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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1920
Page
10
Boston saw more marriages in the first five months of this year than last, but City Registrar Edward E. McGlewen warns of a sharp decline in filings in the next six months due to housing shortages. He notes higher wages drew working couples today, yet home fears may curb future nuptials.
Workers at the American Wringsr Company factory in Woonsocket Rhode Island halted operations after rejecting a bonus plan and demanding a flat 15 percent wage rise. The stoppage began today and left the plant near closure as negotiations continued.
The letter from the Czarina Olga reports Rasputin’s anger over Olga's marriage and discusses court intrigues, Allied moves, and political pressure. It notes Olga nursing refugees in Russia and traveling toward Copenhagen, with affectionate guidance to the Czarina on command, loyalty, and threats to tremble before the sovereign. The missive ends with prayers, kisses, and blessings.
A letter from 1916 discusses proposing a three week rest for Sturmer due to illness and political pressure. It notes Protopopov briefly replacing him in the council of ministers, Trepov acting meanwhile, and the Duma reconvening Friday. The writer asks permission to arrange leave for health and quiet.
Leo J. Spillane state adjutant of the American Legion announced a $500 reward from The American Legion Weekly for the capture of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll the Philadelphia draft dodger who escaped army authorities. Circulars describing Bergdoll will go to all posts soon and total rewards now amount to $4060.
In New York on June 1 a 100 worker walkout in the steamer St. Pauls steward department prevented the ship from sailing today toward Cherbourg and Southampton.
June 1 Springfield Miss Jennie Zimmerman found not guilty by reason of insanity in the murder of Dr Henry Zimmerman. Judge Nelson P Brown ordered commitment to a state hospital choosing Northampton near her friends. Her mother already has been confined there and Dr Zimmerman had threatened similar action.
Marblehead reporting that Herbert Humphrey & Sons will restart operations tomorrow after a nearly two month strike for higher wages ended in a compromise agreement with the workers.
An advertisement claims Poslam soothes heals and refreshes skin overnight with no harm. It urges users to apply a sample tile, noting pimples or inflamed spots may vanish by morning. For samples, write Emergency Laboratories at 43 West 47th St New York City. Poslam Soup is also promoted for tender skin.
Two Cuban sugar laden steamers arrived at Boston bringing 10,436,000 pounds of raw cane. The Lake Butler delivered 4,900,000 pounds to Revere Sugar Refining Company and the Lake Cayuga 5,536,000 pounds to the same firm. Kiowa and El Capitan expected in a few days with more huge consignments.
In New York on June 1 representatives of a major Troy New York collar company announced wholesale cuts to retailers to sell collars at 2 cents each. They said no wage or overhead reductions, only cheaper materials, caused the lower price as high as 3 cents retail.
Dover New Hampshire resident Dr E N Olzendam reports 10 year eczema relief after using Fruit-a-tives and Sootha-Salva. He cites bandaged limbs and pus leakage before a three month search led to a cure with two Fruit-a-tives stories and one Sootha-Salva box. Available 50c a box six for 2.50 or 25c trial size. FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited Ogdensburg NY.
Captain Collings sailed the seas many years before a double rupture left him bedridden. After years of failed doctors and trusses he faced a dangerous operation or death. He chose self cure and recovered.
An actress praises Hay's Hair Health claiming it restores youthfully beautiful hair without dye. She says it strengthens growth, prevents shedding, and does not discolor the scalp or interfere with shampooing, recommending it as a universal beauty aid sold by druggists.
An old advisory explains that a single delatone treatment removes facial neck or arm hair. It instructs to mix a stiff paste with water, apply to the hairy area, rub after two minutes, then wash off. It warns to ensure the product is genuine to avoid disappointment.
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