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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1920

Page

17

Daily Shaving Habits of Americans Revealed

Seventy percent of Americans who shave do so daily, and 14 percent who avoid barbers shave at least every other day. A further 16 percent are unclear. James Broderick of Gillette presented the findings at the company’s tenth annual salesman convention at the Hotel Westminster. He notes Russia's postwar demand for razors surged since 1915, with an 80 000 razor order and several million blades later delayed in Chinese waters before arrival.

James Broderick Gillette Safety Razor Company Hotel Westminster Russia Broderick Gillette

Weldona remedy praised for rheumatoid relief at Avon drug dept

Avon reader Mrs L Mudgett credits Weldona with shrinking enlarged finger joints and regaining ability to sew. Weldona rep urges public to try the remedy, offer free book Germs of Rheumatism by mail from Weldona Co. A Weldona promoter discusses Hoover support and Democratic party strategy amid calls for strong administration and reform.

Weldona Weldona Co Boston Mass Houghton & Dutton Houghton & Dutton’s Drug Dept

O Connell Announces Candidacy for Delegates at Large

Former Congressman Joseph F O Connell announced his run for one of the four at large delegate spots to the next Democratic convention He said his main aim is to keep the Democratic party safe for Democrats and secure party unity as the campaign proceeds

O'Connell Herbert Hoover Hoover Palmer Baker McAdoo Democratic Party America Europe Joseph F. O’connell O’connell

Leap Year Party For Squantum Employees At Dedham Inn

Squantum works employees gathered at the Dedham Inn Dedham on Tuesday evening for a leapyear party described as a huge success. Action was the keynote of the evening with musical selections by Robert Gill Isabella Martin and Mary Flaherty. Florence Hunter sang with piano accompaniment by Lester Krone. Mary Brown and Fred Hagen performed an attractive specialty dance. The party and dinner ended with a sleigh ride through the Blue Hills reservation.

Squantum Works Dedham Inn Dedham Robert Gill Isabella Martin Mary Flaherty Florence Hunter Lester Krone Mary Brown Fred Hagen Blue Hills Reservation

Change car routing to improve service

General Manager Edward Dana announced changes to car routes effective tomorrow to improve service on select lines. The Blue Hill avenue and Humboldt avenue line will run between Grove Hall carhouse and Seaver street via Blue Hill avenue Dudley street terminal and Humboldt avenue with rush hour extra service. The Ashland Roslindale line extends from Egloeston square to Dudley street via Washington street with more service between Egloeston square and Dudley street station. Two car trains will run from Gerrish avenue Chelsea to Bow Goin square during rush hours to handle increased traffic. Early report notes a separate Methuen fire at Ci Hall water department offices causing $200 damage from a wood partition. cause under investigation.

Edward Dana Blue Hill Avenue Humboldt Avenue Grove Hall Seaver Street Dudley Street Washington Street Egieston Square Ashland Street Roslindale Egleston Square Gerrish Avenue Chelsea Bow- Goin Square Bellingham Station Methuen Water Department

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