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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1920
Page
4
Funeral Judge Augustus N. Hand declined to dismiss suits challenging a decision of the commissioner general of internal revenue. The suits sought to withhold permits to manufacture preserved sweet cider from two companies for not certifying the permanent alcoholic content of their products.
An aromatic ad extols Kraft Cheese as a nourishing building food for children and athletes. The copy emphasizes airtight tins, sterilisation, and long shelf life, promising eight delicious varieties and inviting readers to request a book of cheese recipes.
An advertisement promotes Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as a pure greaseless option that won’t dry or injure hair. It claims rich lather from two teaspoons, thorough cleansing, easy rinsing, and a silky, manageable result. Available at most drug stores and inexpensive for family use.
Article promotes magnesia as a neutralizer of stomach acid improving digestion after meals. It cites Disureted Magnesia as effective, describes dosage, and notes acid as the cause of most stomach troubles. It also briefly mentions student David Komsky aiming for Harvard and his morning work routine.
A bold claim introduces the phelactine process that supposedly removes hair roots entirely without acid powder paste or needles. Advertisers tout it as painless non irritating and safe for children with quick visible plucking of roots and silky skin.
Patrick J. Shea of Fall River, after traveling over 2000 miles from Stillwater Michigan to Michigan, surrendered to Sheriff Isaac Willetts to return to the county jail from which he escaped in 1915. He said he wished to complete his sentence and then care for his aged mother for the rest of her days.
A man named Shea who escaped from the New Bedford House of Correction in 1915 by sawing bars and leaping into the street lived under a nine months term and a Michigan prison sentence. He sought to return home and, prompted by his mother, began a long trip to reinstate himself in the community and square accounts with authorities.
Washington Aug 17 officials said Assistant Secretary of Labor Post ordered a reorganization of the Bureau of Immigration due to utter disorganization in the bureau and its field service.
Judge Thom as H. Connolly presided over civil sessions of the Brighton District Court as six tenants at 14 Chiswick road and one at 1351 Commonwealth avenue faced eviction petitions. The judge found notice possibly insufficient and noted rent checks for August and September may affect eviction grounds. The Perkin and Connolly cases were continued for further briefs and dates.
The Eddy Ice Company pond near Rutland Vermont was drained for hours to recover the body of Henry Emery sixteen who drowned there yesterday.
Washington August 17 The Interstate Commerce Commission would allocate nearly 200 million dollars in loans from the 300 million revolving fund to railroads under the Transportation Act. Recommendations raise loans for additions and betterments to 8 317 942 million and for cars and equipment to 78 349 389 million with freight locomotives at 28 800 875 million.
Paris August 17 William Adamson Labor member of the British Parliament and Harry Gosling leader of English transport workers representing the British council of action of the triple alliance of labor have been requested to leave France failing which they will be expelled. They arrived this morning and conferred with French Socialists.
Some women know the secret of bringing out hidden hair beauty. The Noonan's Hair Petrole cleanses the scalp, removes perspiration and dandruff, tones follicles, and enhances natural shine. Barbers charge 15 cents per application. bottles sell for 1.00 and are available from T Noonan & Sons at 38 Portland Street Boston or from drug and department stores.
The piece argues tire dealers misjudge buyers of small cars and praises U S Tire for consistent quality across sizes. It notes small cars attract seasoned owners, urges dealers to treat all customers equally, and claims U S Tire produces four tread types in 30 x 3 1 2 inch tires from a dedicated small-size plant with high output.
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