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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1914
Page
4
Mary Garden recovered from her cold to sing Manna Vanna last night at the Boston Opera. The performance marked the opera’s third presentation this season and highlighted her mastery as the art of interpretation.
An article claims thin people gain weight by using Sargol tablets with every meal. It describes Sargol as a scientific blend of six fish-building elements, not a patented drug, and promises 3 to 5 pounds weekly weight gain with a money back guarantee if weight does not increase.
The performance features strong character work from Marcoux in the title role and Garden as Manna Vanna, with Muratore as Prinzivalle and Ludikar as Marco receiving praise. Caplet’s conducting praised for elevating a challenging score.
Patrick McKenna aged 60 of 288 Charles street Malden was struck by the inbound Portland Express at the Western station of the Boston and Maine railroad and killed instantly. An outbound train hurled his body onto the platform before witnesses could aid. He was identified by his wife at Malden square and the body taken to an undertaker.
The Commonwealth Lodge No. 19 Knights of Pythias marked its 44th anniversary with a ball and reception at the Copley Plaza Hotel. Leading officers from across the state attended, including Grand Chancellor Ralph R Ellingwood and Grand Keeper George F Howe. A long list of committee members and guests accompanied the celebration.
More than eight people attended the South End Young Men's Hebrew Association first annual ball at Copley Hall. Proceeds go to raise funds for a South End club house. Grand march led by President B. J. Levine and Miss Rose Luftman followed by over 100 couples.
The Old South Association celebrated Washington's Birthday at the Old South Meeting House and awarded four cash prizes for essays on American history. Prizes totaled 40 dollars for first and 25 dollars for second on two subjects, with winners including Helen White Eunice Coyle Lucy Stern and Rose Aronson.
About 3000 parishioners attended the opening of the £100,000 Ronan Memorial Hall on Fowdoin Street Dorchester. The hall will serve educational and social interests of St. Peter's parish and community honoring Rt Rev Peter Ronan after 45 years in the priesthood.
More than 2500 militiamen with wives and young women friends filled the East Armory for the Ninth Regiment military ball. Blue uniforms complemented gowns as officers' gold lace added a dash of brilliancy to the evening.
Colonel Frank L. Cutting leads the Fifth Regiment in a regimental review before militia battalions. Governor Walsh and Lt Governor Barry attend as 1000 couples march in the grand reel with Miss May Casey and Miss Elizabeth Logan. Colonel Logan’s portrait is unveiled, a photo reveal surprises attendees.
At the Boston Museum of Fine Arts a multicultural assembly celebrated Washington’s birthday with Irish Swedish German Japanese Polish Syrian Greek and Italian groups. Tributes were offered in about 20 tongues as Armenian Norse and Japanese participants joined in special performances and speeches.
At Melrose Hospital on February 23 Sarah J Yaattle age 39 formerly Lightbody passed away. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church Melrose on February 94 at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Londonderry N.8.
Two young men with suitcases were stopped by Detective Edward Finn on Third avenue New York. The men claimed a cat was inside the cases which were opened to reveal stolen items from a Charlestown Massachusetts jewelry store. Suspects Daniel Twomey and James Donovan tied to the Charlestown robbery were detained as Boston police were notified.
Charlestown police report a pawnshop at 546 Main Street was entered on February 15 and $200 worth of goods were stolen. Captain Goff was notified of New York arrests and Patrolman Jeremiah Crowley identified the suspects.
A health ad touts Jad Salts as a safe, inexpensive remedy to flush and stimulate clogged kidneys. It claims four ounces of the grape and lemon acid mix with lithia taken daily before breakfast will reduce back pain, cloudy urine, and bladder irritation, ending urinary disorders.
A health note urges readers to rest their eyes and avoid dependence on glasses. It promotes Optona tablets dissolved in water applied to the eyes two to four times daily, claiming quick clearing of inflammation and no harm. The piece stresses timely care to prevent blindness and praises the prescription.
Advertisement lists discounted toiletries including Colgate's Cream Calder's or Brown's Colgate's Cream and various brands with cent price points. Mentions Winn and Hovey's stores and products like Odol and Riker's Antiseptic Powder. Notes sales on toilet articles and toothpaste items.
Safety Razor blades offered with sharpening to near new condition. Single edge blades 18 cents a dozen except Star blades. Double edge blades priced at 24 cents each.
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