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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1921
Page
6
In New Bedford on October 10 information arrives of Captain Sousa from the Emma & Helen who recovered a 169 pound lump of ambergris during a voyage from this port to Brava. The text notes rows of square jade buttons used to trim a black crepe gown.
More than 200 alumnae district chairmen and Boston leaders attended a Unity House luncheon as Simmons College launched its nationwide drive for 1 million dollars. Opening day raised 146079 dollars to boost salaries, highlighting ties to business life and public service roles for graduates.
An advertisement argues blood thins and rheumatic poisons worsen joints without proper treatment. It touts Dr Williams Pink Pills to boost resistance, suggests diet and fresh air, and offers a free booklet Building Up the Blood. Pills sold by druggists for sixty cents per box.
Governor Cox and about a score of mayors and experts from across Massachusetts agree unemployment is waning after the first meeting of the Governor's committee on unemployment. Speakers say the state leads the nation in pulling from the low industrial mood, but work remains for the committee to do.
Governor Cox reports improved conditions in Massachusetts with fewer unemployed as summer ends. Mayors cite public work labor shortages, especially in North Adams, while civil service rules face criticism for hindering job access. he proposes a state-wide committee to coordinate relief with national unemployment conferences.
The speaker praised public spirited members who agreed to serve on the State committee and urged them to study the report and its methods, similar to an earlier committee appointed by Governor Walsh during a period of low mood in his administration.
The Son of Wallingford shown yesterday at Gordon's Old South Theatre features over six principals with prior screen credits. Chester wrote the story and supervised building a large artificial lake that figures prominently, ending in a dramatic lake of flames from 15 000 gallons of oil. the program also offers news and comic pictures.
Film listing notes Thomas Meighan appears in Cappy Ricks with scenes shot along the Boston water front. Jewel Carmen offers Nobody on the same bill. Later in the week Wallace Reid leads The Hell Diggers and Viola Dana in The Matchbreaker. Adamen Cough Balsam ad ends.
Joseph Buckley, 14, of Somerville, was arrested in Concord on larceny charged for stealing a horse from his uncle. He rode to Lexington and Lancaster before an officer halted the journey, leaving the animal tired and hungry. He was arraigned in Somerville Court and held for a juvenile session.
Belmont Council K of C to hold its second annual country fair on Keenan's field Mount Auburn tomorrow. Features include a baby show and doll carriage parade with prizes. The Alhambra band from Boston will play and two platforms will be set for dancing. Three large refreshment tents will be run by women aiding the Knights.
The midway plans score attractions including vaudeville and a Punch and Judy show. An evening free will give away features a hope chest with fireworks to close. Robert J. Baird chairs a committee listing Josephine Shean and others.
A health claim urges daily bowel cleansing to remove poison waste. The ad touts Cascarets as not sickening or inconvenient and promises relief from headaches cold symptoms indigestion and heart palpitations by morning.
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