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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1917
Page
5
Four year old Frankie Connolly was struck by an outward-bound Ashmont Milton car on B street near Silver street in South Boston. The motorman Shirley J. Shipps applied reverse levers to stop the vehicle but the child was tossed from the tracks and died instantly.
Miss Maud Townley daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Townley of West Newton announced to her parents that she has been Mrs Walter Broderick since November seventh. She eloped to Bellows Falls Vermont to be married and kept the secret for five months.
Advert says to make Parmint tea with 1 ounce Parmint, 4% pints hot water, 4 ounces sugar then take a tablespoon four times daily. Claims constitutional treatment for catarrh to relieve head noises, open nostrils, ease breathing, and improve hearing by reducing inflammation of the eustachian tubes.
The Plant Juice Man of the Drug Department at Houghton & Dutton Co. says testimonials would fill a paper. He cites Plant Juice easing stomach, liver, kidney, and blood troubles with a Boston area user named Mrs. Anna P. Stokes who reports relief from indigestion bloating rheumatism and neuritis after using Plant Juice for 18 years of suffering.
The article advises that underweight people lack reserve force to fight disease and urges weight gain. It cites 3 grain hypo-nuclane tablets as a solution that purportedly increases white and red blood cells, recommends sealed packages, and instructs a several months course per package directions.
A 1917 letter urging local groups to organize manned allotments of land near cities to grow vegetables for the dependents of soldiers. The author calls on Home Guard groups, newspapers, clubs, and unions to plant acres of beans onions turnips and potatoes to feed families while supporting the war effort.
The Governor urges immediate passage of bills to provide $10 monthly extra pay to each enlisted Massachusetts National Guardsman in federal service and monthly family support of up to $30 per dependent. Mayor Curley and officials from Public Safety back the proposal, aiming to mirror benefits granted on the Mexican border service last summer.
The Boston Committee on Public Safety voted to equip the police department with six Colt automatic machine guns and 30 000 rounds of ammunition, paid by public subscription though delivery is already arranged. District Attorney Pelletier announced a plan to index non citizens and strengthen property protection with a bank and bank structures under heavier guard. Admiral Bowles and James Donnaruma pushed for permanent barracks and six months training for youths, with a two year reserve period and pay.
A public Hallelujah wedding is scheduled for Thursday evening at Caleb Chase Hall in the South End. Edith I. Austin, a Salvation Army nurse active in Grace Hospital Winnipeg and Woman's City Hospital Toronto, will wed Leonard Hunt, a Palace Silver Band member and young peoples worker, with Brigadier Joseph Sheppard performing.
Chicago April 2 strike of city workers tied to the Building Trades Council started this afternoon. Officials say about 6000 men may walk out by Wednesday, including City Hall elevator operators. Garbage wagon teamsters have already been out for a week demanding higher pay.
Ottawa reports Canada's customs revenue for the 12 months ending March 31 totalled 146,949,107 dollars, the largest annual collection to date. The figure underscores a record year for customs receipts.
In one fiscal period the revenue climbed to a level exceeding the prior year’s $102,609,621 by more than $43,000,000, indicating a strong year over year increase.
Joseph H. Bay, ward 12 constitutional convention candidate, filed a membership application with TimConnelly of the Tammany Club, despite the club endorsing two of his opponents. He is a City Hall reporter for the Record and Advertiser. Action on the application is set for next Friday night.
A 1917 Buick Roadster Small Six is offered for immediate delivery. Contact Beach 1288 by phone for details and purchase arrangements.
The speaker asserts confidence in delivering a suit before Easter, claiming correct fit and meticulous workmanship without errors. The tone emphasizes reliability and timely completion.
A compact description notes a nun in a smart tailored serge outfit with braid binding and a wide silk collar over the garment. The piece highlights many styles but focuses on a single photographed model.
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