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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1917
Page
5
Colonel Charles F. Young of Springfield identifies John Fallon of Edgewood California as the heir to several thousand dollars willed to him two years prior. Fallon, once of Lee, had been missing and presumed dead for three decades.
An ad promotes Fruit-A-Tives fruit juice medicine claiming relief for stomach liver blood kidney and skin troubles and rheumatic and nerve pains. It touts cleansing and toning effects and offers 50c per box six for 2.50 or 25c trial size, with orders through Fruitatives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
The Wellesley college laundry reports a shift from mass petticoats to a slim silk package. Manager Myron O Simonds notes fewer full baskets and more silk items washed weekly, reflecting changing student attire. The anecdote contrasts extinct white petticoats with modern laundry volume and a busy Lake Waban operation.
Washington January 18 Dr E Perez Perdomo Dominican minister in Washington has been removed by the African military government temporarily in charge of Dominican affairs due to the need to reduce expenses. A charge will be left at the legation.
Philip H. Tapley former mayor and eight year city editor of the Biddeford Daily Journal died at his home in Saco after a brief illness. He was 48.
Mrs. J. K. Barney an 83 year old evangelist of the Women's Christian Temperance Union arrived in the city and predicted countrywide prohibition within ten years due to the “human appeal” of temperance. She praised organized propaganda and said revivals alone change little and steady work is required.
After four witness testimonies in Somerville police court Clerk Daniel H. Bradley refused to issue a manslaughter warrant against George W. Tripp driver for the Somerville fire department. Tripp was operating Chief Richs car when it struck Edgar L. Stiles in Gilman square Friday morning. Stiles died at Somerville Hospital.
Funeral services for John Martin, longtime Somerville resident and G A R veteran, will be held at St Joseph s Church in Union Square at 10 this morning. He died Wednesday at his home on Springfield Street at age 89.
Mayor Curley will host a conference Saturday morning to discuss a zone system restricting garage locations. He believes the plan will reduce fire hazards by limiting where garages may be built.
Mayor Curley rejected all bids for the 1917 ashes collection contract after a 30 percent rise in costs. New bids will be opened on January 26.
A merchant extols the Britannica printed on India paper for its lightness and ease of use. He claims India paper makes the set far more valuable and notes many owners read it frequently, with 150000 of 160000 sets sold being India paper editions.
Consolidation Coal Company of Baltimore gains a controlling interest in the Coastwise Transportation Company of Broad Street by purchasing 6400 shares at 200 dollars each. The acquisition follows the earlier purchase of 2000 shares and shifts management away from local hands.
A promotional piece extols Britannica as an investment that expands education and knowledge. It promises a master teacher on demand, access to current events, world history, literature, music, science, and guidance for children’s studies, plus increased confidence and social influence. It quotes Miss Gertrude B. Lane praising easy shelf access and daily use.
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