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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1921
Page
8
Scores of wounded and disabled World War II veterans in Massachusetts government hospitals endured extreme heat yesterday. They long for volunteer automobile rides to ease the strain, many are blind or shell shocked and waiting for help.
The two limbless individuals express eagerness for at least one automobile ride to enjoy fresh air and sunshine this year, highlighting their anticipation and simple goal.
More than 300 veterans enjoyed trips last week with Post readers aid, but at least 1500 more boys await calls from government institutions. Readers plan weekend parties and summer-home outings. 400 more autos are needed to transport patients from eight hospitals including Parker Hill West Roxbury and Chelsea Marine.
A bolt of lightning struck the B. Dolan farm near Middlebury Vermont causing three barns to burn. Neighbors formed an emergency bucket brigade and saved the house using wet blankets as body shields. The loss is estimated at ten thousand dollars as severe rain storms continued.
Advert reads that salt water makes hair dull and sticky, but Noonan's Hair Petrole restores fluff and color after each ocean dip. Sold at drugstores for 1.00 or from T Noonan & Sons Co Boston 38 Portland St.
Fractured market notes high prices for meats and seafood this week. Swordfish is featured at 30 cents a pound with mackerel 25 cents, lobsters boiled 40 cents, clams 75 cents per peck open. Beef cuts vary from 22 to 76 cents a pound, lamb and pork similarly costly, butter and eggs priced firm, produce limited.
President Harding and 15 Republican House members dined at the White House to discuss pending legislation, chiefly the tax measure with a view to a mid August Congressional recess. Senate talks on tax reform had earlier been noted, with divisions among Republicans over tariff reform and House stance.
John Isgrow, who runs a barber shop at 80 George Street Roxbury, was re arrested on liquor nuisance charges after sergeant Walsh, in plain clothes, visited for a shave and found a stash of bottles hidden behind a cracked stove pipe. The disturbance ended with officers detaining Isgrow at the Dudley Street station.
Seven month old Edith Paisner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Paisner, Chelsea, nearly burned in her crib yesterday when her 212 year old brother played with matches and set the mattress on fire. Mrs Sadie Gordon of 42 Fourth Street heard the cries and rushed into the Paisner apartments to rescue the child despite recently undergoing a serious operation.
Melbourne July 28 The Australian government will not interfere with Archbishop Mannix landing on his return from around the world trip nor require him to take an oath of allegiance on arrival. A dispatch from Melbourne says strong belief exists the government will not compel the oath upon his return late this week.
Washington reports that more liquor is entering China as opium use declines. A Commerce Department summary cites a Hong Kong dispatch by Consul-General William H. Gale noting increased liquor imports alongside falling opium demand.
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