Old Home Remedy Promises Fast Cough Relief
Advertisement touts a traditional homemade cough remedy claimed to end stubborn coughs quickly with real effectiveness. Says it can be prepared easily and cheaply at home.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
7
Pinex remedy promises fast cough relief from old home recipe
A classic home remedy uses 214 ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle with sugar syrup or alternatives, claiming instant soothing effects and quicker throat and chest cold recovery. It urges asking druggists for 214 ounces of Pinex and guarantees satisfaction or money back from The Pinex Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Aches and Pains Quickly Relieved
Advertisement urges using a topical relief product. It promises soothing relief without rubbing in, allowing the cream or lotion to penetrate naturally for fast comfort. The copy emphasizes ease of use and rapid comfort.
Honors Soldiers at Home Recognition Chevron Privilege
Washington December 11 officers and men who did not reach the front due to domestic duties will be allowed to wear a silver chevron in place of the overseas service gold insignia. The order comes from President Wilson, directing General March to grant the ribboned distinction to home front service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
General March
President praises home front workers in wartime service
The order expresses gratitude for officers and men kept at home for essential military support. It notes their contributions match front line efforts in building and supplying the armed forces. Those serving at home are praised for efficiency and readiness, and will be entitled to wear a silver chevron for every six months of service.
Godmothers for Widows Serve Elite Boston Selections
The Widows Society in Boston, founded in 1816 by Mrs. Loring's great grandmother, will continue aiding widows aged 60 and above. Members pledge four visits yearly and provide cheer and money, maintaining a long tradition of aristocratic support since its inception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widows’ Society
William C. Loring
Gloucester Street
Boston
Hoston
Captain Roth to Speak at Federated Scottish Societies Event
Tonight 42 Scottish groups in Greater Boston join a Red Cross Christmas roll call demonstration at Symphony Hall. Captain George Roth, Croix de Guerre veteran and French high commission representative, leads a program featuring Acting Mayor Collins, Rev Gerrish, Dorothy Forbes, and Governor McCall. Robert N. May presides as Scottish singers, Dorothy Forbes workers, and Fore River pipe band perform entrancing numbers. Marie Zeleszny plays violin in a Czech scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Boston
Red Cross
Symphony Hall
George Roth
French High Commission
Somme
Verdun
Walter L. Collins
Donald Henderson Gerrish
Dorothy Forbes
McCall
Robert N. May
Scottish Federation
Marie Zelezny
Fore River
Clyde
Pier Strikers Do Not Call Teamsters at Charlestown Docks
The Mystic and Housatonic docks at Charlestown show no change as the Waterfront Freight Handlers group 809 I S fails to obtain support from the Teamsters Joint Council. No developments are expected until Saturday when guidance may come from Senator-elect David I Walsh. Loading delays persist as five steamers remain tied up at Charlestown docks.
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Mystic and Housatonic
Charlestown
Teamsters’ Joint Council
David I. Walsh
Board of
Ready Made Star tale from Cyrus Brady teased for next issue
A feature story drawn from Cyrus Pounsett Brady promises a humorous piece titled The Ready Made Star. The tale, described as amusing, is slated for publication in the coming issue of the newspaper, building anticipation for readers.
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Cyrus Pounsend Brady
Rise in Army for Hub Man Wilfred Ouimet
Wilfred A Ouimet a well known Boston man has been recommended for a commission in the army air service after passing examinations He enlisted after the US entered the war and served at Kelley Field San Antonio where he rose to sergeant Shortly before armistice he was recommended for a commission He is associated with a cable contracting firm in civil life and is the brother of Lieutenant Francis Ouimet the golfer He is married and resides at 88 Hemman street Roslindale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Wilfred A. Ouimet
Army Air Service
United States
Ouimet
Army
Kelley Field
San Antonio
Tex
Francis Ouimet
Hemman Street
Roslindale
Dean of Hub Carmen Dead at 71
Charles W. McCurdy, pioneer operator of Boston electric and horse cars, dies at 12 Stanwood Street Dorchester at age 71. He served the Boston Elevated and related outfits for 4 years eight months and was known as the dean of elevated railway men. Recently he worked in light service around the Grove Hall car barns.
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Charles W. McCurdy
Boston
Washington Street
Stanwood Street
Dorchester
McCurdy
Boston Elevated
Grove Hall
Typographers and Pressmen Win Increased Weekly Pay
The National War Labor Board issued a supplementary award in New York City granting typographical and pressmen workers a $6 weekly raise instead of the $9.50 in the original award. The larger increase was agreed upon by workers and employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National War Labor Board
New York City
Adamson's Balsam for that rasp ing graveyard cough
An unreliable claim pitches Adamson's Balsam as a sure cure for a graveyard cough. The fragmentary advert appears to promote a patent remedy with sensational language and no verifiable details.
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Adamson
Rabbi Epstein Denounces Polish Jewish Massacres
Rabbi Louis M. Epstein of Crawford Street Synagogue spoke at Symphony Hall last night urging protection of the Jewish race after massacres in Poland and Galicia, calling the war against Jews not yet over despite the war's end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis M. Epstein
Crawford Street
Symphony Hall
Poland
Galicia
Mass rally protests antisemitic atrocities in Poland in Boston
Fully 2500 Jewish men and women gathered in Boston as Cantor Chogi led a memorial prayer for Jews massacred in eastern Europe. Representatives urged Wilson to champion Jew rights at the Paris peace conference. Speakers tied Polish Jewish rights to global democracy and urged continued defense of basic freedoms despite ongoing violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elihu D. Stone
Poland
Boston
Chogi
Crawford Street
Europe
Wilson
Peace Conference
Jewish People’s Relief of
Greater Boston
Philip Potash
Jewish People’s Relief
Rabbi Epstein
Galicia
Israel
France
Walter L. Collins
America
Equal rights creed echoed by leaders and officials
Messages of sympathy arrived from Mayor Peters, Bishop Lawrence, Governor-elect Calvin Coolidge, Alice Stone Blackwell, Rev. William H. van Allen, Lt. Gov elect Channing Cox and Rabbi Stephen Wise as the nation frames a doctrine of equal rights to be written into laws and lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ican
Peters
Lawrence
Calvin Coolidge
Alice Stone Blackwell
William H. van Allen
Channing Cox
Stephen &. Wise
Fails to shut off power ends in injury after car stall
William H. Davis, 35, of 199 Essex Street, Lynch, Charlestown, failed to shut off power after his car stalled on Chelsea street. He stepped out and operated the crank with the gearshift in first speed, the car moved and pinned him to an iron pole. He was taken to Frost Hospital in Chelsea in dangerous condition with internal injuries.
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William H. Davis
Essex Street
Lignn
Mr. Davis
Chelsea Street
Charlestown
Davis
Frost
Chelsea
Boston Elevated Railway seeks bonds and unexpended balance use
Trustees of the Boston Elevated Railway Company ask authority to issue 3 million dollars in bonds and to apply over 130 thousand dollars in unexpended balances toward real estate purchases personal property and operating costs The issue would be notes or negotiable bonds to mature within seven years with interest not exceeding seven percent annually and payable each year The Public Service Commission reviews the request
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Public Service Commission
Boston Elevated Railway Company
FAVORS FUND TO AID NEAR EAST
President Wilson urged Americans to donate to help Armenian Syrian and Greek war sufferers in the Near East. The American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief will raise at least 330000000 from Jan 12 to 19 with approval from the French government.
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New York
Wilson
United States
Near East
American Committee For
American Committee For Relief In the
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