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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1920
Page
10
Sewell Ford has written another amusing installment in his long series "When Dudley Went Back" to be published in the upcoming Boston Sunday Post Magazine.
An advertisement promotes Bayer Aspirin as a genuine, safe medicine proven by millions of users and prescribed for over twenty years. It urges accepting only unbroken Bayer packages with directions for headache earache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain. The ad notes 12 tablet tins cost a few cents and that druggists sell larger packages.
State effort led by Chairman John H. Sherburne targets meat and produce sellers charging above the fair price. Mayors and local boards are urged to nominate inspectors to monitor shops, report to the commission, and summon offenders for hearings. The goal is public knowledge of unfair pricing to guide consumer buying.
William Barry an Irish fireman aboard the steamship New York pleaded guilty in Bow Street Police Court to infringing the defense of the realm act by importing arms ammunition and letters from America. The letters were from Irish revolutionists meant for Arthur Griffith Sinn Fein organizers in Ireland. Barry was sentenced to two months imprisonment.
Barry, arrested at Southampton on July 2, said pistols, ammunition and letters found with him were given by an unknown man for delivery to a Liverpool address, claimed lost. Magistrate said the case ties to a system linking Irish revolutionary leaders with agents in America through coded letters to Michael Collins Griffith O Mara Noonan Terry and De Valera. Bets on outcome, committee led by Hennessey Bigley Murphy promotes a banner meeting.
A recipe suggests using four pounds of ratt Cheddar Cheese and three cups of lima beans ground with onion salt pepper mustards and chile sauce to make a loaf baked in fat then crumbs served with tomato sauce. It promotes Kraft Cheese as economical and nourishing and lists eight varieties available in tins.
A 1920 article describes the robin as a thrush closely related to the bluebird. It details size plumage and range noting its ground dwelling habits and habit of nesting near houses. It credits the robin with insect control benefitting fruit trees.
The National Shoe and Leather Association plans a large Boston exposition at Mechanics Building July 2 to 6 with 100 living models displaying in grand hall on July 21 and 22. Boston models in period costumes. free public tickets available at Boston shoe stores. Executive details list Chester I Campbell as general manager and C F Walmsley of Lynn as style show director. Window dressing contest offers 500 first prize and 250 second, 150 third, 100 fourth. Boston Travellers Association outing set for Beverly at United Shoe Company grounds Friday.
Western Union employees plan their annual field day on Sunday July 18 at Lake Pearl Wren tham. A special train departs South Station at 11 15 a m daylight saving time. Events include boating swimming and athletic contests for women and men. A 25 year service race for men features defending champion Bill Ryan facing challengers.
Advertisement warns against alkali in soaps and touts Mal sified coconut oil shampoo as pure and greaseless. It claims one to two teaspoonfuls cleanse hair and scalp, produce rich lather, rinse clean, and leave hair soft, silky, bright, and easy to manage. Available at pharmacies and inexpensive for family use.
Boston sweltered with a 90 degree high the hottest day since June 11. Starting at 68 in the morning the heat rose to 90 by 5 PM with 68 percent humidity. Showers are expected to break the spell tomorrow but no relief is promised today. One elderly woman Mary Andrew collapsed at 6 Melrose Street and was taken to City Hospital.
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