Relief aid rushes to Chelsea sufferers amid funding delay
Chelsea fire victims receive quick help as Brookline and Massachusetts funds mobilize. The Senate blocks a $100,000 relief appropriation as unconstitutional while Acting Governor Draper urges local fundraising. City, church, and fraternal groups from Watertown to Boston organize clothing, bedding, and cash drives for 250 affected families.
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Chelsea
Senate
Draper
Massachusetts
Watertown
Town Hall
Thomas Tit
Gasson
Boston College
Immaculate Conception Church
Knights of St. Rose
Worcester Street
South Ind
Boston
Knights of Pythias
John Ballyntyne
Ashburton Place
Salvation Army
George FE. Howe
Knights of Pythias Relief
Chelsea Square
New England Shoe and Leather Association
Essex Street
George McConnell
New England
Globe Mattress Company of
Knights of Columbus
Rose Scully
Cigar Factory Strippers’ Union
Wells Memorial Building
Hatters’ Unions
Sheet Metal Workers’ Union 17
Executive Board of Electrical Workers’ Union
John Barton
Barbers’ Union
Dover
Washington Streets
Melrose
Franklin P. Shumway
Lrst Congregational
Everett Square
Charles Bruce
W. «. Sweet
Nelson P. Brown
Dr. Chase
Board of Trade
Ladies Relief Corps
Charles Ladd
W. G. Webster
First Church of Christ
Scientist
Rosston
Frank B. Homans
Washington Street
Food and health boost from Grape-Nuts shows benefits
A Dakota man credits a doctor with treating stomach trouble using proper food. He and his child both improved after eating Grape-Nuts with cream and toast, then warm milk as the child recovered. He cites lasting nervous and sleep benefits and notes the product is endorsed by Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
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Dakota
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Chelsea Fire Relief Rushes Aid from Many Groups
Chelsea fire victims receive broad support as Knights of Pythias and other groups plan benefit events. Local businesses donate meat and milk while volunteers furnish housing and meals. Boston unions, clubs, and cities rush funds and supplies, with a total of thousands raised and aid at Chelsea shelters increasing daily.
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Williams Street
Chelsea
Broadway
William A O
Medford
Messrs. Lee, Higginson & Co
W.& A. Bacon Employees’ Benefit Association
Knights of Pythias of Brighton
Temple Hall
Allston
H. P. Hood & Sons
Bennie Gompers
Somerville Boy's Club
Prospect Hill School
Somerville
Jackson Caldwell & Company
North Packing & Provision Company
Somerville Fund
QO. D. Whiting
Prospect Hill
Wickham
Bonan Street
Jewish Society of Brith Abraham
Causeway Street
Boston
Max Stern
Daniel Webster Association
Knights of Honor
Columbus Courts
Bay State
St. Winnifred Courts
Order of St. George
Crowe
Old South Building
Chelsea High School
Information Bureau
Chelsea Square
How She Got Rid of Her Fat
A prominent society lady touts Lexonica as a fat-burning remedy. She claims safe results without dieting or exercise, citing weight loss and youthfulness after using a buckthorn bark formula with fluid extracts and syrup, and urges readers to obtain the original Lexonica package.
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Lexonica
Bromo Quin ine Ad Promises Cold Cure Worldwide Signature
An advertisement touts Bromo Quinine as the worldwide remedy for colds. It urges seeking the signature of Bewl Grove and markets the product at 25 cents.
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Bewl Grove
Murine Eye Drops Soothes Weary Eyes Tonight
A brief note on Murine Eye drops easing eye pain and irritation for tired eyes. Contains product claim of relief and mentions use for red or strained eyes.
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Murine
Chelsea’s Remaining Schools to Reopen
Chelsea faces post disaster planning as the school board says relief for the homeless takes priority over schooling. Some buildings remain usable and Carter, Bloomingdale, Prattville and Spruce Avenue schools will reopen Wednesday with teachers reporting Thursday for duties.
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Chelsea
Post
William J. McClintock
City of
Clarkavenue
Bijou Dream Presents Elaborate Christ Life Production
Crowds filled the Bijou Dream yesterday and last evening for Keith’s seasonable entertainment depicting the life of Christ. The show progresses through early periods with detailed scenes and special soloists planned for the week.
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Bijou Dream
Keith
Christ
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Chelsea Savings Bank
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Chestnut Street
Poplar Street
Walter C. Stone
P. Sarsfield Cunniff
Charles A. York
Brookline
Beck
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Kennedy
Hyde Park
Market Street Lynn
Lynn
Hyde Pyle
Centre Street
Brockton
Field & Kennedy
Beverly
Grimmons
Cook
Walter T. Littlefield
United Aid Association
Berkeley Hall
Pilate
Max Mitchell
Federation of Jewish Societies
Jacob de Haas
Industrial School
Temple Chabei Scholem
Union Park Street
Parker Memorial
Chardon Street
Hawkins Street
United Hebrew Benevolent Association
Elysium Club
Maxus Wyzanski
A. B. Beal
Vicinity
Federation of Jewish Charities
Brith Abraham
Malden
G. Louis Richards
Richards
First Baptist Church
Elks' Hall
Santa Maria
Isaac Fernald
Richard Currier
Perry Avenue
Boston Bricklayers’ Union 3
General Relief Fund
Daniel H. Deegan
Carpenters’ District Council
Greater Boston
Hanover Street
Union Carpenters
Chelsea Carpenters’ Union
Hebrew Carpenters’ Union
Carpenters’ Union 38
Henry Abrahams
Boston Central Labor Union
James Blythe
Chelsea Central Labor Union
Homans
Cambridge
W. A. Bullard
John P. Squires
France
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