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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1919
Page
15
The War Department announced a large homeward movement as transports the cruiser St Louis and battleship Nebraska sail with returning troops. Nearly 5 000 officers and men are aboard these ships in one of the era's largest single day sailings.
The Post announces a 100 volume Condensed Novels series with 20 listed titles from Dickens to Cooper and Tolstoy offering 1000 total prize money for best condensations. Advertises a daily 100 word condensation over 2000 dollars in awards plus first second and third prizes with guidelines for capturing atmosphere and thrill.
Commentary on condensations and quotations allowed. Entrants must notify Editor by May 1 with chosen novels, or assignments may be made. Condensed works 1250 to 1450 words, typed on one side, mailed by May 15 1919 to Editor Condensed Novels The Post Boston Mass. Payments on success. manuscripts not returned.
Repair of the Harvard bridge, begun months ago, is halted due to lack of funds. Roe Contracting Company of Boston handles the project, with costs split between Boston and Cambridge minus 15000 paid by the Boston Elevated Railway. A new 20000 appropriation is to be proposed by Cambridge. Cambridge end planking is done, work halted at mid bridge and expected to resume within ten days.
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