Former Boston Mayor Targets Banks At Foreign Trade Meet
John F. Fitzgerald spoke at the Foreign Trade Convention in Pittsburg urging U S banks, led by First National Bank of New York and Boston, to back foreign trade propaganda. He warned that America must be more liberal abroad to become a world creditor, contrasting British and German bank foreign activity.
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Pittsburg
John F. Fitzgerald
Boston
First National Bank of New York
First National Bank of Boston
America
Icelandic Drama Eyvind of the Hills at Harvard
An Icelandic tragedy by Johann Sigurjonsson titled Eyvind of the Hills will be staged in America for the first time this evening at the Agassiz house in Cambridge by the 47 workshop company directed by Professor George P. Baker.
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Johann Sigurjonsson
America
Agassiz House
Cambridge
47 Workshop Company
George P. Baker
Eyvind
French Ace Guynemer Downs 27th Enemy Plane
Lieutenant George Guynemer shot down his 27th aircraft as German surprise attack south of Berry-au-Bac was repulsed. No other front changes reported.
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Paris
George Guynemer
War Office
Berry-au-Bac
Governor and Mrs McCall Host Legislature Reception
One of Massachusetts oldest customs returned as Governor and Mrs McCall held a State House reception for the Legislature and their families. Palm garlands greenery and roses decorated the room while the Governor's waiting area became a palm bower with an orchestra nearby.
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Massachusetts
Governor and Mrs McCall Host Legislature Reception
In a formal 8 o clock reception at the Governor’s office Governor McCall and Mrs McCall greeted about 200 senators and representatives plus guests. The event featured a coffee service run by Miss Ruth McCall and Mrs Stanley Miller and a concert in the Senate chamber after a buffet lunch in a committee room.
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McCall
President Wells
Senate
Wells
Speaker Cox
House
Cox
Gardner W. Pearson
Howard AC. Copeland
Josiah S. Hathway
H. Dwight Cushing
Harry C. Martin
Winfred C. MacBrayne
Prescott
Governor’s Council
Ruth McCall
Stanley Miller
Gladys Butler
Rose Greeley
Senate of
House of Representatives
Wellesley Elephants Tale Promises Masquerade Event
Wellesley College plans a campus fundraiser titled Elephant Party to purge excess gifts. The event features a barn sale grab bag masquerade dance auction fortune telling and candy and ice cream sale with the line that one person’s white elephant may be another's Pegasus.
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Wellesley College
Mullen Defies State Tax Head Over Everett Assessor Post
Everett Mayor John J. Mullen defied the state tax commissioner by asserting he may serve on the Board of Assessors to fill the vacancy left by George A. Murphy. Christopher Corey, 84, chairman of the Board, had blocked the move, saying only the commissioner could authorize it. The mayor warned he would dismiss Corey and George A. State Jr. if the commissioner changes stance by Friday morning.
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John J. Mullen
Everett
Christopher Corey
Board of Assessors
Corey
George A. Murphy
Murphy
State Tax Commissioner
George A. State, Jr
City of
Urico Kidney Tonic Promises Relief For Rheumatism Sufferers
Advertisement touts Urico a kidney tonic claiming relief for rheumatism back and side pains bladder and urinary issues and dizziness. It asserts most illness today can be reduced by proper kidney function and offers a trial package for ten cents from the Urico Co. in Binghamton New York.
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Urico
Urico Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Hair Care Review from Soap to Cocoanut Oil
The article argues soaps and shampoos strain the scalp and dry hair, recommending plain cocoanut oil as a purer cleaner. It states one or two teaspoonfuls cleanse hair, produce rich lather, rinse easily, and leave scalp soft with silky hair. It notes malsified cocoanut oil is cheap and widely available at pharmacies for family use.
Labor group pushes child labor bill at State House hearing
Henry Sterling for organized labor urged a bill banning work by 14 to 16 year olds beyond five hours daily and mandating school attendance. Opponents included Samuel Powers of the American Woolen Company who warned of mass unemployment and lost wages for Lawrence families if passed. Others supported or questioned the measure, citing facility limits and policy feasibility.
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Henry Sterling
Legislative Committee of Organized Labor
State House
Samuel L. Powers
American Woolen Company
Lawrence
Powers
Gerry Brown
Ignatius McNulty
Glendower Evans
Robert O. Small
John Halilwell
New Bedford
Pen Point Accident Causes Lynn Man's Death
Joseph E. Bodwell of 7 Board Street Lynn died yesterday after a fountain pen in his right hand pierced his skull when he fainted at his desk. The point caused brain paralysis as his head struck the pen on the floor.
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Joseph E. Bodwell
Board Street
Lynn
Bodwell
Ray Davis Dies Sudden at 49 at Cambridge Hospital
Raymond B. Davis a Post compositor for 17 years died at Cambridge Hospital from acute indigestion after a brief illness. He was 49 and leaves a widow Rose, two twin boys Preston and Prentice eight, two older children Earle 24 and Mrs Leon Smart, plus siblings. Born Biddeford Maine, he trained at the Biddeford Journal before moving to Boston.
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Raymond BF. Davis
Cambridge
Llness
Rose Davis
Preston
Prentice
Earle
Leon Smart
Somerville
Davis
Waltham
Maine
Raymond B. Davis
Biddeford
Funeral services at Cambridge home Sunday
Funeral services will be held at the late home 214 Allston street Cambridge at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Maine.
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Post
Allston Street
Cambridge
Saco, Me
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Mayor says $3900 enough for Evacuation Day parade
Mayor Curley declares last year’s $3900 sufficient for the Evacuation Day parade despite South Boston Citizens Association request for $5000. Delegation cites high living costs but the mayor stands firm on funding level.
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Curley
South Boston Citizens’ Association
Nippys Pop Blunders Again with Desperate Ambrose
The Sunday Post previews a lighthearted feature for the upcoming issue highlighting the humorous missteps of Nippy, alongside a cheerful child-friendly segment titled Desperate Ambrose.
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Nippy
Ambrose
Next
Sunday Post
Run Down by Train in South Station
Frank Chaplik of Dorchester aged 50 was struck by a Boston and Albany train while crossing a track at South Station. He suffered a compound skull fracture and was taken to City Hospital. He went to the station to see a friend off to Worcester and failed to notice a train backing into the station.
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Frank Chaplik
Harvard Street
Dorchester
Boston & Albany
City Hospital
Chaplik
Worcester
British Labor Meeting Rules Out Immediate Peace Proposals
In Manchester on January 25 the labor conference rejected by more than three to one a resolution favoring immediate peace proposals. The vote underscored opposition within the British labor movement to immediate concessions in the peace process.
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Manchester
England
Wiganetelle
Hinton Wal
Most Effective Remedy Mothers Used For Constipation
Mrs Alfred Du Bois of New Jersey praises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the most effective laxative for constipation in children. The syrup blends simple herbs with pepsin, is non opiate, gentle, and palatable, sold by druggists for fifty cents. a free trial bottle is available from Dr W B Caldwell, 455 Washington St Monticello Illinois.
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Alfred du Bois
Holly
N. J
Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Illinois
Vintage Textile and Apparel Closeout Prices
A mixed sale listing lace flouncing pillow cases sheets and beds and cotton goods with reduced prices. Items include bleached pillow cases sizes 42x38 and 45x38 18c sheets 54x90 55c and 80x90 75c etc. Also umbrellas shirts drawers and union suits offered at sale prices.
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WEG Bates
Cde
Staepeun
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