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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1916
Page
5
An advertisement touts thousands of letters to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co from women across the country. It claims the Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash restore health and allow women to return to regular work, with Newark Ohio testimonials and a note that letters are truthful and genuine.
Thin men and women are urged to use Sargol to absorb fats from meals and build weight. The ad claims the tablet helps the stomach and intestines deliver fats to the blood, filling out cheeks and creating firm flesh. It notes money-back guarantees and availability from druggists, with a caveat to avoid if weight gain is not desired.
John Ellis Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt’s first cousin, testified in Brooklyn Supreme Court about the coldness of his two year marriage. He, 62, said their union began in December and May and described the bride as being more in name than in affection with his wife possibly about 31.
The report details Edith Hamersley’s marriage to Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and her defense against her husband’s annulment action. She describes a demanding, volatile spouse and long separations while Roosevelt testifies of deep affection and efforts to win her over. The courtroom listened as memories of two marriages unfolded in front of a nation.
The Hamburg American liner Amerika, tied up at Commonwealth pier since the war outbreak, was moved yesterday across the harbor to a berth at McQuesten's old wharf in East Boston. The other liner Cincinnati is to be moved today or tomorrow.
Clinton February report: Mattio Di Salvio attacks rival John Fsybya in the Lan caster mills spinning room before closing, stabbing him over the heart in front of 209 observers. Fsybya dies at Clinton Hospital. Di Salvio jailed on murderous assault charge. Both men contended for the same girl.
Miss Helen A. Dodge daughter of Mrs. Isaac Chase 7 Trowbridge street Cambridge announced engagement to Marvin Bowman of Cambridge at a Valentine luncheon hosted by Mrs. Chase. The guest list included several of Mr Bowmans Harvard classmates and Bowman works in the Post editorial department.
An ad touts The Williams Treatment as a safe, alcohol free remedy for uric acid buildup causing back and joint pains. It offers a 50 cent bottle with 32 doses by mail after sending name, address, and 10 cents to Dr. D. A. Williams Co. East Hampton Connecticut.
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