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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1916
Page
6
A midsummer color comedy unfolds as Hank becomes separated from animal friends due to a peculiar bathing suit. The Sunny Post previews a lighthearted Sunday film with quirky situations and friendly misadventures.
A Taunton Massachusetts woman says monthly pains and fatigue vanished after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports she could work all month and now promotes the remedy to friends.
The text recalls Jack Barrymore's playful antics on set at Famous Players and backstage with Pauline Fredericks Marguerite Clark and Hazel Dawn. Ethel Barrymore wires in about acting together, a memorable "Saved by Wireless" sketch, Barrymore's taunts, and a Japanese baby crying scene. It notes Barrymore and Lionel studied abroad and lists several of Barrymore's films.
The piece discusses how yellow tones can appear white in photos and notes the obsolete use of rats in hair dye. It also mentions Mary Pickford's Talks appearing in the Daily Post and Sunday Post.
Police Commissioner O'Meara references the Castle Island bridge fatality during roll call in a general order read last night. The notice highlights the incident and honors the officers involved.
Patrolman Patrick J. Carr of Division 12 dies from injuries sustained in the line of duty. The department expresses sorrow and extends condolences to his widow and seven children. Patrolman Daniel L. Moriarty is praised for leaping into the water to support Carr until help arrived.
One officer group at Carney Hospital shows signs of recovery including Daniel L. Moriarty of Division 12 living at 19 Pond Street Dorchester and Peter V. Nolan of Division 6 of South Boston at 41 Sudan Street Dorchester. Auto owner Elmer E. Given at 601 East Eighth Street South Boston improves under his family physician. Patrolman Carr’s funeral is set from 425 East Sixth Street tomorrow with a high mass at Gate of Heaven Church at I and East Fourth streets.
A New York city outbreak of infantile paralysis triggers a nationwide investigation led by Dr. Simon Flexner of the Rockefeller Institute. Leading pathologists gather to study the epidemic and form committees to pursue a specific disease agent, noting 88 adults over 15 affected so far.
Thirteen year old Edward Crowe hid a gunshot wound from his father and others following an accidental discharge with a revolver at their Malden home. After his mother noticed a limp, doctors at Malden City Hospital learned the truth and removed the bullet.
One hundred thirty five mothers and children from the Cambridgeport section of Cambridge enjoyed an automobile outing to Lexington Park yesterday afternoon as guests of the Play and Recreation Commission and the Cambridge Neighborhood House.
The Maine naval militia boarded the battleship Kearsarge at Portland joining the Massachusetts battalion for a ten day cruise. The Kearsarge sailed late this afternoon.
A border encounter between Colonel Corn and a rookie ends with one winner as described in the upcoming Sunday Post. The report hints at a decisive outcome and a clear victor.
At Camp Whitney Aug 2 militiamen who refused the federal oath will be sent to the border under the Dick law. The move follows government action to locate slackers and compel service. Sixty plus reported, near 100 total, assigned to three provisional companies and to be sent south with next Fort Banks recruits.
A handsome youth posing as a Belgian refugee convalescing at Massachusetts General Hospital deceived Auburndale residents and collected funds for religious papers. He robbed D Sturtevant’s home at 82 Central street and 68 Devonshire street Boston, stealing $30 cash and nearly $20 in checks and train tickets.
Spot Pond hosted the St. Marys Sunday School annual picnic in Charles Town. Altar boys faced the Cardinal Cadets in a morning baseball game with the cadets winning 8 to 7 followed by a long series of sporting events.
The honest grape fruit and berry basket bill by Representative Reavis Nebraska passed the House. It prescribes standard basket dimensions for interstate shipment of grapes and small fruits. NY grape growers and Southern Western fruit raisers backed the measure to curb under sized containers.
An ad warns that insurers require a physician's check on water use and kidney function. It links backache, headaches, dizziness, and urinary issues to kidney problems and promotes Anuric tablets from Dr. Pierce as a remedy. A trial offer of ten cents or full treatment for one dollar is listed.
Advice urges using plain clarified coconut oil for hair washing rather than commercial soaps. It warns alkali in many shampoos dries scalp and makes hair brittle, while coconut oil cleanses, lathers, rinses easily, and leaves hair soft, bright, fluffy, and manageable. It also claims it removes dust dirt and dandruff and is inexpensive.
Jesse W. Chapman a 25 year Lowell post office clerk was arrested by U S Deputy Marshal Backus for alleged embezzlement of a letter. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Commissioner Hayes and is held on 6500 bail with a hearing set for Aug 9. default would send him to East Cambridge jail.
A fragment notes Roughneck Percy and reports his fate will be revealed in the next Sunday Post Magazine. The teaser promises a dramatic reveal and draws readers to the upcoming feature.
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