FOILING BAG-SNATCHERS.
VALUE OF UMBRELLAS. Women in all parts of England have been discussing the problem of how to guard themselves against the onslaughts of bag-snatchers. A short while ago a woman Was attacked when crossing a square, but managed, with the aid of her umbrella, to beat off the man. Here is one solution, says a London writer. Always carry a protective stick or umbrella. Another suggested solution for the woman shoppern is to have a pocket in her dress, or in the lining of the coat, where a purse can be concealed. But, many object to this on the grounds that it spoils the fashionable slim silhouette, and that it is inconvenient to have to delve through layers of outside clothing before the purse can be reached. '
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Horowhenua Chronicle, 29 April 1931, Page 6
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129FOILING BAG-SNATCHERS. Horowhenua Chronicle, 29 April 1931, Page 6
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