Old Time Patent Remedies For Common Ailments Inquiries
Miss O M asks for a prescription for pimples constipation headaches and weakness. The answer recommends three grain satperb tablets to cleanse the system and cool the blood, noting benefit in hot weather and renewed vitality. A reader with nervous fatigue is advised cadomene tablets as a strong rejuvenating tonic. A Fat Woman seeks weight loss tips and is advised five grain arholone tablets. A rheumatism sufferer is given a compound remedy to obliterate pain and inflammation. A reader seeks weight gain and blood improvement and is guided to three grain hypo-
Medical advertising column by Dr Lewis Baker
The piece presents general health Q A with Dr Lewis Baker offering remedies and instructions. Readers are invited to mail inquiries with full names and addresses and to obtain treatments such as mingos hair tonic balmwort tablets double four stomach and bowel medicine concentrated essence menthol laxene and vilane powder, with directions for use and expected benefits.
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Lewis Baker
College
College-Ellwood Sts
Dayton
M. J
Navy appoints chief of operations in new post
Secretary Daniels announced Captain William S. Benson will lead the newly created office of chief of operations of the Navy. Benson, commandant of the Philadelphia navy yard, received a recess appointment from President Wilson and will assume duties next Saturday as rear admiral.
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Washington
Daniels
William S. Benson
Navy
Benson
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Wilson
Senate
Congress
Bradley A. Fiske
Naval War College
Newport
U S to Accept Pay for Frye Loss
A new U S note to Germany accepts compensation to Frye's owners under 1799 and 1828 treaties, for the William P Frye sunk by the Prinz Eitel Friedrich, while reaffirming the ship’s destruction violated international law and denying wheat cargo contraband claims.
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Washington
United States
Germany
William P. Frye
Prinz Eitel Friedrich
Berlin
Frye
Rheumasalts advertised as a tonic and laxative cure
An advertisement promotes Rheumasalts as a carbonated lithia drink to improve run down feeling, relieve constipation and headaches, and banish uric acid. It claims no caffeine or dangerous drugs, recommends five ounces daily, and lists prices and Melbourne Minnesota company origin and Riker-Jaynes stores as retailers.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Riker-Jaynes
Jane Addams Leads International Congress of Women
The Hague April 28. The declaration of war was man’s affair and peace should be woman’s work. Jane Addams chaired the session as resolutions were adopted. American delegates Grace Abbott Emily Balch S P Breckenridge Annie E Malloy debated and Miss Florence Holbrook urged peace education for children.
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the Hague
International Congress of Women
Jane Addams
Gracee Abbott
Chicago
Emily Balch
Wellesley College
S. P. Breckenridge
Annie E. Malloy
Boston
Congress
Florence Holbrook
Engagement of Mrs. Sarah Atwood to Dr. Frank Stone
The engagement of Mrs. Sarah J. Atwood, former wife of aviator Harry J. Atwood, to Dr. Frank F. Stone, former Lynn city physician, was announced yesterday. The couple plans a forthcoming ceremony.
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Harry Atwood
Sarah J. Atwood
Harry J. Atwood
Frank F. Stone
Lynn
MASS MEETING TONIGHT PROTESTS BIRTH OF A NATION INVITATION
The Massachusetts branch of the National Equal Rights League will hold a mass meeting tonight at the South Baptist Church on Shawmut Avenue to protest the Legislature accepting a free invitation to attend the Birth of a Nation. A lively meeting is expected.
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Massachusetts
National Equal Rights League
South Baptist Church
Shawmut Avenue
Class of 12 Honors Casey At Hotel Lenox Dinner
Members of the Class of 12 at English High School condemned the forced retirement of Headmaster John F. Casey after 43 years of service. Casey attended as guest of honor at the fourth annual dinner at the Hotel Lenox and received a loving cup from the class.
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John F. Casey
Hotel Lenox
Casey
Famous Foot Specialist Opens Regal Foot Comfort Dept
A renowned foot surgeon offers free examinations at Regal Shoe Store locations on Tremont and Summer streets this Thursday through Saturday. If you suffer fallen arches, bunions, corns, or other foot problems, consult at no charge with no obligation to buy. The visit marks Regal Stores new foot comfort department launch.
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Dr. Scholl
Regal Shoe Store
Tremont Street
Summer Street
Regal Foot
Regal
The Girl Who Was Talked About Regeneration Theme
The next Sunday Post Magazine features a remarkable story on regeneration. It also offers timely financial advice for the young man titled What To Do With Your Savings.
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Next Sunday Post
Suave Suspect Flies With $300 In Boston Scam
A smooth talking man deserting a $300 theft in Boston boasts of easy money. He admits spending part of the proceeds on friends and celebrations, while flaunting his success in a flashy, well dressed manner.
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Boston
Deceptive Doctor Schemers Target Elder Immigrants on Allen Street
An elderly couple at 5512 Allen Street in West End report a young man posing as a physician swindled them of 3225 while conducting a staged medical exam. The stranger, about 25, 5 feet 5 inches, dressed in a dark suit, fled after the theft, leaving the couple in despair as police hunt for the suspect.
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Hyman Sterling
Allen Street
West End
Mrs. Sterling
United States
Heavy losses among Canadian forces at Ypres
Ottawa April 28 A casualty list issued tonight shows four officers killed thirteen wounded seven missing and wounded from the Canadian contingent. Killed are Lt F R Medland Toronto Lt W D P Jarvis Toronto Lt M Williamson Montreal and Capt J H McGregor Victoria B C. About 600 officers served in the division at the front and the figures suggest a third were put out of action at Ypres.
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Ont
F. R. Medland
Toronto
W. D. P. Jarvis
M. Williamson
Montreal
J. H. McGregor
Victoria
B. C
Ypres
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