Air Baths and Self Discipline Promoted by Ovington
Earle L. Ovington of Newton Centre urged nude air baths and sun exposure as health aids at a Pilgrim Publicity Association meeting. He urged vigorous towel rubbing, deep breathing, constant room air flow, and a daily meat portion. He advised erect posture, daily outdoor activity, early bedtimes, and moral living for long term health. He also stressed porous underwear and clothing that permits evaporation.
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Earle L. Ovington
Newton Centre
Pilgrim Publicity Association
Dutch Steamer Alkaid Reaches St John’s With Coal Shortage
The Dutch steamer Alkaid, 27 days from Rotterdam bound for New York, arrived at St John’s Newfoundland today short of coal and somewhat damaged after severe weather.
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St. John’s
ST. John's N. F
Alkaid
Rotterdam
New York
Suggestions to Sick Women from Lydia E Pinkham ads
A four point promotional piece touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for backache irregular periods and female complaints. It claims long standing testimonials and invites women to visit the Lynn Massachusetts laboratory to see the establishment.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham Laboratory
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Mass
Roslindale Woman Reveals Christmas Day Marriage Secret
Miss Isabelle Walsh 19 daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Walsh of 16 Rawston Road Roslindale announced to friends that she had been married since Christmas Day and kept the matter secret even from her parents and closest friends.
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Isabelle Walsh
George W. Walsh
Rawston Road
Roslindale
Waterhouse wedding reveal shocks Roslindale social circle
Mrs. E C Waterhouse of Melrose introduces herself as Miss Walsh in a party and presents E C Waterhouse checker champion of New England as her husband. The couple plans a brief honeymoon and will reside at 4045 Washington Street Roslindale after returning.
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Miss Walsh
Isabelle Walsh
E. C. Waterhouse
Melrose
Checker Champion
New England
Mrs. Waterhousee
Roslindale
Roslindale Episcopal
Washington Street
Fall Fatal 10 Melrose Man John H Gerrish Dies
John H. Gerrish president of the Gerrish Dredging Company died at his home 20 Farwell avenue Melrose at 57 death due to injuries from a fall in New York several days earlier He was born in Portland Maine and was a former president of the Eastern Dredging Corporation He is survived by his wife five daughters and three sons Funeral services will be at his residence Thursday with Rev Paul Sterling of Trinity Church officiating Interment at Wyoming Cemetery
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John H. Gerrish
Gerrish Dredging Company
Farwell Avenue
Melrose
New York
Gerrish
Portland
Eastern Dredging Corporation
Chamber of Commerce
Boston City Club
Melrose Odd Fellows
New York Pols Association
Paul Sterling
Trinity Church
Wyoming Cemetery
Woman leaps upon burglar during New York home invasion
Mrs. John M. Tierney, wife of a Supreme Court justice, confronted a thief rifling a safe in her New York residence. The burglar escaped with thousands in jewelry after tearing a diamond necklace from her neck. she collapsed after leaping from a window and was carried inside by guests. Justice Tierney was away.
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New York
John M. Tierney
Supreme Court
Memorial for Tremont Street semaphore sets crowds laughing
Funeral services were held yesterday for the late Tremont Street traffic director. Newsboys placed a large wreath on the base of the knocked out semaphore, drawing crowds as the device lay in the yard of a Cambridge iron works. The tribute mocked the semaphore and suggested sending it to the zoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Street
Tremont and
Winter Streets
Tremont-Winter Street
Cambridge Iron Workers
Governor McCall Seeks Fast Action on Commission Consolidation
Senator Martin Hays announced in the Senate that the governor’s recommendations for consolidating state commissions, or those favorably reported, will be acted on swiftly. The special legislative committee handling this portion of the inaugural address scheduled expedited consideration.
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McCall
Senator outlines plan to purge boards and commissions
The Senator stated that Republicans aim to sweep out one or more boards and commissions at a time with Governor backing this attack on what is termed superfluous commissions. The remark signals a coordinated effort within the administration to reshuffle state boards.
Senate debates on abolishing State House Building Commission
The Senate discussed the special committee report proposing abolition and consolidation of commissions. Senator McLaughlin moved a postponement to next Thursday, while Senator Hays urged immediate action after a prior courtesy delay. The postponement prevailed as the body also accepted an adverse report on testing apothecaries weights and measures in small towns and on a plan limiting mayor and council pay under Plan B.
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Senate
McLaughlin
State House Building Commission
Hays
State Department of Weights and Measures
Banquet of Brown Alumni Set for Tomorrow in Boston
The Brown alumni of Boston and vicinity plan their 43rd annual dinner at the new City Club tomorrow night with a record attendance expected. President William H. P. Faunce will attend with speakers including ex Governor FE. C. Stokes, Professor Dallas Love Sharpe, Norman S. Taber, and Hon. David Jayne Hill.
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Brown
Boston
Vicinity
New City Club
Ralph B. Harris
William T. Pearson
William H. P. Faunce
Middle States
West
FE. C. Stokes
New Jersey
Dallas Love Sharpe
Boston University
Norman S. Taber
Rhodes
Oxford University
England
David Jayne Hill
Germany
Dyer Urges New High Schools and Middle School Plan
Dr. David D Scannell was elected Boston School Board chairman for the final year of his term. Frances G Curtis was re elected for three years. The board reported a year end balance of 21356 38 and total expenditures of 5578669 15 a rise of 190762 30. Dr Franklin B Dyer urged two new high schools at about 75000 each and the creation of middle schools housing seventh to ninth grades to relieve crowding while keeping class work unchanged. The Cadet drill schedule and May 26 parade were set with multiple high schools to participate.
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David D. Scannell
Jamaica Plain
Boston
Scannell
Frances G. Curtis
Franklin B. Dyer
South Boston
Dorchester
Dyer
Boston School
Public Latin School
English High School
Dorchester High School
Lincoln Field
Mechanics
Lenox District Votes Dry as Town Goes No License
Lenox Massachusetts voted no liquor license at the annual town meeting by 264 to 254, a dry decision not effective until May. The change ends licenses for Aspinwall Curtis Mahanna Hotel cafes and the Lenox Club, amid a influx of visitors from nearby Lee.
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Lenox
Aspinwall, Curtis and Mahanna
Lenox Club
Lee
Fat Men's Club Meets at Revere House Dinner
The Fat Men's Club assembled at the Revere House for their monthly meeting and dinner. Arthur Moulton of Portland, weighing 497 pounds, was the heaviest member present, with president W D Quimby close behind at 310 pounds.
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West
Fat Men's Club
Revere House
Arthur Moulton
Portland
W. D. Quimby
Pirates Sign Smith To Play For Pittsburg Club
Shortstop James Smith is signed to play for the Pittsburg NL club next season. Smith previously played for Chicago and Baltimore Federal league teams last season.
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Pittsburg
James Smith
Smith
Chicago
Baltimore
Lexington Firemen Hold 11th Annual Ball
Lexington firemen staged their 11th annual concert and ball last evening in the Town Hall with Chief Ward W. Taylor serving as supervisor and Board of Selectmen chair.
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Lexington Firemen
Lexington Town Hall
Chiefward W. Taylor
Board of Selectmen
Kosine Treatment for Epilepsy Now Sold Locally
The Rosine Co announces Kosine for epilepsy is authorized for sale at Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores. Buy a bottle for 1.50 with a money back guarantee if not satisfied after use. The company cites ten years of success and testaments from patients and physicians.
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Riker-Jaynes
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Martin Hays
Brighton
Brockton
Beverly
Hyde Park
Worcester
Kuppenheimer
Carr
Melton
Kennedy
Hawley Streets
Fat Men’s Club
Pirates
Providence
Boxford
Jon Ollars
IG Styles United Shirt A Dollar CO
Troy
N. Y
Perkins Institute For the Blind
John J. Barter
Sou Fourt House
the Rosine Co
Washington, PD. C
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