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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1916
Page
8
The Sunday Post previews Hank and His Animal Friends in a new ad venture. The feature promises playful segments and interactive segments for readers, highlighting the show's humorous cast and planned promotional spots.
An advertisement defending the authenticity of letters about Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It states the company never publishes fictitious or untruthful letters and that many women nationwide write in after finding relief from displacements inflammation and related female ailments.
Advertisement touts Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy as effective for Bright's disease and kidney ailments. Claims 40 years of success and endurance. urges asking for Warner's product and avoiding substitutes. Lists Rochester, New York address and sample request option.
The ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle bowel and liver stimulant that purifies the system and relieves bad breath without calomel side effects. It claims quick relief, vegetable ingredients, olive color, and pricing at 10c or 25c per box from all druggists.
A social favorite recalls transforming her complexion quickly with a unique process learned for a Charity Ball. She used mercorized wax as cold cream to restore a fresh Underskin and youthful glow. She also rinsed with a saxolite witch hazel lotion to smooth lines, claiming skin firm and smooth.
Stanley Zifosky a liquor salesman from the West End used his soft voice as an exhibit in his defense in a Police Court trial for assault and battery on Emma Damitsky of Billerica street. After testimony about hugging and kissing against her will and causing a back injury Judge Wentworth noted he could not hear the defendant.
The Tufts College wireless tower collapsed prompting a suit filed yesterday in Suffolk Superior Court. Builders' Iron & Steel Company of Cambridge sues Daniel Marr & Son Company as a sub contractor for alleged negligent construction and the tower fell across Boston & Maine railroad tracks.
Rufus C. Douglas of Boston sues executors Hattie H. Ellis Burgess and Mary J. Jennings of Braintree in Suffolk Superior Court for 70 dollars plus car fares claiming metaphysical treatment from March 4 to June 4, 1912. The suit seeks payment for services rendered.
A Boston matron outlines her relief from indigestion dyspepsia and a run down condition after using Plant Juice. The Plant Juice Man promotes the remedy daily at Liggett Drug Co. corner Washington and Avon Streets, touting quick improvement and broad praise.
A health article explains malnutrition as a cause of thinness and promotes Sargol tablets to aid weight gain. It claims gains of ten to twenty five pounds per month with no risk and offers a money back guarantee.
An Atlanta based ad promotes OCOLLUM DROPSY remedy claiming relief from dropsy by removing swelling and uric acid, with a free trial and short breathing relief within hours. It cites a seven percent department rate and urges readers to write for more details.
The Vicomtesse de Rancougne of Paris spoke to reporters in the drawing room of Dr Maynard Ladd at 270 Clarendon Street. She urged aid for Belgians languishing in German prisons or living in shelled areas not under German rule.
Vicomtesse Rancougne outlines food and hospital supply drives for Belgian relief. She notes front lines in Belgium, requests smoked fish canned goods and clothing for soldiers and civilians, and cites cooperation with major relief groups as she visits U S cities.
Joseph S. Crocker and James H. Charlton doing business as the Farm Creamery sue Patrolman Peter H. Rogers of Boston in Suffolk Superior Court for damages from a plate glass window broken on September 16 1915. They allege unnecessary force during an arrest and Rogers resides at 108 Norton Street.
A forthcoming Sunday Post feature presents a dignified mourning page for women, rendered in four colors with refined illustrations and a tasteful layout designed as a lasting tribute.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a leading remedy for kidney liver and bladder diseases. It promises quick gentle healing with a vegetable compound and offers sample bottles for ten cents. Sold in drug stores in two sizes.
Judges Fox Jenney and McLaughlin heard the three hour closing in the Simon Swig petition case. Petitioners claim Swig spent more than 100 to win election to Ward 21 Legislature. Sughrue defends Swig as a victim of blackmail while Walsh calls Swig a political carpetbagger and urges referral to the district attorney.
The American barkentine Bruce Hawkins a 146 ton lumber laden vessel bound from Mobile to Huelva was abandoned in a sinking condition February 5 about 100 miles north of Bermuda. Her crew were rescued and brought to Newport News by the British steamer Penlee.
A teaser promotes a Sun Day Post Magazine piece arguing soldiers feel less pain in battle, challenging common views on injury and resilience. The article frames pain as overridden by combat strength and duty, inviting readers to explore the argument in the magazine.
Rodolphus A. Swan and Charles S. Baylies, former license commissioners of New Bedford, failed to compel Mayor Edward R. Hathaway to reinstate them after removal on charges. The full bench of the Supreme Judicial Court dismissed their petitions for writs of certiorari.
The court notes the Mayor's hearing was largely fair and did not justify a writ. The judge examined the charges and evidence, upholding one charge against Bay lies and two against Swan.
The court refused to quash the proceedings noting full opportunity to meet the charge. It found the charges general but not biased enough to invalidate the sustained findings, and held Charge 6 supported by ample evidence.
Peter Witt of Cleveland, an expert on street railways, declared that the tunnel at Scollay square station is constructed wrong and the stations should all be on one side. He condemned the cars as dirty and dusty. In Lynn he was met by Ralph Bauer of the Lynn Chamber of Commerce and escorted to the office for fare investigations.
Take Cascarets tonight for a gentle cleanse and a clear head by morning. They claim to regulate stomach and bowels without gripe or sickness, making them suitable for adults and even children when needed. They promote relief from headaches and biliousness and a ready state for work or play.
Letters from readers request home remedies for dandruff itching hair loss obesity and weak health. Advertisers claim 4-6% miny pomade clears dandruff in days and arbolefic tablets reduce weight. balmwort tablets promise kidney relief though safety is not evaluated.
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