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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1914
Page
7
A prominent St Louis woman credits a home mixture for growing her hair four to five inches. The recipe uses bay rum glycerine Barbo Compound and water applied to the scalp two to three times weekly to promote growth, remove dandruff, and darken gray hair.
A Brooklyn man credits Eckman’s Alterative with restoring health after severe lung trouble and reports insurance approval following treatment. The affidavit from W E Gee mentions night sweats cough weakness and weight gain with a later medical pronouncement of sound health. Eckman Laboratory promotes the remedy for throat and lung illnesses and invites inquiries.
New York February 23 Captain Paul Hayden of the bark Fooling Suey told the Texas Company offices how gales off the Virginia capes ripped away topmasts spars and rigging while the vessel rested in the lower harbor.
The Fooling Suey departed Philadelphia for New Orleans on February 4 with coal. After encountering heavy weather near the Virginia Capes a gale capsized the vessel and damaged the cargo. Crew worked to shift coal, prevent burial under the load, and the ship was brought off South Shoals lightship by the tug Columbia and towed to port.
Former Idaho senator Fred T. Dubois announces candidacy for the United States Senate from Idaho. He declares his bid on February 23 in Washington.
Breame a handsome intelligent collie owned by Mrs. Warren S. Rogers of Dennisport Massachusetts often accompanies her husband the postmaster on errands between home and office. On a recent day he retrieved a needed article left at the office proving his keen canine intelligence and usefulness. The Post plans a continuation about another clever pet and invites readers to share pet stories and photos.
Boston prepares a Faneuil Hall meeting to educate workers in factories and stores on fire protection. Speakers include Colonel Lewis T. Bryan Robert D. Kohn and Mayor Curley with presiding J Randolph Coolidge Jr. commissioner cites Boston fire losses of 3.9 million and 41 deaths, urges public interest.
A hearing on a metropolitan affairs committee bill at the State House is slated for tomorrow with a mass meeting at Faneuil Hall tonight to back fire prevention. Backers include the Boston Central Labor Union and many real estate, insurance, trade, and professional groups along with city fire officials.
Henry A. Shea of Everett faced a bedside wedding at Relief Hospital after an operation. His fiancée Miss Mary A. Hughes prepared to marry him in the ward if his condition worsened. Surgeons reported improved prospects and expected a normal church ceremony if recovery continues.
The Rev. Edwin Schumaker, pastor of Shawmut Congregational Church, told Boston ministers at Pilgrim Hall that he would not use the word obey in marriage ceremonies. He declared he would never let that word pass his lips when marrying a couple.
Miss Tilly McFarland aided by quick wit and resolve saved $125 in diamonds and cash when she and two companions were held up by a robber on College row Sunday night in Georgetown New Hampshire. Also involved were Miss Elsie Lere and Felix Bernard, who were with her during the incident.
Sunday night on College Row Bernard, Miss Lero, and Miss McFarland were robbed at gunpoint. Bernard surrendered a gold watch and chain and a few bills, Lero about a dollar, and McFarland emptied her purse totaling around twenty dollars after sliding two diamond rings into her muff. The highwayman fled into the darkness with no one harmed.
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