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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1920
Page
12
The Shipping Board steamer Python from Havre to Philadelphia in ballast arrived in Providence today for coal after head winds delayed her. For several days boards and planks were used to keep up steam. she was 36 days out from Havre.
An advertisement touts Poslam as essential for eczema relief, urging immediate application to burning itchy skin. It claims rapid soothing effects, short treatment times, and broad availability with a free sample offer from Fimergency Laboratories in New York City.
Eye specialists prescribe Bon-Opto as a safe home remedy to treat eye troubles and strengthen vision. Sold with a money refund guarantee by all druggists.
Blizzard-bound New England states suffer widespread disruption as trolley and train service halt, wires down severing telegraph and telephone links across three states north of Massachusetts and paralyzing regional communications.
A 20 mph gale and heavy snowfall across Maine and New Hampshire disrupted streetcar lines with 4 to 5 inches in Portland and drifts reaching 12 to 14 feet in suburbs. Train service slowed or halted as central Maine went without trolley operation and several cities faced isolation and telegraph outages.
Twenty five New England Telephone operators living in suburbs were stranded in Portland by the storm. Sleighs were sent to South Portland and Deering to reach offices, with hundreds of local lines out and toll circuits failing. Rail and port movements were disrupted by freezing conditions and high winds.
Plupy Shute supplies a humorous piece called Gorge Washington for the Boston Sunday Post. Described as among the funniest of its kind, the feature promises readers a pleasing diversion.
The Rev Henry P White S J gave the first Lenten sermon at St Marys Church on conduct while courting. He recalled his wartime service as chaplain of the 32d Division and warned that during courtship love and emotion can blind the young.
A Jesuit priest urges parents and young people to practice openness and temperance in courtship. He advises involving family, testing temper, and avoiding private, intimate encounters to prevent tragedy. He warns that human nature remains flawed across centuries and promotes prayer and propriety as safety. Next Thursday he will speak on "What to do When Actually Engaged."
The Boston port faces its worst freight tieup in years as Commonwealth pier at South Boston blocks five steamers with cargo while two more are being unloaded. Snow and storm damage thwart car movement and street logistics, risking diversion of cargo to other ports unless embargoes lift and more cars arrive.
Charlestown reports the serious state of affairs has been brought to the railroads authorities and relief is promised soon. Steamship interests are up in arms and plan strong representations to Washington over the matter.
Brookline High School tops a five team meet led by strong field events with top marks in running and jumping. Newton and Commerce follow in points as Brookline's Casson wins the high jump and places in the standing broad jump while Cochran and O'Hara contribute event victories.
Running high jump: Casson won with 5 ft 8 in. height. Tie for second among Curtis Swett and Robinson at 5 ft. Standing broad jump: Cordhran won with 5 ft 5 1/2 in. Casson second at 5 ft 4 in. Griffin third at 8 ft 9 in. 12 pound shot put: O Hara won with 87 ft 8 in. Lundell second 37 ft 2 in. Beardsley third 37 ft 1 in. Blodgett fourth 36 ft 3 in.
Overheated boilers and a gas stove started three fires in Boston causing about $2000 in damage. A boiler at 119 Bird Street Roxbury owned by Theodore A Spegminer caused $1000 loss. A gas stove at 170 Tremont Street owned by Dental Laboratory Co caused $500. A boiler at 201 Purchase Street occupied by Marden Orgh Hastings Co caused $500.
At St Josephs cemetery West Hoxbury all funerals have been met at car tracks by cemetery pungs and bodies are brought at once to the cemetery for immediate burial. The report that there are any bodies there awaiting burial due to snow is untrue according to Superintendent James M Driscoll.
Mexican consul in San Antonio reports an American soldier shot Emilio Ramirez a Mexican citizen after being halted by Sergeant George Bullas Ramirez wore a military cape and did not answer the soldier will protest to Washington per official advice. Details remain unavailable in Washington.
Advertises a lemon based skin cream claiming overnight whitening and cleansing effects. Promotes four in one formula by T Noonan & Sons Co., with benefits such as pore tightening and weather protection. Costs a low price and is available at stores or by mail order from 38 Portland St Boston.
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