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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1919

Page

17

Dorchester K of C to Hold Stag Party

The Dorchester Council K of C will stage a stag party at the Columbus Club in Dorchester this evening. A. A. Edwards, grand Wright, directs the event with comedy and song by order members and a talk on social and economic questions by Thomas F. Malloy.

Dorchester Council K. of C Columbus Club Pearl and Pleasant Streets Dorchester A. A. Edwards Grand Wright Order Thomas F. Malloy

Boston Girl Names Steamer Clarksburg at Launch

Miss Mary Youlse Hart of Boston christened the %TM00 ton steamer Clarksburg at its launching today at Mariner's Harbor Staten Island. The vessel was built for the Coastwise Transportation Company of Boston.

New York Mary Youlse Hart Boston Clarksburg Mariner’s Harbor Staten Island Coastwise Transportation Company

Advertizement claims Arvon dissolves dandruff completely

An advertisement touts four ounces of plain liquid arvon as the guaranteed solution to dandruff. It says applying at night moistens the scalp will remove dandruff by morning, with three or four more applications destroying all signs. It promises instant relief from itching and shinier, softer hair.

Eckman’s Alterative Promotes Cough Relief Worldwide

An advertisement touts Eckman’s Alterative as a tonic and upbuilder of 20 years with phrases like stop that persistent cough and threaten lung affections. It lists prices 80c and 1.50 and notes Lotties sold at Liggett's Riker Jaynees stores and other leading druggists or from Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.

Eckman Liggett Riker-Jaynees Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Hard cider sale rules clarified under prohibition act

Acting IRS collector Andrew J. Casey says pure apple cider may be sold whether fermented or not. After January 16, 1920 cider may be manufactured and sold only under one half of one percent alcohol. Adding sugar or fermentables to raise content is illegal.

Internal Revenue Andrew J. Casey Internal Revenue Officers

Cider Tax Rules Foreseeable Under Prohibition Act

Mr. Casey states under the prohibition act no restriction is placed on cider manufacture sale or use. Tax applies on manufacture when sold in closed containers and if cider is sold as wine it is taxed as wine but not if not sold in wine form. The only tax is on soft drinks when sold by the manufacturer producer or importer in bottles or containers. Cider is not a vinous liquor under the 1918 act and not subject to wine tax unless treated as wine.

Casey

Prelate Felix von Hartmann of Cologne Dies

Cardinal Felix von Hartmann archbishop of Cologne has died at his residence. A wartime figure he issued a peace petition in prayers and led Pan-Germanist efforts. Born December 15 1881 in Muenster he became a cardinal May 15 1914 and joined the Prussian House of Lords in 1916.

Cologne Felix von Hartmann Cardinal von Hartmann Germany Rome William Western Front Cardinal Hartmann Corpus Christi Monsignor von Hartmann Muenster Westphalia House of Lords

Paulist Choir to Perform in Boston Symphony Hall

The Paulist Choir conducted by Father Finn will appear in Symphony Hall Boston, with about 70 boys. Officials expect no opposition from city leaders as the group tours the country after a strong reception last season in 115 cities and 40 concerts.

Finn Boston Symphony Hall

Today’s Boston events list includes lectures, shows, and meetings

A busy schedule spans 9 am to 8 pm with events at the Museum of Fine Arts Horticultural Hall Tremont Temple and Park Street Church. Highlights include war paintings by British painters exhibition at MFA and a Veterans Odd Fellows centennial banquet at Boston City Club with General H M Lord speaking on financing a fighting army.

Hawkins Street Stockton Raymond Pilgrim Publicity Association J. Frank DeChant Old Boston Boylston Street Roland FE. Packard France Mco- Call Association Park Street George T. Berry Boston City Club Copley Plaza H. M. Lord Amherst College Jason E. Pierce Agnes Knox Black Boston Teachers’ Club Boston Public Library Copley Square Providence

Ladies' Night At Back Bay Post Quarters

The American Legion post at 8 p.m. hosts a ladies' night event at Post quarters on Chestnut Hill's 74 Commonwealth Avenue.

Commonwealth Avenue Chestnut Hill Back Bay Post American Legion Post Quarters

Stabbing at Rutland area pool hall leaves teen wounded

In Ludlow Vermont on November 11 17 year old John Fergus on was stabbed and seriously wounded by J G Demasi pool parlor owner after an argument. Demasi was arrested on the highway bound for Rutland. The motive remains unclear.

Ludlow John Ferguson J. G. Demasi Temasi Rutland Demasi Ferguson

Ship auction at Charlestown ends in dismal failure

The public sale of vessels at the Charlestown navy yard drew few bidders. Several sub chasers were withdrawn, and prices fell far below Navy Department valuations. The Adelante sold for 1400 against a 40000 appraisal, Cigarette 1900 against 15000, Susanne 9500 against 15000, barges under 7000 valued sold for 1100 and 1490.

Charlestown Navy Yard Navy Department O. K Navy

Eighteen N Y Reds in $5000 Bail Hold

New York city radios report that eighteen of thirty seven radicals arrested in raids were arraigned in Municipal Court on charges under the criminal anarchy statute and each was held in five thousand dollars bail for examination tomorrow. Five others faced similar charges in Brooklyn. The remaining fourteen admitted entering the country as sailors without immigration exams and were released after agreeing to pay the eight dollar head tax.

New York Brooklyn Immigration Department

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