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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1920
Page
9
Mr and Mrs Philip Hunters of West New York New Jersey found their silverware jewelry and valuables missing after a theatre visit. A note left at home claimed the burglar sent them the complimentary tickets seen at the show.
Advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable liver and bowel stimulant that eases indigestion. It asserts improved appetite energy and digestion with no cramps, recommending one or two tablets at bedtime and noting prices of 10 and 25 cents.
An old advertisement-style claim touts liquid argon as a dandruff cure. It asserts applying four ounces at night dissolves all dandruff, stops itching, and makes hair fluffy and glossy by morning with repeated use. It warns liquid arvon is inexpensive and available at drug stores.
Boston campaign reports more than 200000 in bond subscriptions during three days of drive with half credited to Boston. Massachusetts aims for 1000000 before Sunday night, with canvassing statewide and Paul Revere volunteers aiding. Local meetings and a film from Ireland boost support amid prominent speakers and large gifts.
Practical tips for cleaning white felt with gasoline and cornmeal or magnesia, home laundry ribbon fixes, washer boiler faucet installation, pie crust drying aids, and cheese mold prevention with butter. Also notices of tonight’s state subscription rallies with speakers in Jamaica Plain, Sedgwick Street, Ashland, South Boston, Lowell, and Cambridge among others.
Princess de Waldeck of Russia, once Moscow’s estate ruler, visits Boston at the Copley Plaza Hotel before heading to Miami for the winter. She praises American drive and warns of hardship in Russia, recalling escapes during the revolution and war work in Paris.
Norhampton Feb 24 Mrs Anna Tomaskiewicz of South Hadley was arraigned in Superior Court on a charge of first degree murder in the death of her husband Andrew T Tomaskiewicz last August. Police say she carried large life insurance for him and note this was her fourth marriage.
Holyoke February 24. Low Connecticut River water forces 18 hour suspension of operations at paper mills powered by water. This midwinter shutdown is rare, though summer lows are common. Coal and pulp supply remains acute in Holyoke.
Acting Collector Andrew J. Casey announces that poker winnings are taxable income for 1919 under federal law. Profits are taxable whether earned legally or not, the statement clarifies.
The text explains federal tax treatment for gambling losses and profits from selling property. It outlines deductibility rules, timing of taxation, and how to calculate gains using March 1 1918 values, with depreciation adjustments and required return details for different asset types.
E. J. Pearson will resume as president when private management returns, Buckland becomes vice president and general counsel, A. P. Russell named vice president, H. S. Palmer named controller. Other officers Campbell, Clark, May, and Prentice retain roles.
After a near year delay, Mayor Peters announced that Eastern Massachusetts and Elevated Railroad agreed to relocate trolley car tracks on Belgrade Avenue West Roxbury and that work would begin at once.
Philadelphia man claims Albedon Dental Cream removes tobacco stain and tartar without enamel wear. Dentist endorses it and many dentists use it at the chair. A tube lasts about five weeks and is sold everywhere with guarantee.
The Warren & Palmer law firm at up State Street, led by Joseph F. Warren, was petitioned into bankruptcy in federal court. Clarence A. Barnes filed the petition for creditors Franklin H. Gilbert, Caroline Gilbert Williams, and Ralph H. Williams, alleging their combined claims of $16,600 were entrusted to the firm.
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