Jacques returns from southern trip with Washington visit
F B Jacques of Metropolitan Life Insurance reports a trip to Boston Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington where he met a former classmate now president of Potomac University. In Washington they toured Virginia and Alexandria visiting sites including the church George Washington attended and the Masonic Lodge. He returned to attend the Met Life annual convention with Schwab as keynote speaker.
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Jacques
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Potomac University
Alexandria
George Washington
Masonic Lodge
Jadeques
New York
Hotel Astor
Charles M Schwab
Gentlewomen's Night at St Johsbury Woman's Club Event
A lively social evening at the St. Johsbury Woman's Club featured Mrs. Robert B. French welcoming guests, Mrs. Uuvia May Mank delivering readings, and Miss Lillian Richards leading a group of dancers. Frank H. Brooks performed notable numbers with Mrs. Ida P. Brooks at the piano, followed by dancing to Mrs. Wilkie's orchestra. Refreshments were provided by the social committee. The Ladies' Aid of Grace Church will meet Thursday at Grace Church parlors to tie quilts.
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Robert B. French
Uuvia May Mank
Woodsville
Bertha L. Silsby
Dorothy Brown
Bernice M. Lawrence
Bertha Hodgkins
Rachael Vaughn
Thelma Rowan
Evangeline Steward
Helen L. Steele
Ida P. Brooks
Frank H. Brooks
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Brooks
Margaret I. Brooks
J. Somerville
Lalies
Grace M. Behureh
Explains High Cost of Clothing in the Present Time
A Caledonian Record reportper Samuel A. Moore argues clothing costs, when measured in commodities or labor, are not higher than before the war. He cites corn, hogs, wheat, flaxseed, and cotton prices to show farmers need fewer goods to buy outfits now, despite apparent dollar price increases.
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Caledonian Record
Samuel A. Moore
Chicago
Northwest
United States
Wool and wage data show rising costs for clothing
The article traces historical prices for wool and clothing from 1913 to 1919, noting a rise in wool payment to producers and higher wages for workers. It cites specific figures for wool per pound and per dozen eyes, bushels of potatoes, and suit costs, illustrating how income growth fed demand for attire and overtime work across cities and trades.
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