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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1920
Page
9
Ross Clark nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Clark of Washington street drowned in the South Mill Pond while washing ice near the Junkins avenue bridge. Pauline Bradford jumped in to aid, diving for about an hour before the body was recovered by William Martin.
A landlord tells Mrs Brown he will raise her rent next week. She responds with wry irony that she cannot manage the increase herself, highlighting a tense housing situation.
A brief dialogue shows a patient thanking a doctor for saving a life and the doctor replying that more is owed. The exchange underscores medical trust and ongoing gratitude.
The Rain Crow or American cuckoo ranges from Lower Canada to Mexico with winters in South America. It is brown above and white below with a black tail and white tipped spots. its loud kuk kuk helps control tent caterpillars, though it is not faithful to mates.
A humorous note contrasts Mrs Cuckoo as the laziest bird housekeeper. Her nest is ramshackle and she often misjudges timing, leading to both eggs and young in the nest, harming one or the other.
William F. Barry, director of registration, says narcotics are freely available on Boston streets. He argues current statutes fail to check selling or track buyers. He proposes a registration law for all narcotics purchasers and higher penalties beyond three years.
John F. Neal of Malden known as the trusty at East Cambridge jail was sentenced to three months in the House of Correction by Judge Almy in the Cambridge District Court. He is already serving a one year term for larceny and the new sentence will be added to his existing term.
In Worcester on July 20, police report two children aged 6 and 4 were found bound to furniture in their Fairview Terrace home with illuminating gas escaping from a gas range. Neighbors’ complaints led Sgt. Thomas Kelleher and Patrolman Darius Roberts to forcibly enter the residence.
A 2 year old and a 6 year old girl were tied in a home and injured after being restrained by their father who runs a restaurant. He faced two neglect counts and assault and battery, receiving 30 days for the latter. neglect charges were filed. Neighbors said the children were left alone for days and a fire occurred July 4. The father admitted tying them to keep them out of mischief.
General Pablo Gonzalez, once a presidential candidate, is released unconditionally by order of War Minister Calles. The move follows official statements that he no longer threatens the administration after leading an abortive revolt in Nuevo Leon.
An advertisement promotes Noonan's Hair Petrole as essential for healthier hair and reduced dandruff. It claims the petroleum and antiseptics restore vitality, urging daily use and noting availability at drug and department stores for $1 a bottle from T. Noonan & Sons of Boston.
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