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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1914
Page
8
The M T T Cadet Regiment plans a strictly old fashioned dance with matrons Mrs Richard M Maclaurin Mrs E T Cole Mrs E F Miller and Miss Young stating a general movement to curb extreme dancing. They expect couples to uphold high standards.
Mrs. Alice Crawford of Boston and Somerville reports twenty years of rheumatism relief after using Var-nesis. She praises the remedy and urges others to try it. The Varnesis exhibit drew crowds at the Boston office and a free consultation was offered at 140 Boylston St. Advertisements list Riker-Jaynes and other druggists as sellers.
An examining physician notes many insurance applicants are rejected due to silent kidney trouble, urging a kidney remedy to be tested. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root, promoted as an herbal treatment, is advertised with testimonials and sample offers from Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York, with a nod to Boston Daily Post.
A simple method suggested by physicians is to take one or two 3-grain hypo-nuclane tablets after each meal for several months. The tablets are claimed to increase the red and white blood cells, aid digestion, and promote assimilation of elements that form blood. They are available from physicians and apothecaries.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow family deserts Commonwealth Avenue terrace in Allston amid threats from dynamiters. Mrs Longfellow and two sons stay with her mother in Dorchester as detectives and guards are scarce. Longfellow says letters demanding 10000 dollars were pranksters and will pay no more attention.
Heavy snow on the tracks at Newburyport yard caused a flat car to jump rails and crash into the boiler house of the Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Tren Company. The ice weakened the runway supports, destroying heavy beams and necessitating replacement, while only a small boiler house section was damaged.
A 30 cent bottle of Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair B ened y darkens hair naturally and evenly. It claims to restore youth by reversing gray, fading, and thin hair after one or two applications, with dandruff relief and scalp itching stopping, presenting a youthful appearance in days.
A classic remedy ad claims Resinol Soap and Ointment relieve itching from eczema and skin troubles. It promises instant relief from scratching and quicker healing, noting doctor prescriptions and wide druggist availability, with a free trial offer from Resinol Baltimore.
Cambridge sister city officials report industrial gains in three years including $18,000,000 in goods, $4,000,000 payroll and 5009 new jobs. Boston Mayor Curley leads booster drive with $1188 new funds and plans for a team effort to raise totals.
More than 1000 hardware merchants from New England will attend a March convention in Boston hosted by the New England Hardware Dealers Association. A free exhibition March 3 to 5 in Horticultural Hall will showcase the industry and include invitations to tech schools. Grace G. Pierce and Caroline Hamblett will participate as heads of hardware firms. Dealors Day opens the event with social entertainments, followed by a grand ball and an annual banquet at Copley Plaza.
Yale University faculty expelled twelve seniors after an all-night escapade that began in a hotel grill room and ended in a fraternity house. One student avoided removal but received a reprimand as investigators focus on student drinking in city hotel grills and campus supervision.
Framingham, Feb 19. Dr Richard M Raymond, a prominent local Democrat, assumed duties as postmaster succeeding Frank H Fales. He previously supervised and instructed at the Framingham Training School for Nurses and served on the Board of Health and the Framingham Hospital trustees.
Walter H. Trumbull Jr of Salem defeated F B Withington of Honolulu for the Harvard Brooks House Association presidency. Other officers named include Hugo Maranke of Cambridge vice president Nelson J Torrey of Bedford secretary Harry Murray Jr of New York treasurer and G Freese of Cambridge librarian.
The Cecilia Society performed in Jordan Hall with Alwin Schroeder as soloist under Mr. Mees. Highlights included Bantock On Himalay and Daniel s The Fruits of Sleep with notable cello and mezzo tones amid a well blended choir.
An advertisement asserts California Syrup of Figs clears clogged bowels within hours for children and grownups, promoting it as a safe, gentle fruit laxative. It warns buyers to demand the 50 cent bottle by the California Fig Syrup Company and to beware counterfeit syrups.
The fourth annual dinner of the French Bulldog Club of New England in Copley Square praised American breeders for establishing a standard for the breed. George E. Raeper of London declared the American bulldog's lines superior to the English, a view endorsed by H. W. Nichols. Speakers included Mrs. George E. Champion and W. B. Breeze. Dr. Kendall received a traveling bag for promoting the breed. Toasts honored Arnold W. Lawson in Cuba. H. E. Young presided.
Worcester report states Harry F Lambert killed himself with poison in a taxi with his sweetheart Catherine Larain after a quarrel over a dance. the pair rode to her home where Lambert collapsed after asking for water and dying before drinking it.
At the Anti-Saloon League banquet held at American House yesterday afternoon about 200 members heard former Tennessee Governor Malcolm R. Patterson discuss plans for constitutional prohibition President Frederick Wosdick presided The other speaker was Dr H H Russell of Columbus A considerable sum was raised for the organization.
Auburndale artist photographer Henry Rider is expected to take the stand in Newton Court on a charge of possessing obscene pictures with intent to publish. The defense will call Auburndale residents and three more young models who posed for Rider. A fellow Boston artist and testimony on art’s nature are anticipated.
An Armington 70 year old salesman from Dorchester died of heart failure early last night in a tailoring shop at 1654 Dorchester Avenue where he had gone to have a suit pressed. He collapsed while speaking to the shopkeeper. a doctor arrived too late.
The New Haven railroad will discontinue several local trains in the afternoon for Washington's Birthday observance. Notices outline special stops by regular trains into and out of the city to cover the reduced service on the holiday.
The Burlington Route offers low fare personally conducted trips to California. Passengers travel with a dedicated conductor who handles baggage and travel details, while sharing points of interest. Alex Stocks, New England Passenger Agent, invites inquiries at 264 Washington St Boston Tel Main 4387.
Thomas Halfkeny of Dorchester was given four to five years in State prison after a jury convicted him of criminally abusing a 12 year old Dorchester girl. His white wife and several children watched the sentencing in court.
The sixth annual H P Hood and Sons Mutual Benefit Association banquet was held last night at Ford Hall C Ti Hood president and treasurer of Hood and Sons Wax the principal speaker with Rep Channing Cox Rep Charlies P Webster Dr Fleischer and Councilman Walter J Collins as speakers E S Farnsworth was toastmaster to close the event with about six hundred members present.
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