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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
8
Two steamers brought sizable cavalry and infantry units plus field guns to Dublin Tuesday night. Forces entrained for southern provincial depots in Kilkenny Waterford and Curragh, with two infantry battalions already leaving Dublin for southern military areas.
In a Boston chronicle the author recalls the March 5 1776 moment when Howe moved 2400 men to Dorchester Heights but a fierce storm blocked transports. The delay allowed American entrenchments to bar the plan, prompting Howe to evacuate on March 7 and sparing Boston from ruin.
Noted humorist Alice Hogan Rice, author of Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch, will publish a short story titled And Paste the Pie in the upcoming Boston Sunday Post Magazine.
Today marks Public Service Day in the Irish bond certificate drive with solicitors from all Boston wards and Massachusetts towns urging public service workers to contribute. A 48 member police escort led by Captain Patrick F. King will accompany the delegation from St. Peter's Church to Beacon Hill and City Hall, with honorary and active bearers named from various precincts.
A Massachusetts special day drive for Irish bonds reports strong donations from doctors dentists druggists and nurses. A cable from Dublin warns against false Bos ton reception reports while precinct captains plan a sweep of South Boston wards and flying squads.
L. D. H. Weld of Swift & Co testified before the House Agriculture Committee defending the packing industry against FTC charges and opposing federal regulation. He said packers do not control prices for livestock or meats and warned proposed rules would harm consumers and producers by limiting efficiency.
Naval ships entering and leaving Charlestown yard use a wireless system to contact the commandant. The day time speaking radius reaches about 10 miles. The apparatus is the standard navy telephone once used on destroyers and sub chasers in the war.
Mrs Martin and Mrs Blair share a dessert idea using Puddine saying it is simple to prepare with milk and sugar. They advertise Puddine as wholesome and versatile with flavors like rose vanilla orange lemon and claim a box serves 15 people available at grocers.
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