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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
14
Members of the New York State Hotel Men's Association at their third annual convention pledged support to a proposed 100 million bond issue for New York State good roads. They sought patronage from motorists after learning liquor sales would not resume, per counsel.
Governor Philipp called a special election to fill the fifth Wisconsin district seat after Victor L. Berger was not seated by the House. The primary is set for December 8 and the general election for December 19 with Berger expected to run again.
A fragmentary note mentions Lorna Doon biscuits and shortbread in a domestic chat about tea time. The text references Scotch and English tastes and a hot house, with Betsy and Mere as conversational anchors.
The national and regimental colors of the Third Pioneer Infantry Regiment were delivered to the Commonwealth yesterday. Colonel Willis W. Stover accepted on behalf of the regiment and Lieutenant-Governor Cox represented the state. The flags had seen action on the Mexican border and in the Meuse-Argonne offensive.
London greets President Poincare of France with a formal address at the Guildhall. Notables present include Stephen Pichon Lloyd George and many cabinet members, plus royal family members Prince Albert Princess Christian and Prince and Princess Arthur of Connaught.
At the Malden Armory a victory ball and concert drew thousands of friends and relatives for a reunion with Malden boys and AH to WE Malden Post 69 of the American Legion. Commander James Kl Breslin presided with Miss Lillian B. Silliker and other city officials.
An advertising notice promotes a 10-Day Tube for all who request it to test a new brushing method. Readers are urged to follow the procedure for ten days and observe changes after use. The quasi instructional tone emphasizes personal results and trial participation.
A fourteens or sixteen fashion feature describes a quaint party frock for young girls. The mauve taffeta dress, copied from a French model, shows distended hips and graceful lines. It uses simple lines, easy-to-sew trim, rose bud borders, faille ribbons, and rosette back ties.
Nineteen gray haired veterans of the Massachusetts Department of the Union Veterans Union held their 31st annual encampment in the Old Franklin school house South End. George W. Pratt presided. Officers were re elected. Cambridge post aims for 2000 members. The meeting was a stag gathering with entertainment by a Boston trio and Miss Gertrude Galvin of Cambridge.
Over 100 names were added to the Enos Clifford Lawyer Post of the American Legion in Cambridge at an open meeting, expanding the local membership.
In Brussels on November 11 the Court of Justice ruled that the cells used by Edith Cavell and Gabrielle Petit before their executions will be turned into small museums. Their clothes books and belongings are stored there with inscriptions to mark the sites.
Telegrams published in Stockholm and unofficially received by the State Department say Petrograd suspects tied to anti Bolshevik forces were arrested and executed in mass. Washington reports surface about widespread killings and fear among residents.
Central Wharf Boston ad features Jas J Royall praising Fruit a tives Liver Tablets for three years of constipation dizziness and violent headaches. He bought two dozen boxes after one box helped and used all 24 boxes until his condition improved. 50c a box six for 2 50 trial size 25c from Fruit-a Limited Ogdensburg.
A Philadelphia company advertises N. S. R. P. a non secret rheumatism remedy claimed to dissolve uric acid, relieve pains, and aid kidney issues. Priced at 50 cents, it is said to work on the first day and contains no narcotics. Available at Woodward Drug Co in Boston or by mail from the Non Secret Remedy Co. in Philadelphia.
Cadum Ointment can be used on tender infant skin for fetter rash eczema and chafing and stops itching quickly. The remedy helps pimples boils blotches scaly skin eruptions sores and minor injuries and is a French preparation marketed in America from the original formula.
A patient reports taking two more doses of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy and gaining ten pounds in two weeks while slimming at the waist as bloating vanishes and a boyish feeling returns. The advertisement promotes the product as a harmless remedy removing catarrhal mucus and inflammation of the intestinal tract with a money back guarantee.
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