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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1921
Page
17
A long OCR list shows last sale figures and bond issues with many named securities, rates, and issuer references. It mentions firms, cities, and countries, including New York, Copenhagen, Zurich, and Stockholm, with varied bond classes and maturities.
Patrolman Lawrence T. Kane of the Morton Street station was retired last night on half pay after 37 years of service. The officer is commended in the order of retirement for faithful service rendered. He is 5 years of age.
At a Boston hearing on film censorship, women advocates pressed stricter regulation while opponents argued for local control. Pro censorship backers, led by Mrs. Hilda Hedstrom Quirk, faced counterattacks from women’s clubs and lawyers who questioned voting methods, club affiliations, and the influence of the moving picture industry. Speakers from religious and labor groups urged restraint, while city officials and exhibitors defended current standards and argued for legislative action only if needed.
Massachusetts committees hear from Chamber of Commerce and industry advocates urging Congress to extend daylight saving across the Eastern zone this year. They cite health benefits for workers, reduced disease risk from more sunlight and fresh air, and economic gains for consumers despite company losses.
Money market notes show brokers loans at 7 percent for customers and outside brokers quick calls at 7 percent. Individual collateral loans range from 7 to 8 percent, customer commercial loans at 7 percent, and year money at 7 to 8 percent.
Albany N Y Feb 23 The Assembly passed a bill to repeal the daylight saving law and allow cities and villages to adopt daylight saving ordinances if desired The repeal won 79 to 60 in the Assembly and the Senate vote was expected to be close with 26 required to pass The action shifts the fight to the Senate and Republican pledges were mixed
Washington February 23 There is a showdown in Congress over whether Republicans will adopt a national budget system to replace log rolling. The fight centers on centralizing appropriations into one committee versus preserving power in multiple committees and resisting reform.
The article notes universal demand for efficiency but warns that critics have obstructed the appropriation committee. Over the last two weeks Representative Mondell and committee chair Good urged colleagues to extend the same consideration to the new system as to the old committees.
The Saugus school committee refused to reopen a hearing over charges by teacher Miss Elizabeth Payne against George Stacey a Cliftondale senior and son of Oliver Stacey of Putnam Street. The boy denied striking the teacher and was allowed to return to class with conditions.
Advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle calomel substitute for cleansing blood, bowels, and liver. It promises clearer skin after a few nights and lists benefits like no bad breath, dullness, or constipation, pricing 15c and 30c.
Be careful what you wash hair with as most soaps and shampoos contain alkali that dries the scalp and makes hair brittle. Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo is pure and greaseless, cleanses hair and scalp, lathers with a small amount, rinses easily, leaves hair silky and manageable. Obtain Mulsified cocoanut oil shampoo at drug stores. inexpensive and lasts months for a family.
In the principal's room a student was barred from all school social and athletic events. The boy faced hardship as a prominent figure in school athletics. The father sought another hearing with two witnesses to claim the boy did not strike the teacher and that the teacher struck him, but the committee denied the request.
An old time hair dye ad promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound for darkening gray hair. It claims a simple application with a dampened brush restores natural color, adds gloss, and requires little cost. It notes wide drugstore availability and easy use.
Medical authorities say about nine tenths of stomach trouble cases stem from excess hydrochloric acid while digestive juices are not the main issue. Lay aside digestive aids and take one to two teaspoons of bisurated magnesia in water after meals to sweeten the stomach, curb acid, and prevent sourness, gas, or pain. It is harmless, inexpensive, and widely used by many people.
A home shampoo method using a teaspoon of canthrax dissolved in hot water to produce a full cup of liquid. It promises thorough cleaning of hair and scalp, quick even drying, and a fluffy, abundant look without streaking, available from druggists.
Advertises Mayr's Pine Needle Balm as a preventive and soothing remedy for colds and catarrh. Promotes free trial by writing Geo H. Mayr, 219 Wy Austin Ave, Chicago. Sold in 30c and 60c tubes at druggists nationwide.
An advertisement extols Kotalko as a true hair grower able to stop hair loss, overcome dandruff, and conquer baldness. It urges buyers to try a small box at any druggist with a guarantee and directions, offering money back if expectations are not met.
A dated ad promotes Marmola Prescription Tablets as the simplest method to shed pounds with four tablets daily until normal weight is reached. It claims no dieting or exercise is needed and asserts harmlessness as an absolute safeguard.
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