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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1912

Page

4

500 Boy Scouts to Clean the Streets

Beginning Monday, 500 uniformed Boy Scouts will clear bits of paper, garbage, and refuse from East Side streets and other congested city areas with the help of the street cleaning department and the department of health. The plan, suggested by the tenement house committee, places Scouts under Spencer Lorillard, Jr., director of the city organization.

New York Boy Scouts Department of Health East Side Tenement House Spencer Lorillard, Jr Organization For New York City

Price Drops Offered to Avert Reductions

A sales notice promises 25 percent remaining stock with further reductions of 50 and 75 percent if unsold in 18 days. The message urges setting a first price extraordinarily low to avoid the cuts.

Couple to Wed at Cambridge Church of the Blessed Sacrament

Joseph A. Hayner of Roxbury and Miss Marie Erath of Cambridge will marry today at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament Cambridge. Father Crowe will perform the ceremony with Frank A. Hayner as best man and Miss Madie Post as brides maid. ushers Henry J Erath Jr and Eugene Schuhle. Honeymoon planned for several weeks then residence in Jamaica Plain.

Joseph A. Hayner Marie Erath Opera House Boston Opera House Chorus Joseph A. Haynes Boston Fire Department Atherton Street Roxbury Pearl Street Cambridge Church of the Blessed Sacrament Father Crowe Frank A. Hayner Madie Post Jamaica Plain Henry J. Erath, Jr Eugene Schuhle

Linehan pardon petition to be acted on today

Governor's Council considers ex-Senator Frank J. Linehan petition for a pardon. He serves a two year sentence at Deer Island for alleged defrauding the city in a lumber deal after pleading guilty to the indictment. He was moved from Boston to New Orleans and back during the case.

Frank J. Linehan Executive Council Deer Island Linehan New Orleans Boston

Home beautiful in R. H. White's windows

Thronging Boston shoppers admire the window display at R. H. White on Washington street. Nine rooms showcase varied furniture styles and periods with complete decorations from wallpaper to floor coverings, illustrating how artful interiors enhance a home.

R. H. White Company Washington Street

Peruna Praised By Indiana Woman For Recovery

Mrs. Charles Anspaugh of Noble County Indiana writes that Peruna saved her life and restored her health after she was run down and miserable before starting the remedy. She says she is now on the road to recovery and cannot thank the company enough.

Charles Anspaugh Kimmell, Noble Co Indiana Ka-Tar-No Company Columbus Ohio

Fine period rooms and rug harmony in showroom display

The article describes stock showroom rooms arranged by historical styles. Louis XIV chamber in circassian walnut with blue tones. Colonial dining room with mahogany and blue walls. Sheraton dining room in wood tones. early English parlor and William and Mary dining room. Chippendale parlor with green tones. a man’s room with morocco chairs. a Sarouk rug blending with antique blue Louis XIV parlor. overall emphasis on color schemes, comfort, and period authenticity.

Sheraton Ashbourne House Kent Chippendale

Baby Dies During Father's Trial in Malden Court

David Murnane of Wakefield faced non-support charges in Malden Police Court when a six month old baby died. Judge Bruce placed him on probation and directed Wakefield police to determine the cause, with police reporting the family appeared intoxicated the night before.

David Murnane Crescent Street Wakefield Malden Bruce Chief Pollock Wakefield Police Pollock Murnane

Brockton Poised to Welcome Three Lynn Shoe Firms

Three Lynn shoe factories the Harney Bros Co A R King Co and William Porter & Sons Co are considering relocating to Brockton which is described as the leading shoe city in the country. The Harney firm indicated it may move to Brockton and has been offered factories along with the other two firms already weighing options.

Brockton Lynn Harney Bros. Company East Boston Thomas F. Harney Brockton Inquirer A. R. King Company William Porter & Sons Company

Lawn party for St Philip’s Catholic Association

Great preparations are underway for a lawn party in aid of St Philip’s Church South End. Rev Philip J O’Donnell is pastor. The event will be held Saturday July 27 on the grounds of the Commonwealth Motor Club Watertown with hundreds of parishioners showing enthusiasm.

St. Philip’s Catholic Association St. Philip’s Church South End Philip J. O'Donnell Commonwealth Motor Club Watertown

Percy the Mechanical Man Goes Picnicking in New Sunday Strip

The big comic section features Percy the mechanical man amusing readers as he joins his inventor and Professor Wagner on a picnic adventure. Fun promises to light up the pages next Sunday in the Post.

Percy Mechanical Man Professor Wagner

I W W Rallies to Continue Textile Strike in New Bedford

In New Bedford on July 23 the Industrial Workers of the World held a stormy meeting at headquarters and voted to remain in the textile strike despite leaders urging withdrawal. The action reverses the J W W ultimatum to textile council and its threat to halt the strike if AFL unions refused cooperation.

New Bedford Industrial Workers of the World Textile Council American Federation of Labor Unions Ministers’ Alliance Board of Trade State Board of Concilliation and Arbitration Alliance J. S. Bartholomew Manufacturers’ Association George E. Briggs U. S. of L Weavers’ Union Yall River

I W W Picket Threat Looms At Seven Mills

Workers of the I W W plan peaceful picketing at the seven mills tomorrow morning as talks among unions and manufacturers stall. Grover Perry faces internal strife after a confrontation over strategy as leaders vow national support for continued strike.

American Federation of Labor Unions Perry Bienkowski Butler South End John Hobin Textile Council

Archers Gather for 34th National Tournament

Archers from across the country will compete in the 34th annual event of the National Archery Association of the United States. The Stad ium hosts the four day tournament beginning Tuesday, Aug. 13.

National Archery Association of the United States

Boston archers vie for Weston trophy at annual meet

Enthusiasts begin submitting entries as top marksmen join the list. Henry B Richardson of Boston, 1909 world champion, Dr. Robert P Eilmer of Wayne PA, Homer S Taylor of Chicago, and George P Bryant and Wallace Bryant of Boston are among entrants. The event is run by Henry B Richardson and Burton Payne Gray with prizes including bows arrows cases cups and medals. The Edward D Weston trophy goes to any archer who wins it three years in a row, after Richardson won the first in 1910. The annual association meeting closes the meet.

Henry, B. Richardson Boston Robert P. Eilmer Wayne Penn Homer S. Taylor Chicago York George P. Bryant Wallace Bryant Henry B. Richardson Burton Payne Gray Edward D. Weston Frank E. Canfield Association

Osmo-Chemic Deafness Cure Offer Ends Soon

The Osmo-Chemic Physicians advertise a limited time offer giving one month of free treatment and medicines for chronic diseases including deafness asthma bronchitis hay fever and more if patients begin or renew by July 31. Chester H. Sanborn of Melrose testifies that his seven year deafness from adenoids improved after their treatment.

Chester H. Sanborn Water St Melrose

Deafness Healed By Osmo-Chemic Treatment Claim

Miss Adeline Vaughn of Cambridge Massachusetts aged 22 had been deaf in her left ear since memory. After two ear drum treatments failed and fearing total deafness she sought Osmo-Chemic Physicians. She reports ringing in her right ear stopped and left ear regained hearing.

Adeline Vaughn Upton St Cambridge Mass Mr. Stamper

Man Claims Deafness Cure by Osmo-Chemic Physicians

William Swan of Lexington Maas aged 44 says a decade of deafness in one ear and partial deafness in the other were cured by Osmo-Chemic Physicians. He reports restored hearing and elimination of head noises after treatment.

Deafness Reversed by Osmo-Chemic Cure Claims in Winchendon

Mrs E J Wheeler of 176 Mill Street Winchendon says she suffered deafness after La Grippe for two years in her right ear and a year and a half in her left. Local doctors doubted recovery, but after Osmo-Chemic treatment her hearing returned.

E. J. Wheeler Mill St Winchendon

Osmo-Chemic Physicians Say Neuritis Cured by Therapy

Miss Annie E. Durgin of Medford credits Osmo-Chemic Physicians with curing her neuritis. Dorchester resident Mrs Katharine M Stewart and her husband also reportedly benefited, prompting Durgin to refer friends who reportedly found relief from chronic ailments.

Annie E. Durgin High St Medford Katherine M. Stewart Columbia Road Dorchester

Osimo-Chemic Physicians Claim Deafness Cure

Mr G S Everett of Presque Isle Maine says he believed he was permanently deaf until the Osimo-Chemic Physicians cured him. He then told neighbor C C Randall whose daughter was deaf and was likewise pleased with the result.

G. 8S. Everett Presque Isle C. C. Randall

OsmO-ChemiC System of Medicine Office Address Card

Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine run by J L Phonkett M D chief consulting physician specializes in eye ear nose throat chest and chronic diseases. Permanent offices suites 8 9 10 entrance 18 Boylston street Boston hours 9 am to 12 pm 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm closed Sundays.

J. L. Phonkett Boylston St Boston

Brady Will Awards World Poem Prize for Jesus Theme

The will of the late Rev. James Boyd Brady directs cremation ashes to interment in Brooklyn near his wife and children. It provides to American University his library and manuscripts, with a surplus to fund an annual prize for the best poem or essay on The Surpassing Splendors of Jesus of Nazareth open to world competition. It also leaves gifts to Morgan Memorial Chapel and Drew Theological Seminary with stipends tied to religious oration topics.

James Boyd Brady Brooklyn N. Y American University Washington, D. C Jesus of Nazareth Brady Morgan Memorial Chapel Boston Washburn Realty Trust Drew Theological Seminary Madison N. J

Bath yacht captain G F Wiggin dies by self harm

Captain G F Wiggin of Bath aged 56 committed death by own action by slashing his throat with a razor on July 23 in Belfast Me. He commanded the yacht Topaz V owned by Commodore Co W Clifford of Bath. No cause was assigned for the act.

Belfast G. F. Wiggin Bath Commodore Co. W. Clifford

Willy Westinghouse Seeks Flying Lifeboat

In the comic section, Willy Westinghouse hunts for a fantastical flying lifeboat while Muggsy embarks on an adventure with a missing dog. Readers are invited to follow the lighthearted quests in next Sunday's Post.

Willy Westinghouse Muggsy

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