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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1918
Page
4
A coastwise steamer caught in heavy ice off the New England coast could not free herself today but is expected to proceed tomorrow. Government vessels lending aid reported no damage or danger to the vessel.
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for aging related ailments. It claims relief from stiff joints and bladder, kidney, liver, and stomach issues, with odorless tasteless capsules offered by druggists and a money back guarantee if ineffective.
Washington February 3. An accounting of Red Cross War Council appropriations shows that by January 9 total appropriations from the war fund reached 77,843,435 with all funds directed to relief at home or abroad. Foreign allocations include France 30,519,259.60 and Belgium 1,999,631. Russia, Romania, Italy, Serbia totals are listed along with Great Britain and other foreign aid.
An old time remedy for gray hair claims to restore natural color and shine. By applying with a sponge or brush, it darkens hair after a few uses and returns luster, with a disclaimer that it does not cure disease.
Ruth Taylor from 1240 Broadway West Somerville maintains an extraordinary head of hair. At age 16 she has 60 curls, each carefully shaped by her mother. Her raven black hair has never been cut, with the longest curl reaching 23 inches. Weekly fingertip massaging and monthly shampooing keep it neat while ends are trimmed.
Ensign Reuben Titus of the United States Naval Reserves died by a self inflicted gunshot in New York on February 8. The death is reported by authorities citing a suicide. Titus served with the reserve fleet and held the rank of ensign. The case is being investigated by local officials.
An 87 year old naval vessel commander died at the Marine Hospital on Staten Island from a bullet wound to the head. Police were told by his wife there was no known motive and that he had recent hours at home spent on some invention. The death is treated as a possible suicide.
Dr. Leonard S. Sugden begins a two weeks engagement at Tremont Temple with talks and color slides on The Lure of Alaska. The lectures run daily and promise Lent entertainment in natural color scenes not previously pictured.
Elsie Janis fresh from New York plans new characters at HK. Keith's Theatre after farewell vaudeville run en route to Europe. The bill also includes Robert T. Haines with The One Way Out, Joe Jackson the pantomimist, Frank Orth and Anne Cody in Let's Take a Walk, and a vaudeville set by Swift Kelly and Marie Kelly.
A garage in West Ossipie N I burned tonight destroying fifty autos. The loss is estimated at 76000 dollars with 35000 borne by garage owner Virgil White. The fire started in the furnace room.
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