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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1921
Page
19
Money market notes show brokers loans at 7 percent and outside brokers’ quick call at 7 percent. Individual customers’ collateral loans range 4 to 8 percent and customers’ commercial loans at 7 percent. Year money listed at 7 to 8 percent. Foreign exchange rates appear in the section.
The page lists wholesale prices for produce and supplies including apples such as Baldwins and Northern Spy, beans, corn, dairy butter, eggs, flour, oranges, cranberries, strawberries, timothy hay, bran, meal, oats, margarine, potatoes, poultry, and various meats. Prices appear as car lot or per hundred pounds, with ranges and stand prices typical of a dense 1920s or 1930s commodity column.
The notice lists dressed hogs by weight and price ranges, refined sugar quotes from American Sugar Refg. Co. with discounts, and a detailed vegetables section. Items include asparagus, cabbage, cucumbers, spinach, squash, beets, carrots, turnips, peppers, parsnips, radishes, brussels sprouts, tomatoes, and string beans with unit prices and packaging notes.
South Boston reacts as Brigadier General Buckman and Rear Admiral Dunn bar soldiers sailors and reservists from Evacuation Day parade over clashes with Irish Republic and India freedom groups. National Guard units weigh marching options while Dr. Griffin shifts to a civilian lineup. telegrams flood Washington urging revocation.
Brigadier-General Buckman and Rear Admiral Dunn threaten court martial for service members in uniform at the Evacuation Day parade. Massachusetts A A R I R protests to President Harding and secretaries of war and navy, demanding orders be canceled and penalties dropped. Edward Doheny defends Irish Republic recognition and British influence amid accusations of interference.
Dr. Griffin and Edward G. Lennon report a conference with General Buckman and Admiral Dunn over Evacuation Day parade. They recount that the general refused to include the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic and Friends of Freedom for India, citing risk of banners revealing British abuses. The admiral ruled regular troops could not parade with that delegation and said the order was final. Lennon urged Washington to revoke the order. Griffin said he would obey and parade in silk hat with others in uniform.
The state directorate of the A A R I R issues messages to the President and to Secretaries Weeks and Denby urging reversal of orders. This communication reflects coordinated protests across offices as officials seek policy changes and immediate action.
A passage notes the representatives of the Irish Republic currently in the United States. The text highlights their presence and the political context of their visit as part of ongoing relations between the Irish Republic and the U.S. government and people.
An old style ad promotes Tiz to relieve sore burning swollen and tender feet. It claims quick relief from corns callouses bunions and raw spots making feet comfortable again and lets wear smaller shoes. A one year foot comfort guarantee or money back is offered.
Delegates from eight A A R I R councils met at Pere Marquette Hall South Boston last night and voted to parade with their councils in a body. They expect greater turnout than before and invited all Greater Boston councils to join. An indignation mass meeting is set for tonight at Food Square at 8 30 to protest orders by Admiral Dunn and General Ruckman.
A large number of Winthrop Yacht Club members and friends held an informal dance in the decorated ball room. Features included an elimination dance a favor dance and a baby doll dance. Credit for the success goes to Misses Downes with arrangements by David Wisely chairman Arthur Hall Earl Hodgdon and Eugene Cate.
Joseph Fortier of Dover died at a Rochester railroad crossing when a motor truck he drove was struck by a Boston and Maine passenger train from Lakeport to Dover. He was four years of age and the father of nine.
An advertisement touts Jad Salts as a harmless, inexpensive kidney flush. It claims four ounces daily in water before breakfast cleanses sluggish kidneys, stops bladder irritation, and prevents related pains and disorders. A local druggist notes many customers use it to prevent trouble by keeping kidneys active.
This old patent medicine ad argues poor digestion causes weakness and skin issues. It promises lasting relief from a 25 cent NR Tablets box with nightly use for a week and an ongoing occasional tablet to maintain health. Aimed at general wellness with druggist endorsement.
The ad touts Pape's Diapepsin tablets to quickly neutralize stomach acidity and relieve indigestion, belching, and heartburn. It claims immediate comfort after taking a few tablets, urging readers to buy now and eat favorite foods without distress.
An old newspaper health note claims most stomach troubles stem from excess stomach acid. It advises taking Bisulated Magnesia after meals or when symptoms arise to neutralize acid, relieve gas, and aid digestion, noting magnesia in tablet or powder form is safe and inexpensive.
A reader recalls four years of failing medical treatment for indigestion and related ailments and credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with relief. The ad claims the remedy removes catarhal mucus from the intestinal tract, alleviates inflammation, and promises refunds after one dose. Available at Houghton & Dutton, Epstein Drug Co, and other druggists.
A consumer note explains using delatone to remove hair. Mix a stiff paste from powdered delatone and water, spread on the hairy surface, rub off after about two minutes, then wash the skin to remove hairs. Emphasizes using real delatone and mixing fresh as needed.
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