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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1916
Page
6
Senator Lodge writes to Frederick W. Mansfield, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, saying he will use all influence to pass the Child Labor bill this session and expresses full agreement with Mansfield's views on the measure.
An advertisement praises Plant Juice as a herbal stomach remedy that cleans and repairs the digestive system, purifies the blood, relieves constipation, and improves overall health. It cites a Brookline resident Mrs Helen Seymour who reports dramatic relief from indigestion and gas after using the product at Houghton & Dutton.
A vintage ad touts ginger and French brandy blend for relief of cramps colds chills weakness nervousness and insomnia. Promotes Owl Trade Mark and warns against cheap substitutes. Forty years the standard of purity flavor and strength. Sold by all agents and grocers.
A Seattle woman describes a skin issue that started as a small red spot and spread across her face with itching and burning. She credits Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap for relief in three weeks and a clear complexion.
George Augustus Gardner known as a philanthropy financier dies Sunday. Richard C R Maclaurin Tech president says the mysterious Mr Smith donor of 18 000 to MIT is still alive. Funeral at St Stephen's Church South End. city flags at half mast. Mayor Curley sends condolences to John Lowell Gardner.
Summer heat tightens nerves and blood in tired readers. The ad claims Margo cools overheated blood, steadies nerves, reduces swelling in hands and feet, and helps daily work. It asserts safety, no drugs, and satisfaction guaranteed by Boston druggists.
Advice favors malsified cocoanut oil as a pure greaseless shampoo alternative. Wet hair, rub in oil to produce rich lather that cleanses scalp and hair, rinses easily, and leaves hair bright silky and manageable. Readily available at drug stores and inexpensive for family use.
An ad describes Eckman’s Alterative as a lime bearing remedy for asthma bronchial and pulmonary troubles. It claims twenty years of use with remarkable results and notes it aids nature without habit forming drugs. Available at druggists via Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
After years away from Boston vaudeville Tempest and Sunshine return with A Broadway Bouquet at B F Keiths Theatre assisted at the piano by John L McManus. They headline a strong program including Eva Taylor Lawrence Grattan act Rocking the Boat and comedians Melrose and DuPree cycling novelty.
A new Spanish dance team Laurette and Peppino, making their American debut, head the first act of the musical comedy Very Good Eddie at Ye Wilbur Theatre starting Monday. The pair rose to fame in Paris before the war, then performed in London Madrid Buenos Aires Havana and finally New York this past month.
The Orpheum Theatre showcased a ten performer old time festival bill featuring the Countess Szechy St Clair and company Henry Frey Philbrick and De Voe Rogers and Hughes Espe and Dutton and others and Charlie Chaplin in One A. M The program also displayed the latest Pathe News and the feature photo play The Half Breed starring Douglas Fairbanks.
Scollay Square Olympia presents Scollay Square Olympia The Yellow Peril one act play starring five actors tops the bill this week Other acts include The Montgomerys Johnnie Singer and Dolls Barrett and Opp Howard and Lang George Dempsey Texico William Farnum in The Man From Bitter Roots Charlie Chaplin in One A M and Pathe Weekly Newsreel plus other first run releases shown.
Crowded sidewalks and lobbies mark the Majestic Theatre as Boston audiences fill auditoriums for the photo play Where are My Children entering its sixth week. The film’s human-problem focus and relatable scenes are cited as reasons for prolonged interest.
August weather boosts Villa Napoli popularity at Nantasket Beach. The hillside resort offers breezes across spacious piazzas and dining hall with daily danse and cabaret. Manager Alfred Di Pesa curates orchestral solos and entertainment events for guests.
After an hour sail down the harbor guests at Paragon Park Nantasket Beach find full-day amenities. Palm Garden features dinner specialties and a weekly changing cabaret program. Tom Quinn along with Reynolds and Carpenter the saxophonists headline a varied talent lineup. The Banjo Band and Palm Garden Orchestra provide music to dance between courses.
Whitcomb's concert band of 45 New England musicians receives hearty reception at Norum Bega Park. Louise Reynolds soprano will sing and John Thomas humorist will assist. Afternoon shows at 7:15 and evening performances at 8.
William Farnum appeared on screen at the Modern Theatre yesterday in The End of the Trail. It opens the week with two first run features and runs alongside The House of the Golden Windows starring Wallace Reed and Cleo Ridgely. Also shown are the latest Mutt and Jeff Animated Comics.
Violet Mascotte and her Merry Maids Company headline a strong Bowdoin Square Theatre program featuring Felix Martin and Tommy Levine. The Worlds Film Corporation screens Alias Jimmy Valentine with Robert Warwick, plus vaudeville acts Big Chief Eagle Horse Harriet Herbert and Joe Morris. Film selections include The Unknown and The Elder Brother with Francis X. Bushman.
One admission show at the Boston Theatre featured Lillian Walker in Helper of the Mountains and Charlie Chaplin in One a.m. Raymond Hitchcock stars in The Wonderful Wager with circus themes. Haydn Borden and Haydn. Northlane and Ward. Frankie Heath and company. three Stewart sisters. Mary Pickford. a Boston Theatre topical review. and a special feature with Lillian Walker and Mayor Curley touring Boston.
Miss Alice Brady headlines the Park Theatre week program headlining Miss Petticoats from Dwight Tilton's book with 28 cast, directed by William A. Brady. Lionel Barrymore Grace Valentine star in Dorian's Divorce with Billie Burke in Gloria's Romance chapter 18. Max Figman features Microbes. Selig Tribune and Mme Calvert provide extras and a Krauth symphony program concludes.
A busy week at Gordon's Olympia features Mary Pickford in Hulda from Holland extended for demand, Pauline Frederick in The Woman in the Case, and Charlie Chaplin's One A M. A lively vaudeville bill includes Kid land, the Brown Comedy Four, Betty Fields, the Theodore troupe of aerialists, Edwards and Thompson, and a sketch titled The Western Peril.
The St James Theatre presents Hippodrome Four in Dinklespiel's Night School led by a singers and comedians quartet. The Conrads perform a classic singing act with Luccianna Lucca McDermott and Wallace Boston favorites Judge and Gail in feats of strength. Charlie Chaplin stars in One A M with Pathe News and Harry Carey in Loves Lariat featured.
A new photo feature program runs alongside the regular bill at the Globe Theatre. For the first three days this week Charlie Chaplin appears in One A. M. with Frances Nelson in The Decoy scheduled on Monday and Tuesday, Edith Storey in The Two Edged Sword on Wednesday and Thursday, and Harry Carey in Love's Lariat on Friday and Saturday.
Readers are urged to escape the city heat with a one hour sail to Bass Point in Nahant. Steamers depart from Bay Line wharf at frequent intervals with a last boat leaving Bass Point at 9 45 p.m. The article touts Bass Point location and scenery as a memorable harbor trip during summer.
In hot weather autoists and excursionists find Pemberton Inn ideal for dining with a cooling sea breeze. The resort offers dual entertainment with cabaret and dansants. Featured performers include Louise Mack Ross and Fuller and Frosini with accordionists.
The Kinkaid Kitties opened a week long run at the Medford Boulevard Summer Theatre with bagpipes tartan plaid dances and a crowd of bright performers led by Rose Maurer. Afternoon and evening shows are scheduled daily.
Benson stock company offered the drama twice yesterday in the rustic theatre at Lexington Park with another two performances planned today and tomorrow. Dancing may be enjoyed at Lexington Park each Wednesday and Saturday evening.
The Fenway show opened with Mary Pickford in the lead role drawing prolonged applause from large crowds. Gail Kane will headline Thursday through Saturday in Paying the Price with other acts including a George Ade fable, a news weekly, and new cartoon comedies.
Tide and celestial notes for August 8 with details on tides, sun and moon phases, and planetary positions. Includes 221st day of the year, 739th day of war, 49th day of summer, and times for tides and moon events. Full moons listed for August 13, September 11, October 11 with planets Mars, Jupiter, and Venus prominent.
A long list of evening temperatures covers many cities including Albany Montreal Atlantic City Nantucket Bismarck New Orleans Buffalo New York Philadelphia Des Moines Portland Eastport San Francisco Helena St Paul Jacksonville Washington Chicago Pittsburg Denver Portland Me Galveston Los Angeles Hatteras St Louis Kansas City Seattle. The fishing section notes 11 vessels with ground fish at the pier, six with mackerel and seven with swordfish, with prices for haddock cod pollock hake and swordfish. Vessel crews share payouts from swordfish trips, and cargo details mention lumber and mahogany shipments along with a large sugar and banana import, ending with THE LANDSMAN.
Maritime items note arrival and sailing of U S destroyer Jacob Jones and multiple ships from Newport News to Portland and beyond. Tugs M E Luckenbach Partridge W Newport tow barges from Lambert's Point and Jacksonville, with numerous vessels listed including Windrush and Bark Windrush returning to New York.
In heavy fog at Newport Rhode Island on August 7 the Atlantic fleet sailed for maneuvers off the southern New England coast. All ships joined, except the tender Yankton, with Rear Admiral William S. Benson aboard the flagship Wyoming. The exercise envisions an imaginary coast attack defended by submarines from New London as a base.
The program features Blanche Sweet in The Dupe and Dorothea Gish in The Little School Maam with Max Figman comedies. Harold Lockwood and May Allison appear in The River of Romance and Donald Brian in The Smugglers. Bray cartoons and Burton Holmes travel pictures are slated for the last three days.
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