Receiver Digs Bay State Coal in Mansfield Mine
One of the few New England coal mines at Mansfield Massachusetts owned by the Massachusetts Coal and Power Company will be operated for now by Receiver Irwin McDowell Garfield appointed by the U S Circuit Court today. Outcroppings of minerals burn readily found in New England and promoters issued 3 650 000 dollars in stock to dig out the fuel.
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New England
Mansfield
Mass
Massachusetts Coal and Power Company
Irwin McDowell Garfield
United States
Dorm Rats Hazing Sparks Campus Strike at State University
In Boulder Colorado the faculty suspended 17 students for hazing. The student body of more than 600 walked out in protest, with guards posted at campus entrances. The suspensions followed freshmen initiations by the Dorm Rats, traditionally held during the first snowstorm and involving a naked marathon around the dormitory.
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Boulder
Col
State University
New Head of Chelsea Schools Adelbert L Safford
Adelbert L Safford named new superintendent of Chelsea schools born in Dead River Maine. He trained at Anson Academy Bates College class of 1889 and began teaching at Embden Maine. He led Pittsfield New Hampshire high school and district schools before Beverly and Chel sea appointments. He helped establish Beverly Day Industrial School and served as secretary to Essex County Teachers Association and Beverly Republican Club.
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Adelbert L. Safford
Chelsea
Dead River
Anson Academy
North Anson
Embden
Bates College
Wesleyan Academy
Wilbraham
Pittsfield
N. H
Massachusetts
Shelburne
Buckland
Colerain
Beverly
Safford
Beverly Commission On Industrial Education
Beverly Day Industrial School
Essex County Teachers’ Association
National Educational Association
Beverly Republican Club
Father John’s Medicine Promoted as Safe Tonic for Weak Children
An early 20th century pamphlet-like note urges mothers to give Father John’s Medicine to frail children. It describes the product as a pure wholesome food medicine free of dangerous drugs and suitable to restore flesh strength and rosy health.
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Father John
Puzzling Hair Questions Answered by Simple Shampoo Mix
The piece claims washing with a refined soap base, glycerin, egg white, coconut oil, and salicylic acid cleanses dirt and scales. It promotes Birt's Head Wash as containing all ingredients and promises hair restoration. Price listed as 26c and Soc.
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Birt
Cacum Promises Quick Relief for Infants’ Skin Troubles
A new medical compound named Cacum claims to be perfectly safe for infant skin and effective against tetter rashes eczema and chafings. The product allegedly provides instant relief stopping itching and promoting sleep and is also marketed for adults. Price listed as 26 cents a box.
Cadet Frank B. Clay Son of Senator Is Court Martialed
Cadet Frank B. Clay first class U S Military Academy son of Georgia senator Clay was court martialed and sentenced to dismissal without pay until Aug 28 1911 after which he would rejoin the first class. President Taft commuted the sentence to confinement to barracks until May 31 1911 with disciplinary tours on Wednesdays and Saturdays. He was found guilty on two counts of misconduct for absence from his tent between tattoo and reveille and entering cadet limits, but acquitted on other counts.
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Washington
Frank B. Clay
U. S. Military Academy
Senator Clay
Georgia
Taft
Clay
Young Clay
Tattoo
Reveille
Duofold Underwear Knitting Demonstration at Shuman Corner
Duofold underwear week features a live demonstration of a novel knitting machine by A. Shuman & Co. in Summer street window. The 12-bobbin machine produces two-layer fabric in one operation, offering breathable warmth. Spectators fill the sidewalk as production supports six to eight dozen garments daily for customers, with an on-site underwear department explaining benefits and sizing.
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Shuman Corner
A. Shuman & Co
Ald
Robbers Visit Harvard Dormitories In Morning Theft
Sneak thieves struck Harvard dorms yesterday morning taking items from seven students. Victims include Charles B. Blanchard of Russell Hall losing $10 and a fountain pen, L. R. Rose of Stoughton Hall $7.75 plus a football ticket, and Frank C. Whittemore of Stoughton Hall clothing and a fountain pen. Others reported losses were Harry Spofford $4, Washburn $1 plus clothing, J. C. Howard gold watch and shoes, and A Stover $4, a watch, clothing and two fountain pens.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Frank
Rocky”) Whitmore
Charles B. Blanchard
Russell Hall
L. R. Rose
Stoughton Hall
Mayflower Steamer Lengthened Twenty Feet at East Boston
The Mayflower, long serving Nantasket Steam Boat Co vessel, was floated at Atlantic Works East Boston after being sawed in two and extended by 20 feet and undergoing construction and machinery updates reflecting 18 years in service.
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Nantasket Steamboat Company
Atlantic Works
Boston
Canadian Minister to Attend Dinner Guest in Boston
Sir Frederick W. Borden the Canadian Minister of Militia and Defence will dine at the Parker House Thursday evening as a guest of the Intercolonial Club. A reception at the Roxbury Intercolonial Club will follow where he will speak.
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Frederick W. Borden
K. C
M. P
Pape's Cold Compound Claims Quick Grippe Cure
The ad asserts that Pape's Cold Compound, taken every two hours for three doses, will end grippe or severe cold within hours without quinine. It touts three years of research and a fifty thousand dollar cost, claiming superior relief from neuralgia, fever, stuffed nose, and other symptoms with a 25 cent package.
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Pape
Co ed Coat Inspires Quick Popularity in Sweater Form
Fashion notes praise the Co ed coat for its jaunty girlish lines and dash. The article declares the sweater version the best garment to flatter the features that made the Co ed coat so popular among young people.
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Fleisher
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Claribel
BY Williams
Rushmoor
Rushmoor Street
Sax
Moor Street
Rex Claribel
Lass
BAY State Coal
Greater
Marceau
Adelbeert L. Safford
Chelsea Schools
Post
Postum Cereal Co., Limited
Sorenda
Postum Cereal Company, Limited
Battle Creek, Michigan
Samose
Houghton & Dutton
Mayflower
Cranford Mummers
Washington Street
Germantown
Dresden
Saxony
Zephyr
Shetland
Fless
S.B
B. W. Fleisher
Philadelphia
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