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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1916
Page
10
A national promotion explains Sterling Gum ingredients sourcing from Sapota Tree sap base, cane sugar, corn syrup, peppermint and cinnamon flavors. The ad notes two wrapper colors and claims the seven point riddle, inviting best suggestions with prizes.
Sterling Gum contest invites six word max phrases explaining the seven point regarding purity. First prize is $1000, with 7 point winners eligible for use by Sterling Gum. Even non winners can win one of 7777 smaller prizes.
An active meeting of the Special Aid Society for American Preparedness in Lexington High School Hall approved sending one local boy to Camp Plattsburg for military training. Funds of 855 will be raised via a Patriots Day breakfast on April 19 to support the trip, with potential for a second recruit if funds permit. A surgical dressing class will begin, with Miss Ellen Tower chairing. a three week first aid course will be offered by Lexington physicians, and one hospital kit will be donated by local women. Membership rose to about 76.
Both legislative chambers approved a bill making New Year’s a state holiday. The Senate voted 24 to 1 and the House 151 to 57, sending it to Governor McCall for signature with possible statewide vote in fall. The measure follows years of advocacy for a New Year’s observance. meanwhile the Senate rejected the tax cab bill ending hackney stands in Boston.
Hartford April 4 Frank A Hagarty a young Republican lawyer and former postmaster was elected mayor by a plurality of 869 over Democrat Richard Kensilla who had 6951 votes The Democratic Board of Aldermen is displaced by a Republican body Former U S Senator Morgan G Bulkeley played a key role as Hagarty’s manager in the campaign.
Fire Commissioner Grady received a $100 check for the Firemen's Relief Fund from Alexander Steinert. A letter accompanying the gift commended the fire department for its handling of the recent fire at the Steinert home located at 401 Commonwealth Avenue.
A painting shown at a contemporary French works exhibit in Boston features a partially nude girl standing waist-deep in water by the ocean. The model is said to be same as Paul Chabas used for his famous September Morn, with the work titled The Girl with the Sea Shell.
A girl holds a shell to her ear as the painter’s daring raises memories of September Morn controversy. Critics saw limited viewing at a special exhibition yesterday, with public access to follow in a day or two for a month. Paintings and miniatures were brought by the French Institute of the United States.
The exhibition draws interest with E. Friant's Rustic Toilet showing a mother combing her daughter's hair in an orchard with a goat nearby. Also featured are Fountains at Versailles by Gaston la Touche Fishermen of the Isle of Sein by Charles Cottet and a landscape by Andre Dauchez plus notable miniatures.
Preliminary meetings were held today as the East Maine Methodist Conference opens in Camden tomorrow. The temperance society anniversary was observed tonight with Rev. Frederick K. Gamble of Bangor delivering the address. Regular sessions begin tomorrow with Bishop John W Hamilton presiding.
The Adams Chapman Company of North Market street was fined $200 yesterday for selling eggs unfit for food. Two additional cases against the firm were filed, prosecuted by the Boston Health Board.
Box of 10 five cent packages of Sterling peppermint gum offers 7000 prizes of $250.00 $25.00 or $2.50 each. A five member committee awards the prizes including John A. Sleicher editor of Leslie's Weekly.
Governor McCall pushes a plan to reorganize state boards and commissions. A bill to abolish the Port Directors Board Transit Commission Harbor and Land Commission faces a stern test as the Legislature’s commissions committee votes to report it. The Public Service Commission abolition bill may follow later this week. insiders say friends of the commissions are mobilizing hard.
An advertisement touts Plant Juice as a trusted remedy for stomach problems liver and kidney ailments. A testimonial from Mrs. L A McCarthy of 42 Dwight Street cites relief after four bottles and urges others to try it. The Plant Juice Man is available at Houghton and Dutton Co. Drug Department.
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