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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1914
Page
10
Harvard received two paintings this week for Memorial Hall. Joseph A. Blake donated an oil portrait of General Joseph Hayes and the Rev Charles A Humephreys gave a crayon portrait of Captain Thomas B Fox Jr Class of 180.
A one week old baby suffered red swollen scalp and neck sores for weeks. After trying various remedies, the mother used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, bathing the area and applying the ointment. Within two weeks the baby improved and slept better, fully cured in about two weeks. The letter is signed by Mrs. Joseph Cota dated May 5, 1913.
The Rev. Strong D D secretary of the American Bong Commissioners and a leading Congregational member died yesterday at his Central Street home Aubur of nearly 82 after long health decline. He had 25 years abroad as editor of Foreign missions and was a prominent denomination figure. His death followed years of ill health and vision loss.
The Rev. Dr. Strong a long time editor and missionary statistician for the American Board died after a career shaping missionary work. Born 1832 in Hardwick Vermont he served at South Natick Walhham and led Missionary Herald. Survived by widow and three children. Funeral plans pending.
Tonight the Harvard Canadian Club hosts its annual dinner at the Hotel Victoria with guests and speakers including R. B. Bennett M P of Calgary Alberta Professor W E Harris and Frederick J McLeod chairman of the Massachusetts Public Service Commission W A Neilson serves as toast master.
The Pope appointed Rev. Michael J. Curley rector of St. Peter's Deland Florida to be bishop of the diocese of St. Augustine.
A sales pitch claims ethine double strength from Riker Jaynes and Houghton & Dutton Co will remove freckles. Apply nightly and morning, with money back guarantee if it fails. Most skin should clear after an ounce, revealing a smooth complexion.
After inspecting Boston Common, Chairman John H. Dillon declares 60 percent of old elms and other trees dead or dying due to leopard moth damage. He calls for rapid replacement with fast growing trees and plans to plant 25 English elms along Beacon and Charles streets.
John D. Pennock father of Harvard guard Stanley B. Pennock will lecture before Boylston Chemical Club members in the Harvard Union on The Alkali Industry of the United States. Pennock is general manager of the Solvay Company in Syracuse New York.
The comet discovered a week ago by Kritzinger was measured at the Naval Observatory and announced by Harvard Observatory. Right ascension 16h 22.9s declination minus 8 deg 53m 8s for March 31. It may be seen early in the morning with small telescopes.
Mayor Curley and former Fire Commissioner Cole again argued yesterday about buying the Fitzgerald brother property for a Charles Town engine house site. They exchanged quotations, adding to the literary record of current and past City Hall administrations.
The exchange centers on a 1913 fire department report recommending a new engine station at Winthrop Street Charlestown versus the Fitzgerald site. Ex Commissioner Cole and Mayor Curley trade lines about past leaders and methods while noting clerical details and rhetoric.
In Copley Hall last night the Professional Women's Club presented The Pirates of Penzance. The Boston audience would have rivaled Sullivan and Gilbert, as the club wowed with a rare operatic performance unseen before locally.
The club shows assembled performers and many volunteers raise funds for a new house. Mrs Mary White Mullen led as pirate chief with audacious flair while Evelyn Blair Frederick and Mrs Eleanor Burnham delivered strong comic performances. Edith Castle led police sergeants with solid work from a capable chorus. The ensemble demonstrated notable musical talent despite a brisk wind and light theatrics.
An advertisement touts Sanfords Singer as a remedy for colds chills grippe cramps pains fatigue nervousness and insomnia. It highlights ginger aromatics and French brandy and warns to look for the Owl Trade Mark. Forty years the standard of purity flavor and strength. Sold by all druggists and grocers.
The orchestra was composed of women led by Belle Yea ton Renfrew with Mabel Going at the piano. They supported the singers well. Large audiences at both performances suggest the fund was significantly augmented.
A Chicago druggist, George H. Mayr, promotes a vegetable oil remedy for stomach liver and intestinal troubles. The treatment claims cleansing and soothing effects removing obstructions and gases, with relief within 24 hours. Mayr’s remedy is sold nationwide and now by Riker Jaynes Drug Stores.
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