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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1919

Page

11

Provincetown, Cape Cod urged for Pilgrim Tercentenary celebration

Eben S. S. Keith of Bourne leads Cape leaders in pushing inclusion of Provincetown and the Cape in the Pilgrim Tercentenary celebration. He argues for a single regional event from Plymouth to Provincetown and a fair share of memorial funding, noting Provincetown’s historic ties and his own family links. Keith vows to back the effort and to push for proper funding to honor the Cape alongside Plymouth.

Eben S. S. Keith Keith Car & Manufacturing Company Bourne Cape Cod Provincetown Cape Cape District Massachusetts Senate Governor’s Council Cape Cod Canal Keith Car Company New England Sagamore Keith Plymouth Cape Towns Commission Mr. Keith

Aspirin for Colds Bayer Tablets in Bayer Package

Advertises Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as genuine with directions for Colds Pain Neuralgia Lum barago and Rheumatism. States Bayer is the genuine aspirin brand prescribed by physicians for nineteen years. Handy tin boxes of 12 tablets cost a few cents.

Bayer

Colonel Benton Elected Grand Commander of Knights Templars

Colonel Everett C. Benton of Belmont was chosen grand commander at the Knights Templars Grand Commandery of Massachusetts and Rhode Island annual conclave at the Masonic Temple yesterday afternoon. Benton has served as deputy grand commander and past grand master of the Massachusetts grand lodge.

Knights Templars Massachusetts Rhode Island Everett C. Benton Belmont Masonic Temple Benton Grand Lodge of

United Farmers Likely to Form Ontario Government

In Toronto on Oct 22 the United Farmers lead Ontario's new assembly with 4 of 111 seats and may form a coalition with 11 Labor members, plus allied independents, to command a majority amid Premier Hearst’s anticipated resignation. The drys maintain a large referendum majority totaling 937,825 across four questions.

Toronto United Farmers William Hearst Adam Beck Hydro Commission London Sir William One Soldier Drys

Giants Beets Weigh Nine Pounds Two Ounces Each

On EH H Dockman’s Lakeport New Hampshire farm two Manle’s early blood beets are touted as the largest on record. The two giants weigh nine pounds one ounce and nine pounds two ounces respectively, part of a crop grown for table use.

EH. H. Dockman Lakeport N. H Manle E. H. Dockman

Rights to bury body settled in Superior Court

The case of Mrs. Lijah James Pitt versus landlady Mrs. Isabella Mathews over Pitt’s body ended with Judge Lawton allowing Mathews to retain custody of the corpse until burial since she paid for embalming and kept the body at her house. Pitt, 41, had lived with Mathews eight months, and his will left Mathews several thousand dollars while Mrs. Pitt received only $25.

Elijah James Pitt Holyoke Street Isabella Mathews Superior Court Lawton Pitt Mathews

Mandates by U S Opposed in Harbord Armenia Study

The Harrord mission recommends the United States decline a mandate for Armenia or Turkey based on duty to domestic needs. Civitan members support Armenia mandate to aid European peace and uplift classified inhabitants. General Harbord refused to comment until reporting to President Wilson.

Constantinople Associated Press Harbord Armenia Middle East United States Turkey America Civitan Europe Wilson

SLEUTH FADES BEFORE BIG .44

William F. Cunniff of the Burns Detective Agency entered 115 Hemenway street to arrest Harry McLean an alleged forger and mailbox thief but emerged fleeing from a .44 Colt. McLean directed his pursuer and fled with two guardsmen arriving later McLean was missing.

William F. Cunniff William J. Burns Detective Agency Hemenway Street Harry McLean McLean Burns

Sugar allotment plan eyed for Boston residents

The United Sugar Equalization Board proposes a monthly sugar allowance of about three pounds per person for every resident of Boston from now until January 1, pending implementation.

Boston United Sugar Equalization Board

Sugar Distribution Plan Outlined by State Commission

General Sherburne announced a Cuba sugar distribution plan based on October 1918 allotments. Dwight P. Thomas and K. Greene will oversee Maine to Massachusetts, with white sugar at 11 cents per pound until Cuba January crop arrives.

General Sherburne State Commission On Dwight P. Thomas The Revere Woodward K. Greene American Sugar Refining Companies Maine Vermont New Hampshire Massachusetts Cuba New England East South Louisiana Sugar West Divi

Patches Rule In London Fashion Amid Conservation League

London tailors voice concern over a US inspired clothes conservation movement. Old clothes leagues urge no new purchases until prices fall. Members wear patches as badges and alter garments to extend life saving one third of cost.

London Associated Press United States League

Patch Clothes League Starts in Chicago

The Chicago Old Clothes Society was organized by clerks in City Hall with chapters in major departments. It aims to glorify patched and frayed attire as a method to combat the high cost of living, inspired by a London fashion issue noted by AP.

Chicago Old Clothes Society Associated Press London

Boston assured Cuban crop supply and growth forecast

The equalization board discusses a robust Cuban crop for January with a likely total output around 4,500,000 tons versus 4,000,000 tons last year. John M. Woods, former Mayor, is mentioned in relation to the developments.

The Equalization Board Boston

Somerville Banker Celebrates 80th Birthday Quietly

Somerville resident and state senator marked his 80th birthday at home in Somerville by tending to his business in a quiet observance. Last night he received a call from several members of a bank where he serves as an official.

Somerville

Home Made Gray Hair Remedy Ad

A simple at home mix darkens gray hair and adds shine. Combine half pint water with bay rum one ounce Barbo Compound and glycerine one ounce. Apply twice weekly until desired shade. inexpensive, non staining, and leaves hair looking younger.

Cured Her Fits By A Milwaukee Cure Promise

Mrs Paul Gram of 916 Fourth Street Milwaukee says a medicine cured her epilepsy after 14 years and since then 10 years free of attacks. She urges others to write R P N Lepso 22 Island Avenue Milwaukee and request the same medicine sent postpaid free.

Paul Gram Fourth Street Milwaukee Wis R. P. N. Lepso Island Avenue

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