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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1921
Page
9
A blaze in Sackville Street at the Morton and Thompson hardware store in Halifax destroys the building. Estimated loss ranges from 100000 to 150000 dollars. Fire crews battled the flames through the night.
A testimonial from Mrs. Almira Philbrook of Pontiac Michigan describes pale color illness improved by Dr Williams Pink Pills. She notes restored appetite strength and sleep after use. The company offers a free booklet Building Up the Blood and sells pills for 60 cents a box by mail or druggists.
Article warns that excessive stomach acid causes gas bloating and gastritis and may affect the heart. Advises taking Bisulated Magnesia after meals to neutralize acid, relieve gas, and prevent discomfort.
An advertisement touts Mayr's Pine Needle Balm to prevent colds and flu complications. It urges keeping a tube at home and applying at first signs, promising relief for catarrh and listing 30c and 60c sizes with a free trial offer from Geo. H. Mayr in Chicago.
An advertisement promotes Korein as an easy safe fat reduction method asserting you may eat and drink freely with no exercise. A 10 pound loss is claimed possible and a free brochure is offered from Korein Co NL-65 Sistion X New York, urging healthier appearance and fewer health risks.
The hunt for Marion J. Brintell 6 year old Mans field woman expanded to Attleboro after she vanished Sunday. Footsteps traced from Harry Briggs home toward Bungay River banks with police theory she crossed on ice. A posse and locals scoured Bungay swamp all day with no success. Brintell lived alone and had reported two suspicious men near her home. neighbors say she may be unbalanced.
Thomas A. Mullen addressed Bay State Automobile Association members at a luncheon in the Hotel Buckminster. He projected U S prosperity ahead and contrasted Europe with America’s steady industrial life. A rising vote of thanks closed the talk, with Fred Swett presiding and a high grade cabaret during the luncheon.
Advertises Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy ready to use remedy to hide gray hair. Claims to darken hair evenly after several applications and restore youthful glossy fullness. Describes simple method by dampening a brush and applying to one strand at a time.
The Back Bay Station houses 60 repeating shotguns and 4500 shells for riot control. Captain Thomas F. Goode leads the arms program with Patrolman Frank O Neill as armorer and Captain King directing drill and target practice for the new shotgun company.
An old health ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable liver and bowel remedy replacing calomel. It claims olive color tablets improve digestion, stimulate bile, and clear the skin with no dangerous after effects. Millions sold yearly at 15 and 80 cents.
William Hopewell of the State department of charities says New Bedford suffers higher unemployment and destitution than any Massachusetts city due to its mill system. Overseers consider opening a municipal wood yard at the poor farm to employ jobless workers. The poor department bought wood for summer distribution, hoping sawed and split wood can provide dozens of jobs. Mayors Ashley and Hopewell warn mills must avoid resuming heavy production to prevent another crisis.
A jug seized in Charlestown in a liquor case was presented to United States Commissioner Hayes for testing. Prohibition Agent Lanigan demonstrated the contents using a hydrometer and found the jug to be 92 per cent alcohol in open court.
L O Berry a painter about 70 and formerly of Boston was struck and killed today by a Maine Central train a short distance south of Madison Maine station. He had previously lost a hand an eye and hearing in a railroad accident and may have failed to hear or see the train due to these disabilities.
Funeral services for Benjamin F Teeling father of former Senator Richard Teeling and brother of Rt Rev Arthur J Teeling will be held tomorrow at St Francis de Sales Church. He died yesterday at his home 2 Arlington avenue Charlestown born in Dedham in 1849 and had lived in Charlestown for about fifty years.
Red lacquer buttons provide a quaint effect when applied to a dress of seal brown velvet. The combination highlights the rich texture of the fabric and the glossy finish of the buttons.
Roscoe Ray Frohock, renowned Boston area musician and patron, died suddenly of heart failure while chatting with friends. Born July 29 1839 in Readfield Missouri, he shaped the local music scene, hosted prominent artists, mentored students abroad, and supported the Boston Symphony. He is survived by his wife Loula Tillinghast.
New York January 19 Police Captain Percy M Du Bois of Brooklyn was indicted for accepting an unlawful fee. He is the second police captain arraigned in connection with the Whitman Sea inquiry into city administration. The indictment says during the 1919 printers strike he took money from a printing firm for protection. He pleaded not guilty.
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