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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1917
Page
4
The Lancaster Theatre announces free admission for all men in army and navy uniforms at all times. Manager Ross states uniformed men may enter as many as wish, along with accompanying parties as permitted by policy.
Report notes a wrecked power boat named Moxie lost with 13 Lynn boys about two weeks earlier. The craft likely foundered off Winthrop and eight bodies have washed ashore while five may be in the cabin, awaiting recovery if located.
Boston letter to the editor contends the April 7 Post editorial supported war with Germany as inevitable. It recalls a 1915 Prendergast remark and criticizes the paper’s past stance while affirming preparedness and a debt to foresight in defending national rights and honor.
Carl IK McKinley of Galesburg NL was chosen winner of the annual Francis Boott prize in music at Harvard. The prize pays $100 for the best concerted vocal music composition. Howard G Bennett of Peoria Ill received honorable mention.
Mrs Martha DeWolfe of East Ship Harbour reports dramatic relief from headaches after trying Fruit-a-tives. The ad promotes 50c boxes, 6 for 2.50, and a 25c trial size, with distribution through Fruitatives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
Mrs. Mary D. Kelly of East Boston sues sister Mrs. Lena LeV. D. Stuart of Cambridge for slander. Testimony details alleged remarks about Mrs. Kelly marrying Timothy W. Kelly and prior knowledge of the union. Both seek $500 in damages. trial resumes this morning.
Plans outline a celebration of the Harvard Dental School's 50th founding on November 9 at the amphi theatre and dental school buildings. The event runs through November 11 with public lectures by leaders in dentistry, noting growth from six graduates in the first class to about 200 new students annually.
Jeperson N. H. April W Arch. C. Sellings, 57, a farmer, was kicked over the heart today by his horse while quieting the animal being shod. He died instantly at the scene.
An advertising comparison shows three shoes worn four weeks on the left outperforming leather heels on the right. O Sullivans Heels resist wear, reduce shocks, and promise energy savings for men women and children in black white and tan at 50c attached.
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