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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1921
Page
10
The twelfth and final week of the Zain Ad Writing Contest opens with eight days left to submit ideas for $500 and $1000 prizes. Readers are urged to mail terse ads describing two listed products to Box 6281 Boston Mass, as competition judges seek concise, striking lines.
The notice invites public participation in a judging fair to select best store window displays with prize money of 1000 in cash awarded to merchants and window dressers who assisted contestants. A board of advertising experts will judge impartially.
Frank Marino, 28, recently arrived from the Canadian northwest, was detained by Dorchester police after being seen acting suspiciously at Savin Hill. A search uncovered a loaded 38 caliber revolver with extra ammunition, a razor, and a dick. He pled not to have a fixed address and was fined $100 or pledged to a fixed residence.
Dorchester plans to formally dedicate several Field's Corner squares named for army and navy men who sacrificed in the World War. Committees were formed by Matthew Cummings, commander of the Old Dorchester Post of the American Legion, to arrange the ceremony details.
James H. Nelson of New Bedford welcomed a son at 234 Chestnut Street. The birth likely occurred June 17 or 18 depending on time standard. Dr. George Marsden noted two possible dates on the birth return: June 17 under standard time and June 18 under daylight saving time.
Diplomas were awarded to 411 members of the class of 1921 at Dorchester High School during the 69th annual graduation exercises held yesterday afternoon in Codman Square Theatre. The class is a city schools record for size.
Frederick La Bogan presided as 82 diplomas were awarded to Boston Normal School graduates. Augustus H. Kelley spoke on The Great Life, defining the teacher's life, while Wallace C. Boyden noted a program song The Land Where Hate Should Die. Margaret A. Nichols of the Rice School chaired the association and spoke last.
An advertisement promotes Othine double strength freckles remover. It claims rapid fading of freckles with nightly and morning application, notes most cases need under an ounce, and offers money back guarantee if no results. It urges requesting Vitnine double strength.
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