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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1917
Page
4
A reader praises Ice Mint for foot relief citing Dr. van Dyke’s words. The piece claims 90 percent of Americans suffer foot troubles and that Ice Mint cools tired feet after first use and loosens corns or calluses after a few nights.
Mrs. Jennie Moyer of Lima Ohio testifies that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash restored her health after displacement ending years of sickness. She, a former midwife, recommends the remedy to other women before and after birth and offers to answer letters. Women suffering from displacement weakness irregularities nervousness backache or bearing-down pains are urged to try the tonic blend of roots and herbs.
Rev P Gavan Duffy denounces Dr van Dyke for suggesting God smiled in the dark in a second stanza. He argues darkness cannot exist with God the Eternal Light and cites Psalmist and Bishop Wordsworth on divine radiance. Duffy warns against poetic new theology and urges respect for obvious truth.
Delegates to the 9th annual International Steel and Copper Plate Printers' Union convention at the Hotel Brewster endorse a pending congressional bill for industry protection. Boston chosen as host city to honor Paul Revere, founder of the trade. Leaders from the United States and Canada attend with a schedule of business sessions and excursions along the Paul Revere route.
Apostilos Katsaros of 411 Columbus avenue sustained back and chest contusions after being struck by an automobile driven by Robert E. Deacon of Joyce road Hanson yesterday afternoon in front of 180 Federal street. Deacon was arrested and charged with operating a machine in a reckless manner and without a license.
The police commissioner announced 16 patrolmen reassigned and 19 new men added. Notable moves include William B. McKinnon, former navy boxer, to Hanover street, and transfers among Joy street, Athens street, West Roxbury, Mattapan, Charlestown, Roxbury Crossing, East Boston, City Hall avenues, and Jamaica Plain stations.
Massachusetts Grand Army of the Republic reports active enrollment of about 800 veterans with 60 new signups yesterday. Leader J B Lewis says the immediate aim is to enroll willing men and assess physical fitness for home duty while younger troops fight in Europe. Plans consider extending to other states as well.
George A. Percy captain elect of Harvard varsity hockey enrolled in the Marine Corps reserves and was accepted instantly. He is known as the Harvard Hercules from Cambridge and earned his commission as second lieutenant after a pro tempore appointment following strenuous tests and a gymnasium exam. Home city Arlington.
Sergeant James F. Wright of Hanover street station thwarted a pocket theft while saying farewell to his daughter Mary at North station. Three pickpockets chased through the trainshed. one man identified as Charles Miller confessed. Wright pursues the remaining two suspects.
The Somerville fire department will be inoculated against typhoid fever. Mayor Cliff referred the idea to Chief Rich and Dr. Thomas M. Durell, former district medical examiner, will perform the injections without pay.
Hyman Robbins was held in $250 bail by Commissioner Hayes in the Federal Court yesterday charged with concealing assets of 10000 from William W. Kennard his trustee in bankruptcy. He pleaded not guilty and furnished bail for hearing on July 30.
The administrative board of the Exports Council listed a long catalogue of goods needing shipment licenses for export, though not specifically designated in President Wilson’s proclamation. The article details the items named by the board as subject to licensing.
The administrative board explains surrendering licenses to steamship companies and customs. Exporters receive duplicate licenses and hand them to the steamship line for permits. lines submit papers to customs. If goods arrive in multiple shipments a balance license or blanket license may cover remaining quantities or specific firms to particular countries.
Secretary Daniels has authorized Ragtime Reilly to tour the B F Keith circuit to boost Navy recruitment. Chief Gunner's Mate Samuel Katz of Boston Common at Martial Corner spoke to audiences about joining the Navy while Reilly performed at Keith's club. Reilly sang to enthusiastic crowds and will rejoin the U S S Michigan after a nine week circuit, when furlough ends.
Philip Sadlow fled through West End streets after a stabbing incident with Harry Michaels of South Russell Street. Michaels said Sadlow demanded a $2.50 loan, drew a knife, and slashed him on the head. Police set a general alarm after forcing Sadlow's room door and finding him missing through an open window.
One hundred thirty-five teamsters armed with whips and clubs stormed Cornelius Beard at the R. S. Brine Transportation Co in South Boston. A revolver was held to his head and a purse of gold was handed over as a “farewell” gesture before he leaves to join the First Massachusetts Engineer Corps as a lieutenant.
Russian forces under Brusiloff report 36,643 Teutonic allied troops captured between July 1 and 13 along with 93 heavy and light guns 28 trench mortars 403 machine guns and 91 other guns. French counterattacks regain ground near Mont Haut and the Tetons while British raids on the northern front incur losses. Italians raid Jamaijania valley capturing 275 prisoners and equipment as Macedonian front remains comparatively calm.
Archbishop Bonaventura Cerretti will sail from an American port on an Italian liner to Rome to take the post of assistant papal secretary of state. The ship will display the Papal flag under a German immunity pact from submarine attacks.
An old advertisement touts Plant Juice as a cure for indigestion dyspepsia gas and related symptoms. It recounts a local testimonial from Miss Mary M Deagle of Auburndale who reports dramatic improvement after using the herbal remedy and notes the Plant Juice Man visits Houghton & Duton store to explain its merits.
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