Velvet gowns and Cavalier hats described in fashion note
A fashion brief notes that Cavalier hats pair with velvet gowns, and that changeable taffeta in dark shades is used for breakfast coats, illustrating period style details and fabric choices.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1919
Page
18
A fashion brief notes that Cavalier hats pair with velvet gowns, and that changeable taffeta in dark shades is used for breakfast coats, illustrating period style details and fabric choices.
San Francisco resident J A McCrea known as Daddy and Grandpa due to his white hair reports a simple do it yourself mix that darkens hair. The formula uses half a pint of water, one ounce bay rum, a small box of Barbo Compound and one ounce glycerine. Apply twice weekly until the shade is achieved and note it does not color the scalp, is not sticky or greasy, and does not rub off.
Private detectives hired by Boston merchants report that at least 75 percent of current shoplifters are amateurs, married women of moderate to well-to-do means, indicating a rising trend among a specific social group.
A survey by detectives shows store thefts are rising to new highs with losses up, and holiday shoplifting already begun ahead of Dec. 1. Chamber of Commerce prosecutor James N. Clark vows stiff sentences to deter amateurs and professionals, with extra detectives and merchant vigilance. Most thefts are described as by inexperienced women unable to resist items they cannot afford.
Mr and Mrs C Wagner of Needham announce the wedding of their daughter Helen Agnes to Joseph Francis Dinneen of Needham on Thursday Nov 27 at 9 o clock at St Josephs Church Needham Dinneen is a former newspaper man with past work in Pittsfield and Boston He served in the United States Army during World War I handling industrial accident adjustments at Camp Devens and was discharged as a second lieutenant He was formerly automobile editor of the Boston Record and is now publicity manager for the Goodrich Rubber Company and editor of local publications He belongs to the Pere Marquette Council Knights of Columbus
Artemus G. Cates of Quincy filed for divorce yesterday in Norfolk County Superior Court at Dedham against wife Sarah J. Cates of Avon Maine. She is charged with cruel and abusive treatment after a long marriage begun nearly 45 years ago.
Edward C. Smith seeks divorce from Emma Gene Smith of Brookline alleging cruel treatment. they wed September 24, 1912. Numerous other filings include Charles Pratt sued by wife Orlinda Pratt of Worcester for desertion and support failure. custody requests appear in several cases. Additional petitions list George Erwin, Susanna Randall, Louisa Tupper, Mabel Amsden, William Mann, Marguerite MacDonald, and Giovanna Dechellis with spouses across Quincy, Braintree, Worcester, Needham, Medway, Malden, and Walpole, detailing desertion, cruelty, or support issues and custody demands.
Corporation Counsel Arthur D. Hill informed Boston’s City Council that the city cannot compel a valuation statement for the Boston Elevated Railway Company at the moment it came under public trustees. The ruling states the city has no greater right to such a physical valuation than from any other property owner facing eminent domain, in response to the council’s inquiry into rights to secure the Elevated’s condition when transferred to the trustees.
Post Santa Claus funds and volunteers prepare early for Christmas by collecting and packing toys, clothing, and shoes in Dorchester and Boston headquarters. Investigators seek needy families, with donors including a sailor and local clubs. a letter from a 13 year old girl highlights harsh poverty.
After a session lasting over an hour the Roosevelt Club of Massachusetts executive committee failed to decide on the resignation of chairman and vice president Robert M. Washburn. The matter is adjourned to Monday noon December 1 at Caspar G. Bacon’s Tremont building office.
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