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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1920
Page
16
A personal testimonial praises Fruit-a-tives for reducing severe headaches after other remedies failed. The writer, a longtime sufferer, credits the product with noticeable relief and urges others to try it. Advertising notes 50c per box, 6 for $2.50, trial 25c, available from FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited in Ogdensburg, New York.
Federal Judge Anderson ordered habeas corpus writs for 13 Communists held by immigration officials and set bail at 5000 to 10000 dollars each. Among those released on nominal terms are Mr and Mrs William T Colyer who stated they do not wish to be bailed. The Colyers, deemed important by labor, faced deportation orders from Secretary Wilson. The judge questioned whether the group should remain in the United States, while counsel noted they prefer Russia and would not abscond.
Petitioners testified on bail capability with some showing $400 cash and over $100 in a bank while earning up to 60 dollars weekly. Judge Anderson condemned arrests of aliens without warrants as unlawful. Thomas G. O'Brien and George W. Holden denied Communist claims about Deer Island conditions, asserting inmates caused any filth or neglect.
Lillian Karolyn 18, of 34 Chestnut Street, was found unconscious on a North Main Street stoop after being bound and assaulted. She told officers a young man offered a ride, drove to a country road, then returned to take her to a residence where she lost consciousness. She was taken to Lawrence General Hospital.
Delegates from all American Legion posts and United Spanish War Veterans camps in Greater Boston pick Charles J. Corkery as chief marshal for the parade preceding the Memorial Day service at Fenway Park on Sunday May 9. Frederick T. Doyle is chief of staff and Charles F. Sullivan named master of ceremonies with Charles F. Bogan as chief usher.
Fresh mackerel tops the list at 50 cents per pound with buyers arriving early. Live lobsters are 35 cents, boiled 45 cents, scallops $1.25 per quart, frogs legs 60 cents a dozen. Beef cuts show prices from 18 cents to 65 cents per pound, pork 45 cents, lamb varying, and fowl scarce with frozen and native eggs listed by region.
An outdoor market shows abundant greens and springlike displays with varied prices. Seafood including cod and haddock alongside new potatoes and onions feature in the low to mid range while sugar and flour prices rise slightly. meat prices remain mostly steady.
Butter remains 78 to 80 cents a pound from Northern creamery. Vermont maple syrup at 4 dollars a gallon. Sugar 40 to 70 cents for two pounds. Strawberries drop to 38 to 50 cents a quart basket. Pineapples 35 cents each. Bananas 60 to 76 cents a dozen. Apples 1.50 a peck. Oranges 60 cents a dozen.
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