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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1919
Page
3
The Spanish ambassador J Quinones De Leon has gone to the frontier to meet King Alfonso. A notable gathering of grandes is in Paris for the royal visit. Delegates from families of prisoners and the wounded will be presented to Alfonso to thank him for his charitable actions toward the war victors.
Ambassador De Leon in Le Journal quotes Alfonso XIII as proposing to lead cavalry to aid France on mobilization day. He reportedly pressed cabinet to back a pro Franco stance, stating Spain could not remain neutral yet was constitutional monarchy. He allegedly influenced German relations and secured pardons and repatriations for civilians and prisoners.
King Alfonso departed Madrid for Paris last night at 10 o clock in his private car attached to the night express. He was escorted by Marquis Torrecillas with royal family except the Queen, still confined, present at the station. Officials from the government, the French ambassador and British chargé d affaires joined to bid him farewell.
Bacon in 12 pound cans leads buys at the army retail store open at 9 30 this morning at the army supply base in South Boston. White flour in 100 pound sacks sells at six cents a pound. Other bargains include canned tomatoes tea evaporated fruit and woolen underwear with prices listed for socks towels blankets and more. Only army and navy personnel may buy sugar from the stock.
Catalog style listing details gray single blankets for full beds, white crib blankets with borders, Bleached Sheets in 81 by 90 and 81 by 108 sizes, extra large varieties, Bleached Pillow Cases, and Cotton fabrics including Fruit of the Loom, with varied prices per yard or piece. Includes unbleached sheeting and fabric weights.
A brief ad notes women's thread silk hose in fast black with seamed design. The listing emphasizes quality and style, targeting shoppers seeking durable, elegant hosiery.
Bleached Comet Flannel 36 in wide heavy soft fleece and excellent weight cloth listed. Colored Outing Flannel offered in an assortment of stripes and checks with heavy quality and well fleeced finish.
Women comfort shoes with cushion soles and 9 inch felt slippers in limited sizes. men's lace boots in black and brown with English last. plain white heavy lawn aprons. Warner corsets and flesh or white brassieres with lace trim. Prices range from 29c to 6.95.
The advertisement extols thrift as a daily lesson in economy. It invites readers to shop intelligently at the Basement Store for trustworthy, serviceable goods at moderate prices and notes thousands have benefited fromValue.
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