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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1919

Page

9

Ice shows salt and fresh water strata in Arctic tale

The narrator recalls finding distinct ice layers during a severe cold spell one layer white and salty and another clear and fresh. They melted the clean ice for drinking water stored 80 barrels for summer use and tested it for safety. The entry details muskox hunts ships visits and Mrs. Cook’s steady care aboard the voyage. The narrative moves toward another Arctic voyage beginning February 1903 and promises continuation in the Daily and Sunday Post.

San Francisco California University California New Bedford Oakland Creek

101st Auxiliary Moves Offices to East Armory

The 101st Infantry Auxiliary relocates its offices from the Little building to the East Armory on East Newton Street effective Sept 1. The auxiliary has occupied its current offices since July 1 1917 thanks to the Little estate.

101St Infantry Auxiliary Little Building East Armory East Newton Street Little Auxiliary

Expenses Of Trial Of Mrs Skeels Lundgren

The trial of Mrs Bessie May Skeels Lundgren acquitted of murdering Miss Florence W Gay at Andover has incurred 15574.24 in expenses so far with more bills expected. Attorney Daniel J Daley received 500 for his defense and medical experts were partially paid. Dr Francis P McCarthy 950 Dr R L Emerson 750 Dr Edward N Libby 200. Lundgren rests at Mrs Margaret Hoopers home 28 Annis street Methuen and plans to attend a W C T U meeting hosted by Mrs Hooper.

Lawrence Bessie May Skeels Lundgren Florence W. Gay Andover David I. Robinson Essex County Daniel J. Daley Boston Lundgren Francis P. McCarthy R. L. Emerson Edward,n. Libby Margaret Hooper Annis Street Methuen Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Hooper

F. G. Roberts & Co. Faces 900 Creditors in Bankruptcy Case

Indebted to about 650000 dollars, the stock brokerage firm F. G. Roberts & Co. shows assets under one fifth of that sum as its bankruptcy case proceeds. A creditors protection committee, including C. Bradley Doane and Herbert R. Houghton, was formed at a recent meeting at the Quincy House, with over 900 creditors identified.

F. G. Roberts & Co Creditors’ Protective Committee Quincy House C. Bradley Doane M. D Herbert R. Houghton M. N. Walters W. A. Vinton H. A. Lebow G. Pappathanos I. O. Greenwood

Morgan sails for Europe for vacation and rest

J. P. Morgan of J. P. Morgan & Co. sailed from New York aboard the Lapland for Europe. He plans a vacation with visits to relatives in England and France and will dedicate the trip entirely to recreation after five years without a break.

New York J. P. Morgan J. P. Morgan & Co Europe Lapland Morgan England France

Tenor John McCormack Exhibits Cow at Readville Fair

Noted tenor John McCormack will exhibit at Readville Fair on September 25 26 and 27. He will display a $10 000 cow bought from Oak Farm Scituate and a herd of thoroughbred cattle purchased for $40 000 as part of plans to establish a stable of high grade stock.

John McCormack Readville Fair Oak Farm Scituate McCormack

Tentative Itinerary Of NC 4 Announced

The NC 4 under Lieutenant-Commander A C Read will depart Portland October 3 and visit Boston Providence New Haven Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Norfolk Charleston Jacksonville Miami Pensacola New Orleans during October and November with exhibitions along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.

Portland Atlantic Gulf A. C. Read Boston Providence New Haven Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Norfolk Charleston Jacksonville Miami Pensacola New Orleans

Roxbury Youth Charged With Larceny of Victory Bond

James J. Wright aged 19 of Bromley street Roxbury was arrested by Roxbury Crossing police on larceny charges involving a Victory bond certificate valued at 40 dollars belonging to Israel Levine of 88 Homestead street Roxbury. He appeared before Associate Justice Timothy J. Ahern and the case was continued to August 29 with Wright held in 800 dollars bond.

James J. Wright Bromley Street Roxbury Hoar Roxbury Crossing Israel Levine Homestead Street Timothy J. Ahern Wright

Long Standing Coughs Father John's Medicine Ad

An advertising notice promotes Father John's Medicine as a remedy to soothe and heal breathing passages, claiming relief for long standing coughs.

Father John

Chinamen Deportation Back Into Canada

In Calais Maine eight Chinese detained near Eastport were deported to Canada after classification as illegally in the United States by immigration officials. Captain Albert Morrison the Lubec boatman and Fred Perkins of Boston, accused guides, were held for federal action and to be taken to Bangor tomorrow morning.

Calais Eastport United States Canada Albert Morrison Lubec Fred Perkins Boston Bangor

Think Boy Dead From Poisoning

Albert C. Swasey aged six died today in Newburyport and is believed to have been caused by eating fruit sprayed to fight moth pests. He was the son of Mr and Mrs William A Swasey of 2 Garden Street.

Newburyport Albert C. Swasey William A. Swasey Garden Street

Jordan Marsh Fall Merchandise Showcase

Jordan Marsh Company offers new fall goods across all departments with updated quarters for the Cutlery Department on the Street Floor Annex. The catalog highlights include 29 types of golf balls, gaily stencilled Luncheon Sets, silken cushions, buckram hat shapes, and new fall fabrics like Silvertone and Taupe Duvet de Laine. A fur sale in the Basement Store invites shoppers to take advantage of limited lots and ongoing bargains.

Katherine May Launch Brings Crowds To East Hampden Yard

The four masted schooner Katherine May was launched at 11 30 today at Bangor Shipbuilding Corporation East Hampden before about 5000 spectators. Miss Madeline Murray and Mrs Earle Harvey christened the ship. Captain Frank Hardy to command. vessel expected to load deals at Stockton for the United Kingdom.

Bangor Katherine May Bangor Shipbuilding Corporation East Hampden Madeline Murray Earle Harvey Stockton United Kingdom Frank Hardy

Flooding Hits Railroad Square From Broken Main

Water flooded Railroad square near Union station and surrounding cellars after a 24 inch water main broke on Congress street 100 feet east of St John street in Portland Missouri. Local utilities shut the line to stop further damage and crews worked through the day to drain affected areas.

Portland Railroad Square Union Station Congress Street St. John Street

Aged Man Falls 20 Feet Into Elevator Well

John M. Good a 60 year old janitor of 240 Florence Avenue Arlington Heights fell 20 feet into an elevator well at 150 St Botolph Street. He suffered facial and left side lacerations and possible internal injuries and was taken to City Hospital for treatment.

John M. Good Florence Avenue Arlington Heights St. Botolph Street Good City Hospital

Gas workers strike ends second walkout in Worcester

Worcester gas light employees went on strike again at 11 o clock marking the second walkout since June but company officials say supply will not be tied up as replacements are available.

Worcester Worcester Gas Light Company

Newton Children Awarded Diplomas at Centre Playground

Mayor Edwin O. Childs presented diplomas to Newton children at a field day ceremony at the Newton Centre playgrounds yesterday. Awards recognized completion of the health league course in handiwork mother craft and folk dancing with participants from Newton Centre Newton Highlands and Thompsonville playgrounds.

Edwin O. Childs Newton Newton Centre Health League Newton Highlands Thompsonville

Striking railroad men ignore orders to return to work

In Los Angeles August 26 striking railroad workers voted to continue the walkout despite orders from national chiefs to resume duties. The decision came after an all night meeting and will keep the strike active in the city.

Los Angeles Cal

Fruit-A-Tives Advertisement Claim Health Boost

Ottawa reader Walter J. Marriott attests Fruit-a-tives cured his fatigue and liver and kidney troubles. He reports no sickness since starting the tablets and credits a healthy body and clear thinking. 50c a box six for 2.50 trial size 25c. From Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg NY or local dealers.

Lees Ave Ottawa Walter J. Marriott Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg N. Y

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