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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1921
Page
13
The Saco River at Saco Maine opened to navigation today marking a new record for ice removal. The move allows river traffic to resume after a prolonged freeze.
An advertisement describes a simple at home mix to darken gray hair. Mix a half pint of water with one ounce bay rum, Barbo Compound, and one ounce glycerine. Apply twice weekly until the desired shade, claiming it won’t color the scalp, be sticky, or rub off and may make a gray haired person look twenty years younger.
Frederick W. Mareman of Cambridge succeeds John J. Wortisch of South Boston as grand warden of the Massachusetts Grand Lodge at the New England Order of Protection 34th annual convention in Ford Hall. Also elected were Joseph E. Studley grand vice-warden Judith A. Hinckley secretary and John R. Fisher treasurer. Supreme Warden H. William Scott of Barre Vt and other supreme officers attended. Massachusetts accounts for over half the order’s nationwide membership with 14 112 lodges showing growth.
Washington March 9 Dr Charles E R Sawyer personal friend and the man set to be President Harding's White House physician is described as a high speed gentleman with no low or intermediate speeds in the makeup.
In an exclusive interview Dr Sawyer explains why Harding remains physically and mentally robust. He cites steady decision making and direct talk as key, noting Harding’s lack of personal ambition shields him from fatigue and anxiety. The physician plans early meetings on public welfare and social justice with prominent health and military officials.
A new policy in the B F Keith Circuit guarantees automatic life coverage for every employee from scrub workers to house managers. Those with under five years’ service receive 500 dollars, five years or more 1000 dollars, aligning Keith staff benefits with the National Vaudeville Artists. An April 8 benefit matinee across the nation will donate all matinee receipts to the insurance fund.
The Shipping Board freighter West Inskip has been sent from this port to New York for repairs renewing concerns of Boston discrimination in ship repair contracts. The New England Drydock and Ship Repair Association, a group of local firms, met to discuss the situation with plans to protest if discrimination is found.
Vaudeville star Blossom Seeley announced her marriage to her dancing partner Benjamin E. Geisenfeld known as Benny Fields of Milwaukee. A civil ceremony occurred in Chicago three weeks ago and a religious ceremony was held in St Paul.
Robert Henderson representing unskilled labor in six New Haven railroad crafts says he will submit the announced wage reduction to the Railway Labor Board after a Tuesday meeting with General Manager Wright of the Boston terminal. Wright reportedly refused to refer the matter to the board, and the cut would take effect April 4. Unskilled workers in machinists, boilermakers, carmen, sheet metal, electrical, and blacksmiths are affected. The unions plan Friday night meetings to discuss the situation.
Major Paul W Baade announces new ROTC officers at Boston University including majors J E Corcoran F E Heap and captains R C Crowley P Richardson C M Dolbeare E A Rich A W Nelson C E Marston Don Francis A E Bergeron L T Brown M A Barrett H V Waters and others in the line of duty across the corps.
The list names first lieutenants M. D. Tracey and D. Richardson among others. Included are W. Mullen R. Had lock C. E. Robertson C. W. Toohey R. H. Brayton W. B. Cushman L. H. Jacobs W. H. Valentine and second lieutenants I. A. Bradley and a band leader.
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