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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1920

Page

7

Politicians urged by Boston aid to fund campaigns locally

W F Fitzgerald of Boston appealed to Holy Name Society members at St Marys parish urging wage earners to contribute small amounts to political campaigns. He warned of financial thieves and crooks, urged a 10 cent monthly per family cap, and said workers and business leaders must unite to create wealth and solve national problems.

Salem W. F. Fitzgerald Boston Democratic State Committee Holy Name Society St. Mary’s Parish Fitzgerald New England United States

Pinched backs are not style, says fashion expert

Harry A. Bingham of the Tailor Trade Journal, speaking at the Gentlemen's Fashion Show in Hotel Bellevue, warned men to avoid pinched backs and other passing fads. He endorsed conservative colors like blues, grays and browns and described new trends including the house suit, shorter satin collars, satin faced overcoats, and double breasted tuxedos without vests for summer semi dress.

Harry A. Bingham Tailor Trade Journal H-tel Bellevue Bingham

Public Squares Named for Boston War Dead

City Council approved naming public squares after war dead. Junction of Canterbury and Seymour becomes Joseph I. McGrath square. Junction of Blue Hill avenue Magazine and Dudley streets becomes John J. Gately square. Columbus Avenue Playground may become William E. Carter playground. Motion to name Toyliff and Westville streets and Geneva avenue Edwins McDermott square referred to public lands committee.

Boston Canterbury Seymour Joseph I. McGrath Blue Hill Avenue Magazine Dudley Streets John J. Gately Park and Recreation Department Columbus Avenue William E. Carter Committee On Public Lands Toyliff Westville Geneva Avenue Edwins. McDermott

Realty Man Seeks Higher Rents After Purchase

Myer Dana, realty dealer, appeared before the Mayor's renting and housing committee at 1 Beacon Street. He outlined a plan to split the former 35 dollar rent store at 1340 River Street and charge 100 dollars for one section and 8 dollars for the other after renovations of the old Masonic Hall. Deakes, Hyde Park dry goods dealer, was ordered to vacate. Two tenants signed leases at 100 dollars monthly, up from 40.

Myer Dana Pemberton Square Mayor’s Renting and Housing Committee Beacon Street E. A. Deakes Hyde Park River Street Deakes Dana John Blanchard Herbert E. Ellis Committee Masonic Hall

Paris Fashion and Vogue Patterns Highlight Summer Attire

The piece surveys Vogue's guidance for entertaining and etiquette, then describes Paris houses like Paris fabricating summer wear from organdie and taffeta. It notes Hall of Fame for mode, designers Doucet and Armand, and sections such as Seen in the Shops and The Younger Generation.

Paris Yallot Madeleine Et Madeleine Georgette Doucet Martial Et Armand

Committee views Dana's promise on property development as binding

The committee asserts Dana is committed by promise to develop the property. If the proposed alterations are not carried out, the lapse will be considered a breach of faith.

Dana

Filene Shops Detail Specialized Children and Baby Lines

The third floor dedicates half to babies up to 6 with clothes nursery furniture toys and books. Baby Shoe Shops with trained fitters are nationwide. Bo-Peep dresses and Little Dick suits target ages 2 to 6. Fourth floor offers three girl ranges 6 to 14 12 to 16 and 13 to 17 with distinct styles.

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Bovinine Fund For Politics Tan Oxfords the Bellevue National Association of Merchant Tailors H. A. Bingham Gentleman’s Wardrobe S. H. Spring The Associatiion Realty Voogue Vogue DAVIS C. C. Bowles & CO Bedford Street Jordan Marsh Furniture Annex Vom Little Brother
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