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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1917
Page
11
Prices climb across staples from fish to butter and eggs as cold spells and wartime fears push groceries higher. Meats and dairy rise. citrus and vegetables spike with Bermuda potatoes and celery hitting notable levels while seafood and canned goods show broad increases.
An authority links regular meat consumption to kidney strain and various ailments including backache and digestive issues. It recommends Jad Salts from a pharmacy, a grape lemon acid lithia blend, to flush kidneys and normalize urine, claiming safety and wide use.
Mrs Helena J Sullivan of Somerville won a Municipal Civil Court suit against her brother-in-law Garrett Dalton a former Canton policeman. The judge awarded her 84 79 dollars though she claimed 92 79. She contended that on July 23 1916 her sister Nora Agnes Dalton wife of Dalton arrived at the Sullivan home with two small children and a wagon load of furniture.
Phillips Andover Academy considers banning athletics for the rest of the year if student council actions on preparedness are ratified by the faculty. The proposal centers on drastic measures tied to campus readiness.
Testimony shows Mrs Dalton says she paid $975 to her husband over marriage and gave $500 in a single payment while Mrs Sullivan alleges ongoing abuse including kicks and revolver threats. Dalton counters with minor provocation and disputes of threats.
The student council says athletics both minor and major would be eliminated for the rest of the year and students would reallocate time to military instruction. The faculty's decision is expected to be announced soon as the council cites patriotism and service over personal academic ambitions.
Charles F. Flynt was elected grand master of the Ancient Order of United Workmen at the Maine State organization meeting in Bangor on February 15. Roscoe W. Hanson became grand financier and H. H. Sprague grand organizer, with Charles F. Roberts grand receiver and J. Warren Jones grand recorder. Others named include W. F. Sparks grand guide and A. M. Spear trustee.
Washington reports an additional deficiency estimate of 988,913 to fund National Guard needs for the remainder of the fiscal year. Secretary Baker submitted the request to Congress today.
Twenty four men aboard a French bark sunk by a German submarine on January 22 were rescued by the U-boat the same day and landed at Cape Finisterre Spain by the Norwegian steamer Storli. Captain Neil Widamann said the Germans spared the crew to load provisions onto the submarine and warned they would sink the Storli if met again. It took five hours to transfer the sailors as the Storli stood by.
Irving T. Bush urged Boston merchants and the metropolitan district to pool credit for developing the waterfront and building real terminals around docks. He advocated belt line rail service financed by public funds if needed, arguing freight steamers drive growth before passenger ships arrive. He spoke to about 60 Chamber of Commerce members.
Grandmother’s hair is darkened with a Sage Tea and Sulphur mix sold at drug stores as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. The ad touts easy nightly use with a comb or brush and claims gray hair disappears by morning and color returns naturally.
Philadelphia police plan to send a detective to Montreal to verify Frederick J Farrell's detailed statement that he was present when Mazie Colbert, an advertising art model, was killed last December in her apartment. Captain Tate ordered the investigation after Farrell surrendered to Canadian authorities.
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