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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1918

Page

7

Park Board Wins Fight Over Colum bia Road Change

At a City Hall hearing the Park and Recreation Board opposed converting Columbia road from a park road to a general traffic route for northeastbound vehicles. Street commissioners argued to curb accidents at Edward Everett square where a motorcyclist killed a woman last Saturday. Park board urged more police protection. final ruling favored the park board and kept one way travel on the park road with return traffic on the general road.

Park and Recreation Board City Hall Columbia Road Edward Everett Square Upham’s Corner Dorchester Park Board

Skinner Heads Universalists In Cambridge Convention

The Rev. Clarence R. Skinner was elected president of the Massachusetts Universalist convention at the two day session held at the First Universalist Church Inman street Cambridge. Officers named include Jeremiah Foster vice president Rev George K Leighton secretary A Ingham Bicknell treasurer trustees for three years Leonard Bennink Arthur C Comins Victor A Friend and others. Nearly the entire day covered annual convention business followed by a 6:30 dinner for delegates and ministers and adjournment at 9 o clock.

Clarence R. Skinner Inman Street Cambridge Jeremiah Foster George K. Leighton A. Ingham Bicknell L. W. Coons D.D Leonard Bennink Arthur C. Comins

Paris Bride Fashion Note Lanvin Silver Ribbon Veil

A Filene Paris letter reports Lanvin now substitutes a silver ribbon headband for the traditional veil. The band holds small sprays of orange blossoms. Lanvin has produced many wedding gowns in silver tissue and lace.

Paris Filene Paris Lanvin

Yeowomen Shop Sells Complete Uniform Set

The yeowomen shop offers a centralized location for uniforms including blue serge and white cotton suits, capes blouses shoes and hats. Customers can purchase all items in the same store they are accustomed to using.

Eowomen Yeowomen

Farm shop offers cheap tough garden shoes for work

The farming shop advertises tan leather upper garden shoes with rope-stitched leather soles in sizes 24 to 8 priced at 2.25. For girls sizes 11 to 2 there are leatherless canvas war shoes with fibre soles priced at 1.75.

Graduation Dress Choices Hint Long-Run Style Influence

A 1918 graduate rejects a formal dream dress and vows simple inexpensive attire. She aims to present a true American look without sacrificing charm, suggesting this season may shape her future taste in dress. Other parts of the advertisement offer additional simple graduation suggestions.

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