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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1914
Page
4
More than 400 men applied for unskilled labor jobs with the United States Civil Service Commission yesterday at the Federal Building, submitting applications to Secretary E. K. Stebbins.
An advertisement argues hyper acidity causes dyspepsia and warns against acidic foods. It promotes bisulated magnesia as a safe corrective that neutralizes stomach acid after meals to reduce belching gas sour stomach and indigestion without drugs. It claims better sleep and energy as a result.
Towser a smart dog owned by M A Dunham of Lincoln NH helps with chores. He fetches kindling in a basket and carries milk pails to the farm, then returns the pail to be filled. He also holds hands with people and looks into their faces. Readers are invited to send pet stories and photos to the Post.
A fire caused by a defective chimney destroyed the two story frame building at 353 West Third Street in South Boston. The blaze started in a blind attic and the owner Michael Morris occupied the structure. Firemen fought a hard battle. estimated loss about 1500 dollars.
A vintage ad claims Pape's Cold Compound breaks a cold without help, easing head and chest congestion, runny nose, feverishness, sore throat, and sneezing. It recommends a dose every two hours for three doses, costs 25 cents, and touts quick relief and pleasant taste with no inconvenience.
Edward A Filene spoke on Labor and Capital at Temple Israel in Boston before the Boston Council of Jewish Women. He predicted wages rising to a dollar a day and said capitalists arise from effort and opportunity, urging women's participation in solving current economic issues. Henry Sterling urged attention to unemployment through the Massachusetts Homestead Commission.
BUENOS AYRES, Feb 16. The new cabinet was officially announced today with minor changes. Thomas Cullen assumes Justice of Instruction, replacing Horacio Calderon who becomes Minister of Agriculture.
The Boston School Board voted to abolish the gag rule barring teachers from political activity and reduced English High School master William H. Sylvester’s salary from 3204 to 3060 upon his request. Dr Scannell led the move, citing pre election promises and ongoing teacher agitation, with the board noting it had planned to drop the rule in revisions. The meeting also heard about a public hearing for South Boston parents seeking attendance options between Oliver Hazard Perry and Frederick W. Lincoln Schools.
This warning promotes Jad Salts as a remedy for kidney and bladder irritation. It claims meat forms uric acid that overworks kidneys and prescribes four ounces of Jad Salts daily in water before breakfast to flush acids and prevent dull kidney pains, urinary issues, and headaches.
In Newton court 15 year old Helen Z Graham of Waltham testified she posed nude for Auburndale photographer Henry O Ryder. The case involves possession and distribution of obscene pictures and a $10,000 civil suit by her father.
Viscount Ssuzo Aoki, former Japanese ambassador to the United States, died in Tokyo today after a period of illness. The diplomat had been critically ill for only a few hours before his death, though he had been ailing for some time.
In Eastport Maine on February 16 a fire on the second floor of the Emery Bros fish-curing plant forced several women to narrowly escape as flames rapidly spread. The blaze, likely begun by a defective flue, caused about ten thousand dollars in losses.
Prison Commissioner Franks J. Randall urged reforms at the Chartable Irish Association meeting. He proposed a commission to determine prison terms, shifting this task from judges, and urged studying a convict's background and causes to aid rehabilitation. Nominating committee announced candidates for March anniversary elections.
Massachusetts schoolboys are invited by the Roxbury Alcohol Education Committee to create posters opposing alcohol. Roxbury Latin School students begin posters today with a $2 prize for the best effort. Any Massachusetts schoolboy may enter.
A home cough syrup recipe blends one pint sugar syrup with two percent ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle. Marketed as an inexpensive, rapid remedy ideal for ordinary coughs and bronchial conditions, it claims instant relief within 24 hours. The ad urges genuine Pinex and offers a money back guarantee via The Pinex Co. Ft. Wayne Ind.
A dubious health claim urges readers to discard eyeglasses by using a home remedy named Optona with water. It promises quick eye relief for astigmatism and other disorders, urging frequent use and asserting glasses become unnecessary. The advertisement-style note warns of neglect and claims glasses act as crutches while promoting magnetic eye strength.
Dr Edwards offers Olive Tablets as a non calomel laxative for chronic constipation and torpid liver. The sugar coated olive colored tablets stimulate normal bowels without griping and are sold in 10 and 25 cent boxes by The Olive Tablet Co Columbus Ohio.
If you want her to gain a neat trim figure better health and a contented spirit write to Dr Bradford at 20 E 224th St New York City for a free hook on how to reduce weight and free proof treatment.
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