Willys-Overland Distributes 400000 Profit Share in Toledo
In Toledo on April 21 the Willys-Overland plant distributed 400000 in profit sharing to more than 15000 employees. The payout equals 8 percent of first quarter wages with five distributions planned through the year and a final settlement including excesses and length of service bonuses. The plan fixes permanent capital at 79668232 dollars, excluding goodwill and patents.
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Toledo
Ohio
Willys-Overland Company
Captain White Flies to Washington Nonstop Chicago to New York
Captain FE. F. White of the Army Air Service completed the first nonstop Chicago to New York flight last Saturday. He arrived at Bolling Field in Washington at 1 20 PM after a 1 hour 50 minute trip and will report to War Department officials before returning to Chicago. His airplane was turned over to army authorities.
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Washington
FE. F. White
Army Air Service
Chicago
New York
Bolling Field
White
War Department
Army
Judge Orders Boy Spanked by Police Captain
In Portland Maine on April 21 9 year old Frank P Shaw was spanked in Municipal Court by Captain Hugh F McDonough after a guilty plea to larceny of lead from building roofs Judge Clifford E McGlauflin ordered the punishment and placed the boy on probation for one year The boy’s mother a widow said she could not break him of bad habits The note ends with a stray line about teamwork and bonds.
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Portland
Meé
Frank P. Shaw
Hugh F. McDonough
Police Department
Clifford E. McGlauflin
No Increase in Wheat Price Maintained for Coming Year
New York April 21 American wheat crop likely to set records but domestic consumers will not pay more for wheat next year than current foreign rates. Julius H Barnes new federal wheat director outlined administration policies in a statement here tonight.
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New York
Julius H. Barnes
Government wheat subsidy plan debated by official
Mr. Barnes criticized artificial subsidies as unsound and warned that Europe’s reliance on American food and weak Allied crop prospects might limit any real gains against the $2.26 a bushel guarantee. He noted treasury protection if surplus arises and that world prices would shape purchases and sales once harvest details are clearer.
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Barnes
Europe
America
Congress
National Treasury
Press Club to Honor New Vice-President
The Boston Press Club plans a dinner at the Hotel Brunswick next Monday night to honor vice-president Frank P. Sibley war correspondent of the Boston Globe who just returned from France. Guests include General Edwards Brigadier-Generals Cole Sherburne and Hume Colonel Logan and Peters with Governor Coolidge Lieutenant-Governor Cox. Charles H. E. Young will preside and tickets are available from James W. Hemenway.
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Boston Press Club
Frank P. Sibley
Boston Globe
France
Brunswick
Edwards
YC Division
Northeast Department
Charles H. Cole
John H. Sherburne
Edward
Remarkable War Born Story by Ladd Plumley
A war born tale titled Hero Ebenezer portrays how conflict reshapes an ordinary life. This Sunday Magazine piece examines personal change amid upheaval and is praised as a top contribution for the year.
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Ebenezer
Boston Post
Ladd Plumley
1000 Knights Banquet Honors Knights of Columbus Leaders
A Massachusetts State Council Knights of Columbus Victory banquet at Copley Plaza honored the order and its war work with about 1000 attendees. Governor Coolidge and Mayor Peters praised the group while General Edwards and Admiral Wood commended the Knights and the service of its members.
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Knights of Columbus
Massachusetts State Council
Copley Plaza
Cardinal O'Connell
Joseph F. Coppinger
General Edwards
Admiral Wood
William J. Day
Joseph Ecker
J. Mitchell Galvin
Coolidge
Peters
Walsh
Edwards
Wood
Logan
P. R
Charles W. Lyons
S. J
Boston College
Joseph C. Pelletier
R. of C
James F. Cavanaugh
Daniel J. Gallagher
William J. Keenan
Rhode Island
Timothy Hanrahan
Louis Watson
George C. Shields
William C.prout
James E. Maloney
John S. Quinn
William R. Connolly
Cheverus Assembly
Daniel J. Prendergast
William F. Riley
James F. Nolan
James Meade
Daniel J. Sullivan
C. War Activities
Ensign McDonnell
John Barrels
War Department Claims Deadline Set for 1919
The Secretary of War orders all contractors with claims from suspended or canceled contracts to file by May 15, 1919 for local claims board consideration. The Boston district claims board specifies May 16, 1919 for claims arising from ordnance department contracts to be submitted for adjustment.
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Secretary of War
War Department
Boston District Claims Board
Ordnance Department
Al Jolson in Sinbad at Boston Opera House
Edward H. Crosby notes the Shubert brothers convert the Boston Opera House into a Winter Garden venue. The large auditorium hosts Al Jolson and shows like Sinbad, with Experience and recent Winter Garden success indicating a promising, more lucrative future for the grand opera house as a lighted entertainment center.
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Boston Opera House
Messrs. Shubert
Boston
Jolson Stars in Sinbad at Great Theatre Inauguration
Al Jolson headlines the Sinbad extravaganza opened by the new regime. The show fills the house with capacity crowds and features elaborate scenery, rainbow costumes, fairies and mythical beings, plus Jolson’s signature singing, dancing, and expressive humor. The large company includes Lawrence D'Orsay, Fritzi von Busing, Kitty Doner, and Virginia Fox Brooke.
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Messrs. Shubert
al Jolson
Sinbad
New York
Jolson
Diamonds
Lawrence D’orsay
Fritzi von Busing
Kitty Doner
Constance Farber
Virginia Fox Brooke
New England Boys on Casualty List
Casualty list includes wounded and dead service members from New England towns. Names span CT, VT, MA, NH and beyond with homes in Shelton Shelton Ave Bridgeport and more. Died in airplane accident Lt Frederick S Hartman of Brookline.
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NEW England Boys
Casualty
Arthur McKenny
Surrey St
Brighton
William P. Forrest
Patton St
Springfield
Vincent G. Cavicchi
Winchester St
Boston
John Borge
Webster St
Gloucester
Jeremiah Donnelly
Trenton St
Cornelius Donoghue
Park Ave
Worcester
Robert A. Gard
Winter St
Tilton
N. H
John J. Goode
Bill Ban on Worthless Checks Advances in House
The House passed to be engrossed by 143 to 63 a bill making it a crime to issue a worthless check with fraudulent intent. Committees reported against abolishing the Boston Finance Commission and authorized a $20 000 survey by the Waterways and Public Lands Commission for Merrimac river plans. A one day off in seven for hotel and restaurant workers was ordered to a third reading with a town size exception. The Metropolitan Park Commission was authorized to make boulevard improvements delayed by war funding.
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House of Representatives
Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Boston Finance Commission
Committee On Harbors and Public Lands
Commission On Waterways and Public Lands
Merrimac River
Metropolitan Park Commission
Fifth Makes a Pat Hand That Huns Will Under Stand
A quirky note from the era describes the term fifth making a smart play that readers in Hunland would understand. The piece blends slang and local color to illustrate confident strategy.
Why Teeth Decay Despite Twice Daily Brushing
An article reviews why teeth decay even with regular brushing and says authorities agree on multiple contributing factors. It cites diet, fluoride exposure, oral hygiene gaps, and access to dental care as key elements shaping decay risk.
The Film On Teeth Prompts Pepsodent Trial
A dental health warning explains a stubborn film on teeth that brushing leaves behind and tartar forms from. It credits this film with decay and pyorrhea and introduces Pepsodent as a daily dentifrice to combat it, inviting readers to try it at cost.
Pepsodent presses pepsin powered film fight claim
The advertisement proclaims Pepsodent uses activated pepsin to dissolve dental film without harmful acids. It cites clinical tests and endorsements by leading dentists and offers a ten day trial to prove a new way to save teeth.
Tube product promises a minty clean mouth reveal
The pitch promotes a ten day tube for toothpaste use. It highlights a slick feel after brushing and notes a slimy film vanishing from teeth. Whitening is promised as the film clears, described as a revelation.
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