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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1922
Page
14
Washington April 5 The postal inspectors report on the Boston postoffice likely to be adopted with several senior officials facing salary reductions. At least five assistant superintendents of mail are recommended for decreased pay, in some cases up to $400. Action to follow in days ahead.
A portion of postal workers face job losses as restructuring affects executives who have spent most of their careers with the postal system. The move signals broader organizational changes and potential impact on operations and leadership.
An advertisement features James H. Allen of Congress Avenue Rochester New York promoting ALLENRHU. It guarantees a full pint bottle refund if no recovery and claims rapid relief as it dissolves uric acid deposits and eliminates rheumatic poison through kidneys and bowels, with widespread druggist availability.
About 15 executives in the Boston office are affected by a major reorganization. Many transfers and salary increases are proposed, but delay continues amid political lobbying to protect incumbents. The report notes demotions and appointments driven by Republican influence and civil service tensions across departments.
A testimonial concert will be given at the St James Theatre on Sunday by the People's Symphony Orchestra to Emil Mollenhauer the conductor. The orchestra's friends host the tribute to the leader for the excellent musical entertainment they provide the public.
The article details a voluntary musical organization in Boston planning two Sunday afternoon concerts at nominal admission. It highlights Emil Mollenhauer born in Brooklyn in 1839, his family's violinist background, early debut at Niblo's Garden, and his career with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and conductorships at Germania, Boston Festival Orchestra, Handel and Haydn Society, and Apollo Club.
The Cambridge Chamber of Commerce will hold a debate on relocating the Cottage Farm Bridge at its building near Central Square. Edmund J. Brandan will oppose the Magazine Street site, while Senator Wellington Wells supports it. The meeting precedes the chamber's annual officer election, and the relocation bill is before the Legislature.
An old advertisement touts a one day cure for colds using Laxative BromO Quinine tablets. It warns to ensure the product bears the BE W. Grove signature and to confirm authenticity of BromO.
Rhode Island Senate discussed a proposed state prohibition enforcement act with committee recommendations for passage. An effort to refer the act to the judiciary committee failed, sending it to the Senate calendar for action on Friday.
The Senate agriculture committee unanimously recommended resuming work on the Wilson dam at Muscle Shoals Alabama under army engineers. They voted to amend the army supply bill to provide 7.5 million dollars to finance one year of work starting July 1.
Eighteen-year-old Gussie Hemann was found guilty by a Supreme Court jury in Long Island City of perjury in testimony given at the murder trial of Joseph Libasci for the killing of Harry Garbe last October. She was ordered back to jail with sentencing set for Monday by Justice Lewis.
Mrs. Margaret J. Preble of the Somerville Associated Charities appeals for funds to care for a 65 year old woman crippled by rheumatism for five years. She can only move with crutches and has exhausted her savings, facing the poorhouse unless help is found.
An advertisement extols Mentho Sulphur as a quick help for rough or red skin ailments including eczema, rashes, pimples and ringworm. The product is said to soothe irritation, destroy germs, and improve quickly, with a call to buy a small jar from a druggist and use it like cold cream.
A vintage advertisement promotes Rinso soap as the gentle modern method for family washing. It contrasts hard scrubbing with easy suds that reach cloth fibers, claiming Rinso soaks out every grain of dirt without harsh rubbing and is preferred over bar soap.
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