Stockings at $250 a Pai and Going Up
New York report notes high prices for stockings with the line And now it's the stockings my lady wears. The market reflects a shift in fashion costs as prices rise.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1916
Page
2
Stockings Priced At 250 Dollars Spark City Fashion
Text notes that a city firm designs Chantilly lace stockings priced at 250 dollars a pair. Designers say demand remains strong as some women pay the high price, and anticipate even higher values in coming days.
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Chantilly
Clinton Moderator Breaks Up Town Meeting
In Clinton a special town meeting to audit all town accounts was adjourned by Moderator Paul D. Howard amid protests. Several citizens held an indignation meeting after adjournment and announced another special meeting will be called next week.
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Clinton
Bureau of Statistics
Paul D. Howard
Bronwen Sunk in Lloyds Announcement
The British steamer Bronwen has been sunk according to a Lloyds notice. The Bronwen was a 4250 ton vessel, described as the second ship of her class.
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London
Lloyds
Wilson Plans Bold Political Speech in New Jersey
President Wilson will address the Shadow Lawn Young Men's Democratic Clubs in Long Branch on Saturday. Officials say he will discuss issues raised by Republican nominee Charles E Hughes in his first purely political speech since accepting renomination and will handle the political situation without gloves.
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Long Branch
N. J
Charles E. Hughes
Wilson
Shadow Lawn
President Wilson to increase political activity after Saturday speech
Reports say Wilson will continue non partisan addresses from Shadow Lawn but will focus more on political topics after Congress adjourns. He plans talks on Adamson law and sectionalism while delegations gather for his Saturday address in Washington.
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Congress
Baltimore
Mexico
Vance C. McCormick
Democratic National Committee
Tumulty
New York State
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Samuel Seabury
New York
Zanesville
Ohio
Indianapolis
Mr. McCormick
Walter Lippmann
New Republic
Frank Cobb
New York World
Tariff Commission
Frank W. Taussig
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William S. Saunders
New Jersey
Bernard N. Baker
Edge Leads Colgate In New Jersey Governor Primary
In Trenton New Jersey Walter E Edge leads Austen Colgate by 2537 votes with 70 396 to 67 859 and George S Record 20 054 with 146 districts remaining Frelinghuysen leads Murphy for the U S Senate nomination by 4807 votes 80 367 to 75 560 Martine's Democratic nomination is conceded over Wescott for the U S Senate seat.
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Trenton
N. J
Walter E. Edge
Austen Colgate
Edge
Colgate
George S. Record
Joseph F. Frelinghuysen
Majority of Voters Urge Mayor to Run in Attleboro
Five hundred people packed Chamber of Commerce Hall to view a petition bearing 2000 signatures urging Mayor Harold E. Sweet to run again in the upcoming city election. W. L. King presented the document, which includes roughly two thirds of Attleboro voters. Sweet stated he could not decide tonight and would issue a reply within 24 hours.
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Attleboro
Chamber of Commerce Hall
Harold E. Sweet
W. L. King
Sweet
Harrison's Harko Clothes Ad Promises Value And Style
An advertisement touts Fall Suits and Topcoats from Harrison's Harko brand. It claims 25 years of service proving quality, low prices due to lower overhead, and wide selection for men of all ages and builds with prices from 12.50 to 30.00.
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Harrison
Harko
Boston
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