Old Time Battle in Harvard Yard Spirit Recounts Thayer Hall Skirmish
A Harvard dorm war erupts as freshmen flood Thayer Hall and are drenched by sophomores using a fire hose. The Thayer Hall spirit recalls past pranks by Eddie Mahan Joe Gilman and famed athletes, linking tradition to wartime duty as the reporter departs Thayer Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Yard
Rinehart
Thayer Hall
Harvard
Greenies
Sophs
House of Harvard
John
Eddie Mahan
Eddie
Joe Gilman
Mahan
Thayer 5
Gilman
Thayer
Freddie Huntington
Dick Wigglesworth
L. D. Smith
Harry Gardner
Sam Felton
Percy Wendell
Tom Frotningham
George von L. Meyer, Jr
Secretary of the Navy
Kurt von Schenck
New Haven
South Station
Tom Hardwick
Tack
D. C. Parmenter
C. T. Ables
E. Lt. Barron
L.S. Gannett
Harris
George Abbott
Middendorf Twins
H. L. F. Kreger
James Talcott
Tack Harawick
E. H. Forman
Mal Logan
T. R. Pennypacker
J. S. Pfaffman
E. M. Wanamaker
Wilmot Whitney
Ben Carpenter
Crimson
France
Lydia Pinkham Remedy Ad Promotes Woman’s Health
An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as effective for female weakness inflammation and painful periods. It cites Mrs Mary Callcure of 317 South Main St Tlerkimer stating she was cured after years of suffering and now has a four month old baby. The notice urges readers to write for advice and notes the medicine has helped women for over 40 years.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mary Callcure
South Main St
Tlerkimer
Caligure
Lydia
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Ce-Mint Ice Mint foot remedy draws out inflammation
A new discovery from a Japanese product claims to ease swollen aching feet. It soothes soreness without pain during application and causes corns to shrivel and lift off, avoiding cuts and risks of blood poisoning. It also prevents foot odor.
Phone Co Head Resigns Post
Colonel Philip S. Spalding, a long time leader in the telephone business, resigns as president of the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company to join the banking firm Estabrook & Co. He will leave Feb 1 but stay on the board.
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Philip S. Spalding
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Estabrook & Co
Telephone Company
Spalding
The
United States Signal Corps
Boston
New England
New England Telephone & Telegraph Co
Ravished Armenia shown at Symphony Hall in Boston
The film Ravished Armenia debuts in Boston at Symphony Hall with a historically accurate portrayal of Armenian suffering under Turkish rule. Viscount Bryce and Henry Morgenthau reports guided the script, with society patrons attending and Moorfield Storey delivering the opening address. An Armenian soprano and Syrian orchestra provide period music, led by John Fielding who also oversees the film’s musical score.
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Armenia
Boston
Symphony Hall
Viscount Bryce
Turkey
Henry Morgenthau
Moorfield Storey
Mme
Rose Zulalian
John Fielding
Helen Tries a Collier in Truth Telling Stunt
Helen of Mabel Herbert Urner's Married Life series attempts the same truth telling stunt as Will Collier. The scene builds to a real victory for Helen, marking a notable moment in the ongoing sketches.
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Will Collier
Warren
Helen
Mabel Herbert Urner
Boston Public Garden Glides in Warm Springlike Day
Hundreds of youths and crowds gathered in the Public Garden and on the Common to skate and stroll as spring like warmth graced Boston. Amateur and professional skaters attracted onlookers while beachgoers and pedestrians enjoyed the sun and mild temperatures. Motorists noted rising garage sales as outdoor activity surged.
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Boston
Ice skating crowds seen on Boston area ponds
Travelers noted hundreds of youths in light attire gliding over shallow ponds in Greater Boston. Some spots such as the Public Garden proved dangerous at aperts and skating was allowed only in certain sections.
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Greater
Boston
Saco Man Not Insane After 24 Hour Standoff
Ralph Mapes of Saco Maine who held doctors and police at bay with a shotgun for 24 hours while his ill parents rested will be charged with assault with intent to kill and murder. A medical panel ruled him not insane and he is kept in Saco city jail for observation before trial.
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Barry Ulrich
J. J. Brooks Ladd
Ladd
Ulrich
Joe Murdoch
Tyler Bliss
Bliss
Saco
Ralph Mapes
J. D. Cochrane
Laura B. Stickney
Chesley
Mapes
Saco City
Allies to Send Small Forces to Aid General Dutoff at Orenburg
French and British troops will aid General Dutoff in Orenburg after successful talks with the Omsk government. The march over nearly 200 miles through wolf-infested territory is risky as many Dutoff troops lack rifles and Bolshevist forces threaten Perm. Allied officers eye stronger intervention, with some favoring Japanese involvement to hasten Bolshevik defeat.
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Omsk
Associated Press
Lutoff
Orenburg
Dutoff
Perm
Gaida
Ural
Siberia
France
Great Britain
Admiral Kolschak
Sazonofft
America
Kolschak
George W. Davis Dies Leader in Bedford
Bedford mourns George W. Davis a longtime citizen and businessman who died at his home after a six week illness. Born December 6 1846 he lived his entire life in Bedford and was a prominent local figure.
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Bedford
George W. Davis
Mr. Davis
Put on 25 pounds of health not fat
In a PHYSICAL CULTURE MAGAZINE February issue Bernarr Macfadden explains a gentle method to gain 25 pounds of healthy body mass rather than fat. The article urges readers to pursue health through normal weight, healthier blood, and firmer flesh without drugs or special equipment.
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Physical Culture Magazine
Bernarr Macfadden
Ana
How Drug Fiends Are Made Exposes Habit Crisis
A stark feature by Edwin F. Bowers M D argues opium and habit forming drugs dominate U S consumption surpassing tuberculosis and Europe combined He warns Paregoric tampering includes high alcohol and opium content with easy store access and urges readers to learn the shocking truth about addiction.
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China
America
United States
Europe
Physical Culture Magazine
Edwin F. Bowers
Possessed by Cleveland Moffett explores dual female natures
The novel follows a beautiful intelligent young woman tormented by conflicting forces of desire and chastity as her two natures clash. Penelope confronts visions of her other self with lover Captain Herrick, seeking psychologist guidance to discern memory from imagination in a riveting study of feminine psychology.
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Cleveland Moffett
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Teak Wells
Penelope
Captain Herrick
Huns fear Americans after Chateau Thierry remarks
Dean L. Birney spoke at Boston University about his France experiences as chaplain of the 37th and 90th Divisions. He praised American bravery, especially among the wounded, noting their concern for fellow soldiers and disputing claims that French girls attracted more U S troops than sweethearts at home.
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Chateau Thierry
Dean L. Birney
Boston University
Old South Church
Birney
France
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Origin OF Battle Cry
Post
Veritas
Wsa
Stoughton Hall
Divinity School
Phone CO
Col. Spalding
Philip L. Spalding
Gen. Dutoff
Personal Problem Magazine
Schwab
Gary
Daniels
Physical Culture Publishing CO
W. 40Th St
New York
Cascara
Mr. Hill
Walker
Shaw- Walker
FitInc
Fort Hill
F. I. Brown
Federal Street
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