Limerick Contest Prize Goes to Roxbury Bookseller
Frederick S. Ryman, 62, of 6 Hazel Park Roxbury wins $100 for the best last line of Limerick No 10 as Boston Post readers compete for daily $100 prizes. He recalls earlier humorous writing for Puck Judge and Arkansas Traveller.
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Frederick S. Ryman
Hazel Park
Roxbury
Mass
Limerick
Ryman
Post
Puck
Judge
The
Arkansas Traveller
Pennsylvania
Laura
Boston
Newton Newkirk
Boston Post
P. O
Do Not Place More Burdens on Farmers Urges Cardinal
A historical account notes the Cardinal condemning German food monopoly in occupied Belgium during autumn 1917. It contrasts Baron von Falkenhausen with von Bissing, details rationing, price per pound for meat flour and bread, requisition of draft animals, and harsh enforcement including mass shootings and orders forcing Belgians to reveal wool and clothing holdings.
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Zentralen
Baron von Falkenhausen
von Bissing
Belgium
American Relief Commission
von Falkenhausen
Brussels
Cardinal Mercier's Own Story A Plea With Central Powers
The dispatches show Cardinal Mercier and officials in Brussels and Malines arguing over Belgian food distribution under German occupation. Baron von der Lancken defends orders to feed the population, curb profiteering, and blame profiteers while noting transport and limited cooperation hinder relief. The cardinal counters with accusations of unjust tactics and the line between clergy and authority.
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Baron von der Lancken
Centrals
Poliical Department
Brussels
Cardinal Mercier
Malines
Baron von Bissing
Belgium
Lancken
Murphy Exhibit Reveals Porto Rico Island Imagery
Boston artist H Dudley Murphy displays oil landscapes from Porto Rico at the Guild of Boston Artists on Newbury Street. The collection emphasizes the island’s color and light with individual, complete works rather than quick sketches, including the piece Eucalyptus Tree. The show runs until February 7.
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Porto Rico
Boston
H. Dudley Murphy
Guild of Boston Artists
Newbury Street
West Indies
Murphy
Cardinal Mercier Appeals Over Food and War Hardships
The letter notes Allied assurances to relieve suffering by securing food and coal supplies amid German occupation. Cardinal Mercier forwards sincere esteem to D J Lancken and discusses political prisoner intercession. Authorities order closure of a Catholic training college and its associated schools for resisting administrative separation by the occupying power.
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Germany
D. J. Cardinal Mercier
Malines
Baron von der Lancken
Monsignor
Joppen
Abbe Herman
Belgium
Free
Massachusetts Nurses Meeting Held at Twentieth Century Club
The fifth annual gathering of the Massachusetts Association of Directors of Public Health Nursing Organizations will convene today from 11 AM to 4 PM at 3 Joy Street, with delegates from organizations across the state in attendance.
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Massachusetts Association of Directors of Public Health
Twentieth Century Club
Joy Street
Maine Officer Not Guilty of Murder
A jury found State versus Arthur Smith, an Orone policeman, not guilty of murder for fatally shooting James Perkins at Pushaw Lake last fall after a three hour fifty minute deliberation.
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Maine
Bangor
State
Arthur Smith
Orone
James Perkins
Pushaw Lake
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Advertisement Claim
Advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowels remedy for stomach upset. Claims the tablets arouse liver function, relieve indigestion, and require no calomel with no gripping or pain. Dosed one or two at bedtime with costs 10c and 25c.
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Edwards
Indictment Of Army Air Service Sparks Senate Debate
Senator New of Indiana opened debate on a bill to create a separate department of aeronautics. He said the army air service had been a failure and that current planes were nearly obsolete. He warned about lacking fast pursuit planes for potential cross border actions.
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Washington
Army Air Service
Senate
New
Indiana
Department of Aeronautics
Mexico
United States
Labour probe report says Nationalists advise Irish voters
The Parliamentary Labour party delegation in Ireland declines alliance with Nationalists. It notes Nationalists urged Irish supporters in Britain to back Labour candidates, implying only Labour can deliver justice to Ireland. Delegation members include Arthur Henderson and William Adamson.
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Belfast
Ireland
Labor Party
Nationalist Party
Great Britain
Arthur Henderson
William Adamson
John R. Clynes
W. T. Wilson
John A. Parkinson
W. R. Smith
Cockroaches Not Health Menace Says Judge in Bronx Suit
Justice Mullan of Bronx County ruled cockroaches do not pose a health threat and do not carry disease while upholding a house sale contract. The infestation claim by William Daly to rescind the purchase was dismissed as the court found extermination quick and easy.
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New York
Justice Mullan
Bronx County
William Daly
Senate defers final action on army and navy pay bill
Washington Jan 28 The Senate defers final action on the army and navy pay increase bill due to the absence of Senators wishing to propose amendments. Amendments accepted today included one by Senator.
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Washington
Senate
Coast Guard and Navy Pay and Allowances Debate
Senate considers equalizing pay and allowances for coast guard and navy officers and enlisted men. Senator Wadsworth of New York introduces an indefinite extension of commutations and quarters allowances for all army and navy officers.
Corns Lift Out With Fingers Ad Claims Quick Relief
Ad copy touts painless corn removal using a small Freee drop applied to the corn. The product allegedly stops pain instantly and allows lifting the corn out with fingers, described as magic.
Hair Care Advice From Old Soap Makers
The piece warns against harsh alkali in soaps and shampoos and recommends Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as pure, greaseless, and effective. It claims one or two teaspoonfuls cleanse the hair and scalp, produce rich lather, rinse easily, and leave hair soft, glossy, and easy to manage. It notes the shampoo is cheap and available at pharmacies for family use.
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Cambridge
Harvard Square
Massachusetts Avenue
Linden Street
Widener Library
Post Limerick
Frederick S
Mazel Park
Roxbury, Mass
P. O. Box
Isaac Newton
Baron
Mgr. Joppen
Jules Herman
M. Charles Dessain
Orp-le-Grand
M. Herman
Canon Loncin
Palmer
Morgan Drug Co
Brookiys
N.Y
Sidney Woodward
Mr. Murphy
Tomorrow's Post
Daily
Sunday Post
the Public Ledger Co
Canada
Public Ledger Co
International
Public Ledger On
Dr. Edwards
Jordan Marsh Company
High Storm King Rubber Boots
U. S. Air Service
Aero Department
Irish Probe
Cincinnati
Southland
California
Ee Jordan Marsh Company
Oshkosh Trunk Company
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
Ames
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