Bad throat danger signal in children warned
Dr Cadis Phipps of Boston City Hospital warns sore throat as first sign of many pediatric diseases. He cites risks to heart, kidneys, lungs, ears, and eyes and links fever, rash, and cough to various illnesses. Miss Mary Beard promotes prevention through care, hygiene, antitoxin where available, and public health controls. The Instructive District Nursing Association notes most patients cannot pay but supports a $82,000 annual budget.
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Infant Welfare Talks Highlight Feeding and Care
Dr Eliver E Bixby urges proper regular feeding for children age 1 to 4 at William Filene s Sons Co. Sessions outline multiple speakers on infant nutrition dental care TB relief and sanitation at venues including Houghton Dutton Gilchrist Jordan Marsh Filene s today with several talks from 11 a m to 8 30 p m.
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Houghton & Dutton
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Gilchrist Company
Boston Association For the Relief and Control of Tuberculosis
Charles T.’. Wilinsky
Boston
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Jordan Marsh Company
Elizabeth M. Needham
Lodge Seeks Rifles for State Guard Defense
Senator Lodge in Washington moves to secure national legislation to supply the Massachusetts State Guard with Springfield rifles and ammunition taken from State troops last summer. Colonel Butler Ames at the State House says the Guard is the third line of defence and will be used only in extraordinary emergencies. Over 5000 men have enrolled, with 129 cities organizing units including Newton's 706 drill regularly.
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Lawyer Daley Recovering After Major Operation
Daniel J. Daley Boston attorney and Brookline father lies in City Hospital following a major operation last week. Doctors and nurses report he is progressing well and has reportedly received a record number of visitors during his convalescence.
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Eyesight Boost Claim Promises 50 Percent In One Week
An Philadelphia advertisement promotes Bon-Opto tablets as a cure for eye strain and weakness. It asserts the remedy strengthens eyesight by 50 percent in many cases within one week, with testimonials and a note from a physician endorsing the product. The pill is sold at Houghton & Dutton's Drug Store and other druggists.
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Plans for War Taxes Hit Snags
Washington reports the Ways and Means Committee opened talks on new revenue to fund war expenses. No votes yet, but leaders expect agreement within two weeks. Debates center on excess profits and income taxes, retroactivity, and possible tariff adjustments. Personal exemptions may rise to 1500 for singles and 2000 for married filers.
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Once Beauty Dies A Pauper
Mrs John W Springer once Colorado's social leader and famed as the most beautiful woman in Colorado died in a New York pauper hospital. Her divorce led to a Denver murder case where Sylvester von Puhl and George Copeland were killed by Harold Henwood in 1911. Her funds exhausted, she faded into poverty.
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World of Books review roundup on war era titles
A sweeping notice of war books by Bullard, Wise, Geraldy, Cable, Cravath, Ku suc, Beck and others. Highlights include mobilization themes, universal training debates, naval duties, and vivid battlefield dispatches. Lively, period tone notes Kipling, O Henry, Barrie, and contemporary critics, with author biographies and publisher details.
Elliott to Stay With New Haven Rail Chief Posts
News confirms Howard Elliott will remain with the New Haven to chair the railroad and join the Federal Railroad Commission and National Defence Council. Retirement as president of the New Haven appears unlikely.
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Elliott confirms he will stay with New Haven Railroad
In a formal statement Mr. Elliott says he will continue with the New Haven road to help reorganize and rehabilitate the property. He notes a prior request to rearrange duties and mentions new board duties in Washington seeking relief from New Haven work. Reports that James H. Hustis would head the railroad were denied.
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E. J. Pearson
New Haven Road
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New Haven
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Boston & Maine
War farm planned on Kernwood Country Club land
Fifteen acres of Kernwood Country Club grounds near Salem will be used as a war farm this summer. Officers announced the plan yesterday. Crops will go to the Public Safety Committee food production and conservation board for proper distribution.
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German Steamers in Montevideo Disabled
Montevideo report says German steamers that self interned in the port have had their machinery disabled by the crews. The government has sent troops to the Brazilian border due to unrest in Rio Grande Do Sul.
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Uruguay
Rio Grande Do Sul
Cuba Honors Filibusterer Dynamite Johnny O'Brien
New York reports Johnny O'Brien known as Dynamite Johnny celebrated his 80th birthday in Havana with a reception hosted by the Cuban government. Despite paralysis and other ailments he enjoyed the day, lamenting that Fred Funston could not attend, recalling their joint exploits during Cuba's revolutionary era.
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Johnny” O'Brien
Cuba
Lnafraid
Fred” Funston
Johnny
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