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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
4
Washington dispatch reports the British embassy told the State Department that the cable ship Colonia will not land the Barbaros to Miami cable within American waters until the United States issues an executive permit. The cable serves Western Union Telegraph Co and links with a British line to Brazil.
A freckle removal advertisement touts Othine as highly effective with a money back guarantee. It promises noticeable improvement after first applications and claims lighter freckles may vanish, urging readers to ask for the double strength version.
A note praises malfified cocoanut oil shampoo as a greaseless, mild cleanser that protects the scalp. It recommends rinsing with water, yields rich lather with a small amount, and claims the product smooths hair, speeds drying, and lasts months for a family. It urges purchasing from drug stores as an inexpensive option.
General Manager Dana announces temporary diversions due to track work at Boylston and Clarendon. Beginning Friday at 8 p m inbound Huntington avenue cars travel via Massachusetts Columbus and Berkeley streets and outbound routes altered. Copley square inbound and shuttle services redirected with outbound changes starting Saturday night through Sunday.
Washington August 5 For the first time since his long illness President Wilson rode in a carriage today his usual White House automobile is not used Mrs Wilson accompanied him and a Secret Service man sat on the box with the driver Others followed in an electric runabout in light rain crowds barely recognized the President as the carriage rolled from the White House grounds
Hartford Aug 5 Will H Hays chairman of the Republican national committee will meet a deputation from the Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association at his New York office Saturday morning Miss Katherine Ludington president will urge a report on national efforts to ratify the suffrage amendment by the required 36th state and seek action.
In West Frankfort a mob of 300 to 400 men took control of the town. One man was killed and about 40 injured with four in serious condition after riots erupted following the discovery of the murdered bodies of Tony Hemphill aged 18 and Amel Calcaterera aged 19.
A photographer was killed during a riot as he attempted to photograph the unrest. Mayor Lon Fox and Sheriff Robert Watkins sent Governor Lowden a plea for troops, describing Italians being assaulted and property destroyed and stating the situation had spiraled beyond local control.
Washington August 5 the dispute over railroad workers who struck to defy orders will be reviewed tomorrow at a mediation conference. The United States Board of Mediation and Conciliation will meet a committee from the United Association of Railway Employees of North America led by John Grunau president of the Chicago Yardmen's Association.
The article discusses human types named Jupiterian and Saturnian. It links Jupiter to cheerful optimism and Saturnian to solemn wisdom, signifying a restraining influence. It notes middle finger dominance as Saturnian indicator and describes finger length expectations for the Jupiter and Saturnian types.
A partial text describes fingers named for planetary associations Saturn Apollo Mercury. It notes phalanx segments on the middle, ring, and little fingers and assigns traits to Saturn including dignity, wisdom, sadness, and a tendency toward superstition and gloom. The passage ends with a continuation marker.
Census figures show Providence Rhode Island increasing by 13,269 residents to 237,895, a 5.9 percent rise. The data reflect a broader national census update released on August 56.
John D Rockefeller increased his charitable gifts during a visit to Williamstown, giving away $1 bills to hotel staff and urging savings. He traveled with Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Warner back to Pocantico Hills after meeting with Depew who showed off a crocheted necktie.
In a brief note, Brick Owens the American League umpire praises Peterson’s Ointment for speeding up stiff or sore muscles and for treating eczema windburn sunburn and insect bites. He endorses it and offers mail orders from Buffalo New York with prices 85c 60c and 1.00 per box.
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