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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
4
Glazed calfskin leather handkerchief case with gold tooled striping and silk lining features extension sides and a cover pocket. Size 5x7 inches, initials stamped for 40c extra. Tie case matches, size 13x5 inches closed, priced $13.50 with initials stamped at no charge.
A colored beaver calfskin leather frame in pastel tones with gold border tooling. Glass opening measures 54x 7% inches and it features an easel back. Priced at $18.80.
The Crystal Wickerware and Furniture Department on the second floor offers gift ideas for weddings. Shoppers can find housewares and decorative pieces suitable for couples and new homes.
A cross chocolate design Royal Worcester china set includes a pot, sugar basin, six cups and saucers, two cake plates and a serving tray. Listed price forty five dollars for the china set and thirteen fifty for a colored enamel wick er with stenciled bottom.
About 1000 longshoremen at Boston overseas steamship terminals briefly threatened a strike. After a meeting of the Dock Workers' Union in East Boston leaders urged a return to work and acceptance of the National Adjustment Commission wage award, which was less than demanded. Workers at Mystic and Hoosac docks operated with far fewer men. East Boston saw no work.
Rev J Edgar Park urged a dominion form of government followed by full independence for Ireland during the Boston Boot and Shoe Club season opening in Copley Plaza. Brigadier General Samuel D Parker praised the State Guard duties in Boston amid the police strike. President Odell credited Governor Coolidge for early police action and toasted the State Guard.
Lieutenant Colonel Frank Perkins, a Republican candidate for State treasurer defeated in primaries, is appointed by Governor Coolidge to succeed the late Henry E. Woods as commissioner of public records. The Governor's Council placed this and other appointments on the agenda for discussion next week.
Edward A. Filene, president of William Filene's Sons Company, urged a seriously disturbed Europe after the war and America's duty to aid in restoration and deliver the final fighting blow. He spoke as a director of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, welcoming four European commercial missions back to America.
Mr Filene has been in Europe since April studying conditions and arranging for missions visit. He says cooperation between European nations and the United States is essential to reestablish production and trade. The Chamber of Commerce plans to bring Belgian French British and Italian missions to America for questions and discussion to influence American action.
The ad extols skin as a living organ and promotes Woodbury's Facial Soap to restore dull skin. It outlines nightly treatments using warm water, soap, and ice rubs, plus a special technique with the cake itself. It advertises trial sizes and booklet offers from The Andrew Jergens Co. in Cincinnati and Perth Ontario.
A businessman speaker argues five years of war damage require five years of unprecedented production and credits to restore Europe. He says U S support with loans and food at fair exchange will prevent famine driven revolutions and secure global stability, noting Europe must repay through exports once back at work.
Newburyport on October 15 William J Nolan of Prospect Street employed by the M W Dugan Company was severely injured this afternoon by an explosion in a gasoline tank he was repairing a leak in the tank.
Chicago based Bell Tailors led by Jas D. Bell claims fall and winter suits are 35 percent cheaper than competitors. He demonstrated all wool cassimere suits at 20 dollars each made to measure, while others quote 30 to 32 dollars. He invites readers to request his price list and style book No. 341 with cloth samples.
Secretary Daniels outlined a policy to govern naval and private radio stations, creating a National Radio Commission to license private outfits and fix rates. The plan bans public international traffic through naval stations except in emergencies and requires American ownership of private firms.
The sunset concert, weather permitting, runs 5 to 6 PM at the Parkman bandstand on the Common by the 10th Infantry Band conducted by Lieutenant J. H. Haskins. Program includes Maurice Overture, Pique Dame, a Danube waltz, Russian Rag, Faust selection, Sahara tone picture, National Emblem, and the Star Spangled Banner.
Spectators recall Potsy Clark, former Illinois star, as a top halfback. He, Higgins, and Lindsey receive most credit for the 89th Division’s win in the Paris elimination tournament, establishing Clark among the era’s best.
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