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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1919
Page
7
An advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a gentle stomach and bowel cleanser to treat colds and fever in children. It claims a teaspoonful empties constipated waste and undigested food, restoring a lively child within hours, and urges asking for the genuine product by the California Fig Syrup Company.
Use pure cocoanut oil as a grease free shampoo replaces harsh soaps. Moisten hair with water and rub in one to two tablespoons to create rich lather that cleanses scalp and removes dust oil and dandruff. Oil leaves hair silky manageable and quick drying and is inexpensive.
Advertisement advises using one ounce of Par mint double strength mixed in hot water with sugar for relief from head noises and nasal congestion. Take one tablespoonful four times daily to ease breathing and stop mucus drainage.
An American party in Paris encounters a heated taxi quarrel between a cabby and a doorman with a gendarme and a Canadian major failing to mediate. The taxi driver proclaims his honor, refusing to take the group to the opera until the insult is settled, and the group ends up walking after police refuse interference.
Mary Young Craig told Professional Women's Club members that American women were the power behind the sword during the war. The Beantown gathering drew 330 members and 30 guests at Copley Plaza. Henri Rabaud urged support for Boston’s Symphony Orchestra. A France US unity tribute followed by a French national anthem.
District Attorney Swann said with a new Pennsylvania governor he would restart efforts to extradite Harry K Thaw for trial on kidnapping and assault of 16 year old Frederick Gump in 1916. He plans to urge Governor Smith to request Governor Sproul to turn Thaw over.
Joseph Blofeld of Charles street was arrested on a mail fraud charge. Under the alias Rubin & Green he claimed to represent New England manufacturers of women and children’s wear, wrote for samples, then sold them in Boston at cut rates. He is held by a U.S. commissioner for a hearing January 8.
Franklin D. Roosevelt after a conference with Admiral Sims said the American Navy would be out of Europe by February 15 except for about 3000 men.
Postwar demobilization struggles include uncertain German passenger ship allocations for returning American soldiers and ship delivery timing. Navy plans to staff ports at sailings and manage port operations as thousands remain abroad. Material disposition in Europe continues with sales to British and American entities while relief groups receive loans and support.
A temporary arrangement keeps the crucial processing in state hands until February 1, avoiding delays from sending questions to Washington. The setup minimizes interruptions and maintains continuity in operations.
The United States will reimburse Britain for the actual cost of transporting American troops overseas in British ships. Colonel Battison told the House military committee that General Hines will travel to London to set the amount. He blamed food complaints on the tea breakfast practice, noting it was changed after American soldiers objected.
Miss Helen Louise Birch and painter Frederick Clay Bartlett wed quietly in Boston at 22 Marlboro Street with ex Senator Albert Beveridge and Mrs Field as guests. Judge Dowd waived five day law. couple to honeymoon through China and Japan before returning to Boston spring residency.
Orono Maine January 21 Leon Merrill federal food administrator for Maine said the Maine division of the food administration will be discontinued January 31 and that mobilization of nearly 1000 food conservation workers already began.
Augusta Me January 21 A proposal to amend the State constitution to permit absentee voting was introduced in the Legislature today by Representative Donald D Garcelon of Auburn.
Celos Sanvancitores, a Filipino cook aboard a U S war vessel, testified in divorce court that he climbed into his home through a window and found a strange man and a three year old boy occupying his bed with Mae P. Sanvancitores. He described leaving after his wife hurled a statue at him and said he has seen her only once since then as he sailed with the Dixie to Philadelphia.
A court reserved its ruling following an incident at Commonwealth Pier. Details of the case remain unclear as the proceeding continues.
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