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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
6
Advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a physician prescription medicine for kidneys liver and bladder. It argues the preparation strengthens organs and has stood tests of years while offering a sample bottle for 10 cents and instructing buyers to mention the Boston Daily Post.
Advice warns against alkali-heavy soaps and shampoos that dry the scalp and brittleness the hair. It favors ordinary malisified coconut oil as a gentle cleanser, requiring one to two teaspoonfuls with water to produce rich lather. The method cleanses dust dirt dandruff and oil, leaving hair soft silky and manageable. Coconut oil is cheap available at pharmacies and lasts for months for the whole family.
A vintage health ad claims inactivity of liver and bowels causes dull appearance and rings under the eyes. It promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle cholesterol free remedy to tone the liver, clear impurities, and restore buoyant spirit. sold in boxes for 10 and 25 cents by All Druggists.
Women with trouble curling their hair or seeking waves and avoiding hot irons can use plain liquid silmerine. A bottle from any drug store with the directions yields lively lustre and a healthy look without stickiness or greasiness. The product is described as harmless and hair manageable for various styles.
Thomas Mott Osborne, former warden of Sing Sing, addressed about 2000 attendees at Tremont Temple yesterday afternoon. He criticized the public’s leadership and warned that elected officials reflect the people’s conduct.
Warden Osborne, on leave from Sing Sing, argues reforms at Auburn and Sing Sing aim to train criminals for citizenship and strengthen societal protection. He cites political interference in New York law and vows to expose motives behind prison reform opposition, speaking at a Massachusetts society event chaired by Grafton D. Cushing.
Pianist Lee Pattison gave a recital at Jordan Hall featuring Beethoven, Chopin, Ravel and Liszt. Critics praised his fluent technique and tonal beauty while noting occasional tempo stretching and areas for refinement. He drew warm applause and was seen as advancing as an interpretive musician.
An advertisement touts Parmint syrup as a simple home remedy for stubborn coughs and colds. The recipe mixes double strength Parmint with hot water and granulated sugar, to be taken by the tablespoon four times daily for easier breathing and clearer air passages.
The exact cause of rheumatism remains unknown and no universal remedy exists. Many drugs have been tried with mixed results. Dr W S Schultze notes anti-kamma tablets as preferred for relief of pain in rheumatism and other pains. Available in our quantity.
Billy Sunday faced a crowded night as 9000 attended the wooden tabernacle in Trenton after a rain delay. He urged husbands on how to treat wives, retold the Jacob and Esau tale with sharp wit, and delivered fresh epigrams for the campaign.
Evangelist Billy Sunday challenges a reluctant crowd at a Trenton revival urging interdenominational supporters to sustain meetings. He recalls Steubenville’s dry victory, mocks opposition, praises Jews, and urges fair treatment of wives while ushers gather 247.62 dollars and 65 dollars after noon. Local committee eyes a Princeton return with a Sunday sermon at college or nearby grounds.
Mary Pickford describes how persistence, naturalness, and honest progress through early roles build a career in moving pictures. She warns against copying stars or pretending experience, and urges practical steps from initial chances to leading parts.
G K asks how to write a photo play and where to send it. The piece suggests buying a trade journal with an amateur writers department and addresses of moving picture companies. It advises sending scripts to the Scenario Department and notes a letter from Elizabeth R. seeking a personal reply.
Washington dispatches report postal authorities support Postmaster Murray in consolidating Fenway and Back Bay offices with a new Huntington avenue station opposite Symphony Hall. The department has equal letters for and against the change and will hear objectors at a Hotel Somerset meeting where Murray and Assistant Postmaster Hurley will explain plans.
Police and medical examiner seek the owner of a blue and white check calico shirtwaist found on a woman’s body in South Bay. The victim, 35 to 40, five feet three, dark complexioned with blue eyes and black hair, wore a black plush jacket, black skirt, black shoes, and stockings. The unusual shirtwaist may reveal her name.
Reader testimonial promotes Dr. Pierce Anuric tablets as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles and uric acid issues. The ad urges abandoning harsh salts and alcohol medicines, offers free medical advice from Dr. Pierce, and compares Anuric as up to thirty seven times stronger than lithia in removing uric acid.
Count Enrico Serra de Nied announced his engagement to Miss Ray Slater daughter of Mrs Horatio N Slater Beacon Street. He fears possible danger from German sympathizers as the engagement news spreads.
The Italian aristocrat says he fears for his life amid German surveillance and claims to have changed rooms in a hotel to avoid papers being ransacked. He denies rumors of an engagement with Miss Slater and notes his wealth and a director at the Italian army commissary.
The Minimum Wage Commission reports 19 Boston retailers employing 100 or more women comply with the board decree setting a minimum of 8.50 per week for experienced workers. The measure, entered Sept 15, 1915 and effective Jan 1, applies to listed stores including Filene’s, Jordan Marsh, R H Stearns, Macy’s affiliates, and others.
A petition to place Charles Warren Fairbanks on the Indiana Republican presidential primary ballot was filed in Indianapolis by L W Henley, secretary of the state central committee. About 6000 signatures were gathered with every county represented.
A Dorchester resident describes dramatic relief after using Plant Juice a herbal tonic. She cites relief from indigestion dyspepsia rheumatism headaches and sleep issues after three bottles. The Plant Juice agent markets the remedy at Liggett Drug Company corner Washington and Avon streets.
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