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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1912
Page
6
Salem and Lynn are central to a broader push for port of Boston expansion. Hugh Bancroft, chair of the Port of Boston, argues regional growth will cut costs, speed inland development, and benefit the surrounding industrial towns and New England, with material shipped to the South.
Readers are urged that dandruff and scalp troubles are caused by microbes from shared items and hats. The Rexall "03" or "93" Hair Tonic is promoted as a scientific remedy that banishes dandruff restores color and nourishes hair roots by stimulating follicles and improving blood flow. A free trial is offered with payment only if satisfied. Available in Boston at Liggett's Rexall Stores located at Washington Avon, Temple Place, and Summer South streets.
A century of steady leadership marks the old Wine Store, built on firm founder principles unchanged through storms and growth. The piece highlights a tradition of reliability and community service rooted in its origin.
An 19th century herbal and mineral laxative pitch promotes Blackburn's Casca Royal Pills as the civilized method to relieve chronic constipation. The ad claims the pill nourishes the bowels and nerves without harsh purgation and lists ingredients like castor oil and cascarin. Available in 10c and 25c at druggists.
San Francisco April 14 Captain Benson of the American schooner Americana, in port from Australia after 128 days, was killed January 20 by the ship's Japanese cook. Deputies boarded the vessel to arrest the cook, who is in irons.
Boston Development and Sanitary Company advances plans for three fireproof buildings on Spectacle Island toward a ten year contract. Design by Derby Robinson and Shepard of Boston. digester system converts refuse to by products. City to build six receiving stations for transfer.
A new Retail Marketmen's Association of Boston formed among city public marketmen and affiliated with the United Master Butchers of America which has 80 000 members. The Boston group lists 61 members and plans to host the Master Butchers' convention in 1913. Officers elected include President Frank L Drummond and Secretary P J Silsbee.
J R Whipple Company plans a million dollar hotel on Arlington and Newbury streets after acquiring eight parcels totaling 20 872 square feet from the Boston Young Men's Christian Association. Architect G Henri Desmond has begun sketches though no building for at least a year. Existing occupants will have time before moving.
President Taft laid the corner stone of the new University Club building in Ashington. In his address he said such institutions help perpetuate elements of university life into later years.
Advertisement notes Elmer and Amend’s New York 2851 remedy for rheumatic trouble. Mentions T Metcalf Co Boston address 535 a etrest as carrier.
Louisa J. Morrill's will leaves $5000 to Charles W. Gibson of Norwood for 17 years of service as coachman. Other $5000 bequests go to Annie French Morrill, Herbert E. Morrill, Lilla May Morrill, Nellie Taft, Carrie Tidd, Emma A. Snyder, Frances B. Moore, and Charlotte J. Palmer. Estate totals include $57,250 real estate and $73,000 personal property.
An advertisement claims Marmola tablets stop digestive juices from turning good food into fat. It says the tablets induce fat loss of 12 to 15 ounces daily, require no lifestyle changes, and can be taken after meals. Sold through drug stores with Detroit makers in 197 Farmer Building.
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