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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1920

Page

11

Weldona advertised as rheumatism remedy claims

An advertisement touts Weldona as a cure for rheumatism based on a testimonial from H Murphy of Dorchester Mass who says after years in hospitals and even teeth removed his pain and swelling largely subsided and he can sit up for hours. The notice urges readers to obtain Weldona from a druggist and requests no drugs or alcohol in the product with a free book offered.

Mr. H. Murphy Dudley St., Dorchester Mass Weldona Weldong Weldong Co Boylston St Boston Weldona Man Houghton’& Dutton Drug Dept

Backache and Kidney Distress Warned as Serious

Both men and women suffer with backache pain in kidney and bladder regions headache vertigo rheumatic pains and dizziness. Congested kidneys cause distress and should never be neglected as they are more dangerous than constipation. Take care and seek relief promptly.

To Ladies Who are Stout

Fat is fatal to health and beauty. Reduce weight sensibly and easily and improve your health and figure. Reduce bust cheeks neck chin waistline abdomen hips or limbs. Avoid heart trouble wrinkles nervousness weakness and embarrassment due to obesity. Look and feel younger. Walk sprightly. Let your eyes sparkle with new fervor. Surprise and delight your friends. Be a girl again. Go to the druggist get a small box of oil of korein capsules and follow directions of the korein system. Reduce it to 60 pounds under guarantee. Fot all you need including some candy if desired while reducing. Don’t bother about going through tiresome exercises or following rules of starvation diet. Why not become a pleader without drastic drugs worry and self denial.

Auto Show Construction Underway in Irvington Armory

Eight hundred decorators carpenters and electricians began work yesterday to build the background for the dual automobile show opening next Saturday afternoon at Irvington Street Armory and Mechanics building. The event covers 175 00 square feet with over 400 exhibitors and promises the largest show yet. Manager Chester I Campbell expects record crowds and says the exhibition will smash previous records. The show features 90 makes and over 400 passenger car models, 69 truck manufacturers with 214 truck models, and 200 accessory dealers showcasing essential equipment.

Irvington Street Armory and Mechanics Chester I. Campbell

Police Propose Revolvers Worn Outside Coats

New York police considering a rule allowing officers on night duty to carry revolvers outside their coats similar to soldiers. The suggestion follows the Bronx murder of Patrolman Henry Immen, with Magistrate McAdoo arguing the move could aid quick action. Commissioner Enright expressed support in a letter to McAdoo.

New York Enright McAdoo Henry Immen Bronx Immen

A Shampoo Worth Trying From Canthrax Mix

A short ad advises using a tea spoonful of canthrax dissolved in hot water to make a full shampoo liquid. It claims improved cleansing, soothing scalp, and future softness with quick drying, suggesting inexpensive preparation at home.

Councilman Pushes Probe Into Revere Sugar Refinery

Councilman David J. Brickley claims the Revere Sugar Refinery hoarded millions of pounds during the shortage and seeks an investigation with the building commissioner into alleged building code violations overloading the floors.

Revere David J. Brickley

Councilman Brickley Accuses Refinery of Sugar Stockpiling

Councilman Brickley says the Charlestown refinery plans to stockpile sugar to lay off workers soon and claims it can process 2,000,000 pounds in 24 hours and reuse filtered sugar. He vows to press entry to the plant, despite council limits. Manager Worcester calls the charges ridiculous and untrue.

Brickley Moriarty

Catholic Church Notes on St Patrick’s Day Observances

Cardinal O Connell will attend the Hibernians mass at Cathedral of the Holy Cross next Sunday. Holy Communion Sunday for the Suffolk County A O H. Rev Philip J O Donnell will be present. St Patrick’s night lecture by Senator David I Walsh and Irish music concert announced. Fr Geoghan to deliver panegyric at the solemn high mass March 17.

Cardinal O'Connell Hibernians Cathedral of the Holy Cross Suffolk County Philip J. O'Donnell Order John W. Churchward St. Margaret’s Church St. Paul’s Church Woodward Park Street Dorchester John J. Farrell United States David I. Walsh John J. Geoghan S. J Church of the Immaculate Conception St. Patrick

Survey Alarmed by Fuel Oil Situation

The Geological Survey warned of a severe fuel oil shortage with January crude oil demand about 4.73 million barrels higher than December. Despite a 50 000 barrel daily production increase, consumption surpassed supply, drawing 700 000 barrels from stocks even as imports exceeded exports by 2.5 million barrels.

Washington Geological Survey

Churchwomen Plan for World Movement Conference Discusses Missionary Work

Hundreds of New England churchwomen gathered at Ford Hall for sessions on the Interchurch World Movement of North America. Speakers including Mrs Henry W Peabody Dr John M Moore and Dr A E Palmquist outlined funds and goals for international and educational missionary efforts.

New England Ford Hall North America China Japan Massachusetts Henry W. Peabody Beverly American Baptist Women’s Foreign Missionary Society A. E. Palmquist Boston Interchurch Movement Harriet Conant Ellen TF. Pendleton Women Church Workers Inter-Church World Movement For Pastors Alden Taylor Everett Maetist Church That City O. D. Thomas O. Thomas Brockton Women’s Missions Society

Slain Patrolman’s Killer Sentenced to Life in Prison

Joseph Sammarco, 22, who killed Patrolman William G. Clancy, begins life term after judge Judge John F. Brown accepts the sentence in the Superior Court. Sammarco admits the gun brought only trouble and reflects on his mistake as he heads to Charlestown prison.

Joseph Sammarco William G. Clancy Charlestown

Government Probes Sinn Fein Funds in Ireland

Dublin March 8 The government launches an inquiry under the Crimes Act of 1887 into the relations of Irish banks with Sinn Fein. The aim is to determine the amount and location of Sinn Fein funds, with emphasis on large sums reportedly received from America.

Dublin Sinn Fein America

Retired Police Superintendent Pierce Rejoins Private Life

Former Superintendent William H. Pierce, recalled during the police strike and recruitment, retires again from active duty as of March 9 1920. Commissioner Curtis lauds his thorough efficiency, readiness to answer calls, and vital role in building the new police force.

William H. Pierce Curtis William A. Pierce

Granddaughter of Longfellow to wed Arthur Calvert Smith

Miss Priscilla Alden Thorp, granddaughter of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and a leading Sewing Circle member, is to marry Arthur Calvert Smith, son of A. Smith. The engagement confirms a prominent social match in the community.

PrisciLla Alden Thorp Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Arthur Calvert Smith

New Haven Bride-to-Be From Cambridge Lineage

B Smith of New Haven Conn announces engagement to a Harvard man from the class of 1914. Her mother Mrs James G Thorp of Brattle Street Cambridge is Miss Annie Longfellow daughter of the poet. Miss Thorp graduated from Radcliffe College in 1919. The fiancé served overseas as a captain in the infantry during the war.

B. Smith New Haven Conn James G. Thorp Brattlestreet Cambridge Annie Longfellow Miss Thorp Radcliffe College Harvard

Alice Hogan Rice to Publish New Short Story

Noted humorist Alice Hogan Rice, author of Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch, will feature a short story titled And Paste the Pie in the upcoming Boston Sunday Post Magazine.

Alice Hogan Rice

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