Mother’s sanitation blamed for diphtheria outbreak
A doctor traced a diphtheria outbreak to decayed vegetable matter in the family garbage can. The mother failed to keep the home sanitary, risking contagion. An advertisement promotes Sylpho-Nathol disinfectant for waste-pipes and cans, available in four sizes from 10c to $1.00 with prepaid mailing and a directions booklet.
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U. S
Sylpho-Nathol
Sylpho- Nathol Co
Medford St
Boston
Island prep for Shield of Honor Day celebration
Island buses trains and boats schedule transport for residents and visitors as Martha's Vineyard gears up for Shield Day. Roads from Boston and Cape Cod lead to Woods Hole while services from Woods Hole and New Bedford connect to Martha's Vineyard. Bunting flags and decorations appear on buildings awaiting Governor McCall's arrival at Vineyard Haven noon Saturday.
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Martha’s Vineyard
New Bedford
Boston
Cape
McCall
Vineyard Haven
Big island parade marks Governor's arrival on Martha's Vineyard
A meeting of the McCall Shield of Honor Committee in West Tisbury organized a noon to midnight island wide celebration. Edgartown Chilmark West Tisbury Tisbury and Oak Bluffs plan diverse events with 40 trained naval guards escorting Governor McCall. The parade includes U S Navy bands coast guard crews and floats from all towns, with Edgartown leading sections and Red Cross entries. Seaplane maneuvers from Woods Hole and ample parking at Woods Hole will support attendees traveling by boat to Vineyard Haven and Edgartown.
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M. P. Cooper
Gay Head
Rodman’s Hill
U. S. Naval Band
U. S. Naval Training Station
Newport
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R. I. U. S. Naval Reserves From Woods Hole, Lieutenant W. W. Brinckerhoff
Governor McCall
Marthas Vineyard
S. Naval Coast Guard
Gay Head Station
Cahoon
Nanetta Vanderhoop
Dukes County
Chi
Jessie 8. Shurtleff
Edgartown
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Red Cross Ambulance
Carol Club
Edgartown Woman's Club
Oak Bluffs
F. W. Chase
Red Cross
Women’s Relief Corps
Oriental Chapter
Eastern Star
Evelyn M. Adams
Chilmark
West Tisbury
Woods Hole
Vineyard
Cape
Chatham
Naval Station
Ex-Officer Shoots Self in South End Bathroom
Joseph Daily, formerly of the House of Correction Deer Island, died by suicide yesterday afternoon in a bathroom at his Newcastle Court quarters in South End. The medical examiner turned the body over to Daily’s parents.
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South End
Daily
House of Correction
Deer Island
Walker and Pierce Wedding in Milton Home
Mrs. Maria L. Pierce of Milton widow of Edward IL. Pierce will wed Robert J. Walker of Bath and Leicester England at her Milton home on Friday. The couple plans to depart in August for England to establish their home.
Ed French Geis Check Brings Cheer Amid Matrimonial Split
Ed French, husband of Tot Harrington once a Manchester NH hello girl, received a sizable check from home that brightened his mood. The windfall comes as he begins steps toward annulment of his marriage, though the money eases his distress for a time.
Ed French plans Atlantic City trip amid annulment talks
Family attorney and E's counsel met after a quarrel with his bride. Ed, unhappy but hopeful, contemplates a summer escape to Atlantic City or possibly his uncle's ranch in California. He denies a reconciliation and searches for his missing wife Tot as rumors swirl about Amos Tuck French's visit.
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Atlantic City
Back With Mother After Reconciliation in Cambridge
Mrs Tot Harrington French and her mother reconciled yesterday in Cambridge at friends’ home. It was the first time since Tot married Edward Tuck French that she had seen family. Mrs French from Laconia NH traveled to Boston upon learning of Tot’s separation and they resolved their differences. She said they would retire to the country for a long rest and she would not discuss her future with her husband.
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Harrington French
Cambridge
Edward Tuck French
Laconia
N. H
Boston
Poslam Claims Fast Eczema Relief and Healing Power
Advertisement touts Poslam as shortening eczema recovery time by instantly soothing inflamed skin and promoting daily improvement. It argues a small amount covers a large area and emphasizes quality over quantity. Free samples offered by Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
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New York City
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