Federal Prohibition Commissioner to Visit Boston Weekend
Federal Commissioner John F Kramer of Washington will visit Boston Saturday for conferences with Daniel F. OConnell Massachusetts federal prohibition agent and stay through Monday. He is expected to speak in Jamaica Plain and Stoneham on Sunday.
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Prohibition
John F Kramer
Washington
Boston
Daniel F. O'Connell
Massachusetts
Mr. O'Connell
Jamaica Plain
Stoneham
Baker Plans Saving in Use of Arsenal
Arsenal workers meeting in Washington propose to Baker that government arsenals be used to manufacture supplies for departments other than the War Department. They argue the change would prevent reductions in working forces affecting thousands of men.
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Washington
War Department
Baker
Seavey Settlement Men to Have Banquet
The Seavey Settlement of the Morgan Memorial will hold its annual banquet tonight at Hope Chapel Hall. Afterward, men who have lived in the settlement for varying periods will give addresses with Rev. William M. Gilbert of the First Methodist Church as toastmaster.
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Seavey Settlement
Morgan, Memorial
Hope Chapel Hall
William M. Gilbert
First Methodist Church
Morgan Memorial
Burgoyne’s Boston Performances Highlight 1776 Winter
In Faneuil Hall the British staged dramatic bouts during their Boston stay led by General Burgoyne. A January 8 performance of The Blockade of Boston sparked alarms as Major Knowlton’s raid near Charlestown Neck killed one and captured five.
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Faneuil Hall
Boston
General Burgoyne
Washington
Bunker's Hill
General Howe
Knowlton
Charlestown Neck
Massachusetts Historical Society
Remarkable Twin Daughters Becomes Hard to Tell Apart
Marjorie and Madeline Wallace, twin daughters of Mr and Mrs George H Wallace of Watertown, born February 1 1919, resemble each other in all features with identical weights of 18 14 pounds and blue eyes. For two months the mother used a blue ribbon on Madeline’s right arm to distinguish them and even then mixed them up at times.
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Marjorie
Madeline Wallace
George H. Wallace
Waverley Avenue
Watertown
Madeline
Harvard's Charles W. Eliot to Mark 86th Birthday
Charles W. Eliot, president emeritus of Harvard University, will observe his 86th birthday tomorrow. He remains in good health and will spend the day quietly at his Cambridge home, 17 Fresh Pond Parkway, following his usual routine with no family celebration planned.
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Harvard
Eliot
Harvard University
Fresh Pond Parkway
Cambridge
RATTLESNAKE OIL PARLORS RAIDED FOR BLUE SKY LAW VIOLATIONS
Health department officers arrested Guy C. Warner and Dr George C. McKay of 335 Washington street and Joseph J. Krauss and Benjamin Wolf of 57 Hanover street on charges under the 1916 Blue Sky Law. Dr Patrick Mullowney stated the oil claims to cure ailments from fallen arches to brain clots, while tests showed the Hanover street product to be kerosene mixed with oil of cedar.
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Guy C. Warner
Health Department
Hanover Street Place
Visit Delayed After Loss Of $490 In Halifax Money
Alex Weatherbie, 67, of Nova Scotia, aimed to return home after visiting his sister in Somerville. He claimed a pocket was picked at North Station or money lost before reaching the station, totaling 490 Canadian dollars including a 100 dollar bill and smaller notes. He reported the loss to Somerville police, noting it was his first monetary loss after a lifetime at sea.
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Alex Weatherbie
Nova Scotia
Esther Chambers
Perry Street
Somerville
North
Union Sanrre
Weatherbie
Sommerville
Senate votes against beer in Massachusetts inquiry
The Senate debated a Massachus setts Supreme Court opinion on 2.75 and 4 percent beer bills. Only eight Senators favored the order and 15 opposed it. An attempted roll call failed with six Senators responding, short of the seven needed. President McKnight dissented from the rules committee’s unfavorable view and did not request a yeas and nays count.
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Senate
Massachusetts Supreme Court
McKnight
Tiz A Joy to Sore Tired Feet Relief Ad
An old advertisement touts Tiz as a magical foot remedy for burning, swollen, corned feet. It promises immediate relief, reduced shoe size, and says a 25 cent box is available at druggists with a one year guarantee or money back.
P and P Spark Plug Exhibited at Show
Page and Pohle of Lynn showcased the P and P spark plug at the show. They claim modern gasoline with a high flash point requires an improved spark plug and that older designs matched gasoline of years past. All P and P plugs are priming plugs.
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Page & Pohle
Lynn
Fruit-a-tives Claim Paralysis Relief in Ad
An advertisement touts Fruit-a-tives tablets as a remedy for nervous system paralysis. A testimonial from WM. H. Ostrander of Buffalo says the product restored vitality, claiming less bowel trouble and improved health at age 62. Available 50c a box, six for $2.50, extra trial size 25c. from Fruit-A-tives Limited in Ogdensburg.
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Fruit-A-Tives Limited
Ugdensburg
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Oliver
Twist
BY William Justin Mann
England
Horace Walpole
Burgoyne
Phonograph
New England
Raph
Dardanella
Peter Ginkarolina
Sunshine the Vamp
Apillian
Esa
Siam
Catro
Kirmanshaw
Valea Flassique
Adeline March
NEW England Piano and Phonograph CO
Boylston ST
Mass
DR. Eliot
Charles W. Eliot
Alex
P &P
Grant St
Buffalo
N. Y
WM. H. Ostrander
Chas. J. Jager CO
Custom House St
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