight cars and 10 heavy locomotives, but full use hinges on faster unloading.
Cardinal Gibbons celebrated his 86th birthday at a quiet gathering hosted by Robert T. Shriver at the Shriver homestead near Union Mills. Attending were Bishop Daniel O Connell of Richmond and Bishop Corrigan, the cardinal’s Baltimore auxiliary.
Boston Fire Commissioner John R. Murphy issued a general order to the fire department marking curb lines near stations with red and white paint to enforce a parking ban within 60 feet of fire stations. Violations trigger notification by the on duty patrol officer and potential reporting to the fire commissioner with vehicle number and owner name.
Holworthy Hall presents a tale titled She Named Him Algernon to appear in the next Boston Sunday Fest Magazine. The story centers on character dynamics and social mores from the author’s distinctive voice.
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