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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1917
Page
7
The Portland Yacht Club holds its regular March meeting tonight followed by a power boat squadron gathering. Members will discuss how to best serve their country should a call come, focusing on seaworthy skills and readiness.
Pa Van Loon delivers a rare spark of genius in the final chapter of the adventure series. The feature heralds another installment in America’s funniest family lineup in the upcoming Sunday Post.
Mrs. Alice H. Flash, superintendent of nurses at the Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital, declares nursing the top professional opening for women. She spoke at Evans Memorial stressing strong health as essential and a nurse’s need for cheerful discretion in private practice during today’s vital battle.
The British steamer Foyle outran a German U boat after a three hour pursuit over 27 miles. Armed with a 4.7 inch gun and driven by steam, the Foyle fired 15 shells while the submarine closed in, sustaining damage estimated at over 2000 dollars. Captain James Evans led the defense as the ship headed toward London, ending the chase at dusk.
Boston residents who spoke with Mr. T. B. Brennan say he improved from rheumatism after taking Var Nes is a remedy endorsed by W. A. Varney. Brennan will explain his case daily at Liggetts Riker Jaynes drug store 50 Washington St corner Hanover. The letters cited describe long battles with pain and stiffness ending in relief after Var Nesis use.
New England Milliners Association fashion show highlights Chinese pagoda crowns, queue trims, and Mexican ball accents with varied colors from Shadowlawn green to zenith blue. Ora One notes influences from Poiret cathedral windows and hard times, with dust defier trousers and wrap trimming, predicting cafe au lait, biscuit, honey, tangerine, and Eminence purple hues.
At the State House last night about 500 representatives of employees and employers medical men and social welfare workers attended a legislative hearing on the Young bill. Praise in principle but condemnation of the form proposed dominated the discussion.
Personal testimonial from Fred J. Caveen of 632 Gerrard St East Toronto detailing two year battle with acute indigestion and heart pains. He reports recovery after three boxes of Fruit-a-tives, priced 50 cents per box, six for 2.50, with trial 25 cents, available at dealers or by mail from Fruitatives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
An old advertisement promotes Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as a harmless, easy to use liquid that gradually restores natural hair color without looking fake. It claims safety, money back guarantee, and availability at Liggetts drug stores in Boston Cambridge Chelsea and asks readers to request a free book on hair culture.
Attendees viewed man made birds and flowers resembling birds amid Chinese influenced motifs. Ora Cne demonstrated millinery and dressmaking from tissue and silk, crafting five gowns in a minute each. Melodies accompanied color displays and remarks linked personality to clothing as the convention proceeds.
The Santa Clara Passion Play by Clay M. Greene was staged by Boston College students in Boston College Hall. Directed by Rev. M. J. Ahern the all BC cast delivered careful, intelligent interpretation. Performances continue each Thursday night, Saturday afternoon, and Tuesday night during Lent.
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