Shoe industry turns corner in New England recovery
The piece notes a rebound in the shoe and leather industry across New England after a damp summer. Production is rising as factories reopen post Labor Day, orders surge for immediate delivery, and wage cuts are avoided to maintain stability. Trade leaders predict a lower price range for shoes with better value, aided by cheaper hides and improved leather supply, while unions and manufacturers report a peace pact stabilizing labor relations for 12 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Salem
Beverly
Haverhill
Thomas F. Anderson
New England Shoe and Leather Association
Frederick B. Rice
Rice & Hutchins Company
Mr. Rice
Frank R. Briggs
Thomas G. Plant Company
J. F. McElwain
W. H. McElwain
Ove
Boston
Lynn
Massachusetts
Protestant Church News and Clergy Updates
Dean Rousmaniere will preach at morning and evening services at St Paul Cathedral next Sunday. Rev A Z Conrad will speak on Demonstration of Divine Power at devotional services Friday at 7 p.m. Rev Edward A Dodd has been named rector of Christ Church Hyde Park. Grace Baptist Somerville marks 75th anniversary the week of Oct 4 with address by Rev Russell H Conwell. Brookline Community Training School opens Oct 18 at Harvard Church. term one ends Dec 13 and term two runs Jan 10 to Apr 25.
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Dean Rousmaniere
Cathedral Church of St. Paul
A. Z. Conrad
D. D
Park Street
Ano
John W. Suter, Jr
Edward A. Dodd
Christ Episcopal Church, Hyde Park
Grace Baptist Church of
Somerville
Russell H. Conwell
Philadelphia
Brookline Community Training School For
Harvard Church
William P Douglas Estate Valued At One Million Dollars
William Proctor Douglas, member of the first American polo team and owner of the yacht Sapphoich, defended the America's Cup in 1871 against British challenger Livonia. His estate, filed in New York on September 18, is valued at about $1,000,000. Douglas died in 1919 at age 77.
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New York
William Protor Douglas
Sapphoich
Livonia
Douglas
Maine Y Secretary Known to Many
Jefferson C. Smith is the Maine Y M C A general secretary based in Wathd rville Maine. He leads the Cobboosseecontee Lake boys recreation camp program and organized six liv ing camps. He is trusted by many youths for coun sel and guidance, helping keep them from missteps.
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Maine “Y
Wathdrville
Jeff Smith
Maine
Jefferson C. Smith
Mr. Smith
Jeff
Jeff” Smith
Waterville
In Your Hand by Irving R Bacon
A brief promotional note for the 1920 work In Your Hand by Irving R Bacon issued by Public Ledger Co. It lists copyright details and confirms publication year and rights.
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Irving R. Bacon
Public Ledger Co
Thumb Phalanx Proportions as Indicators of Length
A normal thumb shows the second phalanx of the thumb slightly longer than the first. If the second phalanx is disproportionately longer, the thumb is considered long.
Indecisive Mind Baffles Theoretic Thinker
A man who hamstrings his choices with excessive reasoning struggles to decide whether to go out or stay home and to settle tasks. He analyzes options from every angle, weighing outcomes with a strong logical phalanx while willpower lags.
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Bach
Patrolman Joseph Kopp Resigns Amid Conduct Charge
Patrolman Joseph Kopp of the Dudly Street station announced his resignation from the police department. He faced a police board hearing on conduct unbecoming an officer for allegedly accepting funds from two motorists. He cited the notoriety affecting his mother wife and baby as the reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kopp
Dudly Street
Kopp
Move Church to Ballroom in Holyoke
Parishioners of Second Congregational Church hold Sunday services in Hotel Nonotuck ballroom as the Presbyterian church gains a pastor. Organist William C. Hammond plans to move the organ to the hotel and a pulpit platform will be erected for the pastor with services offered to hotel guests.
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Holyoke
Second Congregational Church
Nonotuck
Presbyterian Church
Bimee
William C. Hammond
War Mothers form first chapter at Fort Yates
Mrs. Aliee M. French head of the National American War Mothers announces the formation of the first chapter of former American Indian war mothers at Fort Yates North Dakota in Indianapolis the event marks a growing organization effort among veterans mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiannapolis
Aliee M. French
National American War Mothers
Fort Yates
North Dakota
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Shipping Board
United States Shipping Board Today
Hog Island
American Fuel and Transportation Corporation
Graton & Knight
Worcester
Mass
Graton& Knight Mfg. Co
Graton & Knight Leathers
Yetan
Fall Rade
Theodore E. Hedlund
Anderson
William P. Douglas
America
Paige
Detroit
Motor Car Company
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit CO
Commonwealth Ave
Governor Sq
Armour, Libby, McNeil & Libby
Purity Cross
Neme
U. S
P. O
Harris
Essex Stre
Ioney
Meata, N. B
H. P
Seeus Yor Vetted
Aptian
Aesus
Studebaker
Donovan Motor Car Co
Commonwealth Avenue
Telephone Bay
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