Baylies Heads Massachusetts Economy Committee
Walter C. Baylies was named chairman of the Massachusetts Economy Committee on Public Safety. Executive Manager Henry B. Endicott enlarged the panel to address war economy and conservation issues, listing members including Luce Weed Ratshesky Lyman Phelan Clark Greenwood Stevens OWare and wives of Thayer and Gurney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Baylies
Massachusetts Economy Committee On Public Safety
Henry B. Endicott
Tee
Matthew Luce
H. B. Endicott
Charles F. Weed
A. C. Ratshesky
George H. Lyman
James J. Phelan
B. Preston Clark
John F. Stevens
Levi H. Greenwood
J. Frank O’ware
Nathaniel Thayer
Herbert J. Gurney
Cures a Cold in One Day Claim by Grove Ad
An advertisement urges readers to seek the full name Laxa tive Bromo Quinine to get genuine medicine. It claims signature of E. W. Grove and promises to cure a cold in one day.
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E. W. Grove
Seize Sugar in Portland Reported by State Official
Fifty bags of sugar destined to a Portland firm were commandeered on the order of Dr. Leon S. Merrill state food administrator and distributed to firms lacking sugar. Federal agents monitoring the sugar situation also investigate reported violations of meatless and wheatless days. Several boarding houses have been warned.
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Portland
Leon 8S. Merrill
Funeral of Lieutenant Edward F. Greene at Christ Church
Harvard suspends all classes from 1 30 to 2 30 as the funeral for Lieutenant Edward F. Greene U S N lecturer on naval science is held at Christ Church Cambridge. About 50 undergraduates from his naval course attend en masse.
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Harvard
Edward F. Greene
Christ Church
Cambridge
Greene
Boston Lawyers Mobilize to Help Registrants Complete Questionnaires
In Boston 650 lawyers volunteer to aid registrants across 25 districts. Foreigner and native registrants alike are urged to finish questionnaires within seven days to avoid immediate induction. Interpreters, stenographers, and volunteers from schools and businesses support the effort, with a public notice urging prompt action and outlining practical help steps.
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Boston
John Gray
Red Cross Fund
Old South Meeting House
High School of Commerce
Plea to Commute 15-Year Sentence for Kernewsky
Former Governor urges Executive Council to clemency Bristow Kernewsky held since March 1908 for Woburn hold up. Foss says he met him as governor, visited warden, and believes Kernewsky is reformed and deserves release with guaranteed employment.
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Loss
Executive Council
Bristow Kernewsky
Woburn
Foss
Kernewsky
Mr. Foss
Boston University Girls Bring Christmas Cheer to 200 Children
Boston University students staged a Santa event for more than 200 needy youngsters from Greater Boston. A gymnasium party featured a Christmas tree, letters to Santa, and gifts including candy toys and warm items. Professor Marshall L. Perrin acted as Santa.
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Boston University
Greater
Boston
Santa
Boston Post Office
Marshall L. Perrin
Christmas Dinner Prices Hit Market Hardships and Booms
Market brief notes brisk Christmas buying despite high prices. Turkeys scarce. by height of season Western turkeys 50 to 60 cents a pound, nearby 50 cents, geese and ducks plentiful. cranberries and currants in short supply. Prices for produce rise, oranges delayed, and overall holiday demand remains steady as shoppers seek traditional fare.
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Florida
Boston
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Baylies
L. P. Hollander & Coo
Boylston Street
Maine
Lieut. Greene
Drus Stores
Liggett
Orphere
Godet
Perfur
Harmony
la Boheme
Lilas Arly
Mavis
Violet Dulce
Roger & Gallet
Coty, Piver
Djer Kiss
Houbigant
Lingersoll ‘Watches
Dula
Daylo
Nevahone
Gem Jr
Eveready
Durham Duplex Domino
Twinplex Stroppers
Kor Gillette
Gillette
Autostrop
Havana
Yolding Kodaks
Pullman
Waterman’s
Rubber Toys
Ae J
Ae Ode
Boston, South
Rexall Stores
Brookline, Allston
Legal Advisory Boards
B. U
Ty’ LY
S. L. Allen & Co
Turkeys
California
Hawley Street
Soldiers’ and Sailors
TOYS
Crepe de Chine
Jersey
Filene’s
Ui Corkefiaberentille
Heselbab Glover
Heggrorass
Shore Parwserdad
the Filen O. Baton
Los
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