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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1921
Page
5
A compact rubberized changeable air case in attractive plaids is advertised for women. The portable set includes a removable compartment with mirror, comb, hairbrush, wash cloth, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, face powder, sand boards, and orange sticks. Size 24 x 9 inches, priced at 16.55 dollars.
Velvet crocodile case with two glass bottles and gilt tops offers toilet waters perfumes and lotions. Three sizes priced at $8 $9 and $10 with velvet calfskin leather. includes playing card case with gold tooled corners and Four-Leaf lover and Horseshoe decoration size 8x2% inches.
The Southern Traveller advertises a cross wardrobe trunk suitable for men and women, with fibre covering, capacious drawers, garment hangers, a shoe box, strong bolts, and a lock. Priced at $66.50 with other models from $43 to $220.
Dr Robert R Andrews a Tufts College trustee Civil War veteran and prominent Massachusetts dentist died at 34 Colips road Waban after a heart illness. Born in Boston August 7 1844 he led in dental science earning the Jarvie gold medal in 1911 and authored many textbooks. Survived by wife Mary LeSeur and four children. member of several clubs and dental societies.
A midnight Fay Hall meeting of Cooks and Walters' Union 84 considered a compromise on wage cuts for hotel staff. Members rejected a proposal from the Hotel Men's Association to reduce wages by $3 weekly and to end the eight hour shift for cooks. No final decision was reported at press time.
A strong earth tremor, or violent explosion, caused widespread alarm in Philadelphia and reached inquiries from Trenton, New Jersey. Officials at the electrical bureau concluded the disturbance was likely an earth tremor after hours of investigation failed to confirm an explosion.
William B. Kenney, 61, of 11 Waverley Place Newton Lower Falls, died at Newton Hospital after being struck by a car owned and operated by Fred J. Gelman of Main Street Cochituate.
A short note describes a home made remedy to loosen a stubborn cough. The item highlights ease of preparation and low cost as benefits. It mentions a thief using the remedy and the goal of quick results. The piece reads like a consumer tip in a period newspaper.
Governor Cox submitted a budget proposing a state tax not exceeding 15 million dollars and an additional 2 million from a special tax on business corporations after 1921 expenditures exceed revenue by 17 million dollars.
Governor Cox states that after department estimates were cut by more than 12 million dollars the total expenditure was set at 40 796 663 16. He notes the treasury at November 30 1920 was far from satisfactory as revenue fell short of prior year receipts. Inheritance tax receipts in 1920 dropped by over 500 000 from 1919 and state institutions lacked funds to buy a full coal year requiring about 210 000 to purchase 21 000 tons of coal.
The governor estimates a total deficit exceeding one million dollars due to a six thousand two hundred fifty six dollar cash gap coal supply deficit and December special session costs plus unappropriated salary increases. He urges repeal or amendment of costly laws and raising state revenues from fees and other sources. The message was read in the House and sent to the ways and means committee.
An unidentified person entered the American Watch Case Repairing Company at Room 409 21 Bromfield Street yesterday afternoon during the bookkeeper’s absence and stole a tray of jewelry and gold pieces worth 300 dollars. The tray was later found empty in the lavatory on the floor above.
Working members of Waitresses Local 112 have volunteered to pay a weekly $1 assessment until the strike at the Quincy House and Hotel Essex ends. A dance is set for Wednesday February 16 at Paine Memorial Hall to boost the strike fund, while Greater Boston unions will be asked for support. Pickets remain in place near the two hotels.
Edsel B. Ford announces a significant price reduction on Ford tractors,enabled by improved manufacturing facilities and integrated with foundry and machine shop operations. The policy aims to offer low costs without sacrificing quality, aligning with Ford’s commitment to helping farmers.
In a statement the youthful motor chief says no further price reductions are expected for trucks or motor cars and hints at a possible price increase if new business remains slow. The Fordson tractor price drops from $76 to $625, effective immediately, due to lower material costs and the new tractor plant with enhanced manufacturing facilities.
A home made syrup using 20% ounces of Pinex and sugar syrup promises rapid relief for coughs, bronchitis, hoarseness, and chest colds. It claims to loosen phlegm, ease breathing, and improve sleep within 24 hours, with optional alternatives like molasses or honey. Guaranteed satisfaction or refund.
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