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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1919
Page
7
Two Filene shops operate side by side yet distinct. One offers dresses at or below 15 dollars with no upper limit. The other features dresses starting at 16.75 dollars with no ceiling on price. Filene’s emphasizes specialization and value in dresses and claims high overall dress business.
Simple beautiful Georgette dresses start at 25 with finer satin picture dresses at 125. Organdies and gores begin at 10.
The listing advertises Misses' dresses including new silk dresses plain taffeta with figured Georgette for 25 dollars, Misses' plain and figured voile dresses at 16.75 dollars, and Misses' beaded Georgette dresses in horizon blue flesh navy and black priced at 35 dollars.
The piece argues fashion hinges on value and price, noting Filene's blends of right style and right price. It explains delivery and charge account services incur costs only for users, citing example of a $125 wedding dress where opting for self-pickup saves delivery.
Charles, trapped when his feet were pinned between heavy timber and a rising elevator at the J E Goold drug warehouse in Portland on May 22. He was caught between six inch timbers as the lift rose to the sixth floor.
San Francisco May 22 Rejection of a proposal that they participate in nationwide strikes in behalf of Thomas J Mooney and Warren K Billings was announced by the San Francisco Machinists Lodge today Edward D Nolan former co defendant of Mooney and one of the principal agitators for a strike is president of the lodge The Detroit Federation of Labor has endorsed the proposed strike and will endeavor to get the American Federation of Labor to take similar action executives of the International Workers Defence League announced here today Of 240 big unions outside of the industrial centres 220 have voted to strike it was announced.
New York May 22 Baron Shimpei Goto former Japanese foreign minister said Japan has never altered its plan to return Kiau-Chau to China. He addressed a dinner in his honor and questioned why some expect a peace treaty to restore Kian-Chau. He stressed the 1915 China-Japanese treaty settled the issue.
Refusal of the War Labor Board to fix minimum prices or wharf charges sparks fear of a coastwide strike by Atlantic fishermen. The board limits its ruling to increased steam trawler crew wages, leaving other grievances unresolved. Only 2 percent affected, but threats of a strike grow as the decision nears release. A walkout could halt supply, raise prices, and idle thousands across Boston, Gloucester, and Portland.
A reader aged 22 asks how to convey in marriage plans with a 32 year old man who supports his ailing father and lives with his family. The columnist suggests the man must express commitment first, hints that the reader should gently signal willingness to share his home and affections, and notes such practical, traditional men may resist changing living arrangements.
Cardinal O Connell endorses the National Catholic War Council diocesan bureau for placing returning soldiers and sailors in work. He writes May 22 1919 to all priests urging help and cooperation to expand the program from 41 East Newton Street Boston and aid veterans nationwide.
London May 22 British troops gained new successes over the Afghans on May 16 and 17. On May 18 the situation near Dakka west of the Indo Afghan frontier was reported satisfactory by the First Indian Division commander. The British held the hills west of Dakka and occupied Sherabab and Rubat about two miles northwest of Dakka.
Esthonians advancing toward Petrograd report from Stockholm. An Esthonian official statement says forces near Gatschina captured the railway station Vruga and took 700 prisoners, with Gatschina located eight miles south of Petrograd.
A New England Street Railway Club supper meeting at the American House launched a campaign to explain fare increases. Directors from various lines say rising costs threaten financial ruin and that higher fares are necessary, seeking public understanding through propaganda to create a better railroad spirit.
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