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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1919
Page
3
Brown University president says American army is the cleanest in the world and calls for mass education in moral cleanliness. Boston Watch and Ward Society leaders laud anti vice efforts, police work, and wartime victory while urging continued support and a Victory Note appeal.
An advertisement touts Nedlin Soles from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co as long lasting and waterproof. A Seattle traveler credits them for surviving Kilauea lava wear while hob-nailed boots fail. The copy promotes numerous styles and mentions Wingfoot Heels also guaranteed to outwear rivals.
The oldest hotel porter in the United States is said to be a Middlebury resident who has held the same job for fifty years. He remains active in the hotel, embodying decades of service in the lodging industry.
Dr. Cortland Myers, in a Tremont Temple sermon on Samson and Delilah, denounced dancing and women’s styles as bitterly as he claimed the man ruined by the wife he chose. He attacked camouflaged bun dles over cultured young women.
A Boston preacher denounces today’s styles as immodest and damning, urging mothers to guide daughters and spank if needed. He calls Boston dance halls 99 percent animal and cites ruined lives and wives as warnings. He advocates closing all halls and criticizes choosing shallow looks over educated women.
Middlebury, VT May 4 The town claims the oldest hotel porter in continuous service Frank R Stone porter of the Addison House marks 52 years in that role and his Morgan horse John Paul Jones 41 years hauling guests to the rail station Both are famous to travelers and summer visitors Chelsea thieves break window at Resneck store but replace bottles with water War secrets of the world revealed by Field Marshal French in the Post starting next Saturday
Washington May 4 Organization plans for the 1920 presidential campaign will be discussed at a May 22 and 23 meeting here attended by State chairmen. The gathering will unite the men and women Republican State central committees and members of the National Republican committee in the first joint conference since women were admitted to the party councils. Don’t wait for the ninth inning. Score now.
The Association of Friends of the 14th Engineers meets at Faneuil Hall to outline plans for their reception. Activities include a Riverside Park field day next Thursday and a parade of the Watertown Carmen's Union veterans through Brighton Newton and Watertown. Speakers include James H. Vahey Monsignor Roche and Major Abbott. Virginia Vahey unveiled a commemorative tablet in the car barn lobby.
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