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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1919
Page
17
An advertisement claims Danderine can quickly transform dull flat hair into abundant soft glossy locks. It urges purchase at drug or toilet counters and promises dust removal scalp refreshment dandruff control and hair growth with a few quick applications.
In Washington today Chairman Will H. Hays of the Republican National Committee said Americanism and the Wilson administration’s maladministration extravagance and socialist tendencies would be the big issues in the next campaign.
Chairman Hays cites thousands of Republican letters on peace treaty and politics urging voter interest. Senator Walsh warns immigration risks and calls for Americanization through housing, wages, and education to curb radicalism and secure shared prosperity.
Striking employees of the Lunn and Sweet Company in Auburn Maine will return to work Tuesday after a committee secured a conference with company officials. The walkout centered on a wage increase in one department and followed initial company resistance to meeting the delegation.
About 300 Dejong Company workers return to work in Fitchburg after a short strike demanding a 12 1/2 percent raise and accepting a 10 percent increase instead. The workers, manufacturers of surface coated paper, resumed production today.
United States Senator Walsh spoke at the Roxbury Forum in Boston last night on Americanism. He argued that suppression fails and urged deep consideration of national wrongs and application of remedies.
Washington December 8. House foreign affairs committee drafts legislation to repeal espionage food control and other war time laws. Attorney General Palmer discussed the subject with Porter and House leaders. Repeal would preserve the alien property custodian act and the prohibition law, and restore pre war status. Porter says repeal is the way to end Prussianized America and revive constitutional freedoms.
City Engineer Ernest Bailey presents tentative boundary changes affecting about 800 residents and six buildings. The plan proposes a boundary along Broadway about 955 feet into Somerville, plus adjustments from North street Bos ton avenue and near Winter Hill to Mystic River and Alewife Brook. No Tufts College properties are moved due to tax exemption.
City and State officials will attend the All-Dorchester Post of the American Legion ball at the East Armory East Newton Street. Governor Coolidge Mayor Peters and the City Council members have been invited and will participate in the grand march. Colonel Logan state commander and state officers will also attend. William J. Coughlan secretary of the post heads the general committee with Thomas Lavelle chairing the reception committee.
In Washington a prominent Southern Senator hosted friends as the decanter bore a label reading Fine old Bourbon bottled in bond fifteen years. The contents proved tea after a ceremonial uncorking and a toast. The punchline: the senator joked it tastes like tea and paid $25 per bottle in the past.
Justice Levy dismissed the manslaughter charge against Frances Sulinski a 14 year old servant in Brooklyn. She admitted placing poison in soup intended for the nurse in a quarrel over the child. She was ordered committed to St German s Home near Poughkeepsie with directors to decide potential release.
Medical Examiner McGrath examines the death of Alexander E B Burt 71 Taunton first officer aboard the steamship Bethlehem at Federal wharf East Boston. Burt was found dead in his bunk aboard the vessel.
New York December 8 The Flying Parson Lieutenant Belvin W Maynard blamed alcohol for many transcontinental race crashes and said sober pilots would likely win. He admitted some occasions justify a drink but argued pilots are harmed by hangovers and intoxication in emergencies.
Warnings to avoid dealers in War Savings Stamps and other government securities are issued after New York indictments suggest a nationwide secret service drive against illicit trading. Massachusetts and New England residents are advised to redeem thrift and treasury certificates only at post offices or the Treasury Secretary’s office.
Washington December 8 The Senate adopted a resolution by Senator Borah Republican Idaho urging the President to secure public clarification on the British Persian Treaty. The action follows a debate over the diplomatic pact and its terms.
Request to transmit all correspondence between the United States and Great Britain concerning the British-Persian treaty. The directive aims to compile diplomatic exchanges, notes, and official communications that define terms, positions, and responses related to the treaty negotiations and implementation.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure all for kidney liver and bladder ailments claiming testimonials prove its value. It offers a sample bottle by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghanton New York and mentions Boston Post. Large and medium bottles are sold in drug stores.
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