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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1917
Page
6
A health claim describes Hypo-Nuclane Tablets as a miracle aid for thin people. By combining egg yolk extract with hypophosphites iron and vegetable tonics, the maker promises rapid weight gain and increased red blood cells, with 20 to 40 pounds in weeks, sold at 90 cents through druggists or directly from The Blackburn Products Co.
The trial resumes as David Douglas known as Edward Therek testifies about two years of deception with his wife in a Boston case. He recounts alias life, travel, bonds stolen, and efforts to hide funds while his wife collapses on the witness stand. The judge adjourns briefly as she recovers.
A fragment from William G. Shepherd in the Sunday Post Magazine previews a grim, first hand view of a war’s overlooked burdens. It frames hardship from a survivor’s lens and hints at the moral weight of combat.
At the State House hearing on a Everett primary bill Mayor Mullen clashed with supporters and named Charles Nichols former Mayor Chambers and Rep Greenwood alleging the measure is aimed at removing him from office. Greenwood denied plans to run for mayor.
The scene features verbal clashes with Senator James F. Cavanaugh over withdrawal from a hearing and diverging views on the Everett Board of Trade stance toward the primary election measure. Mayor Mullen proclaims reform and criticizes predecessors while opponents accuse former officials of engineering the bill to target him.
Mayor Curley urged several hundred children and parents to pray for peace and avoidance of war as he spoke to the Parents and Teachers' Association of the Oliver Hazard Perry School. He called the crisis the greatest in world history and asked prayers for wise guidance by the President. He announced Columbus Day dedication of a new South Boston park named Columbus Park with a pageant on Columbus arrival.
Washington reports from February 15 indicate Cuba’s Liberal rebellion shows growth but officials feel less alarm. Minister Gonzales confirms dispersal of rebel bands and notes General Fernandez occupies Santiago with over a regiment of regular troops who joined the revolt.
State Department reports no property destruction by rebels and notes Liberal leaders warn against terror. President Menocal thanks the United States for support and dominance of the Cuban situation, while no U S action will occur until developments sharpen. If Conservatives win Santa Clara, Oriente poll triggers another special election.
Julio Acosta a Villa commander raided the Na herachicc ranch two miles from Madera Chihuahua on February 8 killing two Mexican ranch hands wounding others and looting the property The message also reports the Pearson Milling Company store footing in Madera 250 miles southwest of Juarez
The Birth Control League of Massachusetts at a Pilgrim Hall meeting voted to urge its executive committee to draft resolutions for Governor McCall. They request the appointment of a commission to investigate birth control conditions.
James Mackaye argued that birth control must be adopted globally to avoid wars driven by overpopulation and urges all nations to join. Dr. Edith H Swift urged physicians to gather facts on marriage and contraception to inform public morality and decision making.
An advertising notice claims Urico dissolves kidney blockages and relieves rheumatism and related misery. It urges Boston residents to obtain a trial package for 10 cents from the Urico Co. in Binghamton New York with a money back guarantee.
A full page childlife comic feature appears in the next Sunday Post revealing how overeating pie leads to wild dreams for curious young readers.
Trial Free by Return Mail address reads Cuticura Dept 22F ofton. Advertises worldwide sales of Cure for common skin ailments and related products on a postcard order offer.
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