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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1918

Page

6

Widow Louisa Sanborn Dies a Year After Sage of Concord

Concord reports the death of Mrs. Louisa Leavitt Sanborn widow of Frank K. Sanborn the so called Sage of Concord She died Tuesday at her son Francis Sanborns home in Westfield New Jersey She married the philosopher in 1862 and shared his circle with Emerson Thoreau Hawthorne and Channing She leaves another son Victor of Chicago and two sisters Misses Leavitt of Concord

Concord Victor Chicago Ill Leavitt

Freezone Corn Removal Ad Promises Pain Free Relief

An old advertisement touts Freezone as a cheap, painless solution to hard and soft corns and toe calluses. It promises immediate relief and easy removal with a tiny bottle sold by druggists, claiming no pain or irritation.

Cincinnati

Lydia Pinkham's Remedy Prompts Recovery in Brooklyn Woman

A Brooklyn householder recounts severe displacement and infection relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She urges women to try the root and herb remedy before hospital operations for female ailments.

Brooklyn N. Y Lydia E. Pinkham F. Platt Woodbine St

Jewish War Relief Drive Surges Past 547000 Fund Total

Substantial additions shape two week drive ending Tuesday as mail solicitations and late gifts push the campaign past the 547000 mark. Campaign treasurer Julius Eisemann reports numerous individual subscriptions from hotels, manufacturers, and local firms adding momentum at 40 Court Street.

Jewish War Relief Campaign Committee 40 Court Street Julius Eisemann

Tank Steamer Santa Maria Torpedoed Off Irish Coast

The tank steamer Santa Maria of 8300 tons dead weight, owned by the Sun Company of Philadelphia, was torpedoed and sunk off the Irish coast. The crew was saved according to cable advices received today in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Sun Company of

Melrose Man Promoted to Captain in War Service

Herbert S. Edwards of Melrose, longtime in the Quartermaster Corps of the N A, is promoted from second lieutenant to captain by the adjutant general. He becomes the first in New England in war service to skip to captain, serving as inspector of army shoes in New England. He is the son of Mr and Mrs T J Edwards of 135 Maine.

Melrose New England Herbert SI. Edwards Quartermaster Corps N. A New Ingland Edwards

Red Cross Comfort Kits by Boston Children Aid Soldiers

In Boston, 40 to 50 youths aged 7 to 17 from Abraham Lincoln and Andrews Schools lace and sort buttons pins and safety pins for sailor and soldier comfort kits. Under Mrs George Derby the Berkeley Street chapter of the Red Cross ships about 5000 kit bags monthly, with kids from Back Bay Brookline West End and South End coordinating by age group and neighborhood.

RED Cross Comfort Wit Boston American Red Cross Rose Tofsky Mary Parker Abraham Lincoln Hope Richardson Chestnut Hill Brookline Doris Millen Sarah Millen Berkeley Street George Derby Back Bay West End South End Andrews School

Protestant Church Notices and Clergy Movements

Captain Albert Riddle departs for Providence to lead Volunteer work. Bishop Lawrence confirms at Grace Church Salem and St. Peter's in Salem, with confirmations at Groton School and St. Mark's Dorchester. Rev Dr William Harman van Allen preaches All Saints Ashmont. Father Johnson preaches Church of the Advent. Union Lenten services in West Roxbury hosted by Emmanuel Church. Martha Shannon to speak on mission life in France. Rev Willis H Butler preaches Mt Vernon Church on The Good Fight.

Lawrence Grace Church Salem St. Peter's Church Groton School Groton St. Mark’s Church Dorchester William Harman van Allen All Saints Church Ashmont Union Women’s Organizations West Roxbury Emmanuel Church Martha A. Shannon France Willis H. Butler Mt. Vernon Church

Marry Young Says Lysander Richards At 83

Lysander Richards of Marshfield Hills, author and Old Colony Descendants president, told a Brunswick Post reporter that early marriages matter and owning a home helps. He noted four years of engagement once and warned men never fully learn women, even after long acquaintance.

Lysander

Johnston to Open Harvard R O T C Spring Lecture Series

Brigadier General John A. Johnston commander of the Department of the Northeast will open the Harvard Reserve Officer Training Corps spring lecture series next Tuesday evening. He will speak in the new lecture hall with the entire college corps in uniform and the Harvard regimental band providing music.

John A. Johnston Department of the Northeast Harvard R. O. T. C College Corps Harvard Regimental

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