Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children Directors Elected
Mrs Henry S Dennison of Framingham T C Thacher of Yarmouthport and John H Clifford of New Bedford were elected to the boards of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. The board reported 456 new cases requested 335 completed and 1081 in progress during the month with 1027 children under care in March and 105 court prosecutions including non support and neglect. Treasurer John H Sturgis announced $136 from Mary Shannon estate and $2603 from 282 donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry S. Dennison
Framingham
T. C. Thacher
Yarmouthport
John H. Clifford
New Bedford
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
C. Carstens
John H. Sturgis
Mary Shannon
Hotel Keeper Denies Murder Plea in Maine Case
In Bangor, Benjamin F. Moran a hotel proprietor pleaded not guilty today to a murder charge in the shooting death of Michael Nadeau of Howland. Moran had earlier been held on an assault and battery charge.
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Bangor
Benjamin F. Moran
Michael Nadeau
Howland
Moran
Five year term for abusing boys
Percy Barrows the church organist received a sentence of not less than five nor more than eight years in State prison for assaulting boys. Barrows, described as a model young man in church circles, was only 7 years old when the alleged conduct came to light after a woman complained to Sergeant Irwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Barrows
Barrows
Irwin
Dark flour claim hailed as patriotic nutrition advice
Professor Edwin T. Brewster of Andover Academy told the Jamaica Plain Tuesday Club that dark flour is more nutritious and economical than white flour, calling the stance an act of patriotism during wartime. New York report notes US Steel first quarter earnings and dividends set new records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin T. Brewster
Andover Academy
Jamaica Plain
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Diet rules for crisis era housewives urged calorie balance
The writer outlines rules emphasizing cooked corn meal, limited meat and sugar, and daily bread as a staple. A typical pattern meal includes a loaf of bread, butter, and radish, with butter substitutes and calorie counting urged. Emphasis on bread energy, plant foods, and using texts to teach calorie planning.
First Boston Guards Ready to Enter State Guard
The Roxbury Board of Trade offers two mixed companies to Boston Public Safety Committee for the Massachusetts State Guard home guard duty. Enlistment rosters show 159 men, with two drill sites and early sworn-in plans. Office of Sargent will forward these for mayoral approval and state board filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts State Guard
Home Guard
City of Boston Public Safety Committee
Roxbury Board of Trade
Frank F. Tripp
FE. R. Buffington
Roxbury
Arthur H. Sargent
Boston Public Safety Committee
Bromfield Street
Roxbury Board
Washington Street
Daniel Sughrue
Tripp
Ensign
Massachusetts Naval Militia
Buffington
First Corps
Thomas H. Hadley
Corporations Reports Large Earnings and Dividend Increase
The company posts quarterly earnings of 113,121,018 with a total annualized common stock return near 72 per share. An extra 3 percent ordinary dividend is declared on common stock, alongside the regular 11.25 percent and 13.25 percent on common and preferred. Net income reaches 103,330,191, surplus 69,836,981, and the payout covers deferred 1914–1915 common dividends.
Harvard Students Wear Glasses A Health Talk Says
One third of Harvard students wear glasses per a health talk by Dr Roger I Lee professor of hygiene to the Women s Municipal League at 6 Marlboro Street yesterday afternoon. He noted half have had tonsil operations or adenoids removed, five to ten percent unvaccinated, yet most keep well cared for teeth unlike young men disqualified by dental issues for the British army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Roger I. Lee
University
Women's Municipal League
Marlboro Street
Tender reception to Dr. W. J. Healy
Educational leaders gathered at the Twentieth Century Club to welcome Dr. Wil Mam J. Healy of Chicago, named director in chief of the Boston Juvenile Court. Governor McCall Mayor Curley and others attended, with several educators present and hosts pouring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
Wil Mam J. Healy
Chicago
Boston
Elmer L. Coffeen
Lyman School For Boys
Westboro
Amy F. Everall
Industrial School For Girls
Lancaster
George S. Campbell
Industrial School
Shirley
McCall
Curley
John A. Sullivan
Colonel Corn Pokes Fun at Law in Comic Sunday Feature
The strip shows Colonel Corn musing that you can't rush a lawyer turning a legal joke into a lighthearted Sunday comic. The feature invites readers to enjoy the humor in legal delays and courtroom quirks.
Vitalitas touted by Fall River residents in testimonials
Dozens of reports from Fall River residents praise Vitalitas as the best natural tonic and remedy. James Morton says it restored his strength and appetite after illness. F L Hatton and his wife endorse it for stomach trouble and general vitality. A Union Mill weaver reports relief of rheumatism and nervousness. Sampler offered at Woodward's Drug Store with a demonstrator from Vitalitas laboratories.
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Fall River
James Morton
Holtham Street
F. L. Hatton
Somerset
Stove Foundry
Thomas Broom
Union Mill
Plymouth Avenue
Wightman
Vitalitas Laboratories
Woodward's Drug Store
Tremont St
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Howland, Me
Encyclopaedia Britannica
India
Britannica
Belgium
Germany
Ireland
Russia
W. B. Clarke Co
Tremont Street
Sears, Roebuck and CO
Chicago, I
New Encyclopaedia Britannica
Prof
Brewster
Roxbury Trade Board
W. E. Hill
Next Sunday Post
W. J. Healy
Frisco
Ipswich
A. Marcus
Green St
F. E. Braman & Co
Adams
Mass
Central Dry Goods Co
Arington
F. P. Sullivan
Broadway
South
M. Murnane
Chelsea St
East Boston
Walker's
Washington St
Brookline
J. H. Corcoran
Central Sq
Cambridge
M. E. Rier
Chelsea
H. Hartman
Haverhill
Maas
J. W. Dowley
River St
Hyde Park
S. Tyler
J. Gliken
Blossom St
Lynn
North Brighton Bazar
N. Brighton
Vo. & C. Salvatore
Charles St
Providence
R. I
Timothy Smith Co
Sheppard's
Dudley St
M. Obst & Co
Ray Dollar Store
Salem
J. Fardow
Wareham
S. Buchinsky
Medford St
Somerville
Max Alper
Main St
Worcester
Ipswich Mills
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