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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1916

Page

8

Carranza Troops Reported Aiding U.S. Search for Villa

General Pershing reported evidence of cooperation by Carranza troops with American forces pursuing Villa. An engagement on March 29 near Guerrero involved Cano's troops against a band allied with Colonel Dodd's dispersed Villa force, challenging rumors of desertion.

Washington Carranza Villa Cano Mand War Department Pershing Guerrero Dodd Sierras

Sargol Flesh Builder Advertisement Claims Rapid Weight Gain

An ad promotes Sargol as a safe inexpensive way to gain 19 to 20 pounds by improving digestion and nutrient absorption. It claims the product rebuilds fattening blood, reduces hollow areas, and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Cautions note it is a flesh builder and not for those not seeking weight gain.

Oly

Caranza columns cooperate with Americans say officials

Officials believed the Caranza columns were aiding American forces after reports of Col Dodd's engagement and Cano’s fight. Secretary Baker vouched for Cano's loyalty, while Pershing's dispatch and supply notes boosted confidence. State and Navy departments denied disquieting information as U S ties with de facto authorities remained friendly.

Manuel Boco Dodd Villa Caranza Cano Baker Pershing State Department Carranza Mexico Navy Monterey Columbus United States Navy Department Washington

Obituary notices summarize many local deaths

A lengthy list from Boston area papers reports numerous individuals with death notices and funeral details. Entries include Otto Albrecht, Bernardo Amaral, Ella Barnes, Ellen Brown, Martha Caswell, Michael Clancey, Mary Coleman, Mary Coolidge, Mary Kilpatrick Cripps, Phebe Dillon, Thomas Driscoll, Martha Flint, Maurice Garvey, Mary Hodges, Jessie Loring, Dominic Martini, Bridget McGonagle, Catherine McGuiness, Mary McKenna, Maria Myers, Delia OBrien, Margaret OLeary, John OMahoney, James Oxley, Sarah Pettee, Martin Priest, Harry Powell, Grace Ruddy, Leopold Schubert, Edward Shaughnessy, Elizabeth Shean, Anastasia Sullivan, Donato Tedesco, Jane Thorpe, Elizabeth Tobin, Amanda Tyler, Charlotte Wale, James Wickham, James Williams. Each entry lists residence, age, funeral directions, church or chapel, date and time, and invitation to relatives and friends.

Barnes Ella Nee Driscoll Richard Barnes Groton St Cathedral of the Holy Cross Brown Everett Ellen A Frank A. Brown Albert J. Baxter Glendale St Caswell Roslindale Martha E Silas A. Caswell Belgrade Ave Clancey Somerville Bucknam St Church of the Blessed Sacrament Coolidge Arlington Mary A. Coolidge Charles F. Coolidge Jason St Cambridge Cemetery Cripps Mary A Flint Frank M. Flint James R Lillian Logan Gilman St Garvey Cambridge Maurice Mary Garvey Nea Martini North End Dominic Ferdinand Florence Martini Angelone Greenough Lane McGonagle Charlestown Bridget James McGonagle Tremont St St. Mary’s Church Warren &J M'Guiness Massachusetts General Hostal Catherine Athen J. McGuiness Curve St Dedham KPMA Mary C. McKenna Galvin John O’brien Malden Delia O’brien Patrick Walsh Malden St Church of the Immaculate Conception Lowell O’leary Thomas Margaret T. O'Leary Our Lady of the Rosary Oxley James C Elizabeth Oxley East Boston Summer St Petteee East Walpole Sarah E. Pettee Alice L. (McDonough) Powell Billings Rd Ruddy Roxbury Grace John Ruddy Nee McDermott Mt. Pleasant Ave Shean Rd St. Joseph's Church Sheedy P. J. Sheedy Ayer Mass North Station Immaculate Conception Lawrence Sullivan Dorchester Anastasia M. A Boston Donato Saint Maria Tedesco Venice St Mt. Carmel Thorpe Union Pk Jane Emma Thorpe Tallberg’s Chapel North Haven Conn Tobin Elizabeth Tobin John Tobin Bloomfield Et St. Peter’s Church Meeting House Hill Tyler Sudbury Amanda P George A. Tyler Magnus Ventress South Boston Mt. Hope Cemetery Wale Fiverett Charlotte Vale J. B. Henderson & Co Broadway Wickham James Elizabeth Wickham Carr Longwood Ave Mission Church St. Philip Court M. C. C. F. Williams Winter Hill James Williams Sycamore St. Triends

Board of Thanks for Captain Francia P. Joy

The family of the late Captain Francia P. Joy of Fast Boston expresses heartfelt gratitude to relatives and friends for sympathy and beautiful floral tributes during their bereavement. By his brother and children.

Francia P. Joy Fast Boston

St Philip Odd Fellows to Assemble for Late Brother Wickham

Members of St Philip Odd Fellows No 184 M Co 0 F meet at the late brother James Wickham’s residence 124 Tongwood Ave Tuesday April 4 at 8 pm. Annie Gunn R a WM Grady C BR noted.

ST. Philip OT M. Co James Wickham Tongwood Ave Annie L. Gunn R. A WM. P Grady C. BR

Anniversary High Mass for Bridget B H Neary

A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St. Angela's Church Bivne Hill Ave Mattapan on Wednesday morning April 5 1916 at a.m. for the repose of the soul of the late Bridget B H Neary former Charlestown resident.

St. Angela’s Church Bivne Hill Ave Mattapan Bridget BH. Neary Charlestown

Governor Signs Bill Letting Voters Decide on Convention

Governor McCall signed a bill allowing statewide voters to decide next year whether to hold a constitutional convention. The ceremony occurred with Senate President Henry G. Wells, House Speaker Channing Cox, and legislators in attendance.

McCall Senate Henry G. Wells House Channing Cox Charles E. Burbank Bridgewater

Governor Signs Bills and Distributes Pens in City Action

The Governor signed a bill with three pens, gifting one to Granville 8. MacFarland and another to former Senator Burbank. He also signed W. H. Sullivan’s bill cutting workmen compensation effective date from 14 to 10 days and requiring consent to stop payments. Two other measures took effect without his signature, including Boston payments to Mary M. Gately and removal of City Solicitor Aylward. A conference on raising Boston’s tax rate by 50 cents for schools and general city use occurred with Mayor Curley and others. no agreement was reached.

Granville MacFarland Burbank W. H. Sullivan Industrial Accident Board Michael H. Corcoran John R. Murphy The Finance Commission

Dr O Connor laid to rest in Roxbury service

Dr Thomas H OConnor medical inspector for the Boston Board of Health and Roxbury Crossing police physician was buried after a Mission church funeral led by Rev James Lynch. Attending clergy and civic groups included Bishop Walsh and Elks, Irish Charitable Society, St Alphonsus Athletic Association, nurses, and Roxbury Crossing police. Burial at Holyhood cemetery Brookline with grave service by Bishop Walsh.

Thomas H O'Connor Boston Board of Health Roxbury Crossing Mission Church Roxbury James Lynch James Clark Thomas Gilhooly John Sippel Bishop Walsh Portland O’connor Francis X. Mahoney Thomas Dwyer Edward McLaughlin John Butler William Burns Charles Winn Edward Moran Boston Lodge of Elks P. IF. McCarron Charles McDonald Br. PF St. Alphonsus Athletic Association Board of Health, Sons of Veterans Massachusetts Medical Society Knights of Equity Jeremiah Gallivan Holyhood Cemetery Brookline

How to Reduce Your Weight with All of Kerein Capsules

Overfat individuals suffer discomfort and ridicule. A safe method claims to shed excess weight by taking all of kerein capsules after meals and at night, plus outdoor activity and weekly weigh-ins. The ad asserts rapid, noticeable results and improved vitality with no starvation or strenuous exercise.

Health Hints Minard's Liniment for Cough Relief

Advice to rub Minard's liniment on the throat and chest to loosen congestion ease coughing and prevent severe illness. Promotes it as a dependable cream that does not burn or blister with widespread use in New England homes and recommended by druggists.

New England

Juarez Commander States No Front News Yet

General Gavina, the Juarez commander, refused to discuss Villa’s proximity to Parral and showed no inclination to belittle the story. He said he had no direct news from the front.

Villa Parral Gavina Juarez

Zeppelin raid hits Scottish and English targets Berlin censor objects

British censor calls Berlin reports fiction after last night's Zeppelin raid over England and Scotland. Fire and explosions reported near Edinburgh Leith ships on the Tyne attacked. a battery near Newcastle silenced. Zeppelins returned safely, admiralty statement says.

Berlin Sayville Edinburgh Leith Firth of Forth Tyne England Scotland Admiralty Newcastle

Acid Stomachs Deemed Dangerous By Doctor

New York physician, expert in stomach and intestinal diseases, links most intestinal troubles and many organ disorders to stomach acidity. He warns against patent medicines and favors simple antacids like bisulated magnesia to neutralize stomach acids after meals, noting relief when tack is removed and acids reduced.

New York

Villa search now a manhunt across Mexican terrain

A Mexican source says Pancho Villa is moving toward Parral via a known route called Pancho's road. The path winds from Guerrero through Bachimba Pass into a valley toward Santa Ysabel and Satevo, with possible joins to Canuto Reyes in Torreon. U.S. pursuit faces thin supply lines and rough terrain as officers assess chances of interception or alliance.

Parral Pancho Guerrero Continental Divide Bachimba Pass San Andres Santa Ysabel Red’’ Lopez Satevo Villa Chihuahua Canuto Reyes Torreon Pershing Reyes Campign Juarez

Iron Boost Promises 200 Percent Strength In Two Weeks

Dr. Sauer urges iron as the true source of strength describing ordinary nuxated iron as easily absorbed. Advertisements claim nerve and digestion benefits, with tests showing doubled endurance in ten to fourteen days and a $100 charity pledge if goals aren’t met.

New York N. Y Dr. Sauer Riker- Jaynes-Liggetts

Plant Juice Promises Health Cure With Local Testimonials

A Plant Juice promoter at the Houghton & Dutton Co. Drug Department cites user testimonials from local residents to tout an herbal stomach remedy. Edward Callow of 2 Henderson Avenue South Boston credits Plant Juice with curing indigestion and improving sleep and complexion after years of dyspepsia.

Houghton & Dutton Co Edward Callow Henderson Avenue Boston

Swamp Root Promises Kidney Health Remedy

An advertisement urges women with kidney and bladder trouble to use Dr Kilmer Swamp Root claiming it restores kidney health. It emphasizes common symptoms and offers sample or full bottles, directing readers to send ten cents or visit a drug store and to mention the Boston Daily Post.

Kilmer

Imaginative Inexactitude in Zeppelin Raid Reports Cited

Official statements on Saturday and Sunday Zeppelin air raids are described as examples of imaginative inexactitude. The note highlights the divergence between claimed official claims and actual events, underscoring clerical or propaganda looseness in reporting.

Curious Case of Baby Skin Care Ad Promotes Cure

A Vermont mother reports a six week battle with a red scaly head and body rash in her infant. She credits relief to the Cuticura Soap and Ointment after requesting the 32 page Skin Book, with the offer sold worldwide from Boston.

R. E. Bigelow Shalburne Harbor, Vt

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