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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1920
Page
17
More than 1000 workers unloaded freight cars on private sidings across over 20 cities to relieve congestion. Belated cars with raw materials were moved so New England products can be recharged and shipped. The effort followed a suggestion from the Boston Chamber of Commerce with railroads supplying extra labor.
Bishop N. L. Thomas of Wyoming told Trinity Church that few men are entering the ministry. He urged a nation-wide Episcopal campaign and a more religious home atmosphere to develop youth. He noted better responses in other states where the campaign has begun.
A down and outer escapes a police raid on the worst opium den in London. Jim Dalton’s double flees, plots revenge, and seeks Lucille’s aid as Chand Bing Ho reflects on heaven’s decrees amid the Chinatown den’s collapse.
The note promises ongoing installments in the Daily and Sunday Post every day until the work is finished. It hints at a serialized publication plan without naming dates, authors, or locations.
The Federal Reserve Bank starts exchanging permanent Liberty bond certificates for the temporary ones on the third Liberty loan, with other issues unaffected. About 80 million dollars in third loan bonds are in play in this district, with processing by 75 clerks in three eight hour shifts and possible continuous exchange around interest dates.
A Revere City Hall meeting for the Italian Victory Loan drew under a dozen residents at first but, aided by the Chatterbox Club, was the strongest drive yet. Senator Casassa opened, with James Pisco- Pausata as presiding officer, and speakers Rev Antonio Castellana and Dominic Maggi. Chatterbox girls urged subscriptions from $50 to $1000, totaling about $17,000 in one hour, the largest sum since the drive began in Greater Boston.
On March 16 1776 Washington grew impatient with British delays and sent a detachment to fortify Nooks Hill near Boston. British cannonade failed to inflict harm as Americans held ground while a Paris-signed calcium light marked the site for a centennial display. Hundreds of Tory families fled with General Gage aboard crowded transports amid severe naval threats.
Today features an all day conference at Cathedral Church of St. Paul with morning afternoon and evening sessions. Activities include Citizenship classes at 541 Massachusetts Avenue and 185 Boylston Street, a school committee meeting, an Economic Club dinner with Edward A. Filene, and a Ford Hall Forum lecture by Signorina Anita Garibaldi on Italy's democratic trend led by Major General Clarence R.
An advertisement touts Noonan's Hair Petrole as improving hair softness and scalp health with daily five minute use. It claims dandruff removal from a purified petroleum formula, non irritant scent, and barber endorsement. Sold at fifteen cents per application or one dollar per bottle from T Noonan & Sons Co. in Boston.
Mrs Abbie Tuller aged 96, widow of George W Tuller, marked the 86th anniversary of her birth yesterday at the home of her son the Rev Edward P Tuller D D at 61 Gray Street Arlington.
E. Phillips Oppenheim writes a Whimsical Three tale titled The Little Grey Book that will appear in the next Boston Sunday Post Magazine. The note promises a charming story from the famed author.
Ohio physician Dr F M Edwards promoted Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle liver and bowel aid. The ads claim olive colored tablets with vegetable ingredients improve complexion, energy, and digestion, noting a 10c and 25c price and wide use among men and women as a calomel substitute.
The Navy announces sealed proposals for sale of transports tugs yachts motor boats and fishing boats. Bids due 12 99 noon March 22 1920 at the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts Washington DC with deposits and catalogs available from district commandants. Includes Satilia Cigarette Adelante Kemait Waconda Felicita Narragansett Victorine Albert Brown Winchester Itty etc in various naval districts.
A historical notice warns against using trusses for hernias and promotes a home self treatment. It claims seven thousand deaths yearly from rupture, urges readers to seek the PLAPAO method, and offers a free trial by mail from PLAPAO CO in St. Louis Missouri.
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