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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1921
Page
28
A Post reporter previews Mrs. Harding's famed gown described as decollate with rhinestone four leaf clover corsage, signaling luck for the nation’s social leader. The dress, dubbed the Harding Blue Gown, is made of American crepe meteor, designed by Richard J. Hickson.
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle liver and bowels aid. It claims a high share of sickness caused by constipation and touts olive colored pills as a substitute for calomel, offered at 15c and 30c.
In shade the blue recalls Alice blue linked to Alice Roosevelt, yet Mrs. Harding’s gown with a fish-tail train and draped charmeuse presents a graceful, sober elegance. A sheer tulle overlay, rhinestone corsage four-leaf clover, and a reserved chic define the first lady’s wardrobe as a statement of feminine simplicity and life.
Washington March 3 Prohibition Commissioner Kramer issued permits to remove liquor from official stock as the Wilson administration ends. The list includes President Wilson and Cabinet members Baker Colby Burleson Payne and many defeated Congress members and some Senators. The president's shipment reportedly includes a barrel of Scotch whiskey plus rare wines and liquors.
In the House of Commons Lloyd George said the British government would meet an authorized Irish deputation to discuss peace conditions in Ireland. He added that those directly involved in murder could not participate.
Mrs May Thomas of 8 Alden street was halted on Eastern avenue by two highwaymen who demanded money at gunpoint. They recovered the empty purse and fled saying we lose. Thomas reported the attempted robbery to John F Hannon of 387 Eastern avenue and police search yielded no arrests. Suspects described as about 40 and 20 years old.
A closed session of Division 41, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, met yesterday and will continue today. Members refused to discuss business, citing considerable secrecy surrounding the meeting. Corporations and the railroad situation phases were among the topics, with participants declining comment on actions taken.
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