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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
12
A reader asks why a 29 year old man won t visit her in her home city after a week at a summer resort and several invitations. The columnist argues his behavior shows he is not serious, preferring pleasantries while avoiding scrutiny from her family and community.
Dr B Sauer Boston physician warns against secret tonics and urges iron intake from easily absorbed forms. Test strength before and after two weeks of five grain Nuxated Iron tablets taken three times daily after meals to measure improvements. Manufacturers guarantee results or money back. sold by all good druggists.
Mr. Fogg of Lynn Massachusetts suffered rheumatic neuritis for two decades and was confined to hospital fifteen months. He recovered in under six months after starting Varnesis and returned to steady work. Endorsed by ex Mayor James E Rich and local business figures, the story urged others to try Varnesis.
Accounts from sailors soldiers and officers describe a dark moonless night when the Tuscania was torpedoed off Ireland. Despite chaos in lower decks and flooded lifeboats the troops remained disciplined singing The Star Spangled Banner and aiding each other as rescue ships and crews policed the sea all night.
Pitcher Dick Rudolph of the Braves refused to sign his contract, returning the document unsigned. New York reports give no details of the reason, but he likely shares in the salary reductions affecting most teammates.
Hans Furst the Bavarian surprised Grand Opera House fans by taking Cyclone Ress into camp for two falls to one after about 80 minutes. Ress won the second fall in 4 minutes 20 seconds, but Furst captured the final fall in 29 minutes 2 and a half seconds. Earlier Adolph Pohl and Johnny Lenn fought 80 minutes before ending due to toe holding.
The Armory A A card announced for next Tuesday night at the Grand Opera House features Jimmy Duffey of Lockport against Johnny Tillman of St. Paul in a 12 round main event. The undercard includes Johnny Mooney of Newton versus Eddie Ford in six rounds and Kid Chakas of Manchester against Johnny Noonan in eight rounds.
The Braves signed right handed rookie Burmeister from the Greensboro club of the North Carolina league. Hailing from Jacksonville Florida he posted a sensational last season and is viewed by many as possessing unusual promise. He will report to Manager Stallings when the team gathers in Miami mid next month.
The First Naval District boxing championships were held at Commonwealth Pier with seven bouts. About 2000 sailors and 1000 spectators saw Frank Brocato defeat Barney Snyder, while several bouts ended in draws and Sidney Green edged Joey Connolly for a decision. Chief Boatswain Lavan refereed and Wilfred Jacobs hosted.
An amateur tournament under the Massachusetts Automobile Operators Association took place last evening at the clubhouse on Boylston Street. In the 105-pound special I Saterelli of Cambridge defeated Charles Brennan of Boston in three rounds. Joe Melanson of Fast Boston stopped Pat Burke of South Boston in two rounds in the 135-pound special. Saterelli also won the 108-pound open event and Bob Josephs won the 115-pound division.
War progress noted with 309 days in U S entry and tides and lunar details. Ten fishing vessels arrived with nearly half a million pounds of catch. Prices listed for cod and haddock. earnings per vessel shown. Admiral Sebree seeks repairs after steering gear failure in Nantucket Sound. Hesperus flags at half mast for Peter Foley of Newfoundland, lost at sea. The Landsman.
Advertises Tiz bath for tired feet with claims it eases corns callouses and bunions. Promises instant relief drawing out poisons and soreness, sells a 25 cent box at drug or department stores. Foot happiness promised as feet “dance for joy.”
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