Rifle Records Likely to Fall at New England Tourney
Opening day in Wakefield of the United Services of New England Rifle Tournament awarded trophies and previewed possible world records as top marksmen from military and civilian ranks led the Essex county 200 yard rapid fire, 300 yard slow fire, and other events. Top scorers included Corporal John G. Sullivan, Private A. Lang, H. A. Hallett, and George O. Van Orden with standout performances across 60 to 600 yard contests. General Lombard heads the event with range officers from Camp Devens guiding the competition.
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United Services of New England
Wakefield
New England
Essex County
John G. Sullivan
Walter ©. Lombard
I. X. Bleicher
U. 8S
Paul Jones Two-In-One Middy Blouse Ad
A dev ice transforms a straight regulation gym middy into a popular cuff-bottomed blouse. Paul Jones Two-In-One and other Paul Jones models in various styles and colors are available at stores carrying middy blouses. Morris & Company Baltimore MD.
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Paul Jones
Morris & Company
Baltimore, MD
How Yeast Vitamon Tablets Put On Firm Flesh
Advertisement claims Mastin's VITAMON Tablets increase body weight and energy by supplying concentrated yeast vitamins A and C. It urges weekly weigh ins and repeated use after meals, promising clearer skin and stronger nerves with no stomach upset. It lists multiple stores selling the product.
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Mastin
Houghton & Dutton
Shepard Stores
Fostein’s
Walker Rintel'’s
Macy's
Armstrong's
Saggett's
Women Paint Winthrop House in Vacation Project
Dorothy Hewett and Flora Knell paint the exterior of the Knell home at the corner of Cora street and Ocean View avenue Winthrop. The 19 year old stenographer says painting is fun and economical and they plan to finish the project within a week aided by ladders and neighborly praise.
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Dorothy Hewett
Flora B. Knell
Knell
Cora Street
Ocean View Avenue
Winthrop
Dock Row to Court Over Harbor Clash Ends in Probation
John J. Ellis, owner of a docking service, faced Municipal Court after a dispute with rival W. J. Twig. Witnesses said Ellis tried to seize Twig’s lines, threatened Twig, and allegedly aimed to strike the other boat. Judge Murray found Ellis guilty and placed him on probation until March.
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John J. Ellis
W. J. Twig
Ellis
Twig
Elisa
Judge Murray
Murray
Fire destroys freight cars on Hyde Park bridge siding
A two alarm blaze on the Glenwood avenue bridge siding in Hyde Park destroyed three New Haven freight cars while about 50 others were saved. Walter Hughes of Roslindale was slightly injured when struck by a car responding to the alarm. The fire was reported by Patrolman George Chalmers and a citizen.
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New Haven Railroad
Glenwood Avenue
Hyde Park
Walter Hughes
Belgrade Avenue
Roslindale
George Chalmers
Hyde Park Avenue
Hughes
Ladder 16
Park and Dana Avenue
John McKusster
Waterlow Street
McKusster
Jack Johnson Slips Sheriff To Court Tonight
Former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson evaded Sheriff Frank P. King in Newport to perform with a theater troupe. Mrs. Carrie Majors, who runs Carolina Bake Shop, says Johnson ate seven chickens at a party and left a $45 payment on a $175 bill, seeking compromise.
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Fall Rivor
Jack Johnson
Frank P. King
Newport
Jack
King
Mortimer A. Sullivan
Carrie Majors
Amherst Players Report to Dartmouth Coach For Gridiron Return
Amherst men totaling about fifty report to Coach Englehorn assisted by Holbrook for drills ahead of Saturday's game with Springfield and next week's matchup with Columbia. The team retains last year's strong line minus Palmer with Wing as veteran back. Six hours daily of workouts condition the squad for the season start.
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Amherst
Englehorn
Boston College
Holbrook
Dartmouth
Palmer
Wing
Springfield
Columbia
McAllister School Football Team Holds First Practice
Concord reports the McAllister School football candidates held the first practice session on the school gridiron with about 30 players under Faculty Coach Edward Taylor. Otis Whitney of Concord is captain, Charles Fitts of Haverhill is manager. last year’s coach Phillip A. Jones. Season opens in October.
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Concord
McAllister
Edward Taylor
Dartmouth
Otis Whitney
Charles Fitts
Haverhill
Phillip A. Jones
Honor Dead War Hero Pays Final Honors
Full military honors were accorded to Private Francis J. Hayden, killed in France during the late war, as he was laid to rest with solemn ceremony. The funeral highlighted the community’s respect for his sacrifice and service.
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Lawrence
Francis J. Hayden
France
Funeral Mass Remains Laid To Rest In Local Cemetery
Following a solemn mass of requiem at Immaculate Conception Church, the remains were laid to rest in Immaculate Conception Cemetery.
War Finance Corp Sells Rail Car Certificates
The War Finance Corporation announced the sale of railroad car trust certificates totaling 30,298,500 dollars held by the government. The announcement marks the government’s plan to liquidate the securities through a September sale.
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Washington, Sept
Belmont Residents Seek Striking of Slacker From List
Indignant Belmont residents forwarded a letter to the War Department asking that Victor Raleigh Craigie be struck from the War Department slacker list. Craigie was killed in England on April 7 1918 while flying for the Royal Flying Corps and his hometown honors him with a bronze tablet.
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Belmont
War Department
Washington
Victor Raleigh Craigie
Craigié
England
Royal Flying Corps
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ITU
Winthrop House
Flora Knell
Velour
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Women’s Apparel Shop
Washington St
Soden'treate Ee
Morenberg
Slacker
Lord Piano CO
Story & Clark
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Lord
Boylston St
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Vorenberg
Inkeniaiena
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