6 000 000 Are Without Food
Dr Izac Alcazar of Boston described the dire Eastern European famine to 200 Essex County delegates at the Y M C A Building Lynn aiding the 14 million dollar national appeal of the Jewish War Relief Committee. He cited hunger and disease and urged sacrifice to help victims in war torn lands.
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Izac Alcazar
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Essex County
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Jewish War Relief Committee
Alcazar
Massachusetts
Bischoff Faces Bankruptcy Scam Tied to Ponzi Style Claims
In Chicago on February 12 Raymond J. Bischoff, jailed after bankruptcy proceedings, admits debts near 4.5 million dollars from about 6,000 residents, many foreign. Central Trust appoints a receiver as creditors estimate liabilities near 7 million, with stock worth far less than claimed.
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Raymond J. Bischoff
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Charles Ponzi
Boston
West Side
Central Trust Company
Ix Streyckmans
It Can't Be Done Story Brings Warm Breath to Winter
Frank Condon's It Can't Be Done appears in Boston Sunday Post Magazine, offering a brief tale that injects a simmering spark into the current cold season.
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Frank Condon
Boston Sunday Post
Chemistry in the Kitchen by Earl B. Millard
Professor Earl B. Millard led 600 spectators through chemistry from alchemy to modern science in a Sunday lecture by the Institute of Technology. Demonstrations covered home chemistry, stain removal, fabric testing for wool or cotton, silk testing with a necktie sample, ink stain removal with bleaching powder, rust removal by oxalic acid, and fire control using carbon dioxide generated from baking powder.
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Earl B. Millard
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Colleen Moore Rising Star On Screen
ISCREEN GOSSIP reports Colleen Moore becomes the highest salaried leading woman in Hollywood and poised for stardom. Since Marshal Neilan discovered her she has drawn acclaim in The Lotus Eaters, now on Goldwyn, with The Wall Flower and Sent for Out upcoming. She resides in a Hollywood bungalow and counts John McCormick of First National among her favored cavaliers.
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Colleen
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Mr. Neilan
John Barrymore
Goldwyn
Hollywood
John McCormick
First National
Packard Announces Major Cut in Twin-Six Prices
Captain R B Parker of Packard Boston announces a $2150 price drop on the twin-six touring and enclosed models to 380 less than eight months ago. New prices for the twin six are Coupe 5240 Sedan 5400 and Limousine 5275. A large reduction also applies to the Packard two ton truck while single gr x remains unchanged. It cannot be done cannot be interpreted.
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Packard Motor ‘Car Company
Boston
Packard
Parker
Packard Company
Pedler Found Dead on Kernwood Road in Danvers
Joseph Choquette 51 of 125 Elliott Street Danvers was found dead this morning on Kernwood Road near Cold Springs. His overturned pedling wagon and horse remained nearby. Assistant Medical Examiner says death from cerebral hemorrhage likely due to a kick or runaway wagon. police deem it an accidental death with no theft or foul play.
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Danvers
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Harvard Historian Dean Haskins Granted Half Year Leave
Dean Charles H. Haskins of the Harvard Graduate School is granted a leave of absence for the coming half year to recuperate from a recent illness. He is a leading authority on history. Other faculty members Taussig, C. H. Moore and Munro also received leave of absence as Harvard marks the start of its 28th year.
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Charles H. Haskins
Harvard Graduate School
Harvard
Haskins
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Munro
How to Compute Federal Tax Deductions for Business Income
By Irving Shaw discusses allowable tax deductions from business income for 1921. It explains that taxes paid to the U S Government or to other jurisdictions on non business income are not deductible, and provides formulas for calculating the Federal Normal Tax and Surtax portions deductible from business income on the State return.
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United States
Vitagraph Buys Huge French Film The Sheik's Wife
Vitagraph has acquired the rights to a major French production The Sheik's Wife filmed in Algeria. Scenes were shot across the Sahara with exotic backgrounds as director Henri Roussell and star Marcel Vibert lead Emmy Lynn in the title role.
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Sahara
Henri Roussell
Marcel Vibert
Comedie Francaise
Emmy Lynn
Vitagraph Lands Rights to Gypsy Passion Film
The Vitagraph Company has obtained the American and Canadian rights to Gypsy Passion, a French production, expanding its distribution slate in North America.
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Vitagraph Company
Main Street stage adaptation ready but film rights unclear
Sinclair Lewis landmark Main Street has opened on stage with strong audience response. Film rights remain unsettled as buyers discuss a purchase, with reported high price acting as a barrier to a deal.
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Sinclair Lewis
Studio reopen and new projects for Famous Players Lasky
The 2 million Long Island studio will reopen with George Fitzmaurice arriving from abroad to start production. Elsie Ferguson is tipped as star. Agnes Ayres may resume work soon. Bryant Washburn appears as an avid film fan and actor. Fred Niblo to direct Rudolph Valentino in Blood and Sand after The Three Musketeers.
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Mr. Fitzmaurice
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Agnes Ayres
Bryant Washburn
Goldwyn
Hollywood
Fred Niblo
Paramount
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Mr. Niblo
Film star notes and industry chatter from Boston Post column
A fragmentary Boston Post item lists actress trivia and career notes. Betty Compson born in Salt Lake City pursued vaudeville violin. Mary Fuller’s whereabouts unclear after stock-market fortune. Valeska Suratt in vaudeville. The Three Musketeers shot in California. Agnes Ayres divorced. Anita Stewart may form her own company. Dorothy Dalton married Lew Cody. Grace Valentine known on stage. questions directed to Prunella Hall.
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Reveré
Brighton
Cornell
Betty Compson
Salt Lake City
Utah
Ithaca Conservatory of Music
Mary Fuller
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