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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1919
Page
7
An article notes Filene’s promise of no separate charges for charge accounts or deliveries at the main store. It highlights multiple women’s suit types designed to fit four out of five on the first try, with tailored options for various body types and sizes, and mentions specific blouse styles and prices for reference.
Store buyers use written plans before purchases and survey all avenues to compare values. This careful process reduces mistakes and leads to better stocks, yielding Filene Better Values for customers.
King Albert and Queen Elizabeth toured Toledo amid cheering crowds and formal welcomes. The King praised the Belgian-American bond and Mr. Whitlock, while Elizabeth spoke of enjoying America. A royal guard and state agents accompanied stops at Amboy and Chicago as the train continued east.
An advertisement touts Bon-Opto tablets as a proven eye remedy. It claims dramatic improvements in vision, with testimonials of readers discarding glasses after 15 days. The piece, endorsed by Dr. Lewis and another physician, notes a 60 percent eyesight strength gain in one week and urges purchase at local druggists.
The city braces for swearing in a record number of new policemen since the drive began. They will be deployed in small squads with no fanfare, some possibly on duty tonight. Union speakers report broad support and a wave of members taking other jobs as replacements.
Nineteen Metropolitan police officers discharged for alleged refusal to perform riot duty in Scollay Square on Sept 9 may be recalled to duty after a second trial on appeal under the 1918 Act. The Metropolitan Park Commission granted the trial yesterday and will reveal its findings on Oct 15. Attorney Albert S Apsey argued the men did not understand their action meant a refusal to duty, believing they signaled a preference instead.
A peace commission member reflects on changing views, noting relief at not needing more worlds to concur as the Pittsburgh Sun reports. The quotation contrasts ambition with restraint and hints at a shift in outlook.
Ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safer calomel substitute for liver and bowel action. Claims brighten skin and energy, with olive color tablets and mention of 10c and 25c prices. Millions sold annually. Take one or two nightly for results.
The 44th triennial general convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church begins in Detroit with intercession services and daily bishop sessions. Key topics include marriage canon changes, abolition of promises in vows, ordination powers for other denominations, and a streamlined church council. Delegates include Pershing Gompers Roosevelt and other leaders. Gary Indiana sees federal troops enforcing order during labor unrest.
The historic national religious legislative body, founded 182 years ago, will convene for three weeks in two sections the house of bishops and the house of clerical and lay deputies with representatives from every region.
Quiet prevailed today throughout the Indiana zone of the Chicago steel strike district with no incidents reported and workers at the gates remaining firm as negotiations continued. The scene remained orderly as morning proceed.
The United Shoe Repairers' Union voted to strike, shutting 16 large outlets today. Strikers demand a 44 hour week and a 20 percent wage rise, with about 300 men expected to stay away from their benches.
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