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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1916
Page
5
Dr William H Robey urged routine physical exams for adults noting annual illness costs in the US. He compared exams to business audits for executives and auto maintenance for drivers stressing prevention, timely diagnosis and public health measures as money and life savers.
Thirty men were arrested in three Lynn police raids. Foremen from a General Electric plant and a Lynn doctor were among those captured. In a barn at 47 Mudge street fourteen were jailed for craps, ten at 376 Washington for cards, six at the Rifle Club on Centre street for presence with gaming implements. the janitor James Keefe was charged with illegal liquor sales as about 100 bottles were seized.
A narrator recalls a summer with a tame parrot Don Carlos and a scheming caretaker Lottie who swapped the bird. The tale segues to reflections on appearances versus character, the teachable moment about masks, eyes as windows to the soul, and notes to correspondents about remedies and beauty routines.
The notes indicate Mary Pickford will appear five days a week in the Daily Post and every Sunday in the Sunday Post, forming a regular feature schedule for readers.
James Driscoll of Kent Street Brookline died after a week long illness at 71. He led the James Driscoll and Son Company, served as Brookline Savings Bank director, and held roles in local fraternal orders. He leaves a widow, two sons, three brothers, and a sister. A solemn requiem high mass will be held at St Mary’s Church of the Assumption.
Dr. John King Lord, professor of Latin and literature, will retire June 30 after 47 years at Dartmouth College. His resignation, accepted by trustees, cites his wife's health. Lord, prominent administrator, was vice-president from 1893 to 1909 and acting president in 1892 93 and 94 95.
At Waverley, Belmont Spring Country Club prepares for Washington's Birthday carnival with members and guests in ski and toboggan gear. Notables include John Bache-Wiig, former Dartmouth star, and Nordic entrants Gustaf Melsviest and Gunnar Gustafson, amid lively push-ball games and spectator cheer.
The Dock Freight Handlers Union 809 reports six new members at yesterday's meeting and seven sick benefits voted. Rose Schneiderman and M Perlstein of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union spoke at a Worcester mass meeting on organizing and improving conditions. The Hotel Workers Union Local 6 will hold its third annual ball at Paul Revere Hall next Thursday with invitations to state and city labor circles and hotel managers. features include a 11:15 march and cabaret supper.
More than 4000 mechanics across the New York New Haven and Hartford system plan to strike within ten days unless sentiment shifts. Ballots are being printed and distributed for an early strike vote. Magee presided as committees reported on agenda items including pending legislation and an increase for clerks in maximum grades.
Labor groups representing over 80 percent of shop employees urge a four cent an hour raise after railroad officials refuse bargaining. Delegates from affiliated unions met in New Haven to vote for an immediate strike as international officers seek to restrain action. Readville South Boston and Dover Street yards headline potential disruption.
The regular monthly meeting of the Boston Postoffice Clerks Association Branch 5 was held yesterday afternoon at Longfellow Hall with President presiding. Members heard reports on pending legislation affecting postal workers and discussed local union matters and upcoming events.
The Boston Central Labor Union endorsed The League to Enforce Peace and formed a 10 member state committee. Members include John J. Barry and A. C. Langlois with a special invitation to Harry P. Jennings and J. Walter Mullen. Resolutions pressed immigration limits, military preparedness, and backing a school committee candidate next December. The Dress and Waistmakers strike affects five shops with under 156 workers involved.
The last big pre Lenten event in the city will be a ball given by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 393 of Boston at Convention Hall scheduled for March 2 1916.
When a cold begins, take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE to remove causes of Colds and Grip. Only One Brom Quinine. E. WW Grove's signature on box. Price 25 cents.
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