Edwin F Gay Named President of New York Evening Post
The New York Evening Post reports Edwin Francis Gay, since 1908 Harvard Business School dean and War Trade Board member, will become president of the Post’s publishing corporation on January 1. Rollo Ogden currently serves as president.
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New oil tanker Baldbutte launches for United States Shipping Board
The tanker Baldbutte, built for the United States Shipping Board, had its trial trip in Quincy bay after launching on July 27. After minor equipment installation here, she will be commissioned and placed in the oil carrying trade from Port Arthur Texas to Philadelphia.
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Boston Hosts 3d Pioneer Infantry at Nantasket Outing
The 3d Pioneer Infantry formerly the Dandy Faith, returned from overseas, joined by friends and relatives, for a full day at Nantasket Beach. About 700 travelers left Boston after 10 am and returned late at night, enjoying a monster clambake, afternoon sports, Paragon Park amusements, a Palm Garden banquet with Councillor Watson and Colonel Willis Stover, and a postbanquet reception before returning by boat at 9:45.
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Is the Boston terrier a pure breed or mongrel
A letter to the editor asks if the Boston bull terrier is a thoroughbred or mongrel. A dog fancier replies it is a glorified mongrel descended from a pug, evidenced by round bulging eyes from pug ancestry.
Cromwell name confusion and old coins discussed
Reader questions cover Cromwell surname origins and estate name, preservation of bridal wear, World War total costs at about 186 billion, WWII fighting totals of 1.2 million, Shakespeare purse saying source, and oldest New England coin the 1652 Pine Tree shilling with Hull authority.
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Soldiers Explain Sugar Tree Riddle and Tout de Suite
A crude likeness of a tree framed by IN MASATHUSETS appears as a caption. The passage explains soldier slang. tout de suite is given as the French phrase meaning immediately or instantaneously.
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Food Prices Fail to Move in Local Markets
Army food stocks offered yesterday did not ease prices in local markets. Prices for most foods remain steady with no new highs and no clear signs of decline, despite some vegetables and fruits showing exceptions.
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Food Prices Reported Amid Sugar Shortage And Bountiful Produce
Sugar remains scarce with large dealers out late yesterday and unable to guarantee supplies this week despite millions of pounds imported. Local markets show abundant vegetables with corn selling 2 to 35 cents a dozen and cucumbers 5 to 10 cents each.
Fruit Prices Mixed In Local Market Listings
Readable market note shows berries priced at cents per quart, pears at 35 to 40 cents per dozen, plums 15 to 30 cents per dozen, eating apples 52 cents per dozen, cooking apples 1 to 1.50 dollars per peck.
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Delatone Hair Removal Paste Promises At-Home Use
An old text promotes using Delatone to remove facial hair at home by mixing the powder with water to form a paste. Apply for two minutes, wash, and claim the hair will vanish. Warns of potential harm and urges ensuring you buy real Delatone.
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