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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1917
Page
11
John M. Carr of 22 Central Street Somerville is at Relief Hospital with a fractured lower leg after falling down steps from Bosworth Street to Province Court.
A testimonial from H Whitman of Street 382 St Walier Montreal claims acute stomach illness in 1912 led to severe weight loss. After two years of treatment fruit a tives markedly improved health and restored weight from 160 to 208 pounds. Sea box six for 2 50, trial 25c, from Fruit a tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
National guardsmen resting after a four hour duty guarding Charlestown conduits faced a loud Washington's birthday dance in the armory. The band in one end blared while bandsmen from Companies A B and H, under Captains Wilson Weir and Latimer, played. Guards reported no trouble from sentries as the tedious duty continues.
Members of the Society of the Colonial Wars gathered at Youngs Hotel to pledge support for President Wilson during the crisis. The prominent businessmen in attendance wore society and Civil War service insignia, filling the large second floor reception room.
An extensive assortment of new collars offered at one dollar each in plain or filet lace trimmed styles. Materials include Georgette Crepe Crepe de Chine and Wash Satin. Available on Tremont Street First Floor.
Massachusetts emergency peace committee speakers denounced calls for war with Germany as un-American. They urged the United States to stay out of the European conflict unless authorized by a national referendum, criticizing both sides’ violations of international law and urging full public deliberation before any war action.
A denunciation of the American Rights League and its push to compel the President to declare war on Germany opened the gathering. The audience hissed at the group of about 100 attendees with critics at the event calling them “a bunch of hyphens” as others voiced dissent.
An advertisement promises Urico relieves backache rheumatic pains and urinary troubles with a money back guarantee. It notes availability in Boston area through leading dealers and offers a trial package by mail from the Urico Co. in Binghamton for ten cents.
Mrs. Lillian H. Whitman a Tremont Street milliner has filed a libel for divorce in Suffolk County Superior Court against her husband Lewis H Whitman who for many years ran an undertaking business in Allston Boston set relation for many years is cited in the filing
The steamer Gay Head carrying passengers from New Bedford to Vineyard Haven reached Woods Hole in a damaged state after being trapped in ice near Naushon Island in Vineyard Sound. The vessel waited over an hour, then forced through the ice and sailed to this port for minor repairs.
The Fusileers Veterans Association held Governor's Day with a march from the State House to the Revere House. They paid respects to Governor McCall and staff and attended the annual banquet.
Bishop William Lawrence announced the Carnegie Corporation has appropriated 324744 to cover interest losses from deferred payments toward a 5 million dollar reserve to pension Episcopal clergy. The gift hinges on proving 6 million dollars raised by March 1, 1917, enabling immediate operation of the pension scheme.
Miss A. B. Pratt of Ossipee New Hampshire reports a severe itching burning rash that troubled her ankles and hands. After applying Cuticura Soap and Ointment for about a month two boxes and two cakes, the skin fully cleared with relief at night. Free samples offered by Cuticura Department H Boston.
Mrs Mildred F Lind files libel for divorce from John Lind of 16 East Springfield street alleging cruelty and abuse less than six months after their March 29 1915 marriage. Lind works as a motorman for the Boston Elevated. Startling skirt effects for early spring showcased in colors and described in the next Sunday Post.
An advertorial claim offers a Hindoo religious method to permanently remove superfluous hair. It describes a British army officer’s wife, Mrs Frederica Hudson of Attleboro, promising free information and complete instructions in exchange for a 2 cent stamp, and asserts legitimacy through her noble background and a saved soldier’s life.
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