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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1920
Page
11
The Portuguese War Orphans Relief Fund drive is far behind its quota with Boston particularly affected. Boston’s target is 25 000 dollars, but donations to date are only about 1 500.
Reports from 92 State street show a list of donors and amounts received last night. Individuals and firms include J S Condinho & Co East Cambridge 25 dollars and Manuel Maria da Costa 2 dollars, totaling 1531 dollars 80 cents.
Bankers open convention at 9 30 a m. Ordinations at St John s Memorial Chapel Cambridge at 10 30 a m by Bishop Lawrence. Kiwanis luncheon at 12 30 p m Bellevue. Pilgrim Publicity Association luncheon travel talk by William Leckie 257 Washington Street. Women s City Club tea at 3 30 p m. The Jesters musical comedy at Whitney Hall Brookline at 8. Cantata by Boston Musical Union Roxbury High School at 8. Lowney night at the Pops Symphony Hall 8. Rowing trophy presented to Brookline High School crew at Keith s Theatre.
Charles H. Harding a renowned woolens maker and former president of the National Association of Wool Manufacturers died in Philadelphia at age 77. His leadership in the wool industry was noted in local reports.
Dressing table priced at 87.50, bed at 87.50, chifforobe at 85.50, dresser at 96.50. These figures reflect a gradual rise in household furniture costs.
South Hadley June 14 The day featured traditional grove ivy and tree exercises at Mt Holyoke College. Dramatic Club presented Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac while sophomores received honors for high academic standing. Mary Lyon tomb ceremonies followed with ivy planting and forget me not tributes by class officers.
Members of the class of 1910 in Cleveland took part in the traditional exercises that originated the custom. The observance highlighted school pride and community involvement, signaling the enduring nature of the custom among graduates.
Robert F. Chapman of 3830 Spring Street Portland Me appealed from a two months sentence imposed by Judge Wentworth of the Somerville police court yesterday on operating his automobile while under the influence of liquor. Chapmans family is socially prominent in Portland he is Bowdoin College graduate and was a noted football and tennis player and recently a yachtsman.
The City Council voted to name three city squares after Boston war dead. If the Mayor approves, the junction of Massachusetts avenue Southampton and Gerard streets becomes William R. Dooley square, West Canton street and Columbus avenue becomes Edwin A Daly square, and Hyde square Jamaica Plain becomes Cornelius J Mahoney square.
An advertisement explains neurasthenia as nervous exhaustion from overwork and worry. It cites causes such as infections and shocks, lists symptoms, and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood nourishing non alcoholic tonic. It notes availability from druggists or by mail for 60 cents per box and offers a free booklet from the Dr Williams Medicine Co. in Schenectady New York.
Harvard Law School professor Roscoe Pound decries endowments and husks of colleges. He says true learning comes from cooperation between students and professors. Over 100 graduates in English literature law and debating receive certificates at English High School ceremony.
The body of a roughly 45 year old man was found mid stream between Haverhill and Lawrence in the Merrimack River. Medical examiners say the deceased had been in water about three months. he stood five feet seven inches, weighed 160 pounds, and wore dark trousers a black and white striped shirt button shoes with no coat.
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