Feast of All Saints Observed in Boston Churches
Catholic churches across Boston observe the Feast of All Saints with multiple Masses at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and the Church of the Immaculate Conception as well as St James Church. Evening services include rosary, sermon, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament with novena prayers continuing. Tomorrow All Souls Day will also be observed.
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Archdiocese of Boston
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Harrison Avenue
East
Concord Street
St. Valentine’s Chapel
St. James’ Church
Charles Street Jail to Show Movies for Prisoners
Prisoners at the Charles street jail will be offered a film series. Sheriff Kelcher announces the first picture will be shown Sunday at 7 p.m. A large audience is expected and local theatre talent will also be featured.
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Charles Street
Kelcher
A Specialist Reveals Cream L’Ame Skin Treatment
An advertisement touts a home treatment to conquer wrinkles enlarge pores and refresh the complexion. It claims rapid results with twice daily application, promises lighter skin and fewer blemishes, and offers a 35 cent supply with a money back guarantee.
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Oesie Sosa
Creme L'Ame advertisement promises wrinkle removal
A promotional notice touts Creme L'Ame as a superior complexion product claiming to banish wrinkles and clear skin. It asserts the cream uses oriental extracts and offers a $1000 reward to any chemist proving it contains petroleum or glycerine. Readers are urged to order by mail from Herbert Roystone in New York.
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America
New York
Herbert Roystone
East 19Th Street
War Tax Dodgers Plan Purchases Before New Taxes
Citizens scurry around town to buy rail tickets theatre tickets postage stamps tobacco and parcels to beat upcoming war taxes set to take effect today or tomorrow. Purchases include two cent stamps one cent postal cards theatre tickets and cigars as they rush to avoid higher costs.
War tax dodgers rush to outpace new levies across Boston crowd
A mass of individuals including women and men rushed to beat the 8 percent war tax on railroad fares stamps and tickets. Some bought ahead or in advance to avoid taxes, while many found out the tax applied anyway. Officials warn that unused mileage and certain tickets remain taxable and stamped by agents.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Run-down vitality claim for Wincarnis remedy
The text compares a run-down constitution to a drooping plant and asserts Wincarnis can promote new vitality when worry or overwork drains energy. It frames nervous exhaustion as a condition treatable by the tonic, likening revival to watering a plant.
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Wincarnis
5-Cent Tax on All Telegrams and Cables
The Western Union Telegraph Company announced a new 5 cent tax on every telegram or cablegram originating in the United States effective November 1. The sender pays for sent messages. if paid on delivery the addressee pays. The company will collect and account for the tax to the government. stamps are not used.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
United States
Last 2-Cent Mail Day At Boston Post Office
Last minute mail rush expected as a three-cent rate takes effect at midnight. Officials warn of postmark disputes and mail sent after 8 pm may not reach authorities in time. Bulk mailing tricks are barred unless offices and proper envelopes indicate district delivery.
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Boston
Mexican Chiefs to Discuss Break With Germany
In Mexico City a conference is planned to discuss Mexico’s stance in the European war and the advisability of severing relations with Germany, said a merchant who arrived from Chihuahua City.
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Germany
Juarez
Mex
Mexicam
Milfener
Mexico City
Mexico
Tlo
Chithuahua City
Rail 8 Per Cent Tax Applies to Tickets Beyond 30 Miles
The eight percent tax on railroad tickets takes effect today for trips beyond a 30 mile radius from Boston. Passengers using stations listed in the table or beyond it face the tax in addition to regular fares, affecting routes including New Haven, Providence, Wrentham, Woonsocket, Bridgewater, Plympton, Marshfield Hills, Stoughton, Boxboro and more. Ayer, at 36 miles from Boston and near the national army cantonment, is taxed as well.
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Sharon
Fall River
Boston
New Haven Road
Providence
Main Lime
West Mansfield
Wrentham
Wampum
Midland
Main Linenkline
Woonsocket
Cape Cod
Main Line
Riage Atreed
Bridgewater
East Bridgewater
Plymouth
Whitman
Plympton
South Shore
Marshfield Hills
South Braintree
Stoughton
Baston
Boxboro
Ayer
National Army
War Camp Fund Campaign Opens in Boston Next Week
Hugh Bancroft announces 150 Boston business leaders and Rotary and Chamber members will canvass the city for 200000 to support the War Camp Community Fund. Bishop Lawrence leads the Boston council in subscriptions as New England cities accept their quotas toward a four million dollar national drive.
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Hugh Bancroft
Boston Committee
Boston
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Bishop Lawrence
Boston Council
Mr. Bancroft
Fred A. Richardson
New England
John N. Willys
National Council
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Wolf’s
Hanover and
Portland Sts
Johnny
Sam
Dodgers
BSF Sp
Mpegeet England
Coleman & Co., Ltd
Royal Army Medical Corps
U. S. Pierce Co
Warren S. Witherell
John Gilbert, Jr
New England States
Edward Lassere, Inc
U.S
West 23Rd Street
Edward Lessere, Inc
U. S
Boston Post
R. R
Boston & Maine
Portland
Dover
Ward Hill
Haverhill
Portsmouth
Rowley
Southern
Vesper Club
Lowell
Central Massachusetts
South Belton
Hudson
Boston & Albany
Southville
Westnee
Milford
Metcalf
Uncle Sam
I. W. Lyon & Sons, Inc
West 27Th Street
Paine
Paine Furniture Company
Arlington Street
Boylston Street
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