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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1917

Page

5

Nothing Made That Will Help You Verdict Of Local Doctor

The remarkable recovery of Harry H Chandler of 1A City Hall Sq Lynn Mass from rheumatism after his attending physician said nothing made in medicine would reach his case is chronicled. Chandler credits Var nesis with restoring health in four months and preventing further illness, noting relief of joint stiffness and stomach issues. He urges readers to request the booklet A Word to Skeptics and to obtain Var-ne-sis from Liggett s Riker Jaynes and other druggists.

Harry H. Chandler City Hall Sq Lynn Mass Cian Chandler W. A. Varney Boston Boylston St Liggett’s Riker-Jaynes

ELOPER GRANTED DIVORCE IN EAST CAMBRIDGE

In East Cambridge Superior Court Judge Fox granted a decree nisi to Mrs Hazel G Hastings of West Medford on grounds of cruel and abusive treatment. Samuel Bouve Hastings did not defend. The court awarded $10,000 alimony and $2,000 counsel fees.

Superior Court East Cambridge Fox Hazel G. Hastings Boston Avenue West Medford Samuel Bouve Hastings

Hidden Boston Hot Air: Secret 1906 Marriage Case Unfolds

Mrs. Hastings testified at length about a secret 1906 marriage in New York to an 81 year old husband, with both living in Wayland and the Copley Square Hotel. She described abuse, threats, and her departure in 1916, while the husband later moved to Atlantic City and resumed residence at the hotel.

Hastings Atlantic City Copley Square

Melanson Loses Suit to Reclaim Quincy House

Augustus Melanson failed in a petition to regain possession of a $1500 Quincy house and land. He claimed providing the purchase money but deeded the property to Mrs. Mary R. Murphy to secure a marriage promise after her divorce. Murphy died before fulfillment, and the estate passed to her daughter Mrs. Mary Maloney and her husband Jeremiah Maloney.

Augustus Melanson Quincy Melanson Hardy Mary R. Murphy Murphy Mary Maloney Jeremiah Maloney

Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromine Quinine Ad

Advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets with a money back guarantee from Pruggists if it fails. E. W. GROVE'S signature appears on each box and the price is 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

U. S. Plans to Seize Trawlers for Coastal War Duties

The fleet of 14 steam trawlers based in this port will be taken over by naval authorities for mine sweeping along the coast in case of war. The government also plans a large fleet of 65-foot power boats with machine guns and anti aircraft guns for submarine chasing and coast patrols.

Massachusetts Naval Militia mobilization drive expands

Massachusetts naval militia orders readiness for mobilization. Units recruit for engineering and deck duties, with sea readiness within 24 hours. Harvard students urged to join Naval Reserve and coast patrol service. Yacht Union plans to enroll yachtsmen and boats for emergency use. Meetings to mobilize college men and reserve personnel scheduled across Boston.

Massachusetts Naval Militia Naval Militia U. S. S. Kearsarge Charlestown Navy Yard Harvard United States Naval Reserve R. N. Barnard Navy Yard Naval Reserve Yacht Racing Union of Massachusetts Young's Daniels Eastern Yacht Club

Opposed to City Lighting Hearings in Boston

Harvard Professor Harry E. Clifford testified before the Gas and Electric Light Commission on municipal ownership of Boston street lighting. He questioned whether the city could run lighting cheaper than Edison and noted potential savings if municipal lighting were insulated from politics.

City of Boston Harry E. Clifford Harvard and Tech City of Boston Gas and Electric Light Commission Edison Company Ives Clifford

Crushed foot saves his life in war tale

Robert Snook an Englishman and chief steward of the British steamer Pruth arrived from Liverpool. He joined the navy after the war began and served two years on the Laurentic later torpedoed after a six inch shell wounded his foot. He survived as the ship went down.

Robert Snook Pruth Liverpool Laurentic White Star Line Halifax

Appeal for Safer State Highways and Licensing Reforms

Readers urged to press the Legislature to pass safety bills amid 315 deaths and 9331 injuries from auto accidents last year. The Safe Roads Automobile Association and Highway Safety League call for an independent motor vehicle commission, strict license exams, 18 age requirement, safety zones, and cross walks. A hearing on February 21 in Room 446, State House, precedes public action. Francis Peabody and Lawrence G. Brooks signatories.

Sir Safe Roads Automobile Association The Highway Safety League Highway Commission Commission Motor Vehicle Commission Committee On Commissions State House Francis Peabody Lawrence G. Brooks Sec’y

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

A vintage ad claims a cold can be broken in hours with Pape's Cold Compound. Take every two hours for three doses to relieve nasal congestion discharge headache fever throat and sneezing. priced at 25 cents and said to act without assistance or unpleasant taste.

Pape

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