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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
2
Baron Birkenhead told the House of Lords that the government would use all available forces to restore law and order in Ireland, aiming to make secession impossible. He noted considerable reinforcements have been sent and more would follow as required.
Miss Mary Weld a 1919 20 debutante has been active in club and social events this season for the younger set. Her parents are Mr and Mrs Charles G Weld of Bay State road and Brook line. She recently returned from a trip to California.
The Massachusetts Single Taxation Association supports a land tax higher than buildings and will be heard by the committee on new sources of revenue at 4 o'clock this afternoon in the old aldermanic chamber, City Hall. They claim the plan could raise 18 million dollars more for the city than the current land and building tax. The group appeared at last week's hearing to oppose a special retail sales tax.
Charles A Coyle of Lawrence was named senior class president at Boston College for 1920 21 elections held yesterday. James J Fitzpatrick star athlete and Louis J Urban captain were chosen as vice presidents. Eugene Sullivan Wakefield Fulton Debating Society head was secretary and J J Sullivan Somerville was treasurer.
Howard M. Hoke reports a different tale titled The Eyes of the Unworthy will appear in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine next issue.
A vintage ad targets mothers promoting California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children. It emphasizes ease of use and household trust, typical of midcentury medicine labeling.
An advertisement asserts that California Syrup of Figs offers the best and most harmless laxative for children and highlights its fruity taste and full bottle directions. It urges parents to look for the name California on the package to be sure of safety.
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