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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1920
Page
3
State Fuel Administrator Eugene C. Hultman announced that thousands of Massachusetts residents are forming clubs to buy hard coal for winter stock. The program also includes manufacturing firms and large corporations purchasing coal for their workers.
Consumers unify to procure coal, establishing clubs and buying directly from mines as small dealers struggle. Large firms ship coal to workers at mine cost. Bourne saw over 20 shipments to employees in two weeks while Essex faces high prices of 22 to 24 dollars per ton due to local shortages. Commission agents report no widespread shortage beyond small dealers unable to meet demand.
Screen actress Justine Johnstone appeared in Follies of 1915 and 1916 as a principal, did stock work, and becomes a Realart star. She previously acted at age 14 with Marguerite Clark in The Crucible and with Taylor Holmes in Nothing But Lies. She is happily married to Walter Wanger, a director at the company she stars in.
News notes from The Boston Post list marriages and current projects of film stars. John Bowers wed, Lina Cavalieri and Texas Guinan headline new pictures, Elmo Lincoln and Cleo Ridgley star in serials, with others like Pearl White and James Cruze tied to major studios in New York and Hollywood.
The Brainerd Armstrong Co in New London says its silk mills will run full time at 48 hours weekly starting Jan 8 after a 15 percent wage cut. The firm notes the move will reduce distress from unemployment despite financial losses.
In the Early Memories of Tenry Cabot Lodge, vivid scenes of 6s and 70s Boston emerge. The Boston Museum lights, negro minstrel shows, Billy Morris, Brattle Street Church and John Hancock, Wide-Awake Clubs, a Frog Pond mimic battle, and Edward Everett’s dignified recital color the boyhood recollections. Henry Adams's influence at Harvard shaped his historical writing later. Lodge’s circle included Boston’s notable figures.
The cold wave and several inches of snow froze the Kennebec River above Bath, shutting navigation to Gardiner, 26 miles upriver, two weeks later than usual. No interruption of navigation between Bath and the sea.
Portland Maine dispatch notes Portland Chamber of Commerce forwarded greetings to the Mayor of Portland England in connection with the tercentenary celebration of the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Bay.
Burton B. Smith a Natick native and Boston University junior shifts from a Newbury Street butler post to preaching in West Kingston and a branch church in South Kingston, NH. He earns 30 dollars a month plus railroad fare, attends BU on Mondays, and preaches Sundays and Fridays despite a small parish.
Perry L. Austin a Civil War veteran from Waukegan Illinois once chosen by Lincoln to join General Scott’s bodyguard has died at his home in Chicago on December 27.
Filmmaker Marshall Neilan completes Bob Hampton of Placer a picturization of Randall Parrish’s tale. Prominent cast includes James Kirkwood Marjorie Daw Wesley Barry Tat O Malley Noah Beery and Tom Gallery.
The marriage of Wes ley Ruggles and Virginia Caldwell is announced. Ruggles, known for roles with Louise Glaum in Love and current work on Uncharted Seas with Alice Lake, and Caldwell, star of The U P reat, are prominent in filmdom.
The item notes May Allison in her latest release with Forrest Stanley as the leading man. The brief indicates a new picture featuring the two prominent stars of the era.
Article notes Toots Marsh and other actresses including May Allison Viola Dana Shirley Mason and Betty Compson with upcoming films Prisoners of Love and The Little Clown. Mentions Portland Eugene O Brien born 1884 in Denver and address at Selznick Pictures 729 Seventh Avenue New York. Dorothy M. Pickford aged 27 referenced.
An advertisement argues catarrh is constitutional and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy that purifies the blood and reaches all body parts. It cites 46 years of use and reader letters praising relief and urges daily purchase and trial. It also recommends Hood's Pills as a family cathartic.
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