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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
8
An advertisement touts Formament Tablets as germicidal for throat infections. It promises safe, palatable relief from sore inflamed throats and germ destruction, targeting singers speakers actors and smokers, with a price of 0c at druggists.
The Boston Daily Post notes many people suffer kidney issues without knowing it. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is praised for relief and is sold in two bottle sizes at drug stores. A sample bottle can be obtained by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton NY, with mention of the Boston Daily Post.
A drugstore tip promotes canthrax mixed with hot water as a cheap do it yourself shampoo. The preparation covers the entire scalp and hair, removes dandruff oil and dirt, and leaves hair fluffy, lustrous, and easy to style.
An old fashioned cautionary ad touts Sloan's Liniment to ease rheumatic twinges and muscle soreness. It claims quick relief for lumbago sciatica external soreness stiffness strains and sprains and urges readers to buy from their druggist with price points of 35c 70c and 140.
Hundreds of thousands suffer kidney and urinary problems and Balmwort Kidney Tablets are promoted as providing comfort and benefit. A testimonial from Mrs. Frank Monehan of St. Louis states the product is the finest on the market and essential to her life.
Advert shows Gets-It as a quick safe painless remedy to remove corns without pain. It claims to loosen the corn and lift it off whole with a few drops and mentions a money back guarantee. Produced by E. Lawrence & Co Chicago and sold at drug stores.
A Huntington Hall gathering backed a resolution urging the Boston police to create a ten women board and a director to work with the police commissioner. Advocates argued police powers and community welfare are needed to prevent delinquency among girls.
The New England Nurserymen's Association condemned federal plant import restrictions on rhododendrons azaleas gladioli and other garden staples. A committee was elected to seek removal of the embargo. Boston will host next year. Officers named President Charles Adams John K M Farquhar Sheldon Robinson treasurer W A Vanicek. I Farrington gave an illustrated talk on What's New in the Garden.
Secretary Glass delivered the President's appeal to the House Ways and Means Committee seeking credits of 150 million dollars to aid Poland Austria and Armenia to avert moral and material chaos. The panel deferred action until tomorrow for talks with Treasury officials and did not indicate a final decision.
Richmond Va January 2 By a 7 to 3 Senate committee vote the women suffrage amendment to the federal constitution was rejected. The House had adopted a resolution to refer the amendment to a public vote but it lacked binding effect as it was not a joint resolution.
A health ad urges readers to take Father John’s Medicine to stop a lingering cough. It promotes quick relief and notes the product as a trusted remedy. The ad emphasizes accessibility and continued use for complete symptom relief.
Six bishops and sixteen other clergy members from Episcopal and Methodist churches signed a protest against deportations without trial and against pressive legislation before Congress. The group met under the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America, listing bishops Charles H. Brent Chauncey B. Brewster Benjamin Brewster William Lawrence and Ethelbert Talbot and Francis J. McConnell among signatories.
Washington January 28 The House passed a bill to raise wages for customs laborers to local prevailing rates at various ports and sent the measure to the Senate.
Captain David J. Brickley announces his candidacy for the presidency of the Boston City Council in a three corner race. Moriarty is reportedly seriously ill and may not attend the election or mayor's dinner at Young's Hotel. Brickley's move shocks City Hall as Lane and Moriarty hoped for his support.
Dr Charles E Donlan superintendent of Long Island Hospital returns to his duties after a two week vacation not authorized by infirmary department trustees. He declines comment but will attend a trustees meeting next Monday to discuss the matter.
Brick chimney constructors from across the country were fined in Federal court a total of 18375 dollars for price fixing and restraint of trade. Assistant Attorney General Roger Shale told Judge Augustus N Hand that the profits of the combine were unconscionable.
James Green, longtime U S Navy veteran of 42 years, died at his Dorchester home following a shock illness. He served with Admiral Sims early afloat and fought in the Spanish American War with Admiral Dewey at Manila Bay. He was recalled during World War I but refused a commission.
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as a harmless and reliable antacid that relieves indigestion and acidity quickly. It claims the medicine calms belching, heartburn, and stomach discomfort, tastes like candy, and costs little at drug stores, enabling people to enjoy meals again.
Major General Harry I McCain, adjutant general early in the war, has refused the permanent rank of brigadier general and will revert to his regular army rank of colonel. He has commanded Camp Devens since the 76th Division departed for overseas service.
Columbus Jan 28 Oscar K K Bradfute president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation told farmers at Ohio State University that farmers nationally do not favor government retention of railroad control. Bradfute, a member of Wilson's first industrial conference, spoke to the gathering.
A Commonwealth pier chief yeoman who held stores during hostilities will receive a military funeral Friday at St. Peter's Church Meeting House Hill with a high mass of requiem. Burial follows at Holy Cross Cemetery. Survived by wife Catherine J Howard Green.
Medical authorities attribute most stomach trouble to excess hydrochloric acid rather than lack of digestive juices. They recommend Bisurated Magnesia a few ounces in water after meals to sweeten the stomach prevent sourness gas and pain and support digestion for many users.
Glorious news for women troubled with hairy growths. An entirely new and simple method promises to remove hair roots as well as surface hair. Use a stick of phelactine from your druggist and follow the easy instructions. The roots come out quickly and safely.
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