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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1920
Page
9
The Massachusetts League of Women Voters will launch its first legislative drive tomorrow. It will mail three questionnaires to every state candidate, excluding county officials, to learn each contender’s views on public questions. This statewide canvass reflects women’s demand to be informed voters.
The document lists long asks to Congress on topics such as the merit system in civil service regulation of billboard advertising child labor maternity and infancy bills eight hour day for women federal budget education secretary education and federal aid vocational training and public health measures. It notes a third questionnaire seeking personal information from nominees including birthplace education and business.
A letter from Mrs. Arthur G. Kotch notes the questions are not party platforms but align with a national women voters program. Candidates must answer by Oct 7 or face publication. asks positions on child training, compulsory schooling to 16, child labor limits, maternity care, film regulation, 48 hour law expansion, woman appointment in labor, removal of political disabilities, and teacher salaries by law.
An old advertisement urges parents to choose California Syrup of Figs as a child laxative telling how the product’s name guarantees safety for the stomach liver and bowels. It notes children prefer the fruity taste and promises full directions on each bottle.
The Suffolk probate filing shows Mrs Lena Frank Hecht widow of Jacob H Hecht leaves 98500 for charities and 318650 to relatives. Major gifts include 6000 for free beds at Massachusetts General Hospital and 50000 to Hebrew Industrial School.
Professor George P. Baker of Harvard completed a six month study of Pilgrim life in England and Holland before the voyage to America. He found rich literature and eager local help, and noted celebrations in Holland, Southampton, and Plymouth that will enrich the upcoming Pilgrim pageant. He reports no conflicting archival facts, only supplementary material for the program.
Professor Baker returned from Europe with his secretary to resume classes at Harvard. He will present an exhaustive report to the Massachusetts Pilgrim Tercentenary Commission and outline tentative scenes for the Plymouth pageant.
In Holbrook on September 29, Miss Christine E. Mc Laughlin wed Clarence B. Williams of Bristol Connecticut and Miss Marion J. McLaughlin wed John F. Clifford of Brockton in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Both brides are first cousins.
Augusta Maine Sept 29 The Republican State committee reported total expenditures of 42206 for the state election campaign, 348 less than receipts. The Republican national committee gave 25000 while Guy P Gannett Maine national committeeman contributed 1500 and U S Senators Fernald and Hale gave 1006 each.
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