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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1919
Page
16
An advertisement touts Beecham's Pills as a natural aid for stomach liver bowels and blood. It claims to restore strength brighten appearance and improve appetite with gentle effective action and no after effects.
Avoid soaps with high alkali as they dry the scalp and harm hair. Malsified coconut oil shampoo, pure and greaseless, cleanses scalp with rich lather using one to two teaspoonfuls. It rinses easily, leaves hair silky and manageable, and is inexpensive and widely available.
A testimonial ad claims a 46 year history of appendicitis and gall stones ended by Marrs Wonderful Remedy. It promotes the product as a simple, harmless preparation that removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract and promises a money back refund after one dose.
Thousands of women spend fortunes on wrinkle removers. A simple home wash made from one ounce saxolite and half a pint witch hazel mixed together provides a refreshing daily lotion. First treatment shows marked improvement and a firm feeling.
Germans hurled fresh divisions at thin British and French lines around Ypres as British commander General French recalls critical moments when German advances seemed close to success. Strong Allied resistance kept the channel ports from falling and the Allied defense held.
A veteran recounts phases of the Ypres battle from late October to November, detailing German pressure, Allied counteractions and the crucial defense near Menin Road. He notes Foch's hopeful mood at Cassel, Haig's stiff defense, Cavalry actions, and the costly stand of brigades including the First Guards and Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire regiments.
Advert says Poslam cream soothes and cools virulent eczema quickly, easing itching and aiding healing on raw skin. It touts superior effectiveness versus ordinary ointments and invites requests for a free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York.
New Brunswick New Jersey June 10 John J Booth of Needham Heights Massachusetts and F E Powers of Hartford Connecticut sailors attached to the naval radio station were drowned yesterday in the Delaware and Raritan Canal Booth and a third sailor tried to save Powers after his canoe overturned Powers who could not swim seized Booth in a grip they could not break
Funeral services were held at 2:30 PM at Evergreen Cemetery chapel Brighton for William Ernest Stevenson Boston agent for the allied lines of the International Mercantile Marine who died suddenly at his Brookline home. A large crowd of business associates and friends attended.
The note announces continued coverage in tomorrow’s Daily and Sunday Post until completion. No further specifics provided.
Indictments charging the murder of Mrs. Harry E. Broadwell were returned by the grand jury in Montpelier. George A. Long and Mrs. Isabel Parker, both of Barre, are accused of involvement and were jailed after the body was found in a Barre garden on May 4. Trial expected to begin at the September term.
An advertisement touts Hires Household Extract for making fresh root beer at home. It promises natural flavors from birch bark and herbs, ease of preparation, and economical use yielding many pints from one bottle. It also recommends old bottles and airtight stoppers from grocers.
The auxiliary three masted schooner Geneva Kathleen has faced a six month struggle toward Santos Brazil. Departing December 16 from Boston area for Norfolk to load coal, illness forced a return and a master change. After a Cobbs Island grounding and later Barbadoes detour, steering gear damage slows progress toward Santos.
Ensign Paul Beck pleaded guilty before a naval court martial to accepting bribes in the form of dinners and auto parties to recruit men into the navy during the draft enforcement period. Beck's home is New York City.
Mrs Maria Tacoussi and husband Rocco face counterfeiting charges in U S district court with co defendant Rocco Rizzacaro of Gardner. Secret Service found bogus coins and moulds at 66 Wall Street Worcester with Martello linked as former boarder and alleged owner. Witnesses described raid details and claims of ownership.
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