Labor and car shortages threaten anthracite supply crisis
Scranton district in thrall to a coal shortage powered by car bottlenecks and labor cuts. Officials worry shortages will worsen without relief from freight car releases and weather, as miners face attrition from better wages elsewhere and drafts.
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Better Than Calomel Olive Tablets Advise Laxative Substitute
An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild laxative and liver aid replacing calomel. It claims quick relief from constipation and sluggish liver without harming teeth, noting tablets come in 10c and 25c sizes and are sold by druggists.
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Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Headache Relief
Advert describes Sloan's Liniment as unnecessary for headache dosing and claims it relieves neuralgic headaches on first use. It adds it penetrates without rubbing and soothes rheumatic twinges, muscle stiffness, sprains, sciatica, and bruises. Large bottles available at druggists.
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Peel Off The Old Skin for a New Complexion
An advertisement touts a simple facial treatment using mercorized wax to shed the worn skin and reveal a clearer smoother face. It claims daily wax applications will detach top skin layers, removing blemishes and promoting a healthier complexion. A second lotion mixes saxolite with hazel for wrinkled or loose skin.
Serbian War Mission Honored by Massachusetts Officials
A banquet at the Hotel Somerset lauded Serbia with Dr Milenko Vesnitch leading the mission. State leaders including Governor McCall, Lt Governor Langtry, and Mayor Curley praised Serbia as the Legislature held a joint session. The event drew hundreds at the Hall of Flags reception.
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Military Training Courses Planned at Boston College
Boston College plans to introduce military training for students. Rev Father Charles W Lyon and Rev J M Dinand met Brig Gen John A Johnston who endorsed the idea and praised the leaders for advocating universal training. Johnston proposed appointing a trained instructor until an army officer is available.
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Suffolk Court To Be Kept Open In Pemberton House
The Pemberton square court house will stay open on the ensuing ten Mondays with heated rooms 227 and 402 available for lawyers and clients for consultations while other office buildings limit heating and elevator service, per Sheriff John A. Kelcher of Suffolk County.
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December Work by S P C C in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children reports December protection for 118 children and investigations in 368 homes. Contributions totaled $3349.
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Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Subways Close At 11 45 P M On New Night Schedule
The Boston Elevated Railway introduces a new nightly timetable effective tonight. Patrons who stay out late risk missing last trains from central city points as the final cars depart around 11 45.
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Night surface line service extended after subway closure
Night workers will receive 10 minute surface service from Sullivan Square via Washington Street Northampton Street to Lenox Street all night until March 2. Service connects at Sullivan Square Northampton Street Lenox Street for night car routes north and south and at Adams Square Dover Street and Boylston Street for east west service. The late night operation runs after 11 45 p m until 12 80 a m with owl service starting then.
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Devonshire
Subway Cars Connect With Fast Elevated Trains
Street level services on Boylston Street will run to all stations with the fast elevated line. Night service will operate after 11:45 from and to the Devonshire Street station.
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Hyman Returns to Boston After Palmer Visit
Hyman Chinneff, reportedly being prepared in a Palmer institution, visits Boston. He buys a pair of large black shoes from a local shop, taking them home without comment, as the Central Court supposedly curtails his vacation.
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Hyman’s return sparked odd retail caper and court note
A man named Hyman argued for money back after a misfit purchase, was denied by store staff, and then devised a plan. He returned with a new scheme, took a second pair and gloves, drawing attention from a local court proceeding and institutional tickets reported yesterday.
New Hampshire City Faces Coal Shortage Urging Wood Use
Manchester, the state’s largest city, has under 1000 tons of anthracite for sale as 120 towns beg for fuel. The state fuel director urges residents to substitute wood for coal to ease the shortage.
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Freight Unloading Notice During Shutdown by Chamber of Commerce
Consignees must unload freight cars and haul freight from carriers' terminals during the five day shutdown and on future Monday holidays, as issued by the transportation department of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday. The remainder of the statement is as follows.
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Rail carriers warn of no holiday curtailment in operations
Officials announce freight movements will continue during the holidays with no cutbacks. Consignees must remove arrivals promptly to avoid demurrage and congestion, as penalties and possible penalties under fuel administration rules loom. The guidance remains unclear on enforcement during the five day holiday period.
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