Middle class burdened by hard times in Paris amid upheaval
William G Shepherd examines the Paris middle classes the shop and office workers who once lived decently now face hardship as they seek hope in a country torn by war and unrest. The essay urges readers to imagine the middle class viewpoint and challenges them to grasp their grim struggles.
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Germany
France
Chamber of Deputies
Committee of Reparations
Paris
Councils of the Nations
French Middle Class Struggles With Wartime Prices in Paris
A reader's reflection on postwar France describes soaring clothing costs and scarce affordability for middle class families. The piece contrasts Paris rents, utilities, and groceries with American standards, noting stagnant salaries and strict tenancy rules while lamenting the impact of German reparations and the hope that Germany will restore France’s economy.
Kills Stepson While Asleep in Massachusetts
Eugene Driely, 50, a World War I veteran and chief engineer on a central power vessel, is charged with first degree murder after confessing to striking his stepson Vincent Paul Plancidh, 19, with an axe as he slept at the Drioly home in Littleton. The victim, a law student at Boston University, died at Deaconess Hospital in Concord after being found bleeding in a living room. Driely is held in Ayer lockup following a court visit by Assistant District Attorney Frank Goldman. The motive cited involves alleged threats by the son against Driely and his wife. the stepmother denied threats or pursuit.
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Lowell
Eugene Driely
United States
Central Powers
Drioly
Littleton
Ayer
Frank Goldman
Fred C. Reed
Vincent Paul Plancioh
Boston University
Reed
Deaconness Hospital
Concord
Mass
Plancidh
Shovelling Snow as Fun as Golf If Not Necessary
A light remark compares shovelling snow to golf noting both would be enjoyable if not required, reflecting mundane daily labor framed with humor.
Fewer Faster Brides in Boston as War-Era Brides Drop
City Registrar Edward W. McGlewen reports this year’s bride tally for Boston shows a sharp decline from prewar norms. The annual easter bride crop, usually the richest season, comes in below normal as spring flowers and Easter finery appear in shops while dating figures from war years are used for comparison.
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Miladi
Boston
Edward W. McGlewen
Easter Brim Fails to Bring Bride Surge This Year
Mr McGlewen notes March marriage applications are unusually low, blaming weak business conditions and low spirits. He says Easter usually brings a peak in marriage inquiries, but this year the trend is down, though he hopes the final week before Easter may rise to prior year levels.
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Mr. McGlewen
McGlewen
Ladies' Night At University Lodge No 159 Knights of Pythias
Cambridge event at Its Castle Hall 631 Massachusetts avenue invites members and their ladies to an open meeting tomorrow evening. The Knights of Pythias promise a pleasing entertainment followed by refreshments. Be there at 8 oclock sharp to enjoy the programme.
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University Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
Cambridge
Castle Hall
Massachusetts Avenue
Novelist Mary Roberts Rinehart Appeals for Near East Relief
Mary Roberts Rinehart, noted novelist and feminist, urged support for the Lenten Week offering aiding starving Christian peoples in the Near East. Major-General Leonard Wood proposed the drive, with contributions accepted in churches nationwide over the next seven days.
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New York
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Near East
Leonard Wood
America
Drag Channel For Boy's Body In Shocking Disappearance
Harbor police using grappling rakes dragged Fort Point Channel near Dover street bridge in a failed effort to find Abraham Angorn a five year old from 218 Dover street who vanished last Monday. His parents Mr and Mrs David Angorn insist he was kidnapped not drowned and believe he was taken in an automobile.
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Abraham Angorn
South End
Dover Street
Harbor Police
Fort Point Channel
Dover Street Bridge
David Angorn
Albany Street
Fire reveals 150 proof liquor near Somerville residence
A blaze yesterday at 42 Linwood Street Somerville exposed a still with 150 proof alcohol. It took a lieutenant a sergeant and seven police to calm a crowd eager to reach the contraband as the strong odor overwhelmed onlookers.
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Somerville
Linwood Street
Do You Need Father John’s Medicine For Spring Weight
An advertisement urges readers to use Father John’s Medicine as a spring food tonic to gain weight healthily. It claims the tonic supplies pure nourishment, rebuilds strength, and helps low normal weight individuals without alcohol or dangerous drugs.
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Father John
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