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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1916
Page
8
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Clara H. Whitcomb widow of N. Osgood Whitcomb of Roxbury at noon in the Putnam Chapel of the First Church of Roxbury. The Rev. James DeNormandie officiated. Burial followed at Forest Hills Cemetery.
An ad explains excess stomach acid causes fermentation and discomfort after meals. It advises neutralizing acid with Bisulated Magnesia taken after eating and warns to ask a pharmacist for this specific antacid rather than other magnesia forms.
A medical writer urges deep nasal breathing to prevent grippe pneumonia and related illnesses this winter. The ad claims Oxidaze tablets kill a cold within twenty four hours and guarantee relief or your money back, with druggists carrying the product sans habit forming ingredients.
Ohio physician Dr F M Edwards treated many women with liver and bowel issues using a simple olive tablet mix. The remedy, named Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, is advertised as a mild liver and bowel aid that clears the complexion and boosts energy. Sold by All druggists at 10 or 25 cents per box by The Olive Tablet Company Columbus Ohio.
The six cent fare increase proposal faced further postponement as opponents press the company to prove the measure will boost revenue.
The resumed hearing before the Public Service Commission ended at noon with another two week adjournment to March 8. City Solicitor Arthur Wadleigh of Lynn pressured the commission and Bay State attorneys, arguing that a six cent fare would cut short haul ridership and force walkers away from the second nickel. The commission admitted the Bay State and Boston and Northern annual reports as evidence but did not deem them proof of efficiency. Rulings on the motions will be made March 8, with further motions to follow and cross examination of witnesses scheduled for the week after.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra performs the sixth concert of its Harvard series at Sanders Theatre tonight at 8 o clock. Soloist Madame Peroux Williams.
The legislative committee on municipal finance heard testimony on a bill to authorize Boston to raise 50 cents extra tax per year for five years. Corporation Counsel Sullivan and Finance Commission Chairman Murphy clashed over the proposal during the hearing.
Mr Sullivan stated the proposed bill would authorize the city to raise 3 750 000 over five years for street repairs. The Finance Commission estimated 3 000 000 additional funding beyond annual appropriations. Chairman Murphy suggested a 3 900 000 total with 2 000 000 city payment and remainder from railroads and public services. The budget could yield 4 000 000 saved in five years. Opposition led by John J. Martin of the Boston Real Estate Exchange.
The Harvard Law School faculty announced exams for law students to be held in Cambridge from May 29 to June 17. Each exam lasts four hours and covers all courses.
Melrose High School adopts The Post’s Shakspere series as a regular classroom feature across all three senior and junior English classes. Principal Lorne B. Hulsman and English head Carroll W. Robinson cite strong student engagement and memory aid from the illustrated pages, with plans to loan 14–15 copies for ongoing study and a proposed observance of Shakespeare’s 300th death anniversary.
Washington Feb 23 new charges allege Louis D Brandeis was employed by E H Harriman to obtain proxies in the Illinois Central control fight and outline Brandeis ties to the Equitable Life Assurance Society filed with the Senate sub committee reviewing his Supreme Court nomination.
The advertisement touts Cascarets as a nightly treat that cleanses the liver and thirty feet of bowels while sweetening the stomach. One or two tablets before bed are claimed to leave you with a clear head, clean tongue, sweet stomach, fresh breath, and a cold relief by morning. Boxes priced at 10 or 25 cents are available at drugstores.
Joseph Lovell, a colored laborer believed mentally unbalanced, armed with a carving knife, ran wild in the Back Bay home of District Attorney Joseph C. Pelletier at 849 Beacon Street. He was subdued after a struggle with Special Officer Stephen Flaherty and sent to the Psychopathic Hospital for observation. He sought to harm his wife employed by Mrs. Pelletier and threatened her and her three sons who were inside.
John Miller of Waverly Kansas claims a home mix banished his 20 year tobacco habit. He details a recipe of 3 oz water, 20 grains muriate of ammonia, Vartex Compound, and 10 grains pepsin taken three times daily. He says it has no color or smell and can be added secretly to tea or food.
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