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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1920
Page
16
Governor Cox made progress drafting his acceptance speech for the Democratic presidential nomination in Dayton Ohio. He could not lock himself in his library but worked between visitors, delivering strong lines on the hurried draft.
The Governor said the address will be "Just long enough to tell the story" though at its embryonic stage no definite length can be given. He will send installments to the newspaper office for composition and will use the blue pencil vigorously on proofs to remove unnecessary words. Between
Advertisement for Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People promising blood building to restore color and vitality. Claims include reduced headaches, improved digestion, better sleep, and renewed energy with sun, air, proper food, and rest. Offers booklet and mail order 60 cents per box via Schenectady company and local druggists.
Governor Cox conferred with Judge J G Johnson of the Ohio Supreme Court and thanked him for the successful nominating speech. Johnson said Westerners see Cox as one of them and noted the public use of the first name Jimmy as a sign of personal regard.
The Boston health department begins a citywide probe into salad dressings after finding cheap mineral oil used in mayonnaise dressings. Samples seized and three adulteration cases confirmed by lab tests. P. H. Mullowney warns prosecutions will follow noting mineral oil lacks any food value.
James FE. Roberts of Arlington swam at the L street baths on June 7 and had his clothes stolen while in the water. He valued the lost items at 100 dollars and has filed a claim against the city. The City Council will seek Corporation Counsel Hill's advice on the claim.
A small vintage notice promotes Diamond Dyes with a claim that the product prevents streaks and material ruin. It promises easy directions on the package and encourages consumers to insist on Diamond Dyes for reliable results.
Advert says Freezone quickly eases corn pain and lets the corn lift away with the skin. It markets a small bottle for a few cents, claiming to remove hard and soft corns and toe corn without soreness.
A home remedy claims to dissolve dandruff with four ounces of plain liquid argon applied at night. Users rub it into the scalp, noting the next morning reduced itching and hair that becomes fluffy and glossy. Products like Hquiltarvon are advertised as inexpensive and effective.
A short advertisement promises a remarkable complexion improvement using ten cents worth of oatmeal and a bottle of derwillo from a drug store. One application allegedly astonishes, with a fuller how to guide to be announced in this paper.
Sealed proposals will be opened at 3 p m August 18 1920 in Washington D C for removing pet conduit wiring and installing a new econduit and wiring system in remodeling the United States Marine Hospital Boston Mass Copies of drawings and specifications may be had at the architect office or at the Custodian Boston Mass under the supervision of Superintendent Ate a 4 Wetmord
John A. McDonald filed papers for William F. Fitzgerald with city election officials marking Fitzgerald as an active Democratic gubernatorial candidate. The field now includes four Democrats and one Republican who have announced their intentions and filed documents.
Senators Walsh Long and Gaston join Democrats alongside Winchester for governor's council. Cox maintains Republican stand. Abbot seeks Secretary of State nomination versus Wood George Burrell. Hines enters Democratic bid for 10th District House. Lycon opposes Winchester. Brown lone Republican contender. Candidate Fitzgerald urges issues over personalities and calls for public drive to cut unemployment through production and bold action.
The Loew's Columbia Theatre programmes present a week of attractions headlined by Miriam Cooper in Camille of the Yukon and Frank Mayo in The Girl in 29 on Monday. Tuesday features Vary Pitts in Bright Skies and Anna Cornwall in The Path She Chose. Wednesday and Thursday show Wallace Reid in Dancing Fool and Mime Nagimova in The Heart of a Child. Friday offers Who's Your Servant with an all star cast and Eddie Lyons in Everything But the Truth. Saturday presents Marie Dressler in Tillie Wakes Up and Tom Mix in Days of Daring.
Paragon Park and the Palm Garden present a wealth of amusements, making the location an ideal spot for visitors seeking diverse entertainment options.
After opposition, Boston City Council refused the easement at Walk Hill and Washington streets. The project would have paid Boston $5000. Only five councilmen supported it. a two thirds majority was required.
Council President Moriarty accuses trustees of planning to spend public funds on extensive improvements and then sell the line to the public at its enhanced value. John F. Stevens predicts eventual public ownership, while outlining plans for disposing of affected housing.
Up to Wednesday evening the Exeter presents Constance Talmadge in The Love Expert and Seesue Hayakawa in Li Ting Lang. The remainder of the week features Will Rogers in Just Call Me Jim and Alice Brady in A Dark Lantern.
The Fenway program showcases Bryant Washburn in The Sins of Saint Anthony and Augustus Thomas’s Rio Grande with Miss Dorothy Drew as vocalist. Also shown are Below the Surface with Hobart Bosworth and While the Auto Waits, an O. Henry story, as features.
A. Toxen Worm resumes as general manager of the six Shubert houses in Boston as the early theatrical season begins. The Shubert holdings in Boston include the Opera House Shubert Majestic Plymouth Wilbur and Arlington. Opening attractions listed include Kissing Time at the Shubert on Aug 9 Trene at the Wilbur Aug 16 Turn to the Right at the Arlington Aug 16 The Little Whopper at the Majestic Aug 23 and Martinique at the Plymouth Aug 23.
This week at Bowdoin Square Theatre Harold Bell Wrights The Eyes of the World tops the bill. Captain Swift with Earle Williams, Mack Sennett comedy, Eddie Polo in The Vanishing Dagger, and five vaudeville acts including Paldrins European acrobats Mackie and Walker Johny Harrigan Beaudreau and Bennett and Raymond Wylie. Next week William S Hart in Sand to be featured.
The lineup includes the dance orchestra the military band and the concert orchestra of 12 solo musicians in the theatre led by Ralph Smalley the cellist and the Copley Male Quartet. William Farnum in A Tale of Two Cities is shown first half and Simple Souls the second. Morning performances of Little Red Riding Hood for children today and Friday.
The upcoming three days feature Eight Black Dots in Celebrating Day in Tennessee with acts by Thomas P. Dunn Mabel and Johnny Dove the camouflage duo the French Refugee Bower and Cody and Vee and Telley in stunts. Blanche Sweet stars in The Girl in the Web.
Robert Warwick appears in The Fourteenth Man adapted from The Man from Blankley. Charles Hawtrey’s original starred vehicle appears in spirit. The World and His Wife unfolds a colorful Spanish backdrop with a tale of love and conflict on stage this week.
Alan Brooks author and actor headlines Keith's Theatre with a four scene scenic presentation titled Dollars and Sense. The bill includes Joe Cook the one man vaudeville act and other acts such as MRudinoff smoke paintings Raymond and Schram syncopated cocktail Billy Le Maire and Hays Eva Gordon Fig Gordons musical boys Dave Roth jazz dances Vincent Red Ford Gene Winchester juggling. The show is billed as a strong week with high entertainment value.
Giuseppe Creatore led his renowned Italian band in the first of a four night series at Symphony Hall. A lively audience showed strong approval and the conductor displayed his famed energy and gestures. The programme mixed martial marches with selections from favorite operas.
The biH lists The Cheater starring May Allison as part of an Olympia program that includes an adaptation of Judah by Henry Arthur Jones, The Olympia Weekly Hall Room Boys cartoons The Gumps and five acts of vaudeville at Gordon's Olympia and Scollay Square venues.
Tremont Temple began the second week of its engagement yesterday with Deliverance a photoplay about the life and love story of Helen Keller described as the world's most famous woman.
The St James Theatre presented Alice Brady in The Dark Lantern yesterday and Charlie Chaplin in The Champion. The venue hosted vaudeville led by Eddie Litchfield with Boston boy the Ilma Four and other acts. Blanche Sweet to perform The Girl in the Web Thursday as new vaudeville opens.
Old advertising copy for California Syrup of Figs highlights a children's laxative claim. The slogan emphasizes gentle relief and natural ingredients, reflecting midcentury market messaging for domestic health products.
The Love Expert starring Con stance Talmadge played last evening at Gordon's Cambridge Central Square Theatre. A vaudeville bill followed with Dan Holt and company in The Moon shiner Eric Zardo pianist Nelson and Bailey in The Movie and Jane Kimball dancing. Thursday will bring a complete change with Even as Eve.
Mary Pickford began the last week of her engagement at the Majestic Theatre yesterday in Suds The scenario of Suds was adapted from Op o Me Thumb by Frohman and Fenn Pryce Maude Adams scored in the original stage play referenced in reports
Gordon's Strand in Upham's Corner shows The Shepherd of the Hills for the first three days of the week. The program also includes other features. On Thursday Friday and Saturday Constance Talmadge stars in The Love Expert with features.
The Globe presents Blanche Sweet in The Girl in the Web as the first feature with Ethel Roberts in Alias Miss Dodd as the companion. The second half showcases Bessie Barriscale in Life’s Twist and Buck Jones in The Square Shooter.
Interest remains high at Revere Beach as aviator Tommy Potter performs bold feats and parachutist Daredevil Jack Murphy dazzles spectators with aerial stunts.
The article notes that the famous properties tied to the number 18 do not apply to the case of Mary as the show begins its first bakers' dozen weeks at Tremont Theatre last evening.
Charles Ray stars in The Egg Crate Wall Op at Park Theatre for two days. Dorothy Gish premieres Turning the Tables on Wednesday and Thursday. Maurice Tourneur presents The Life Line on Friday and Saturday.
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