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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1920
Page
10
Prime Minister Lloyd George announced in the House of Commons that the Irish home rule bill would be introduced next week. The brief note follows a caption about fashion, noting picture hats matching formal frocks.
A Brooklyn man recounts renewed energy after taking Creo Ferrum at $1.25 a bottle, saying two bottles cost $2.50 and left him feeling healthy and strong. The ad touts Creo Ferrum as a blood nerve and tissue tonic that aids digestion, endurance, and disease resistance, useful for coughs colds bronchitis and convalescence.
An article describes a paste made from water and plain powdered dela tone that removes hair from skin after 2 to 3 minutes of application and rubbing. It claims no pain or discomfort and notes caution to ensure use of real dela tone.
The day features a 10 a.m. delegates meeting of Massachusetts women’s organizations at Children’s Hospital, a 12:30 p.m. luncheon by the American Specialty Manufacturers’ Association at the Boston City Club with W Irving Bullard speaking on The Follies of 1920, a 12:30 p.m. luncheon honoring Dr Caroline X E Spurgeon hosted by collegiate alumnae at Hotel Copley Plaza, a 1 p.m. chamber of commerce trip to Hood Rubber Company from Scollay Square, a 3 p.m. Ruth Holden Memorial Fellowship benefit with readings by Mrs Margaret Deland and Judge Robert Grant at Miss Grace Nichols’s home, a 5:15 p.m. meeting of the United Improvement Association transportation committee, a 8 p.m. lecture by Professor A Colidge on Romania at the Lowell Institute.
Mrs Susie Osterhoudt of Roxbury was awarded 15 a week by Judge Aiken after her husband was found guilty of non support by a Suffolk County jury. She testified that he suggested paying attention to a friend's wife while another husband cared for her. Osterhoudt is a ship carpenter in government employ.
Outgoing Harvard Register board announced the 1920 21 editorial group headed by President Philip Hofer of Cincinnati with Goldthwaite Higginson Dorr as vice president and Kurt Ronald Groener as business manager. Others include William Ernst Leidt managing editor, George Wright Howe circulation manager, and a slate of associate and assistant editors from multiple cities.
In Skowhegan court John A. Burke, former Jackman deputy sheriff, stands trial for murder and alleged forgery in the Bartley case. Prosecutor Merrill outlines motive tied to debt and financial troubles, with 60-plus witnesses, including Bartley’s widow in mourning, lined up as jurors and locals crowd into the courthouse.
In East Cambridge Superior Court Judge Hammond granted uncontested divorces. Alma Bunelle of Lowell received a decree from Joseph Bunelle after desertion alleged on June 12, 1910. Mrs. Hager of Somerville was divorced from Milton Hager amid claims of cruel treatment and custody of two minor children. They married February 23, 1911.
The Commons debated Thorne's motion for a revision of the peace treaty with strong criticism. Lord Cecil proposed two international commissions to Russia to define provisional border states. The motion failed 254 to 60. Bonar Law discussed indemnity terms and Montenegro's future while Lloyd George offered no statement on Viscount Grey’s Washington posting.
The crew of the 34 foot cabin mail boat Beatrice is confirmed lost after searchers found mail bags and the boat’s top on Green Island near Vinal Haven. Capt Burton Wallace 23 Edwin Ames 17 both Mantinicus and Leo Hopper 18 of Port Clyde were aboard. The boat likely was crushed by drifting ice.
Washington reports Governor Coolidge and Mayor Peters protest proposed cuts to Watertown arsenal funding. Congress considers shrinking a requested 120000000 appropriation, aiming for a drastic reduction after last year’s 11000. The move could affect hundreds of workers amid Fortifications committee deliberations. Taffeta fabrics top popularity lists.
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