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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1919
Page
7
The condensation by Rev. R. Perry Bush presents a vivid impression of the original romance of court life and intrigue. It distills key elements, highlighting dramatic power plays and royal dynamics in a compact summary.
The article profiles German novelist Auerbach born 1812, noting his Spinoza influence, Black Forest stories, and later works including On the Heights. It recounts a tale titled The Heights with Irma, Countess of Wildenort, and court intrigue ending in forgiveness and tragedy. Also mentions Dumas's The Three Musketeers condensed for tomorrow's Post.
A sweeping tale in a German court setting centers on Queen and King factions, Countess Irma von Wildenort, Dr Gunther the Queen's physician, and Bruninstein the etiquette priestess. The plot follows a royal birth, court scandals, hidden passions, and the Queen's struggle between faith and love amid whispers of the King and Irma. Walpurga the Highland nurse is entangled as a scandal erupts over royal favor and a couple falls into moral conflict.
Existing condensations in this series carry publication dates and note back numbers can be secured at two cents per copy for the Daily Post in Boston and at regular price of six cents in Greater and seven cents elsewhere if applied.
Bridgeport July 29 strikes widen with additions from Wolverine Motor Bilton Machine Tool Holmes and Eward Silverware Columbia Nut and Bolt Bridgeport Hardware Ashcroft Manufacturing and Challenge Cutlery firms. The action broadens as more local workers join the walkout amid ongoing labor protests.
An old style ad warns people may be constipated despite daily bowel movements. It likens waste buildup to a full glass that overflows while the glass remains full and promotes Dr True's Elixir as a gentle, well tasting remedy used by doctors and families alike.
English gymnasts have adopted black tights with a knee length skirt, replacing bloomers. The outfit includes a sport blouse and sailor tie, enabling free leg movement during stunts. The style, popular after the war, is described as successful and likely to spread worldwide.
With 150 posts enrolled the Massachusetts American Legion aims for 200 local branches. Ten new posts will be chartered this week in Spencer Ayer Hull Tem vieton Ashburnham Pembroke Scitu ate Westport Winthrop and Rockland. Colonel John F J Herbert at State Street headquarters urges post commanders to boost paid up memberships and expand posts to place Massachusetts high among states.
Svenkst Smolenkst, a man with a black luxuriant beard, arrived at the Army Recruiting Station at Tremont Row with two large suitcases filled with fur. He claimed to have collected the Siberian accent and sought regular army service, saying he wanted to store away his sabre, mink, and ermine furs before returning for more.
Svenkst admits he expects to convert his furs into revenue enough to transform several city blocks if fur prices stay high, signaling a bold business projection amid volatile markets.
July 20 military authorities moved to bury Manuel Pina a Porto Rican shot accidentally by prison guard Edward F. Riley. Attempts to locate relatives failed. Sentries to face charges of criminal negligence as funeral cortege proceeded to the graveyard.
The interment occurred this afternoon at Tile Cemetery near the quar termaster area after Pina was shot last Wednesday. Witnesses say he was shot in the back while at work under Riley, a Boston recruit. The accused claims accidental discharge due to limited rifle knowledge. Pina died at Base Hospital hours later as authorities searched for relatives in Bridgeport, his listed address, finding no one with that name.
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