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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1919
Page
7
An archival ad lists linen and damask offerings at fractional yard lengths and bulk amounts. Items include table damask in multiple widths and lengths, napkins, round cloths, crash remnants, and various sale prices with cents figures.
Mrs. Arnold Lawson testified before Judge Jenney that during most of her marriage her father-in-law Thomas W. Lawson provided her with autos kennels horses money and a home. She sues to enforce an agreement for 180 dollars monthly with 125 from her husband then in the army and remount department at Camp Lee Virginia.
In a courtroom confrontation Judge Jenney pressed for a settlement as Mr. Lawson admitted supporting his son and daughter-in-law for years. Mrs. Lawson recalled gifts and travels while denying funds for a world trip and noting the family’s struggles as the case lingered without a verdict.
A vintage advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment as the cure for sprains strains bruises and swelling. It claims instant pain relief deep penetration into muscles nerves ligaments and bones and a speedy recovery with a small trial bottle available at drug stores.
He claims two payments to his wife were improper. The first exceeded the $125 her husband allotted, and the second, about $19, reflects a deduction for a bill she ran up at his grocer.
In Lincoln Maine a suspicious trunk at North station hid whiskey. Federal authorities arrested the trunk and clothing, locking the items in the Federal building. Auction may occur before July 1 if a buyer is found and price is set.
At the Federal Trade Commission inquiry, Patrick Casey of the Vaudeville Managers' Protective Association testified that about 8000 to 10000 of the 20000 vaudeville actors in the United States were unemployed. He stated that many performers are constantly seeking work, a condition he says has persisted for years.
The municipal committee led by Mayor Peters to aid returned soldiers reports $13,066 raised of a $40,000 goal through public contributions. Donations are collected by Philip L. Spaulding at Estabrook & Co., 15 State Street, with many named donors listed and a running total of receipts.
Read about Guy Nemer famed French ace who performed aerial antics over his home for loved ones. The piece previews the forthcoming Sunday Post story detailing his daring flights and notable wartime exploits.
A Navy veteran urges a four year immigration ban to protect American workers. He cites discharged service members unable to find jobs and notes opposition from two Jewish congressmen on the immigration committee. He warns that after peace, emigration to America will rise and urges restricting newcomers to safeguard wages and future children. ENLISTED MAN, U. S. NAVY.
A 1920s style advertisement urges mothers to treat sick children with Cascarets as a safe laxative. It claims Cascarets cause no harm and recommends giving to children aged one year and up, with directions printed on each ten cent box.
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