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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1915
Page
2
An advertisement argues rheumatism worsens with each attack and cites Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood tonic that purportedly prevents recurrence. It claims many patients improve and urges readers to request a free pamphlet and buy the medicine locally.
A vintage Musterole advertisement touts its mustard oil based ointment as a painless remedy for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia and more. It claims fast penetration easing congestion and pain with doses at 25 and 50 cents and a hospital size for 2.50.
A hearing was held by street commissioners on the Union Freight Railroad Company application to operate trains across the Northern avenue bridge to South Boston. The railroad currently runs freight trains mainly along Atlantic Avenue between the North and South stations.
F S Curtis, president of the company, says granting the petition would cut more than two thirds of Dewey Square operated cars, easing congestion. Opponents include George F Stebbins of the Team Owners' Association and John N Gillespie of the Teamsters' Union. Louis K Rourke favors the petition. Chairman Joseph A Conry notes alternatives and consideration ensues.
Advertising note promotes daylight through service from Boston to Colorado and Utah scenic stops via the Burlington Route. It urges readers to request free pictures maps and travel information from agent Alex Stocks of the New England Pass.
A grand-daddy wildcat weighing over 35 pounds shot at Eustace Ridge Me by Lester Hill of 534 Newbury Street will be shown this morning in the Washington Street window of the Iver Johnson Company. Local sportsmen claim it is the largest specimen ever seen in the area.
Professor Harry F. Ward of Boston University School of Theology argued at Ford Hall that common profit sharing is a confidence game. He said bonuses for increased production shift costs and deduct overhead before profits, harming workers and undermining collective bargaining.
At a meeting in Boston the New England Belgian relief committee announced Mme Vandervelde will appear at Tremont Temple on March 10 with Mayor Curley presiding. Lindon W. Bates reported the S. S. Lynorta may reach Boston soon as the second relief ship ships with Belgian aid. Professor Yieux of Antwerp described Belgium’s dire conditions.
At its annual meeting The Chelsea Woman's Guild elected officers for the ensuing year. Frances A. Barry was named president with Mrs. Charles J. McDonough as vice president, Mary Sullivan as treasurer, Mrs. Willis Legg recording secretary, and Mrs. William Randall corresponding secretary.
Caroline L. W. French of 42 Commonwealth Avenue died recently and left an estate valued at 774608.57 dollars. Personal property accounts for 303168.57 dollars and real estate for 471440 dollars.
In a letter to Governor Walsh, Charles Sumner Bird, Progressive leader, urged Massachusetts Legislature to press President Wilson to request non fighting nations to send representatives to an international congress. The goal is to discuss pressing wartime issues and future world safety.
The writer criticizes the President for neutrality seen as paralysis and asks Governor Walsh to push Massachusetts and other state governors to urge President Wilson to convene an international congress. He cites Russia Japan war precedent and appeals for non belligerents to join a neutral forum for lasting peace based on justice.
The Cercle Francais at Harvard elected officers for the year. Honorary president Professor Charles N. Grandgent. President Dr. Rudolph Altrock. Vice president Hardinge Scholle. Secretary Charles G. Palding. Treasurer William C. Guay. Councillors L Raiche John R. Dos Passos Jr Allen Shortt.
Judge Dodge in the United States District Court appointed Eric W. Borden and Abner L. Braley as receivers for the Sherer Dry Goods Company of Fall River yesterday.
An old advertisement urges readers to treat catarrh and head noises at home using Parmint Double Strength mixed with hot water and sugar. It claims ear inflammation reduction, pressure equalization, and relief from a persistent ear condition, touting self treatment as cost effective.
Mrs William Morgen of Ashland reports her year old buff orpington pullet lays double yolk eggs nearly as large as an ostrich egg. A sample sent to the Post measures 67-8 inches across and 73-4 inches along, weighing 37-8 ounces.
Frederick Andrews a Civil War naval veteran died at his home 4 Beach Street Revere. He served on the U S S Colorado from 1861 and left four sons and two daughters. The funeral will be at 9 am today from the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Revere.
The Rev. David G. Supple D D aged 37 and a 11 year curate under Rev. Richard Nagle P R at Immaculate Conception Church Malden died yesterday at St Elizabeth's Hospital Brighton from Bright's disease after being admitted Sunday with acute illness.
The funeral for Peter J. Schricker, special officer at City Point station, was held from his Dorchester home. The Boston Police Relief Association and the Order of Moose sent delegations. Burial accompanied by 16 patrolmen from Station 12 under Sergeant Sweeney. Pallbearers included George D. Scanlan, William F. E. Hagan, Peter P. Golden, Fred A. Bostwick, John H. Spratt, and John J. Ford.
The Quannapowitt Poultry Association presents a premier show at Wakefield Armory February 24 25 and 26 under Company A Sixth Regiment MV M. Professor J Graham of Amherst Agricultural College will lecture Friday afternoon and evening on Poultry Raising.
Indications point to a crowded Tremont Temple meeting Thursday evening for a British Imperial Fund of New England benefit. Noted speakers include Bishop Lawrence, Sir George Foster, Canada’s trade minister, Dr. Peterson of McGill University, and Rustom Rustomme of Bombay. Selections on the grand organ and from the First Cadets band will feature, with audience patriotic singing.
Father Supple a brother of Rt. Rev P J Supple and Rev James A Supple. Born Holliston April 18 1877 he studied at Boston College and the American College in Rome. Ordained 1908 he served 11 years in Malden and later at Holliston before death. Funeral at St Marys Holliston Friday with high mass at 10 30 trains from South Station.
About 200 Everett residents led by six Common Councilmen pressed to enter the Board of Aldermen chamber. A petition with 50 signatures urged opening the doors for the public as usual, prompting the doors to be pried open twice and the meeting interrupted twice by crowds. Alderman Mullen proposed making all aldermen serve without pay, but the motion failed to gain support.
The document lists a death valuation of 317 443 41 dollars and a real estate valuation of 421 500 dollars, outlining asset values for estate or insurance purposes.
Advice to manage indigestion by avoiding stomach medicines, eating plain meals slowly, and not drinking with meals. Recommends bisurated magnesia after meals for immediate relief and warns against letting dyspepsia progress to ulcers.
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