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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1917
Page
13
A clipped ad copy argues that economy comes from wholesale millinery sales with four rooms and low operating costs. It warns that buying at the wrong place with high overhead and elaborate displays reduces profits, urging buyers to seek right pricing.
Senator John W Weeks, honorary Navy League vice president, urged universal military training as the nation hovers toward war. The Boston City Club heard that a strong navy is essential, with weeks of speeches, patriotic songs, and a showing of government films.
Paris dispatch reports the ministry released a statement detailing week ending arrivals and losses at sea. It notes six or more mines sank twelve French merchant vessels during the past week, with several ships reported overdue or missing after midnight.
Petrograd dispatch reports General Korniloff informed former Empress Alexandra of her arrest. He conveyed the provisional government’s decision, she expressed readiness to hear it, and a strict palace guard was set. She requested her household staff remain, including nurse Sergeants Berevenko.
Mrs. Mary McFarland, Memorial Hall employee, Everett, was passing an alley near Chelsea street last night when a sneak thief grabbed her handbag containing cash and two valuable rings. She screamed as the thief fled, discarding the bag and its contents intact.
Miss Antonietta DiCola of Termini Italy sister of Gaspare DiCola heir and Brookline murder victim filed to appeal the Norfolk Probate Court ruling that allowed the will. The sister reportedly received nothing while a longtime companion known as Mrs Gaspare DiCola was left $100 monthly and use of a Brookline house.
The mayor announced a bid process for street cleaning in Boston, remarking If you don t at first succeed call for bids again. He signed a yearly contract after three advertisements, awarding to Bernard E Grant at 18.60 dollars per truck for an eight hour day.
City Hall basement convenience station was ordered closed by Superintendent Crowley amid fear of a bomb. The move aimed to secure the building and protect the public as investigators examine a planted explosive device.
Advertisement urges readers to buy ounce of double strength ethine from a druggist to remove freckles. It claims few applications reduce freckles with a money back guarantee if it fails, noting sun and wind worsen freckles and that ethine is sold more this month.
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