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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1917

Page

9

Wilton Man Credits Var-ne-sis for Relief from Rheumatism

Nathan Cragin of Wilton New Hampshire reports dramatic relief from sciatic rheumatism after years of pain. He attributes his recovery to Var-ne-sis which he started taking after reading about another cured patient. The advertisement promotes Var-ne-sis as a vegetable remedy with a free booklet available from W A Varney Lynn Massachusetts and lists local druggists Liggett's Riker Jaynes as outlets.

Nathan Cragin Wilton N. H W. A. Varney Lynn Mass Boston Boylston St Liggett’s-Riker-Jaynes

Orrine Saved Him From Drink Miracle Cure Claim

Advertisement touts Orrine as a quick relief for liquor habit with testimonials from mothers wives and daughters. It claims home use no sanitarium cost and money back guarantee if no benefit after a trial. Sold by Liggett's and Riker Jaynes Drug Stores with a free booklet.

Orrine Orrine Co Wash D. C Liggett’s Riker-Jaynes

Charles Si Jail Life on Trial at Suffolk County Jail

A newspaper correspondent details first day as a jail inmate in the Suffolk County Jail under Sheriff John Quinn. He describes cell blocks on Murderer’s Row, conditions, guards, and inmates amid a tour of the aging 1848 facility with doctors checking inmates and a vivid view of jail life.

Charles SI Post Charles Street Clarence V. T. Richeson Avis Linnell John” Quinn Suffolk County Sheri Quinn Quinn

Jail visit by Sheriff Quinn sparks council clash

Reporters recount a day inside the county jail as Sheriff Quinn defends his administration against City Council charges. The piece details jail conditions, medical care, cell policy, and a forthcoming day of hardtack meals and minimal utensils amid tensions over treatment of prisoners.

Quinn Norman Ritchie Post Art Staff Norman Harry H. Coburn Coburn O. G. Cilley Cilley Sheriff Quinn Council City Hospital Massachusetts General Hospital

Prisoner’s life nears, nine o'clock invites good night

Tomorrow approaches and the fate of the prisoner looms as the clock strikes nine, signaling a final farewell in a somber mood.

New England Nurserymen Elect Officers

A. P. Horne of Manchester New Hampshire was elected president of the New England Nurserymen Association at the convention in New Haven Connecticut. Other officers named include Secretary D A Clarke of Fishville Rhode Island and Treasurer V A Vanicek of Newport Rhode Island.

New Haven Conn A. P. Horne Manchester N. H New England Nurserymen’s Association D.A. Clarke Fishville R. I V. A. Vanicek Newport R. 1

British Deny Woolwich Arsenal Destroyed

London January 31 Reuters published a denial stating German papers falsely claimed the destruction of Woolwich Arsenal. The explosion hit a private firm’s works and other damaged factories were private establishments. no government facility was involved and munition output remains virtually unaffected.

London Reuters Woolwich Arsenal

Egyptians Seek Liberty say Berlin

Egyptian national party representatives telegraph President Wilson via Overseas News Agency urging US memory of Egyptians victimized by British actions. They call violations a breach of international law and solemn promises and treaties.

Berlin Sayville Wilson United States

Modiva Sunk as Crew Lands After Mine Sighting

Lloyds reports the Norwegian steamer Modiva sunk with the crew landed. two sailors badly injured. The British steamer Clan Shaw struck a mine and is now a total wreck after going aground on January 23.

London Lloyds Modiva Clan Shaw

New State Horticulturist Named for Maine

Frank H. Dudley of Auburn was appointed Maine State horticulturist today in Augusta. He succeeds Clyde Ti. Wilkins of Wilton, who has resigned.

Maine Augusta Frank H. Dudley Auburn Clyde Ti. Wilkins Wilton

Dry squad fails to seize 39200 quarts of Scotch in Portland

Sheriff Graham's liquor deputies watched 39200 quarts of Scotch whiskey unload at the Grand Trunk docks from the Athenia liner and could not arrest the shipment. The Scotch is billed to Canadian firms and represents the largest liquor landing in the city, despite dry town efforts.

Portland Graham Grand Trunk Donaldson Athenia Scotland

Stenographer asks court for divorce in 1913 case

Maude D Holden of Beachmont a stenographer employed by a Boston firm files a libel for divorce in Boston against Frank F Holden of Somerville a long time Boston band member They married Jan 8 1881 and she says he deserted Oct 20 1913 They seek divorce custody of their eight year old daughter Dorothy N Holden BOSTON COURT FILED LIBEL FOR DIVORCE

Maude D. Holden Beachmont Boston Frank F. Holden Somerville Dorothy N. Holden

German Aircraft Losses Supposedly Exaggerated in Year 631

Paris reports a semi official statement counters a German claim of 221 aircraft lost last year. French records show 417 German planes shot down by aviators 195 more brought down damaged or destroyed and 29 captive balloons blown up.

Paris

Straighten Up With Cascarets Liver Cleanse

Remove the liver and bowel poison causing dizziness, coated tongue, offensive breath, and sour stomach. Take Cascarets from the drug store at night for a gentle cleansing that leaves you feeling fit and fine. Mothers may give Cascarets to sick children as a safe, thorough cathartic.

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Wilton, N. H Man Johann Hoff Faneney Om Me Johanmiort Sheriff Gridley Bryant John Council of War Dr. Cilley Hotel de Quinn Plaza Boys Landlord Quinn N. E. Nurserymen INC M. J. Breitene Gude H Company New York DRY Squad Adam Drake & Hersey CO Canal Street
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