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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
11
The advertisement argues that thin, nervous individuals need extra phosphate and promotes plain bitro phosphate as an effective, affordable remedy. It notes widespread demand for products claiming to add flesh and vigor, attributing thinness to starved nerves and claiming this organic phosphate supplies a key deficiency.
An advertisement touts Bitro-Phosphate as a natural aid to nervousness and thinness, feeding nerves directly and supplying body cells with phosphoric elements. It claims rapid weight gain, improved health, brighter eyes, and renewed energy, with endorsements from medical professionals and hospital use, while warning against fat-producing foods for those not seeking weight gain.
New York physicians report a Mexican maguey sap named AGMEL showing potential to radically and permanently overcome Bright's Disease. The Agmel Sales Co. offers a free booklet or a full 336 cubic centimeter bottle with prepaid shipping to U S or Canada for $3.00.
The note advises three two minute abdominal exercises daily and nightly relaxation with purified tonics. It recommends drinking plenty of water and avoiding strong purgatives and constipating foods. It touts purified oxfol as inexpensive and obtainable from druggists for lasting relief.
Massachusetts agricultural groups oppose daylight saving arguing it would push milk to 50 cents a quart and raise general food prices. commissioners and grange leaders say farmers need protections. supporters cite benefits for workers and widespread business backing.
An ad promotes Formament as a throat disinfectant endorsed by over 5,000 American physicians. It claims to destroy germs in the mouth and throat and to reach areas gargles miss, providing protection against throat infections. Sold at 60 cents in druggists.
In a foreign relations session the senate debated Colbys appointment with critics arguing against it though some questioned its rejection likelihood. The discussion reflected partisan tensions as members weighed qualifications and policy implications.
Three men were taken to City Hospital unconscious after being arrested at Harrison and Shawmut by Patrolman Frank H. McGeever. A bottle of denatured alcohol was found on them. Names: William Carroll 39 Parker Street Roxbury Patrick Bishop 37 Newman Street South Boston and James Gibbons 31 Shawmut Avenue South End.
In the House of Lords Lord Crawford announced heavy French losses inflicted on Turkish irregulars near Marash in Aleppo vilayet Syria. General Gouraud has sent reinforcements he believed would help control the situation.
An advertisement asserts Bayer as the genuine aspirin with "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" in a Bayer package and directions for colds pain headache neuralgia lumbago and rheumatism. It notes Bayer as a 19 year physician prescribed name and that a tin of 12 tablets costs a few cents.
In Chicago, Exor Matthews 52 pleads for his 28 year old son Francis accused of contributing to the delinquency of a 17 year old married to a sailor in San Diego. The judge and spectators hear how the family earns over 150 dollars weekly, supporting fourteen at home, with two married. Francis is fined fifty dollars and costs.
Mary Beard, director of the Instructive District Nursing Association, outlined five aids for mother and child at the annual meeting. The group seeks a $221,526 budget for the year, with $120,000 in sight and $100,000 to raise via $1 memberships across Greater Boston.
Boston opens a major exhibit titled Modern Art in France with works mainly by the younger generation of French artists. A private view drew Boston social and art notables as the exhibition travels from Paris via the Luxemburg exchange. The display aims to deepen Franco American ties in the arts.
The Rev. Henry P. White preaches at St. Mary's Church North End on What to Do When Engaged. This second Lenten Thursday sermon covers phases of men and women's relationships. He previously spoke on What to Do While Courting and promises direct advice for young people.
Due to transportation problems the State Commission on the Necessaries of Life cannot reach the city. The rent investigation set for tonight is postponed to next Wednesday night, announced by Melrose Mayor Charles M. Adams who was to chair the event.
The article notes a Chinese industry where stags are raised for their horns which are cut while soft each year and used in medicine. It highlights the horn harvesting practice and its medicinal purpose within China.
Promotion extols Father Johns Medicine as a safe nourishing tonic to strengthen the body after illness and prevent further infections. It cites sixty years of use for colds throat troubles and pneumonia and quotes a New York professional claiming recovery from typhoid pneumonia after taking the product.
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