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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1922
Page
8
In Providence on February 22 State House room hosted Rhode Island textile strikers and Pawtucket Pawtuxet Valley mill interests before the State Board of Mediation. Factory owners refused arbitration and the striking workers insisted on wage talks only, halting broader settlement discussions.
An old health advertisement warns that influenza targets weakened blood and urges readers to take Pepto Mangan to build red blood. It notes physicians endorse the tonic and that liquid or tablet forms are equally effective, advising customers to insist the name Gude's Pepto Mangan appears on the package.
A simple home shampoo method uses canthrax mixed in hot water to create a ready to use liquid. It claims to remove dandruff oil and dirt while leaving hair fluffy soft and lustrous after rinsing.
A 1000 worker strike at the Royal Weaving Company in Pawtucket tops the day. Talks target union recognition and wage restoration, with plans for a Saturday board meeting and a funeral demonstration by hundreds of pickets. Police, militia, and dispersal efforts kept disturbances minimal.
Five hundred seventy five inmates at the State Prison were served entire Washington pies for dessert yesterday at noon. In the morning they enjoyed a moving picture in the chapel and then had a short time in the yard.
Advertisement for Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claim they are a mild laxative substitute for calomel with instant liver effect. The olive colored tablets are marketed as a pleasant alternative that avoids teeth damage and calomel side effects. Priced 15c and 30c.
Reader letters criticize Prohibition and Volstead impacts, arguing veterans lack medical care and funds, questioning the amendment’s intent and enforcement. Contributors from Lebanon NH Malden MA Wilton NH Allston MA share mixed views on whether prohibition succeeds or needs reform.
Two readers from Charlestown and Hingham criticize Prohibition as a driver of crime and economic harm. Cornelius H Galvin argues for fountains and water access citing unrest and store abuse. Walter H Sellin claims Prohibition harms business, taxes, and employment chain from saloon to farmer.
Federal agents halted a major liquor smuggling attempt when the motorboat Wilkin II carrying bonded whiskey gin and beer was stranded near Collins Cove. John Lefave of Yarmouth N S was arrested after resisting officers. Seven others escaped as vehicles fled the scene.
Thieves gained access to Boston City Hospital last night and stole the sedan of Dr. Edward N. Libby of Beacon Street after looting tires and robes from several cars. Dr. Libby’s car was recovered on West Lenox Street by Roxbury Crossing police. A tire was found stolen from Dr. T. J. O’Brien’s car parked inside the grounds.
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