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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1921
Page
5
Hundred Housewives League members toured the Bronx in autos to demand a five cent bread loaf. They placarded The nation demands back its five cent bread loaf as women lead the campaign.
Stops were made in front of various bakeries and the proprietors asked to cut their prices. The action drew attention from shoppers and local observers as merchants considered price reductions to attract customers.
Edward J. McLean was sentenced in Central Court to one month in the House of Correction after being charged with operating an automobile under the influence and colliding with two cars on Tremont and Dartmouth streets. He appealed the decision.
A vintage advertisement claims Noonan's Hair Petrole removes heaviness and grime after swimming, restores natural oil and fluffiness, and banishes dandruff after wetting. Sold at drug and department stores for $1 or direct from T Noonan & Sons, 38 Portland St Boston.
Washington July 18 United News reports the Senate will delay the anti beer bill to take up Norris Bill creating a 100 million dollar farm export corporation. The chamber rejected immediate consideration 47 to 17 and prioritized farm relief, with Norris defending delay while others warned against postponement before beer legislation passage.
Late yesterday estimates put the Arlington High School blaze damage between 20000 and 40000 dollars. The fire confined to chemical storage and upper floor lecture rooms, but water damage grew through soaked ceilings and walls requiring torn down replastering. Two firemen were slightly injured as Arlington responders were aided by Medford and Somerville.
Through attorney James A. Donovan the Lawrence Gas Co. announced a voluntary price cut of 10 cents per thousand feet of gas and 0.5 cent per kilowatt of electricity beginning August 1 if the city council abandons its probe into a compulsory reduction. If the investigation proceeds, the cut will not take effect. A special council session is set for tomorrow to decide. Mayor White hopes other Massachusetts towns follow suit.
Carbonless motors, seen as the future for automobilists, may be realized in France if Commerce Department statements are fulfilled. Permission has been secured by the Minister of the department.
Miss Helen Mahoney daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Mahoney of Arlington Ohio was married to James B McCabe of New York at St Agnes Church Arlington Rev Father Leonard officiated Miss Anna J Mahoney sister of the bride served as maid of honor Richard J Kelley Jr of New York was best man A reception followed at the Mahoney home The couple plan to reside in New York after a trip to Virginia
Westfield July 18. Women are deemed more careful in handling cultivated tobacco and are taking over field work from men. Men earn 2.50 per day while women receive 2.25.
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