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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1920
Page
4
Delicate white Georgette crepe with rose pattern forms a simple summer dress for girls. Silver gray faille ribbon trims the square neckline and peplum sides with streaming bows, matching the floral design for a refined, easy-to-make garment.
Washington May 24 spokesmen for rail carriers told the Interstate Commerce Commission that proposed freight rate increases amounting to more than a billion dollars in added revenue would not raise the cost of living.
Daniel Willard of the Baltimore & Ohio argues that prompt freight transport can lower living costs and fund equipment to reach markets. Frederick Strauss supports higher rates to bolster railroad securities while questioning wage-boost demands. Howard Elliott notes the billion-dollar request misses wage needs. cattle interests oppose rate increases. Also discussed is whether government ownership would be needed, and Willard favors freight rather than passenger rate hikes.
The Northeastern Department will furnish a military detail for the burial of three New England army nurses whose bodies arrived on the Princess Matoika. A casket containing 418 soldiers who died in France accompanies the nurses. Named nurses are Clara M. Ogren of Boston Evelyn Jane Demers of Mattapan and Maud V. Kells of Sheffield. Red Cross nurse escort may attend if relatives request.
The eight cylinder two wing aircraft was assembled as two o clock arrived with wind cooling the crowd. After tuning wires and placing struts Terhune test flew along the shore and reported the engine in order. He planned to reach Springfield in an hour then New York and finally Atlantic City.
The Boston Elevated announces elevated service on Atlantic Avenue between Dudley Street and Sullivan Square starting June 12. General Manager Edward Dana says Everett and Forest Hills routes will also receive increased service to handle summer traffic changes.
A dental themed ad urges readers to send for a free tube of toothpaste. The copy promises gleaming teeth and universal envy, framing the offer as an easy, no cost trial.
The Post’s Memorial Day Fund for New England soldiers buried in France was cabled to Paris today totaling 3974.56 dollars. Of this, 1300 was for 1300 graves at Chateau Thierry and Verdun, with the remaining 2674.56 to be sent today, funding wreaths and flags for every grave. Readers are asked to stop sending contributions.
Receipt notes prior acknowledgment of gifts including a $100 contribution from Boston Post B68. It honors three soldiers who died in France and several other memorials from friends and neighbors. Names include Euwin W. Holden Gavin R. Melver Gordon MacNeill Richard L. Whittaker Harold A. Jackson Waller B. Shaw Leo A. Desliet and others with locations Cambridge Keene New Hampshire and Hyde Park. Total amount unspecified.
A promotional piece argues that a slimy film clings to teeth, causing discoloration and decay. It introduces Pepsodent as a daily dentifrice using activated pepsin to dissolve film and combat tartar, offering a 10 day tube with claims of quicker, visible results.
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