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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1913
Page
11
Musterole ointment, made with mustard oil, offers rapid relief for back ache, sore joints, and rheumatic pain with a non blistering, comforting effect. It also advertises use for bronchial and chest illnesses and lists 25¢ to $2.50 prices, with mail order options from Musterole Company, Cleveland.
An old advertisement lists DIY beauty tips and products including a greaseless vegetable jelly cream to reduce wrinkles and smooth skin, a hair removal paste with delatone, a fat dissolver using parnotis, an eye tonic, and a hair tonic with quinzoin.
A home recipe touts Bay Rum Lavona and Menthol Crystals as a simple cure for scalp issues. The method involves dissolving crystals in Bay Rum, adding Lavona, letting stand, and applying with a cloth or brush for daily use to prevent shedding, promote growth, and reduce dandruff.
Middlesex and Boston Street Railway Company union workers planned a conference with officials today to seek reinstatement of seven electricians discharged yesterday. Union meetings across sections supported the seven men who allegedly refused to load scrap iron after a day repairing motors in the barns.
A large turnout of motormen and conductors from the day force and others attended sessions at Natick to hear complaints from discharged workers. A second session occurred at 2 AM as a new wage scale was drafted and union leaders were empowered to negotiate with railway officials.
The New York mansion of the late J Pierpont Morgan is shown in new photographs slated for publication in next Sunday's Post.
An advertisement extols Hart Schaffner & Marx as better value than custom tailoring promising suits at 25 dollars that outclass typical tailors for style materials and fit. It asserts rare skilled makers demand high prices but the brand offers guaranteed satisfaction with its value proposition.
A historical ad notes Boston's Continental store at the Washington corner on Boylston Street selling clothing. It highlights Boston's greatest clothing shop with sales and offerings described in concise lines.
The New England Shoe and Leather Association of Boston issues a statement on the Democratic tariff bill affecting boot and shoe makers. Signed by President John S. Kent and Secretary Thomas F. Anderson, the missive defines the industry’s stance on the measure.
A heated Ways and Means debate leaves shoe tariffs likely to be vetoed by the Senate or altered by a unit vote. The piece warns of wage cuts for 200000 workers as foreign competition rises if shoes go on the free list, hitting 1300 American manufacturers and the leather trade hard.
The Salvation Army opens its annual convention in this city with Commander Eva Booth delivering a lecture on My Father at Tremont Temple. The event features motion pictures, 300 field and social officers, 100 soldiers, and 200 bandsmen. Colonel William Peart leads the local staff as the event is described as the largest in New England history.
The New England Shoe and Leather Association urges Senators to oppose a radical tariff proposal reported to Congress by the Ways and Means Committee. President John B. Kent and Secretary Thomas F. Anderson of Boston sign the letter dated April 15, 1913, calling for action to correct the perceived wrong.
Ralph M. Jacoby an investment broker was found guilty of using the mails to defraud by floating worthless securities. The government says he netted about 250000 over 12 years and he was remanded until Thursday for sentence.
Charles Warren argues in a letter to the Post that the Senate should reject a proposed 5 percent add-on to civil service exam marks for Spanish war veterans. He warns the measure will elevate less qualified veterans over more qualified candidates, weakening public service in both peace and high grade positions.
In New York on April 15 the yard of century old St. Pauls in the downtown skyscraper district saw two burial services. The ceremonies drew hundreds of pedestrians who pressed near the front fence to watch the events unfold amid the busy Broadway traffic.
Esther Cahill a student at the Normal School Huntington avenue sues William J Hill a teamster alleging a jaw fracture and damaged teeth after being struck and knocked down by a team driven by Hill's employee she seeks 5000 her father also sues on her behalf.
Send 10 cents in postage or silver to the Herpicide Company Depart ment R Detroit Michigan to receive a sample bottle and an interesting booklet on hair care. Two sizes 50c and 1.00. Sold and guaranteed everywhere. Money back if not satisfied. Applications at barber shops and hair parlors. Houghton Dutton Co special agents.
Dr. Greene offers Nervura described as creating new nerve force, intensifying vital processes, arresting nervous diseases, enriching blood, and fortifying the body. It boasts twenty eight years of successful existence and invites consultations by mail at 597 Albany St., Boston, at no cost.
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