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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1913

Page

2

Fire Drives Fifty Tufts Students From East Hall Dormitory

A dormitory fire at Tufts College Medford drove about fifty students from East Hall as flames raced through the basement and stairways ropes were used to escape. James J Brown Jr alerted others and several students were injured including Herbert K Anderson while several rooms suffered total loss.

Tufts East Hall Tufts College Medford Counses Wast Hall James J. Brown, Jr West Somerville Brown Harold Q. Galluppe Somerville Herbert K. Anderson Manchester N. H James L., Brown Donald H. Whitney Henry W. Stafford Orleans Jose d’Albergaria Azure Islands Barron Co Watson, Bernard Robert 8. Lewis Washington, D. C

Sage Tea and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Darker Hair

An old home remedy claims Sage Tea and Sulphur darkens gray hair naturally, improves scalp health, and adds thickness and shine. The ad promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a ready made option or a DIY tonic, noting quick results by morning with continued use.

Wyeth

Boys march in orderly flood from dormitory amid West Roxbury fire

Thirty four boys wearing nightgowns evacuated from the Pa rental School Hart dormitory cottage as flames gutted the upper floors. Night watchman Archibald Bruce Livingstone alerted staff. Master Grindley and Mrs Grindley guided the exit. The blaze caused about 5000 dollars in damage and destroyed the boys’ clothes.

Hart Spring Street West Roxbury Archibald Bruce Livingstone George C. Minard James J. Grindley Roslindale Minard Grindley Master Grindley

Captain Driscoll Hurt At South End Fire

Captain Driscoll of Ladder 13 suffered a serious cut on the middle finger while battling a blaze in an unoccupied six story brick building at 406 Massachusetts Avenue in the South End. The fire started in a rear bathroom on the third floor and spread to the fourth, causing about $500 in damage.

Driscoll Ladder 13 Massachusetts Avenue South End

Clothes and conduct matter for success says Curtis Guild

Curtis Guild spoke informally on the importance of little things in life at the Boston Young Men's Christian Union on Boylston Street last evening. He urged clean linen personal cleanliness and modest dress for young businessmen noting clothes do not make the man but leave an impression. He recalled old plays and praised kindness to animals he observed in Russia and said he would study typewriting and stenography if starting in business again.

Curtis Guild Boston Young Men's Christian Union Boylston Street Russia New Order Boston

Fire Crews Contain Kitchen Blaze at 60 Brighton Ave

A fourth floor kitchen fire at 60 Brighton Avenue Allston sent residents into a panic last night. Women fled their flats with valuables as smoke and flames drew safety crews to the scene. Damage estimated at 200 dollars.

Brighton Avenue Allston Pellmell

Protest Over Boston Rock Dynamite Permit Sparks Melrose Meeting

About 1000 Melrose residents crowded the Melrose Auditorium to oppose granting Hugh Nawn Construction Company a permit to store dynamite for disintegrating the historic Boston Rock. Mayor John F. Hurley urged aldermen to block the project to safeguard the city’s health and interests. He cited Salem’s broken stone company and its 20 years of rock flying and vibration damage amid minimal damages paid.

Melrose Melrose Auditorium Hugh Nawn Construction Company Boston Rock John F. Hurley Salem Melrose Aldermen Hurley Flying

Hope to Save Author's Sight

George Washington Cable, 69, is recovering in Philadelphia after cataract surgery. Doctors report one eye’s sight was saved and expect restoration to continue, with discharge possible in a few weeks after the operation decided last Tuesday. He arrived from New England for observation preceding the procedure.

Philadelphia George Washington Cable Cable New England

Seven year old girl dies after drinking bottle contents

Doris da Eaton of South Portland died after drinking from a bottle she found. The seven year old carried the bottle home and fell ill, never regaining consciousness. Playmates recall her drinking from the bottle but the contents remain undetermined.

Portland Doris Edwin da Eaton South Portland

Foam and Dirt Buster Delivers Fresh Cleaning Power

A novel cleaning product boasts foaming action that foams rather than fizzes, banishing dirt from surfaces. Available by name from grocers, it promises strong cleaning without residue.

The Ideal Man Marred by Unwelcome Dandruff Clues

A man may seem perfect with a fine head, physique, manners, and a distinguished air. Immaculate linen and flawless clothes are ruined by discovering loose hair and dandruff on his collar and shoulders.

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