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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1919
Page
16
Worcester December 8 coal teamsters and helpers walked out demanding a two dollar weekly raise and double time after 1 p.m. Saturday. About 22 percent of workers joined, and no deliveries were made today.
An old advertisement promotes Bayer Aspirin with the Bayer Cross branding and claims of safe relief for colds headaches neuralgia earache toothache rheumatism and more. It emphasizes asking for Bayer not aspirin and notes pill counts and tin packaging sold by druggists nationwide.
A Rosindale Massachusetts resident reports relief from gnawing stomach pain and worm infestation after using Dr True’s Elixir. The advertisement claims headaches weakness irritability dizziness and bad breath can be eased and notes the medicine has been sold since 1851.
Washington December 8 The Senate faces a likely deadlock on the peace treaty or Senator Lodge’s resolution to end the war with Germany with action unlikely before Christmas recess from December 20 to January 5.
Republican leaders defer action on the Lodge resolution amid a bitter split over how to proceed with the Versailles treaty. Lodge argues the president must revive the treaty, while Hitchcock insists Senate action is essential. Negotiations on possible reservations are postponed until after the holidays as key mild reservation leaders McNary and McCumber are noted.
The Michelin brothers offer 100000 dollars for the first plane that can take off vertically from and land on a rooftop, a prize through the Aero Club of France. American engineers push helicopter tech amid global tests, with air mail pouches and aviation gains expanding confidence in flying goods.
A home remedy promises relief for catarrhal deafness and head noises. Use Parmint double strength with hot water and sugar, take one tablespoonful four times daily to ease nasal congestion and mucus drainage. Easy to prepare and inexpensive, the remedy claims quick relief for hearing issues.
The report notes small fur neckpieces and muffs enhance winter suits with warmth and richness. Furs remain costly but durable, lasting several seasons with proper care. Popular sets include squirrel fur, with Fitch featured in neckpieces and muffs, and a mole collar adding a cape-like touch.
Fifteen members of the crew of the French steamer Colmar were landed at St John New Brunswick today by the steamer Mississippi from Havre. The rest of the crew reached Canso in the ship's boats after the Colmar foundered off the Nova Scotia coast last Saturday.
The Archie Club of Massachusetts aviators have flown over the front in France and faced shell fire from Archie shells. Forty thousand civilian passengers have been carried in air.
Planes in England since last May show only one serious accident. The aerial express travels about two and a half hours from London to Paris with a basket luncheon on board for about 72 cents.
New York officials announced a ban on weight boosting by sand and gravel in poultry. Commissioner Edwin J. O Malley condemned 50000 chickens for carrying up to one and a half pounds of surplus cargo in their crops, saying the practice defrauded consumers and cost the city millions.
A long list records planned marriages of individuals from Boston area addresses. Entries include Richard Harrington aged 20 a auto repairman and Alice James 19 a weaver of Brighton, along with multiple couples from Dorchester, Roxbury, East Boston, and surrounding towns.
St and Gertrude K Donahue 23 waitress 1182 Tremont St Walter F Madden 23 baker 2 Sherwin et Roxbury Frances S Caffery 24 at home same address Stephen L Sharpe 21 teamster 86 Pearl St Charlestown Mildred F Orpen 19 at home 47 Pleasant St Charlestown are listed.
Cambridge individuals include Robert L Bath and Beatrice E Fitzfellen both linked to multigraph operation and residency in Lynn and Cambridge. Others include Benjamin G Johnson Dorchester auto mechanic Sadie Bell factory worker Ulric Gonyou retired Addie Bemis at home Manuel R Alfonso Cambridge fireman and Florentino Liandro Cambridge factory worker with shared addresses and occupations.
An advertising claim describes anemia as bloodlessness affecting organs and digestion. It cites Mrs A E Packard of Keene New Hampshire praising Williams Pink Pills, noting relief from stomach trouble headaches and nervousness after treatment and recommending the free booklet Building Up the Blood. The ad mentions purchase options and mail order availability at 60 cents per box.
Advert shows Sloan's Liniment as a trusted 38 year old remedy for rheumatic twinges lumbago neuralgia sciatica and strains. It claims rapid penetration without rubbing and urges keeping a bottle on hand with prices 35 70 and 140 cents.
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