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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
11
Arthur B. Rigney urges Boston to adopt no license, arguing saloons foster vice and crime and that prohibition boosts savings and store prosperity elsewhere. He cites Seattle and Denver examples and warns Western-style pro prohibition push aims to impose its rule on Boston.
An advertisement touts Plant Juice as a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It highlights Mrs. Julia Messier of Dorchester who claims benefit after ten years of illness. The text touts health gains and notes the Plant Juice agent at Houghton & Dutton Drug Department.
Opinion argues against a no-license year in Boston asserting it would derail a well‑regulated system, require years to rebuild cooperation among patrons dealers and authorities, and cause heavy municipal financial losses with little temperance gain.
Jerome H. McCormack of 317 Ivy Street Johnson City Tennessee says kidney Congestion left him unable to work until three bottles of Dr Kilmer Swamp Root relieved symptoms. He keeps the medicine in his home and testifies to its effectiveness in a sworn statement March 31 1914 before Notary Sam T Millard.
A promotional letter from Dr. Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York invites readers to request a sample size bottle of Swamp-Root by sending ten cents and mentions a booklet on kidneys and bladder. The notice instructs writers to mention the Boston Daily Post and notes regular bottles are sold in drug stores.
Letter criticizes Boston payroll waste and city services. It cites Mayor Curley, Chief Justice Bolster, and appeals to reduce the number of employees in municipal institutions while noting inefficiency and high salaries across departments.
In a letter from Dorchester, John F Cronin argues against no license and prohibition, asserting that liquor sales will persist and that sin cannot be legislated away. He cites Emerson and natural laws, urging sane precautions instead of bans. He signs from 184 Hamilton Street, Dorchester, dated December 13.
Michael J. McDonough of South Boston argues against a no license stance, citing Portland experiences with prohibition as a farce, claiming long-term drinkers stay healthy, some teetotalers suffer indigestion, and warning against overemphasis on temperance reform while noting unrelated food safety concerns.
A Boston reader Henry Clay Peters writes against saloons in city elections. He cites Archbishop Ireland Bishop Spaulding and Father OCallahan, claims saloons breed crime ruin homes and poverty and will make Boston happier and more prosperous without them.
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. BE. W. GROVE'S signature appears on each box. 25c. aut
Governor McCall's commission will hold a public hearing on the coal shortage scare next week to determine responsibility for rising prices. The panel cites only a small coal price increase at mines and will gather data on meat milk and potatoes, with possible grand jury action looming. Rhode Island officials may join Boston to share findings.
Advert explains the limited India paper Britannica sets are nearly sold out and urges immediate action. It praises India paper as thin light and durable reducing weight from 85 to 35 pounds and notes flax shortages halted further print runs. Only a few thousand sets remain available for purchase.
Byron S. Watson of Providence urged national incorporation for all railroads to fix deplorable transportation conditions. He spoke at the New England Shoe Wholesalers Association annual meeting in Young's Hotel before 85 members. Officers elected include Watson president Hutchinson and Anderson as secretary with a Boston and Portland lineup. Louis M. Taylor of New York praised the wholesale shoe industry’s strong prosperity.
Skowhegan Maine December 13 Willard H Cummings former agent of the Ogunen Mills Old Town Maine has been appointed to succeed Arthur Rk in a leadership post at the mill entity relocation and appointment likely signals management change across Ogunen Mills operations in Maine.
Francis M. Beasley will succeed Mr. Cummings as agent of the Ounegan Mills, following Jones resigning as agent of the Arms and Anderson Mills.
A home made cough syrup using 2 1/2 ounces Pinex in a pint of sugar syrup is sold for about 64 cents. It promises quick relief from coughs and bronchial conditions, with a money back guarantee. Pinex is described as a pine extract with guaiacold.
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