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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1919

Page

18

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.

Darker hair from home mixture endorsed by San Francisco man

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.

J. A. McCrea San Francisco Daddy Grandpa

Fair Sex Leads in Thievery in Boston Shops

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.

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Detectives Warn of Surge in Shoplifting and Tough Sentences

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.

James N. Clark Chamber of Commerce Central Court Clark Fore

Former Newspaperman to Become Benedict

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

C. Wagner Needham Helen Agnes Joseph Francis Dinneen St. Joseph's Church Dinneen Pittsfield Boston United States Camp Devens Boston” Record Goodrich Rubber ‘Company Pere Marquette Council Knights of ‘Columbus

Forty Five Years Married Man Seeks Divorce

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.

Artemus G. Cates Quincy Superior Court of Norfolk County Dedham Sarah J. Cates Avon, Me

Multiple Brookline and area divorces filed in court

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.

Edward C. Smith Brookline Emma Gene Smith Charles Henry Pratt Braintree Orlinda Margaret Pratt Worcester George T. Erwin Margaret EB. Erwin Quincy Susanna Randall Gabrial Randall Fort Rixton Newfoundland Louisa M. Tupper Wellesley Ernest B. Tupper Needham F. Mabel Amsden Franklin D. Amsden Weston William R. Mann Medway Ethel M. Mann Marguerite M. MacDonald George G. MacDonald New York Malden Giovanna Dechellis Boston Salverio Dechellis Walpole Italy

City claims no right to demand valuation from Boston Elevated

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.

Corporation Arthur D. Hil City Council Boston Elevated Boston Elevated Railway Company City of Boston Board of Trustees

Christmas Aid Drives 100000 New England Children

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.

Santa Claus New England Greater Boston Santa Post Richard Lois Dorchester Santa Claus Fund Old Colony Boston Post Harris Sutherland H. B. Vanderventer A. D. OG Peter Grant Cosseees B. A Teekiavser Barbara Hervey M. L. Dutton Walpole - Crewe Worcester Ark Derona Kapstein

Deadlock on Washburn Resignation at Roosevelt Club

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.

Roosevelt Club of Massachusetts Robert M. Washburn Caspar G. Bacon Tremont Washburn New Roosevelt Trust Company Puritan Trust Company Ashburn

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