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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1912
Page
5
The Unity Church of Neponset traces its origins to 1859 with a history of prominent pastors and attendees. Dr George W Cutter, born in Cincinnati and educated at Washington University Harvard and Paris, assumed the church ministry in 1901 after serving in Arlington, Buffalo and Newport.
A reader laments recurring hair shedding observed with every comb, describing how thin strands undermine a once thick and wavy mane cherished for its volume and texture. The note reflects frustration with persistent hair loss affecting personal appearance.
A patient named Mary MacDonald of 57 Washington St Quimcy Mass writes she suffered nervous dyspepsia for a year, found no relief from a physician, then used Stomach Rite and two bottles cured her. She also began Blood Builder to boost strength.
A letter from Mrs. Charles E. Clark of Woonsocket R I praises the Stomach Rite remedy for indigestion and stomach troubles. The ad claims rapid relief and offers the product through drug stores or mail order from Dr John Wilbur Daughter Co Westerly R I at 50 cents.
Boston Opera Company schedules a busy week with Tristan und Isolde on Monday and Saturday matinee, Faust on Wednesday, Tosca Friday night, and Traviata Saturday evening. Conductor Felix Weingartner leads the week with notable casts including Lilian Nordica, Zena Tellio, Matzenauer, and Conti. The Sunday concert title is omitted due to Tristan and Isolde rehearsals.
The House authorized its War Department expenditures committee to seek evidence beyond Washington on alleged monopoly in army shoe contracts by a Massachusetts firm. The 168 to 106 vote followed sharp exchanges between Rep Difenderfer and Rep Gardner, with Gardner threatening action if no facts justify the charges.
Bristol county grand jury indicts George Pomp Lawton of New Bedford for bribing voter Manuel Rose in the last state election. Lawton faces conspiracy charge with Antone A. Sylvia, later thrown out for trial. Lawton and Sylvia waived examination. Murphy sentenced to one year on two counts and appealing. Trials for Lawton and Murphy set for Taunton court.
In Bedford on February 6 a mass meeting of textile workers adopted resolutions criticizing Governor Foss for dispatching troops to Lawrence. The rally, addressed by Lawrence strike leader William D. Haywood, demanded immediate troop withdrawal. William Yates also spoke and a collection was taken for the strikers.
Edward J. Putnam, 67, a wealthy retired restaurateur, died at his home on Main Street two hours after collapsing from acute indigestion while entering the Old South Church for a supper. He had been slated to carve turkey at the dinner and left for knives from his house nearby. Mrs. Putnam accompanied him at the supper. several physicians could not save him. Putnam, formerly with Putnam & Thurston, ran Worcester’s largest restaurant.
Chelsea health officers prepared the pest house on Bellingham Avenue to admit Bella McGraw age 18 of 389 Crescent and John Gallant age 42 of 370 Crescent Avenue for treatment as smallpox patients. The homes were under strict guard last night with no access allowed.
The document lists Terence J. O'Donnell as president of the general delivery center and Joseph T. Hurley as recording secretary. Janes F. Brady is financial secretary, with J. A. Barry serving as treasurer. Trustees named include E. J. Dinnen W. H. Driscoll J. E. Tracey Henry Cusick T. F. Griffin and Wal McDonald across several branches.
Bowdoin College Alumni Association held its annual reunion at the American House with about 200 graduates in attendance. Dr. Myles Standish served as toastmaster and led a business session that named officers including President Standish and vice-presidents John F. Elliot and Edwin C. Curtis.
Belfast police cancel access to Ulster Hall on February 7 and 8 as Unionist and Liberal Associations withdraw, avoiding incitement prior to a home rule meeting where Winston Churchill is to speak. Authorities deploy soldiers for precaution.
The article ponders the mystery of actresses retaining youthful appearances. It suggests mercorized wax as a cosmetic that daily softens old cuticle, reduces lines and blemishes, and keeps complexions fresh. The piece invites readers to adopt the secret.
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