Work of Bela Lyon Pratt at Art Museum Show
The Boston sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt is showcased at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston on Huntington Avenue. The memorial exhibition features 165 works including monumental statues, busts, reliefs, and decorative pieces, with a notable bronze Nathaniel Hawthorne statue exhibited outdoors by the Huntington Avenue entrance.
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Bela Lyon Pratt
Boston
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Huntington Avenue
Museum of Fine Arts
Hawthorne
Dorchester Woman to Wed MIT Chemistry Instructor
Dorchester musician Miss Alice Seavey will marry Professor Clifton Jacobs of Massachusetts Institute of Technology on April 17. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Seavey of 28 Powellton road Dorchester. he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Seldon Jacobs of 248 Main street Waltham.
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Dorchester
Clifton Jacobs
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Alice Seavey
Miss Seavey
Fred W. Seavey
Powellton Road
Mr. Jacobs
Seldon Jacobs
Main Street
Waltham
Berlin Burglars and Robbers Flood City
New York April 4 Berlin is described as full of burglars and robbers with daily averages over 300 incidents. An interview with an insurance director notes 900 burglaries reported daily, though true totals are higher due to uninsured properties. Notable targets include homes of top officials and a major department store via three branches, totaling about $150,000 in stolen goods.
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New York
Berlin
Berlin Tagblatt
Mark of
Brandenburg
Dr True's Elixir advertised as worm remedy
Advertisement claims thousands of children suffer worms with symptoms including stomach pains fever and pale skin. It promotes Dr True's Elixir as the best family laxative and worm expeller, suitable for adults too, with price 40c to 1.00 and dealer distribution from J B True & Co Auburn Maine. Mrs Curtis of Houston Texas endorses the product and invites inquiries.
Prisoner in German camp appeals for more food
A letter to Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Washington of South Lawrence reveals their son Albert Washington is in a German detention camp and requests food for prisoners who are said to be given little to eat. The note shows concern over wartime prisoner treatment.
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Germany
Isaac Washington
Andover Street
South Lawrence
Albert Washington
Misses and Girls Undermuslins Shop Delivers Surprises
The article notes a shop dedicated to MISSES' AND GIRLS' undermuslins, running a large business. It highlights five weekly surprises including bedroom millinery lacquered ribbon nightie "The Rainbow Girl" a Billie Burke lookalike and pocketed knickers.
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Billie Burke
Prisoner Letter From Albert Seeks Red Cross Aid
A prisoner writing from Friedicks field Kriegsgefangenen Stamlager describes long isolation since capture by Germans on May 3. He asks his mother to contact the American Red Cross for parcels and mail, notes poor rations, requests tobacco and food, and says three months pass before mail reaches the United States.
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American Red Cross
British Red Cross
Post Office
Albert
Kriegsgefangenen
Stamlager
Friedicksfield
Brickley Enlists in Naval Reserve for Sea Duty
Charlie Brickley former Harvard football captain enlisted in the Naval Reserve on Tuesday becoming the fourth Brickley to serve. His brothers William and George are at sea or in navy roles, Jos is an orderly under General Sweetser, and Arthur, age 16, has tried to enlist. Brickley requested sea duty and was enlisted for general service with Washington training.
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Charlie Brickley
Harvard
Naval Reserve Force
Brickley
William
Georgia
George
Navy
Jos
General Sweetser
Spartanburg
Arthur
Roosevelt
Washington
Boston
Georgette dresses in color blocks and beads on sale
A boutique advertises light and dark Georgette dresses with beaded features and flowing sleeves priced at 25 dollars. Taffeta and crepe de Chine gowns are offered at 18.50 dollars.
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Georgette
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Filene’s
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Dad
Filene Guardian
Baronet
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