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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1920
Page
2
The coast guard cutter Itasca was dispatched today to assist the steamer Wantonwan, reported yesterday in a helpless condition about 170 miles southeast of Charleston. The steamer Knoxville stood by unable to take lines aboard.
An old ad promotes Catarrhal Deafness relief using Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and sugar. The recipe calls for one ounce dissolved and four pints of hot water with sugar, taken as one tablespoon four times daily. Claims quick relief from ear noises and easier breathing as mucus stops dripping.
A large private sale of clothing in Horticultural Hall Boston runs March 1 to Thursday. Suits dresses hats underwear boots and shoes for men women and children from Back Bay suburbs and north shore offered at about one tenth of original prices.
Proceeds support the American Memorial Hospital for Rheims France and the Boston Trench Tuberculosis Committee. Preparations began last summer under Edith Bangs Sallie Fairchild and Mrs Ralph Emerson. Collecting points include Arlington Street Church First Parish Cambridge Jamaica Plain Dedham and more. Donations from New York arrive at Arlington vestry. Items include high grade apparel wool suits exclusive dresses hats and useful household goods. Pricing committee ensures value for every buyer.
The State Board of Arbitration in Srockton grants sole leather workers a maximum raise of 6 dollars, aiding about 1600 workers. The Sole Leather Workers' Union schedules a Saturday meeting to consider the decision.
Boston colonel Percy Guthrie, wounded in action, met Sister Martha Vadenais in the Hub. Vadenais, a nurse who has worked with English Canadian French allied troops, was en route to Nashua and Montreal to continue aid to soldiers. She has been decorated by France and mentioned in British despatches. The nurse plans to return to private practice but will stay while mutilated Canadian soldiers need help. She trained at St Myacinthe and Rhode Island Hospital and aided wounded enemies as well. She assisted at Havre Folkestone Walmar and Monks Horton during bombings and hospital destruction.
Chicago. Mrs Bessie Roof 22 wins divorce from Albert Roof 66 after years of alleged cruelty. She cites violent passions and constant poetry quotes as reasons. custody of their 8 year old granted. Marriage began in Manchester Indiana June 10 1910. separated December 15 1913. Roof did not contest.
Washington February 11 permits to continue drilling in the Tampico oil fields have been granted to several American companies by the Mexican government pending new oil concessions legislation. The move will release about 68 000 barrels daily from proved wells idle under Carranza decrees as work begins on 50 new wells. State Department conveyed the news to the Shipping Board which sought bids for 25 000 000 barrels of oil.
The retailer promotes a February sale highlighting leadership in New England for value furniture. Stock on hand and contracts total about 1 million dollars with emphasis on quick cash terms. A record selling day preceded delivery challenges from a recent storm, with many lots non replaceable for months.
Antonio Gregory, one of Roxbury’s oldest Italian settlers, died after a short illness at his home 5 Pickering Avenue. He long served in Boston’s park and recreation department at Castle Island and Marine Park in City Point. Survived by five children including Mrs R H Comerford, Mrs Elizabeth Curtis and Joseph E Gregory.
Announcement from Morgantown West Virginia states Bethlehem Steel Corporation and Baltimore and Ohio railroad acquire the Morgantown and Kingwood line. The 49 mile coal field tapping railroad was recently bought from Elkins interests. purchase price was not disclosed.
Brigadier-General John H. Sherburne will speak at the South Armory Irvington Street tonight as the Soldiers Welcome Home Committee of Massachusetts awards new colors to William E Carter Post No. 16 American Legion. The post, composed of colored ex servicemen in Greater Boston, seeks funds for a clubhouse. The evening features extensive sandwork and ostrich feather fans as part of the attire.
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