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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1919
Page
9
London October 22. All preparations for the trial of former Emperor William are under way. Bonar Law said in the House that surrender to the Netherlands could not be requested until all powers had signed the peace treaty.
Washington October 22 unions and operators clash over a wage plan as miners resist a 30 hour week. Officials warn a rejection may end the conference and push the government to act to avert a looming soft coal strike set for November 1.
The United States Shipping Board steamer Waxahachie broke down with engines and boilers failing and was picked up Monday about 30 miles from Boston by the British steamship Niceto de Larrinaga. It arrived in Boston Harbor yesterday morning.
The Lion’s Mouse by C. N. and A M Williamson begins with a woman fleeing pursuers and finding refuge in Roger Sands’ stateroom aboard a cross country flyer. Sands shelters her, falls in love, marries her, and then the mystery begins.
A housewives guide touts Sylpho Nathol as a powerful disinfectant for waste pipes and garbage cans. It claims to wipe out hidden dirt in cracks and crannies unseen by soap, four and a half times stronger than the Public Health Service standard and safe for thirty years of use by New England women.
Atlantic City on October 22 hosted the first public session of the international trade conference before 2500 delegates from major business groups. Speakers stressed stable government and suppression of enemies of order as key to global prosperity.
A. C. Bedford of Standard Oil cites internal foes as the war’s threat while Breckinridge Long and Homer L. Ferguson welcome delegates. British French Belgian and Italian leaders offer brief thanks for aid. The opening act adopts a resolution lamenting Wilson’s absence as King Albert’s attendance is uncertain. Delegates to tour American industrial centers follow Friday’s closing session.
A store touts a sale where customers buy one item at regular price then get a second of the same kind for 1 cent more. Example Rexall Tooth Paste at 25c plus 1c to obtain two tubes. All items described as high class standard merchandise.
A survey of this season's blouse fashion highlights pistache green silk pieces, waistline belts, and hidden black velvet ribbons. Georgette peplum and smock lengths appear with embroidery and beads, offering colors from soft pastels to flame red to brighten outfits.
An assorted Rexall ad offers 25c items like Cold Tablets Liver Pills Baby Talcum and Tooth Powder at 2 for 26c. It promotes 50c to 1.00 items including Cough Syrup Throat Tablets Hair Tonic and Face Powder with multiple two for deals and emphasis on convenience and savings.
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