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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1916

Page

9

Watertown Man Claims Cure From Plant Juice Stomach Remedy

A local advertisement promotes Plant Juice as a cure for indigestion dyspepsia and related stomach ailments. It features testimonial from John E Ingram of 23 Chester Street Watertown Mass who says he was cured after suffering a year with gas headaches backache and fatigue. The Plant Juice salesman appears daily at the Houghton & Dutton Drug Department to explain its merits.

John E. Ingram Chester Street Watertown Mass Houghton & Dutton

Best Way to Ease Dyspepsia Says International Expert

An international specialist argues most stomach trouble stems from acidity and fermentation. He recommends taking a teaspoon of bisulated magnesia after meals to neutralize acid, stop fermentation, and allow the stomach to heal naturally. Travelers can obtain 5 grain tablets for rapid relief.

Europe

Pastor Wellman Attacks Pelletier in Birth Control Controversy

The Rev. C. P. Wellman of Dorchester, pastor of Channing Unitarian Church, writes a letter to the Post broadening the dispute with District Attorney Joseph C. Pelletier over the Allison birth control case.

C. P. Wellman Dorchester Channing Unitarian Church Joseph C. Pelletier Allison

Birth control debate sparks letters and court recalls

Charles Phelps Wellman of Dorchester challenges Mr. Pelletier's letter in the Post over birth control advocacy. He cites a district attorney, a reduced sentence for Allison, and a controversial kennel remark. Wellman argues truth, agitation, and support for Pelletier amid rising converts.

Pelletier Supreme Court Court House Mr. Allison

Ex-Treasurer of B and M Herbert E Fisher Dies at 76

Herbert E Fisher former treasurer of the Boston and Maine railroad for 15 years died suddenly at his Newtonville home. Born August 1849 in Boston he became a freight clerk at 21 and was named treasurer in 1901. He married Esmeralda Delano in 1873 and lived in Somerville before moving to Newtonville last March.

Herbert E. Fisher Boston & Maine Railroad Newtonville Fisher The Road Boston Charlestown Esmeralda P. Delano Somerville Jennison Street

Stecher Defeats Cutler In Two Falls In Chicago Match

Joe Stecher of Nebraska outweighed by 15 pounds defeated Charles Cutler of Chicago in straight falls. First fall at 19 minutes 40 seconds, second fall at 7 minutes 24 seconds with scissors hold and half Nelson. Cutler weighed 220 pounds, Stecher 205. John Billiter failed to defeat Joe Smith. Billiter won first fall, Smith won second, third drawn.

Chicago Joe Stecher Nebraska Charles Cutler Cutler Stecher Nelson John Billiter Toledo Joe Smith Billiter Smith

Duffy Refuses to Pull Down Flag Under Submarine Order

The report recalls John Duffy's vow to die for the flag and his act of defiance when he refused the submarine commander's order to lower the Stars and Stripes. The piece portrays him as following through on what was expected of him.

John

Bronx Widow Recalls Heroic Chemung Captain

Mrs. Anna Duffy, widow of Captain John L. Duffy of the torpedoed Chemung, talks of his brave defiance as German sailors attempted to lower the colors. The Chemung sank with its flag at the mast while Duffy fought to save his craft and crew. She recounts his seafaring life, the perilous voyages, and a submarine scare at sea before the British man-of-war clarified the danger.

Anna Duffy John L. Duffy Duffy East One Hundred and Sixty-third Street Bronx Captain Duffy Pacific Philippine Islands Atlantic Steamship Service Archangel

Reds Outfielder Griffith Plays In Every Pennant Game

Outfielder Griffith of the Reds has not missed a pennant game in two years and has appeared in right field in every game of 315 straight battles.

Griffith Reds

Copper Range officer dead after pneumonia illness

Fred eric Stanwood of Brandon Hall Brookline died at Corey Hill Hospital after a 24 hour illness from pneumonia. Born in Augusta Maine in 1851 he helped organize the Copper Range Company and served as treasurer. He never married and is survived by relatives including Edward Stanwood the historian. Krupp declares 12 percent dividend with 6 percent withheld for war loan.

Frederic Stanwood Brandon Hall Brookline Corey Hill Hospital Mr.Stanwood Augusta Daniel C Mary A. Stanwood Arthur G. Stanwood Edward Stanwood Charles C. Willoughby Peabody Museum Cambridge Stanwood Boston Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Copper Range Company Pany

Boston Opera Co Opens In Baltimore La Tosca Debut

The Boston National Grand Opera Company opened a short season at the Lyric in Baltimore with La Tosca. Principal roles were sung by Luisa Villani Giovanni Zenatello and George Baklanoff.

Baltimore Boston National Grand Opera Company the Lyric

Osborne Barred From Sing Sing Prison

Thomas Mott Osborne former warden is banned from Sing Sing by Acting Warden Derrick. The order, issued after election by James M. Carter superintendent of prisons, bars Osborne from passing the prison gate though visits and conversations with inmates may be controlled or denied.

New York Thomas Mott Osborne Sing Sing Prison Derrick Osborne James M. Carter Carter

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