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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
5
Building operations in New England could be crippled and thousands of workers laid off if the cement shortage across six Northern states is not relieved within ten days, according to a statement from the Building trades.
The piece touts a saxolite facial bath as a remarkable, harmless tonic that tightens skin and reduces wrinkles. It recommends a solution of saxolite one ounce and hazel half a pint used as a facial rinse, claiming immediate firming and a fresher look for outdoor use.
After a City Club meeting, Trades Employers' Association members from New England discussed remedial actions to secure more cement. Governors Congressmen and Senators were asked to aid shipments, with telegrams sent to Washington and plans for further messages. Immediate relief is needed to keep Boston building operations going.
Mayor James F. Kay refused to endorse federal census returns for Fall River citing gross tabulation errors. The city claims 120 485 residents, far below local assessors figures by thousands, with Ward 8 showing 6500 versus about 123 000. A formal protest and local canvass are planned.
An advertisement offers Degnen's Radio Active Solar Pad as a cure for rheumatism sciatica gout neuritis neuralgia high blood pressure and stomach heart lung liver kidney ailments. It touts continuous radio active rays during wear promises test proposition satisfaction and affordable pricing with contact in Los Angeles.
Francis X. Wholley of United Shoe Machinery Corporation is appointed director of the Washington branch of the Better Business Bureau. He will oversee bureau activities developed by the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World and also serves as an officer of the Washington Advertising Club. Wholley, a Boston native, has long been active in the Shoe Trades' Club and the Pilgrim Publicity Association and is a director there. He is the son-in-law of Major P. F. O Keefe.
Senator James A. Reed of Missouri reiterated his opposition to the League of Nations covenant as it is framed and declared his intent to support the Democratic ticket, addressing a campaign meeting in St. Joseph to launch Missouri’s Democratic effort.
Senator Reed asserted that despite party declarations on the League of Nations, the great Democratic principles have survived the century’s vicissitudes and remain relevant.
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