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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1919
Page
18
Unsettled Atlantic weather over the next 48 hours delays the Handley Page crossing. Prospects say the flight will not depart before week’s end and timing remains uncertain. Daily cold conditions persist with overcoats needed for comfort outdoors.
A joint congressional committee formed under Rep Walsh will work with Massachusetts officials on plans for the 200th anniversary of the Pilgrims landing. Vice President Marshall invited Lodge and Walsh to represent the Senate, but they recommended wider national representation. Harding of Ohio and Underwood of Alabama named to Senate. House members Walsh Whaley McArthur and Dormus named to represent the House. The panel will report before September with federal participation recommendations.
Detroit July 1. William B. Stout, consulting engineer of the United Aircraft Engineering Corporation of New York, predicts lighter autos and cheaper travel. He believes a five passenger closed car weighing 900 pounds with current performance could be built and would achieve 30 to 40 miles per gallon and 10,000 to 15,000 miles per tire set. The car would ride easier and upkeep would be far less than heavyweight models.
NEW YORK July 1 The first non alcoholic Bronx cocktails pass to bars today selling for 15 cents. They use non alcoholic gin two types of non alcoholic vermouth and orange bitters in the same mix as the genuine Bronx but without the kick. Shelves hold every bottle type while labelled imitation or non alcoholic. Seltzer siphon ends up as popular as a town pump.
Betty, a modern girl, becomes part of the Sunday Post family with a full page of delightful humor in the next Boston Sunday Post.
CONSTANT PAIN S. Martin s. For two years I suffered tortures from Severe Dyspepsia with pains after eating and bitter regurgitation. Doctors failed to help. Fruit Liver Tablets relieved me when others did not. Mrs Hudson Marshbank. 50c a box six for 2.50 trial 25c. From Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
An advertisement touts Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as superior to soaps and standard shampoos. It claims the product is pure, greaseless, gentle on the scalp, and produces rich lather that cleanses dust, dirt, dandruff, and oil. Available at drug stores, it is inexpensive and long lasting for a family.
Stop that weakening persistent cough or cold with Eckman's Alterative, tonic and upbuilder of 20 years. Sold at Liggett's, Riker- Jaynes Stores, and other leading druggists or from...
The Boston Post awards a one hundred dollar prize to A J Stafford for a condensed novel titled small bickering. The tale follows Alleyne Edricson and Sir Nigel through battles in France and Spain with the White Company, detailing captures, duels, sieges, and rescues leading to honors for Alleyne and John. Copyright 1919. Little Dorrit condensed by Wingate to appear tomorrow.
Arthur Conan Doyle remains famous for Sherlock Holmes and his historical romances. He notes the two paths of his work include crime tales and war era studies while pursuing medicine and spiritualism. He cites The White Company and The New Revelation as key works.
Alleyne Edricson leaves the abbey after a harsh sermon from the abbot and seeks to reform his wild brother Socman. He travels through danger, encounters a beautiful captive, and joins Sir Nigel Loring’s White Company at Castle Twynham while secretly pursuing love with Maude Loring. The tale blends religious constraint, chivalric duty, and burgeoning romance in warbound England.
This item notes that condensations already printed in the series include the dates of publication. It references prior installments and their timing, reinforcing the serial approach. It does not provide new event details beyond confirming existing dated entries.
Back numbers may be secured at the regular price of 2 cents per copy for the Daily Post, 6 cents in Greater Boston for the Sunday Post, and 7 cents elsewhere, if applied for immediately.
In Biddeford Maine four deputy sheriffs stopped two high powered touring cars early today after a chase covering two miles. One car carried about 50 gallons of whiskey and occupants dumped several jugs and small bottles while being pursued. James Gagnon of Lewiston fired at officers before halting. Mrs W C Bonney of Lewiston, also pursued, saw liquor thrown from her vehicle.
The Lynn motorboat patrols bright flashlight disrupt confidential meetings at Sluice Pond evenings. Protestants urge dimming the headlight, arguing it endangers canoeing parties. Mayor Creamer has granted a hearing with a date to be announced. New motorboat lamp is blamed for eroding privacy and shelter for prying rays.
In Saugus a ballyhoo show starring a dancer named Stella drew police action as a Lynn crowd urged the performance to finish. A Saugus officer escorted the act inside while a Watch and Ward Society member argued the act immoral. All defendants including George A. Manchester, Irwin circus manager, paid fines in police court yesterday.
A distressed mother credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for her 12-year-old daughter's return to school. The ad claims the product removes catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and relieves stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose guarantees satisfaction or money back. Available at all druggists.
A home hair removal method promises permanent results using a small original delatone package mixed with water to form a paste. The paste is applied to cover the hair, left for about two minutes, then removed and washed to vanish hair. The ad asserts no harm and urges buyers to obtain real delatone.
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