Flattery Gives $7500 to Harvard for Medical Prize
Douglas Flattery, a leading theatrical figure, donated $7500 to Harvard College to finance an annual gold medal and $500 cash for discoveries aiding humanity in disease prevention or health conservation. This follows previous philanthropy including a Harvard Medical School fellowship for cancer research and radium gifts to Carney Hospital and its laboratory endowment.
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Douglas Flattery
Harvard College
Mr. Flattery
Harvard Medical School
Carney Hospital
Four Kansans face anti draft charges in federal court
Topeka Kansas April 11 Dr Eva Harding Ike Gilberg Ernst Newman and Professor George W Kleige all charged with conspiracy to defeat the selective draft service act were placed on trial in Federal Court today Dr Narding was a candidate for
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Topeka
Kas
Eva Harding
Ike Gilberg
Ernst Newman
George W. Kleige
Narding
Gas masks and Liberty Bonds prompt wartime duty
A wartime exhortation cites Congress from Kansas and French children wearing gas masks en route to school. The message warns parents to secure their child’s safety by purchasing Liberty Bonds, urging immediate action.
Hat saves crane in assault case at municipal court
A broken derby, offered as evidence, spared Daniel F. Crane from conviction for assault. Judge Burke ruled the hat rim, not the crown, was smashed, showing Stoddard’s injury came from a fall. Stoddard, Copley Plaza officer, said Crane struck him during an argument outside the hotel.
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Daniel F. Crane
Burke
Elmer Stoddard
Stoddard
Copley Plaza
Crane
Franklin car delivers real performances not promises
The report emphasizes tangible results over empty claims as Franklin car showcases its capabilities. It highlights concrete performance data and practical demonstrations to persuade readers of its reliability and value.
Franklin Car Ad Highlights Economy And Easy Handling
The ad touts Electric Primer technology for low grade gasoline and cleaner spark plugs, plus a fat hot spark via the Master Vibrator. It promises better tire mileage with 33x41 inch tires, easy starting, and reduced wear with an intake yoke heater and air intake strainer. It invites readers to test ride and verify claims of safety, comfort, reliability, and reduced repair costs.
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Franklin
301st Regiment to Parade in Boston
Final arrangements were completed at Camp Devens to send the 301st Infantry Boston's Own to take part in the Patriots Day parade in Boston on April 19. Colonel Frank Tompkins met with Major General Harry F. Hodges and the decision was confirmed. The Boston committee had added the unit to its parade roster after the conference and division headquarters announcement.
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Camp Devens
301St Infantry
Boston
Frank Tompkins
Harry F. Hodges
76Th
301St
Bands to accompany regiment to Boston for parade
Three bands will march with the regiment to Boston on the 19th as it travels by special train from Ayer. Brigadier General John A. Johnston visited the camp and discussed possible later hikes for the 301st. Students at the division bayonet school tested gas masks in a first time assault course. Corporal Halloran reports a new daughter born on Easter Sunday.
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301St Infantry
301St Field Artillery
362A Field Artillery
Tompkins
United States Army
14Th Cavalry
Villa
Ayer
Boston
Camp Devens
John A. Johnston
Department of the Northeast
Hodges
01St Infantry
Patrick J. Halloran
Halloran
Perry
McAfee
Officers’ Training School
Shirley
Liberty Bonds Rally to Back British Line
A wartime appeal urges readers to support Britain by buying Liberty Bonds. The message frames bonds as a practical step to reinforce ally resistance and promotes patriotism without naming specific individuals or events.
15 Cent Coin Is Proposed
Washington April 11 Rep O Shaunessy Rhode Island introduces bill proposing a 15 cent coin to ease crowd handling at moving picture theatres amid war tax. Moving picture managers urged the mint director to consider a 15 cent piece. The note ends with a light remark about Liberty Bonds.
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Washington
Moving Picture Theatres
O'Shaunessy
Rhode Island
Moving Picture Managers
Mint
Delatone Hair Removal Paste Promises Painless Results
A simple home method uses water mixed with powdered delatone to form a paste applied to hairy skin for 2 to 3 minutes. When rubbed off and washed, hair disappears without pain, though buyers should ensure the product is genuine.
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