Alienists Declare Storey Sound Mind in 1914 Will Case
Boston experts Dr. Edward B. Lane and Dr. Henry R. Stedman testified that William H. Storey Was of sound and disposing mind when he wrote his 1914 will. Frank A. Ruggles, a stock statistician, testified he once worked for Storey and signed a petition for release from conservatorship in 1914.
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Edward B. Lane
Henry R. Stedman
Boston
William H. Storey
South Boston
Mr. Storey
Frank A. Ruggles
William H.torey
Joseph
How I Darkened My Gray Hair with Home Recipe
A home hair remedy promises to darken gray hair using 7 oz water, Barbo Compound, bay rum, and glycerine. Applied every other day until the shade is achieved, then biweekly, it also claims to remove dandruff and scalp humors without stickiness or scalp staining.
Itchy Rash on Chest and Face Spreads to Shoulders
Patient reports an itchy rash starting on the chest and face then spreading to shoulders and back. Describes burning sensation at night with no rest.
Healing Rash With Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Mr. Wm C Robertson of Dorchester Massachusetts reports a chest and face rash that became itchy and painful. After applying Cuticura Soap and Ointment twice he relieved the burning and soreness and was healed after using the products and skin book.
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Wm. C. Robertson
Mountain Ave
Dorchester
Mass
Druggist's Endorsement of Kilmer's Swamp Root
A Missouri druggist reports twenty four years of selling Kilmer's Swamp Root with high customer satisfaction. He claims personal success curing bladder inflammation after two months of other treatments and praises the remedy's merit. The notice is dated November 3 1915 and signed by J W Hanan East Lynne.
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Dr. Kilmer
J. W. Hanan
East Lynne
Propose Swamp-Root Sample Offer From Kilmer Clinic
A letter text advertises Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York. It urges sending ten cents for a sample size bottle plus a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It notes 50 cent and one dollar bottle sizes sold at drug stores and asks readers to mention the Boston Daily Post.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Boston Daily
Minard's Liniment Promises Instant Pain Relief
Old enemy pain tied you up when you suffer with colds in head and chest sore throat sore and strained muscles sprains bruises neuralgia rheumatism lumbago stiff neck Minard's liniment offers relief It is the most meritorious remedy for relieving pain Minard's ointment is pure stainless and dependable It has stood the test of years and healing properties reach affected parts No other ointment can take the place of Minard's Thousands of cases show its success.
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Minard
Minard’s
President Wilson May Skip Boston During Prepar edness Tour
Washington report says multiple Boston groups push for a Wilson visit on March 17 as part of a busy schedule. Congressman Gallivan had a partial promise, but the Boston City Club Southern Club Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange and others claim preference, making a Boston appearance uncertain.
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Washington, D. C
Boston
Wilson
James A. Gallivan
South Boston
Irish Annual Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Boston City Club
The
Southern Club
Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange
Cambridge Girl Missing A Week
The mother Myrtle B. Jackson of 124 Western Avenue Cambridge seeks aid to locate her daughter who disappeared from home a week ago. The missing girl wore a white sport coat a green skirt a large green hat with white wings white gloves black shoes and gaiters and possibly a white veil.
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Myrtle B. Jackson
Western Avenue
Cambridge
Post
Cambridge Latin Seniors Present The Taming of the Shrew
The Cambridge Latin High School senior class will stage The Taming of the Shrew at Brattle Hall next Friday evening. A strong cast directed by Miss Lillian Hartigan features Miss Josephine Rolfe and Thomas MacNamara in leading roles as they complete final dress rehearsals.
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Cambridge Latin High School
Brattle Hall
Lillian Hartigan
Josephine Rolfe
Thomas MacNamara
Kindness and Cruelty Mixed in Childhood Memories
A reader recalls witnessing animal abuse and child discipline, then shares a family tale of tenderness toward pets. The grandfather’s surprising mercy toward a rooster named Lord Chesterfield contrasts with harsh lessons about care for animals.
Mary Pickford Talks to Run Five Days Weekly
Mary Pickford's talks will appear five days per week in the Daily Post and every Sunday in the Sunday Post. The feature aims to entertain readers with her insights and celebrity perspective.
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Mary Pickford
Daily Post
Sunday Post
Silver Belt Worn by Belgian Royalty Acquired by Portland Dealer
A solid silver belt engraved by hand and worn by a Belgian royal family member two centuries ago has been acquired by Herman J. Gerrish of Portland. The belt, once a treasured gift from the Belgian king to an American family, financed relief for Belgium’s destitute.
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Herman §. Gerrish
Portland
Gerrish
Fund For the Destitute of
Belgium
Cold Wave Closes Everett High School
The cold spell forces Everett High School to dismiss after the girls glee club performed The Poems of Longfellow in Song and Story. Principal W. J. Rockwood sent about 900 students home early to stay warm.
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Cold Wave
Everett High School
Assembly Hall
Longfellow
W. J. Rockwood
Malden Street Worker Dies Before Breakfast
John P. Hallisey aged 60 and a veteran Malden street department employee collapsed dead from heart failure just after 8 am while on duty with a sidewalk snow plow. He had been about to eat breakfast sent to the street department stables by a son.
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John P. Hallisey
Malden Street
Hallisey
Street Department
Second sum loss for Helena Kuzmicka in Boston court
Miss Helena Kuzmicka, a working woman of South Boston, lost $108 in a Municipal Civil Court suit against John Gudonis. She had previously won $200 in a breach of promise suit against him in 1914.
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Helena Kuzmicka
John Gudonis
Gudonis
Zazmicka
South Boston
F. J. W. Ford
City Council to Question Mayor Curley’s Constable Appointees
The Boston City Council voted four Mayoral constable appointees must appear for full qualification scrutiny. John J. Sullivan, longtime Democratic operant, and three other appointees Patrick Powers Walter J Hope and James J Twohig face a quizzing at the February 28 meeting. Powers Hope and Twohig would earn fees and require bonds while Sullivan from the registry department would be bond exempt.
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Curley
John J. Sullivan
Democratic City Committee
Sullivan
Registry Department
Patrick F. Powers
Walter J. Hope
James J. Twohig
Kenny
Powers, Hope
Twohig
Sanger Trial Postponed Again In Birth Control Case
In New York on February 14 Margaret Sanger and co defendants faced a U S District Court postponement to February 21 after three prior delays. Sanger protested the delays as an outrage while arriving with Rose Pastor Stokes and J Sergeant Cram. Separately a Derby plan call note warned single men of compulsory service with exemptions under Parliament's act coming into force February 10.
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S.J
Pilgrim
Round Caps Horn
North America
Boston
New York
Margaret Sanger
Dayton
United States District Court
Sanger
Federal
Rose Pastor Stokes
J. Sergeant Cram
Earl of Derby
Britain Calls All Her Single Men to Colors
A British government proclamation orders up the remaining single men to service, signaling expanded conscription during wartime. The decree emphasizes national duty and reinforces mobilization efforts within the armed forces.
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Britain
Scott's Emulsion Promises Strength for Frail Women
An advertisement urges mothers and young women to use Scott's Emulsion to improve blood quality and vigor. It claims the tonic nourishes with a nutty flavor, is alcohol and drug free, and helps pale or nervous individuals regain vitality within a month.
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Scott
Scott’s
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N. J
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