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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1920
Page
4
Lieutenant-Commander Bert M. Snyder of Detroit, aged 33, dies at Newport Naval Hospital from pneumonia after influenza. He was serving as public works officer at the naval station.
An advertisement promotes Freezone as a simple corn treatment. It claims a touch of the product stops pain and allows the corn to be lifted away with fingers, implying painless removal and easy recovery.
A drug store offer describes Freezone as a tiny bottle costing a few cents that removes all corns and calluses without soreness or irritation. It claims to be a celebrated Cincinnati genius discovery and emphasizes ease of use and no hurt.
The Senate again considers the peace treaty amid a push to clear railroad and other bills. Key figures Lodge Hitchcock Wilson debate Section 10 reservations with mild reservationists, aiming for a bipartisan compromise to win ratification, despite irreconcilables and political pressure.
A memorial presented to President Wilson by the Peace League and allied groups with 60 million members urges rapid ratification of the peace treaty with reservations acceptable to Republicans and Democrats. The document claims Article X and the Monroe Doctrine are the last sticking points, arguing both sides have shifted toward ratification without delay. It stresses preservation of the Monroe Doctrine and a clear expression of opinion without offense to nations. It calls for immediate consent and compromise to finalize the treaty.
The Young Men's Hebrew Association drive for 100000 dollars reports 27775 raised by mail on the second day, an increase of over five thousand, with Treasurer Jacob Lebowich calling it proof Boston Jews back the cause. Trade committee heads expect a large late boost and emphasize a gymnasium and swimming pool for Jewish youth.
Judge Frederick E Crane of the Court of Appeals refuted Carnegie Foundation claims that the poor are denied justice. Speaking to the Kings County Republican Club women, he argued litigation is affordable for modest means and that rights and remedies are readily accessible, with many law offices offering pro bono services.
Bernard M. Baruch, former chairman of the War Industries Board, in Washington on February 9 urged that uninstructed delegates be sent to the Democratic national convention. He stressed independence from pledged blocs and called for a convention free to set its own course.
Baruch states he will not serve as a delegate or fund any presidential candidate. He favors uninstructed delegates and a convention that writes the platform then nominates the best candidate for good government. He is in San Francisco preparing a congressional report on mobilizing industry during the war with Edwin M. Parker Hugh S. Johnson and L. L. Summers assisting.
Portland Maine February 9 city officials and police and firemen salaries were raised by $160,000 in the annual salary bill. Policemen and firemen received a one dollar per day increase.
An advertisement by D. J. Lane a chemist at 532 Lane Bldg St Marys Kansas proclaims a simple home remedy for asthma. He offers a $1.25 bottle postpaid for those who write for it with instructions to report effects within ten days after use. No money needed. only name and address.
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