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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1919
Page
3
Army retail store unveils 5000 suits of new all wool underwear at $1 per garment. The freshly unpacked allotment is rated as the highest grade the government will sell, making it the big offering today.
Pickles in 16 gallon kegs go for 3 75 and squash in 7 ¼ pound cans at 29 cents. One piece long sleeve over alls at 2 50 attract buyers. Prunes and jams sold out with no more stock expected. Sugar sale halted despite allotment of 40 000 pounds as the government restricts supplies for army needs. Baby carriages line the yard while mothers shop and guards keep orderly crowds. conductors assist with bundles during the busy 10 a m to 6 p m window.
A lengthy roster lists numerous individuals with ages, addresses, and occupations as they file marriage intentions, pairing each groom with a bride and detailing their home towns and jobs. The notices include names from Boston and surrounding areas, with varied occupations such as auto mechanic, bookkeeper, cloak maker, foreman, and shop workers.
Daniel C. Ryan twenty two of South End faces arraignment in Jamaica Plain Court for breaking and entering the home of Mrs. Frederick Jacobs on Fordham court and stealing property valued at five hundred dollars He was arrested yesterday afternoon before a planned Brighton Court arraignment on similar charges at 1718 Commonwealth avenue involving jewelry and other items
The Rev. M. J. Scanlan told Boston College High School Hall last night that peoples worldwide are advancing democracy and gradually taking over responsibilities once held by the governing classes through long progress of democratic development.
Father Scanlan argues that people increasingly reject guardians yet must wisely choose who holds power. He warns that authority matters whether crowned, sceptred, or gabble and urges a reformed educational focus away from profit and toward honorable aims to prevent a crude materialistic education in future generations.
In Brockton Judge Loyed E. Chamberlain recognizes a New York common law marriage as valid under state statutes. Maria and Charles Molisani, long treated as spouses, are granted a decree ordering at least $20 weekly support for the wife and adopted child with further counsel fees to be determined later.
A belted or straight line coatsuit features a snug shoulder and high buttoned collar. Hand-sewn lining with warm interlining makes it ideal for business and street wear. Four color choices available.
The Jordan Marsh Company highlights Halloween table decorations in the Stationery Section and notes belated fall publications in the Book Section. It promotes fur storage reminders, a Pussy Willow ceiling by Lyons, Belgian hammered brass items, and a Hong Kong Cloisonne shipment including vases and incense burners. Christmas toys and overseas gifts are arriving daily.
A small feature notes a juvenile area on the third floor called Our Great Juvenile Floor. It describes a planned layout and activities for young readers and learners.
A staged catalog notes a full range of children and young people from infant to 18 years with lace lawn dresses and ribbon adornments. It promotes one floor shopping for outer garments underwear and accessories for all ages from baby to debutante.
Special offer on semi dressy wool coats featuring fancy silk lining and warm interlining. Price listed at 55.00.
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