Mayflower Declared State Floral Emblem by Governor
On May Day Governor McCall signed the bill making the Mayflower the Commonwealth’s floral emblem. He invited nine school children to witness the ceremony as baskets of Mayflowers surrounded them and a large bouquet sat on his desk from local donors.
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M’call
Bessie O Brien
Ruth Ranney
Willma Small
William Miller
Beatrice Brest
Margaret Murphy
Elsie Springer
Anna Quattrochi
Elizabeth Harriman
Commonwealth
McCall
Wilma Small
Pessie G. O’brien
Elsie Z. Springer
Anna Quattarocchi
Ruth &. Ranney
Beatrice
Brest
William H. Miller
Miles A. O’brien, Jr
Patrick M. Costello
Boston
Charles T Burrill
H. V. Lawrence
Falmouth
C. F. Shaffer
Hubbardston
Bessie G. O’brien
Maine Coal Dealers Conference in Portland Discusses Situation
More than 60 coal dealers from across Maine met in Portland with W. A. Clark of Winchester Mass president of the New England Coal Dealers Association. State Fuel Administrator J C Hamlen explained regulations and rulings on the state coal situation and answered many questions. The session covered the overall situation.
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Portland
Maine
W. A. Clark
Winchester
Mass
New England Coal Dealers’ Association
J. C. Hamlen
Wide range of shell shock defined in army reviews
New York May 1 The Rockefeller Foundation review outlines the broad scope of nervous and mental diseases in wartime army medical work. It notes shell shock covers cases from true paralysis to cowardice and stresses the need for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
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New York
Rockefeller Foundation
Maine New Hampshire Vermont Exceed Quotas Rally Bond Drive
State bond loan push sees Maine New Hampshire and Vermont surpassing targets and continuing strong. Authorities urge immediate subscription to secure funds for state projects and debt needs.
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Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Easy Relief
A vintage ad touts Freezone as a cheap home remedy to remove hard and soft corns and toe calluses. It claims instant pain relief with a simple application and lists drugstores as the selling point, mentioning Cincinnati origin.
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Cincinnati
Allen
Thoroughly Reliable Kidney Medicine Swamp Root Endorsement
Druggist Harry G. Davis of Dover New Hampshire endorses Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a thoroughly reliable kidney remedy. He states he has sold it for thirteen years with no complaints and provides a June 12 1916 endorsement in the advertisement.
Letter to Dr Kilmer and Co from Binghamton NY
A communication from a resident or customer addressed to Dr Kilmer and the Kilmer Company in Binghamton New York. The brief note seeks information or a response regarding remedies or products offered by the firm. The document presents as a typical mid century consumer or medical correspondence.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Kilmer Sample Offer Promoted Through Boston Daily Post
An advertisement urges readers to send ten cents to Kilmer & Co. for a sample bottle and promises a persuasive result. It also mentions a book about kidneys and bladder and notes availability of medium and large bottles at drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Sorec
Boston Daily Post
Preparing Aver Army for France in Devens Camp
A review of the West Regiment of Infantry Boston's Own will be held at Devens with Colonel Frank Tompkins as reviewing officer. The long hikes for the 76th Division are planned as separate unit movements with camping sites near Concord New Hampshire and possible early starts next week.
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Devens
West Regiment of Infantry
Boston
Frank Tompkins
76Th Division
Concord
N. H
02D
Old Colony
Hollis
151St Infantry Brigade
Trotter
V. C
Edward Croft
H Company
301St Infantry
Convention Hall
Carleton Morse
Charles C. Smith
George G. Sylvia
New Bedford
Nathan Yamins
Fall River
John Kingman
Hanover
Charles H. Domingue
Edwin Croft
Tompkins
Mexico
Croft
Philippines
Boy Scout Picture Draws Attention Near Old South Church
A window display by the local Boy Scout committee near the Old South Church shows a 14 year old youth labeled Raw Material. The image illustrates a youth drifting without guidance and promotes the Scout rally at the Arena Saturday night with tickets available at Scout headquarters 453 Washington street Dexter building.
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Boy Scout
Washington Street
Old South Church
Arena
Boy Scout Movement
Scout
Dexter Building
Liberty Bond Flag Demand in New England Homes
A nationwide drive urges displaying a Liberty bond flag in one window of every New England house. Buyers of bonds receive a flag, tying patriotic purchasing to visible civic display.
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Liberty Bonds
New England
Peptiron Iron Tonic Promises Health and Energy
Advertisement touts Peptiron as a wax and iron tonic that blends iron with celery pepsin and other tonics to treat anemia paleness languor and nervousnes. It claims to raise red blood cells tone nerves improve color aid digestion and restore vigor for daily duties. The druggist can supply the pill chocolate coated form.
Liberty Loan Button Honored Alongside Croix de Guerre
The article notes that while not all can win the Croix de Guerre, a similar honor exists in the form of the Liberty Loan button recognizing contributions to the war effort.
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Liberty Loan
A Booster For Sulpherb Tablets
A testimonial from Robert Clemence of Syracuse New York praising Sulpherb Tablets for bowel Regularity and strength. He claims co workers also benefit and urges readers to choose Sulpherb not Sulphur. Sold by all druggists.
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Robert Clemence
S. Wilbur Avenue
Syracuse
N. Y
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