War Medal to Joseph Lee Awarded in Boston Ceremony
Joseph Lee former chairman of the Boston School Committee will receive the Distinguished Service Medal at a 2 PM ceremony on Boston Common led by Major-General Clarence K Edwards. The medal honors meritorious service as head of the Massachusetts War Camp Community Service.
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Joseph Lee
Boston School Committee
Boston
Clarence K. Edwards
War Department
Massachusetts War Camp
William H. Walker
Chemical Warfare Service
Bridgeport
Aide to General Edwards Reported for North Eastern Dept
First Lieutenant Charles R. Maguire of Company B List Infantry overseas reported yesterday to headquarters of the North eastern Department to serve as aide to General Clarence R. Edwards.
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Charles R. Maguire
List Infantry
Department
Clarence R. Hdwards
Left When War Started Left When War Started
Albert B. Brunnell of 247 Webster Avenue Chelsea seeks a divorce after a two year marriage begun in 1914. He says he met his wife on the street, she left home, and has only seen her once since last August when she visited a daughter for a birth. He blames her roving disposition. he denies drinking and says he is home most nights. Judge Jenney took the case under advisement.
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Albert B. Brunnell
Webster Avenue
Chelsea
Jenney
Suffolk
Brunnell
House Concurrence on $10 Soldiers Bonus Bill
The House approved the Senate amendment to the soldiers' bonus bill for the European war veterans including the Students' Army Training Corps. Expenditure runs about 20 million with half from general taxes and half from a head tax. The measure was sent back to the Senate after suspending rules. Representatives Richards of Malden gained armory use for veterans under the act.
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House
Senate
Students’ Army Training Corps
Richards
Malden
Kirstein Named Library Trustee at Filene’s Sons
Louis E. Kirstein merchandise manager at William Filene's Sons Company is appointed to the office of library trustee, succeeding Daniel H. Coakley. Announcement made yesterday.
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Louis E. Kirstein
William Filene's Sons Company
Daniel H. Coakley
Mary Garden Daggett Ramsdells Ad Prices
Catalog of cosmetic items with prices including Pond's Cold Cream 25¢ to 1.75 and various branded creams such as Marvelous and Yale's Creams listed in a dense ad layout.
Lieutenant William Drohan Dead After Daring War Service
Lieutenant William Drohan, longtime South Boston native and brother of the late Jack Drohan, dies after a remarkable World War I service marked by stubborn perseverance. Despite disabilities deemed disqualifying, he trained with the 9th Regiment National Guard, served in Mexico and France, and repeatedly faced discharge orders only to stay with his unit and win commendation from General Edwards for his grit and comradeship.
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Drohan
Benjamin Drohan
Jack’’ Drohan
Boston’ Traveler
Boston Public Works Department
Leutenant
France
South Boston
Boston College
Old Ninth Regiment
Ninth Regiment
National Guard
Old Ninth
Logan
Department
Newport News
Boston
South
Neufchateau
Fred C. Jones
Quincy
Fred Bogan
Boston City Hospital
Bill
Fred
Theg
O. K
Edwards
Lafayette Club
Bill Drohan
Combat that film on teeth with ten day Pepsodent test
The text urges a ten day trial of Pepsodent to fight the sticky film on teeth blamed for tartar decay and pyorrhea. It claims ordinary brushing and toothpaste fail to dissolve the film and promises quick visible results at no cost to the reader.
A Delightful Test Pepsodent 4 advertisement claim
The copy promotes Pepsodent toothpaste based on a pepsin digestant to dissolve albumen matter on teeth and combat it. It claims a harm free activation of pepsin, no acidic damage, and endorsements by dental authorities and leading dentists across America. It invites a 10 day trial tube.
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America
Paepsadent Promises Ten Day Tube For Teeth
An ad touts Paepsadent as a daily toothpaste. It claims the paste cleans teeth leaving them feeling clean and film-free. It promises whitening as the slimy film disappears, calling the result a revelation.
Message From War Front Brings Pride To Parents Of New England
A returned army tape recounts how New England soldiers fought valiantly and lived exemplary lives abroad. Lieutenant Drohan is praised for his delightful personality steadfast friendship and tireless work to support the troops over there.
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New England
Drohan
Child Killed in Stoneham Crash
Eleanor Cheeser aged 12 of Hill court Stoneham died from a fractured skull after being struck by a car on Main street Stoneham near noon. Driver Elihu Barnery 24 of Newmarket New Hampshire was held on a technical assault charge and later bailed. Police say the girl darted from Hancock street into the road. The car slowed then moved as the girl and vehicle started forward together.
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Eleanor Cheeser
Hillcourt
Stoneham
the Park Hospital
Main Street
Elihu Barnery
Newmarket
N. H
Hancock Street
Main
East Boston Children Demand Elephants for July Fourth Parade
Hundreds of East Boston youths, about 5000 petitioners, march from Maverick Square to City Hall to urge Mayor Peters to invite Mollie Waddy and Tony the Franklin Park elephants as guests at Wood Island Park on July 4. William J Ferguson, East Boston Fourth of July chair, leads the effort with paraders to assemble at 3 p.m.
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East Boston
Peters
Maverick Square
City Hall
Mollie, Waddy
Tony
Franklin Park
Wood Island Park
William J. Ferguson
Peace Treaty Signing Expected Tomorrow
President Wilson plans to sail home Thursday morning and is expected to lead the signatures of the allied leaders in the momentous peace treaty ceremony. The event is anticipated to be limited to the time available.
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Wilson
Germany Signs Peace Treaty After Prolonged Negotiations
Germany finally agreed to sign the peace treaty unconditionally after days of protests by Berlin leaders. The German government sent a note to M. Clemenceau via Dr. Haniel von Haimhausen stating readiness to accept and sign the terms while lamenting the perceived injustice of some provisions. The note noted that acceptance was made without renouncing views on the treaty’s alleged unfairness. Copies were sent to Clemenceau, Lloyd George, and Wilson. Italian delegates in Paris were authorized to sign for Italy, averting potential delays.
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Germany
Berlin
German Republic
M. Clemenceau
Haniel von Haimhausen
von Haniel
William
Herr Bauer
Paul Dutasta
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Wilson
Paria
Italy
State House Briefs Senate passes maternity benefits bill
The Senate approved engrossment on a maternity benefits bill filed by Edna Lawrence Spencer of Cambridge by a 22 to 2 vote. On Senator Jackson’s motion the Senate substituted an adverse committee report with a bill to fix the State treasurer’s salary at 6000 dollars. Similar provisions noted.
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Senate
Edna Lawrence Spencer
Cambridge
Jackson
Lynn
Bills Move Through Senate On Auditing Salary and Coal Probe
The Senate extended the reporting period for the social welfare committee to June to study the coal price investigation. A motor truck fee bill was amended to set a 5 ton cap at 50 and 25 per added ton or fraction. A food inspection division in the State Board of Agriculture was approved. Curran proposed liquor license notices be cut to three days before issuance. A Lowell high school funding request seeks 1.6 million more than 1915 act authorized. A new commission estimates 2.2 million to build the school after prior delays and legal issues.
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Senate
Bence
Committee On Ways and Means
State Board of Agriculture
Curran
Boston
Wilson
Legislative Committee On Municipal Finance
Lowell
Two key milk based discoveries aid mankind
A 1835 vacuum milk condensing method by Newton and an 1883 dry milk powder process by Horlick at Racine Wisconsin use malted grain extract. Horlick named Malted Milk for a versatile, easily prepared, climate stable food drink from infancy to old age.
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Newton
Horlick
Racine
Wis
Reliable Method of Hair Care From a 9th Grade Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes a hair care method using canthrax dissolved in hot water to create a full shampoo. It claims to dissolve dandruff excess oil and dirt while leaving the scalp clean and hair glossy and fluffy.
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