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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1922
Page
9
Earl C. Hanson of Reading unveils a radio device combining direction finding and audio piloting to aid fishing fleets. Wireless experts call it a major radio advance and say equipment for a mother ship and dozen small boats could cost under $2000.
Mrs Graham and Mrs Norton tout Puddine as the simple fix for watery ice cream. A 15c package serves 15, offers flavors like chocolate vanilla orange lemon, and suits pie and cake fillings. Get Puddine at your grocer today.
Hanson works on a compact audio piloting device at Globe Phone Co in Reading to guide lost fishermen back to ships in fog. A mother ship transmits a 500 cycle hum via an insulated cable, picked up by a dory receiver aiding navigation.
The article assures there is no danger from burns or electrical shock when operating a radio receiving set. It explains that the currents in the set are very small and require delicate equipment to be audible. Battery currents are larger but still harmless, and safety is a key appeal of radio.
In Jacksonville Florida May 18 the Associated Press reports the Southern Baptist convention approved a constitutional change to admit women to membership on the executive committee and various boards. Critics cited biblical objections while supporters argued women already participate and should serve on key boards and committees.
A Tremont Street display touts numerous lingerie items from satin camisoles to nainsook night gowns and lace trimmed princess slips. Prices range from 1.50 to 3.95 with selections in sateen, crepe, and silk plus two piece pajamas and hand embroidered chemises.
A catalog note highlights one piece jersey sport dresses with embroidery and kimono sleeve styles, priced at 15.00. It promotes khaki knickers and riding breeches as sport skirts, and shoes from 5.00 to 9.00 with patent leather sandals. Temple Place and Winter Street display details.
A large shipment of Normandy voiles arrives, 88 inches wide in sport and staple colors for 69 cents a yard. Tremont Street offers budget sewing items from pens and handkerchiefs to net vests, gloves, stockings, and silk ties with prices ranging from 29 cents to 2.50, plus books and fashion extras.
An eager guide to sewing a French eponge frock using 4% yards of eponge 38 inches wide and Butterick pattern 3633. The piece highlights easy fabric eponge and the Deltor tool with budgeting of six to seven dollars total while offering color and design ideas.
A flannel sport suit and a striped flannel jumper dress offer fashionable comfort for travel. The jumper features a straight cut ideal for summer, with a short tailored sport coat. Entire costume priced at 25.00. Winter Street Second Floor.
The notice promotes a full line of athletic underwear for camp wear and general use. It highlights comfort and coolness with the 1.85 style and lists deluxe styles from 1.15 to 2.50. Located on Winter Street First Floor.
The father praises the system and sweater sales noting Mary Louise resembles him. He calls the 8.50 sweaters remarkable and compares them with the woolen polo shirt price and Butterick pattern 3290, while 54 inch material costs 8.95 a yard.
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