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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1919
Page
17
In Franklin Park aviary ducks geese swans and pelicans flourish in their pools and bug meals. Japanese geese enjoy sunning near the pond until winter when they retreat to a miniature pool while snow falls and water freezes.
The Melrose service men plan an informal dance at Memorial Hall on June 16 for service men and their friends only. Civvies or uniforms may be worn, dancing ends at midnight with light refreshments provided. Admission by ticket. each service man receives three tickets.
About 400 machinists blacksmiths and helpers at Mead Morrison Co East Boston go on strike over wage parity with Charlestown Navy Yard workers. They allege a 9 11 agreement with the Navy and claim Navy Secretary Daniels denied equal raises for private plant employees handling gun mount contracts.
James B. Connolly has written a spirited condensation of Kingsley's sea adventure set on tropical seas during the era when the Americas were new to white explorers. The piece markets Connolly as America's most popular living writer of sea stories.
Charles Kingsley born June 12 1819 at Holne Devonshire. He moved with family across England, shaping his love of nature travel and humor. A preacher and novelist his works include Alton Locke Yeast Westward Ho Hypatia and Saint's Tragedy. He supported Christian Socialism and died January 23 1875 at Eversley.
The tale recounts Amyas Leigh’s youth in Devon eager to sail with Capt. John Oxenham. Rose Salterne’s elopement with a brave Spanish captain drives Amyas to command the Rose on a voyage to seek Rose and strike Spaniards, guided by an Elizabethan creed that Spaniards are cruel and cowardly.
A Massachusetts mother touts Dr True s Worm Elixir claiming it cured her sick baby and helped her grow a larger brood. Signs listed include deranged stomach swollen upper lip sour stomach offensive breath and other worm symptoms in children. The ad urges immediate use of Dr True s Elixir for any affected child.
Conrad Crocker counsel for minority Boston and Maine stockholders attacks valuation of shares not joining the reorganization plan. He argues debts legality must be settled first before stock valuation under the act. Judge Braley proposes a bill of inquiry to raise the issues.
Seafaring tale follows Amyas Leigh and companions across tropic seas to raid a caravel and gain treasure, then endure fever, famine, and battles in South America. Ayanacora aids, Don Guzman pursues vengeance, and peril culminates in the Armada era. Amyas returns aged and blinded, guided by his mother and Aganacora’s patience.
Four directors of the First Church of Christ, Scientist were fined 50 dollars each by Judge Braley in the Supreme Judicial Court for contempt of court. They violated a court injunction restraining interference with the Christian Science Publishing Society's management.
Clifford P. Smith was fined 100 dollars for the same offence as the directors Adam H. Dickey James A. Neal William R Rathvon and Annie M Knott were fined for contempt Edward A Merritt the sole non fined director was acquitted for absence at the meeting The action concerned a publication explaining the resignation of William D P D McCracken and church publication censorship by counsel for trustees The trustees sought to determine which board controls church publications in a contempt proceeding filed against the directors
To the Editor of the Post the letter asks about the Longfellow Craigie house in Cambridge and its connection to Craigie bridge. It also asks about rattlesnake sizes and colors, leaf versus page differences, and the poet Kate Vane from Thomas Dunn English. The note ends with an incomplete question about The Charge of the Light Brigade.
A listing notes that condensations were printed in an ongoing series alongside their publication dates. It records dates attached to each condensed item, indicating a recurring feature across issues.
An advertisement touts nitro phosphate as a pure organic phosphate to boost nerve energy, vitality, and weight. It warns users to monitor weight gain and notes Buro-Phosphate helps nervousness and related disorders.
Readers can secure back numbers at the regular price of 2 cents per copy for the Daily Post, 6 cents in Greater Boston for the Sunday Post, and 7 cents elsewhere, if applied for immediately.
The group voted to refuse to take cars from the barns Saturday morning unless the National War Labor Board announces its decision in the wage dispute.
New Bedford June 10 The Atlas Tack Company of Fairhaven announced a reduction in weekly hours from 65 to 50 with a corresponding wage increase to offset the reduced hours. Time and a half for overtime and double time for Sundays and holidays. W F Donovan president stated directors plan to adopt a cooperative plan with the operatives.
Framingham June 10. Boston and Worcester Street Railway Company workers, who claim to represent virtually all the system, announce a strike action scheduled for Saturday. Company officials have not provided a formal comment.
The Balaclava assault on Sept 20 1854 under Raglan Cardigan and Lucan cost 275 officers and men in 20 minutes. A widespread belief links the blame to Raglan via a chain of officers as names end in an “an” pattern.
A collection of testimonials from women across the United States praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female ailments. Satisfied users from Abilene Texas Rockville Connecticut Oakland California and other locations report relief from symptoms and improved health after trying the remedy.
A home hair removal method promises quick painless and inexpensive results. Mix powdered delatone with water to a thick paste apply for 2 3 minutes then rub off and wash the area will be soft clear and hairless. Use real delatone to avoid disappointment.
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