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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1917
Page
5
Billy Sunday preached at Wesleyan University as a thousand students faculty and townspeople packed Memorial Chapel. After a wildly enthusiastic demonstration every attendee rose to follow the evangelist as he called for a response, leaving President William and others moved by the moment.
A seventy eight year old Avon resident, Hiram Whiting, recounts his battle with rheumatism. After a year of severe pain resisted by five doctors and many remedies, Var-nesis is credited with restoring mobility. The piece shifts to a Wesleyan scene featuring Billy Sunday, his reception by students, and a vivid church event in Middletown.
Assistant District Attorney William H. Black signals a vigorous case against Thaw on two counts: assault with a dog whip and conspiracy to kidnap the boy. Thaw’s self inflicted wounds keep him hospitalized as New York legal teams prepare for the first round in Common Pleas Court No.1 with Brower’s counsel seeking to press Thaw’s defense.
A report notes that during a college meeting Mrs Sunday was asked about her whereabouts. She replied that the women of the faculty gave her a reception at President Shanklin's home.
An herbal remedy claim for Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root to heal and strengthen kidneys and related organs. The ad urges readers with back pain and urinary troubles to start treatment, test a sample by mailing ten cents to the company and to mention the Boston Daily Post.
Mayor Curley met with fire underwriters and the Chamber of Commerce as Boston moves to build a high pressure pumping station in the North End and activate seven miles of pipes. Officials could not commit to exact rate reductions yet, but promised benefits from the improvements.
A playful exchange shows Nippy urging Sammy to choose a car while Sam selects a different item. The page previews a Sunday Post feature on child life and fun.
In Brockton a two alarm basement fire at the Hotel Grayson on High street sent Fire Chief William F. Bailey and 11 firefighters unconscious from smoke and fumes. Thirty guests fled to the street. Bailey and three others returned to fight the blaze and were overcome. Firemen were rescued and the fire contained after two hours.
Fire crews rushed to the scene as Chief and others were carried to safety through a side door. Dr. J. J. Condrick treated the victims while firemen weakened by fumes were pulled from the blaze. Five firefighters were overcome and the damage was estimated at $25,000 from smoke and water.
Dr. Valentine Mott Pierce outlines a link between cold weather and rheumatism noting uric acid buildup as a cause. He cites Prof. Alex Haig and recommends hot water drinking Anuric tablets and Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets to flush uric acid and cleanse the liver.
A fragmented price list shows values for women's corset covers night gowns and chemises, plus men’s suits overcoats ulsters and silk hose. Also listed are 54 inch wool plush coatings and imported inlaid linoleum lengths up to ten yards with bulk pricing.
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