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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1920
Page
12
The cargo carrier Winona was launched at Hog Island on March today with Mrs. George M. Brush, mother of Matthew C. Brush, sponsor and president of the American International Shipbuilding Corporation.
A sailor named Captain Collings suffered a severe rupture after years at sea. He tried many doctors and trusses with no relief. Facing an unsafe operation or death, he chose self cure and recovered.
In Boston Navy Yard on March 16 1920 twelve latrine and wash buildings at State Master Grounds South Framingham Mass will be sold by sealed proposal opened at 11 00 A M. Readily viewable by contacting Grounds Office. Catalogues available from Senior Member Board of Survey Bidg 149 Boston Navy Yard. Josephus Daniels Secretary of the Navy.
Sale of lumber at the Navy Yard Boston Massachusetts on March 18 1920 by sealed proposals to be opened at 11 A M Includes 100000 feet oak timbers flitch sawed oak 6 by 10 inches and larger 20 to 36 inches long Located at the Navy Yard Boston prior viewing upon application to the Supply Officer Catalogues from the Office of the Senior Member Board of Survey Appraisal and Sale Building 149 Navy Yard Boston Josephus Daniels Secretary of the Navy.
A humorous ad shows a plumber claiming gas and colic vanished after using Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy. The testimonial asserts the product cleanses the intestinal tract, reduces inflammation, and cures stomach liver and intestinal ailments. It promises a money back guarantee if not convinced and notes availability at druggists.
The will of Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary U S N retired filed for probate directs that all medals trophies books and Eagle Island near South Harpswell Me be given to his 16 year old son Robert BE Peary Jr The island remains in the Peary family The widow receives the residue of the estate including securities valued around 90000 and a group of islands in Casco Bay Me
An advertisement extols Catarah Nostril Cream as a fast remedy for head colds. It claims rapid relief and encourages readers to try the product for immediate comfort during illness.
In one minute clogged nostrils open and air passages clear allowing free breathing. A small bottle from your druggist is applied in the nostrils to soothe inflamed mucous membranes and provide instant relief from cold or catarrh.
An old remedy claims four ounces of liquid argon dissolved into the scalp will remove dandruff overnight. It asserts that three to four applications destroy all signs of dandruff and stop itching. The page notes argon is available at drug stores and affordable.
Sealed proposals for 250000 lbs of brass washings surplus will be opened at 11 a m on March 23 1920. Material located at Portsmouth Navy Yard New Hampshire may be viewed at the Supply Officer office. Catalog from the Senior Member Board of Survey Appraisal and Sale Building 149 Navy Yard Boston Massachusetts.
An advertisement urges women to apply Kintho Beauty Cream twice daily to fade freckles. It claims long standing freckles disappear after regular use and invites readers to tell friends their complexion improved by Kintho. The product notes 15 years of use.
Stop that weakening persistent cough or cold with Eckman's Alterative, the tonic and upbuilder of 20 years' successful use. 80c and $1.50 bottles for sale at Liggett's Riker-Jaynes stores and other leading druggists or from Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
The State Fish and Game Commission plans to save fertilized smelt spawn at the Weir River falls in Hingham. Eggs will be fertilized, hardened, hatched in running water, and released back into brooks. Large quantities will be delivered by truck to streams where smelt fishing declined due to mill dams. The goal is to have fry reach Boston harbor and replenish the stock.
A reader asks how trust came to signify monopoly in industry. The writer explains trusts formed to curb competition and raise profits, gaining legal meaning via the Sherman Act of July 2 1890 which prohibits contracts and combinations in restraint of trade.
The Ouija term blends oui and ja meaning yes and is said to convey messages in any language. The Ouija board is a modern form of the older planchette game where a pencil wrote words under the user’s hands.
To the Editor of the Post Sir Who was the youngest President of the United States at the time of taking office Roosevelt aged 42 Grant was next in order at 46.
The writer recalls a tale of a Washington influenza like the modern Spanish flu. George Washington, in Continental uniform, entered Boston on Oct 24 1789 and caught a severe cold after exposure to a northeast wind. An epidemic of similar colds spread at the time, nicknamed the Washington influenza due to the incident.
A reader asks if Cuba uses U S dollars. The reply explains Cuba uses the gold peso as its legal monetary unit and it has a value equal to one U S dollar.
The last race sailed for the America's Cup occurred in 1903. The American yacht Reliance defeated Shamrock III in three straight races.
The funeral for Wells H. Johnson who died suddenly in the Park Street subway Saturday was held at his Dorchester home. A former Suffolk Superior Court official stenographer born in Concord New Hampshire he moved to Boston in 1883 and rapidly advanced in the legal field.
Three steamers brought 15 135 tons of soft coal to Boston harbor yesterday and seven barges carried 9360 tons of anthracite. Despite these arrivals the fuel shortage remained severe with many industrial plants still in need of coal.
The Renetticut from Baltimore, 8495 tons of soft coal, makes its first Boston run to relieve shortages. Owned by the United States Shipping Board, it has a 9250 ton coal capacity. Also arriving were the Meteor from Newport News with 3140 tons and the Cowan from Norfolk with 3500 tons. Barges carrying hard coal came from Philadelphia two, New York two, and Perth Amboy three.
The army and navy committee under Boston Community Service appeals for magazines books games and playing cards to comfort about 2500 service and ex service men in hospitals. Delicacies such as jellies jams ginger ale grape juice lemons and fresh vegetables are welcome. Send to Room S46 Little Building or direct to hospitals. for details call Beach 851. Hospitals named include Camp Devens Chelsea U S Public Health Chelsea East Norfork Parker Hill West Roxbury Chelsea Naval Portsmouth Naval Rutland Tubercular Overseas Men.
A major blaze at 161 Crescent street in Worcester wiped out the E A Cowee Company grain elevator plant. Damages were estimated at 175000 with grain and feed losses of 1600000 pounds, plus 60000 for new electrical machinery and 85000 for the building. A carload of hay nearby was partially destroyed.
Washington March 9 Secretary Houston announced a new offering of treasury certificates of indebtedness dated March 15 and maturing in one year. The instalment plan allows partial payments, continuing the Liberty loans approach for savings certificates. The plan runs until October 1921 and may become a permanent feature to promote thrift.
Congressman Simeon D. Fess, head of the Republican national congressional committee, denounced President Wilson as inefficient and extravagant. He urged Republicans to unite to elect a Republican president and warned against any split in the GOP. Governor Coolidge spoke, stressing Americanism and support for Republican candidates.
A prominent ceremony last night at Whitney Halli in Coolidge Corner united Leo Kabatznick and Hannah G Schneider. The event drew notable guests and marked a standout season wedding in the community.
An advertising notice touts Poslam as a rapid cure for unsightly skin issues and pimples, promising soothing relief, reduced itching, and time and money saved. It notes high concentration, safety, easy use, and widespread availability with a free sample offer from Emergency Laboratories in New York. It also mentions Possum Soap as a daily skin aid.
Frank A Hale of Lakeport New Hampshire reports lasting relief from chronic constipation headaches dizziness and indigestion after using Fruit a-tives. He credits regular bowel movements and disappearance of other ailments after three months of use. Product priced 50c a box six for 2.50 and 25c trial size. Manufactured by Fruit-a-Tives Limited Odgensburg New York sold at dealers.
Little cuts and scratches deserve proper care to prevent infection. The ad promotes Resinol Ointment as a gentle antiseptic balm that soothes and helps healing. It claims physicians prescribe it and that thousands have used it successfully for various skin affections, available at all druggists.
Miss Hannah G Schneider daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Schneider of Roxbury and Leo Kabatznick son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Kabatznick of Roxbury were married by Dr H H Rubenovitz at Temple Chabei Shalom Miss Hilda Smith of Scranton Penn graduate of Simmons College class of 9 was maid of honor and Benjamin Kabatznick uncle of groom served as best man Bridesmaids Olga Schneider Beatrice Smith Florence Lucknick Ernestine Falksom Edna Holzman Lillian Sonnabend Julia Sonnabend Ida PD Mitchell Bessie Dine and Sarah Bromfield completed the bridal party
Mary Garden Elsie Janis Ralph Adams Cram Joseph Linden Smith and Doris Kenyon were honored guests at a Professional Women's Club reception in the Copley Plaza where over 900 members heard Cram condemn prohibition as a form of slavery while urging salvation by a higher power.
The advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as relief for indigestion and sour risings after meals. It claims fast help after one or two tablets, citing alkaline effect similar to a healthy stomach. Sold in drug stores across the United States and Canada for 50 cents a box.
Bilious attacks and digestive troubles stem from digestive imbalance. Nature's Remedy Tablets improve digestion, liver and kidney function, and blood quality with a gentle vegetable formula. Use for occasional indigestion. a 25c box is sold and recommended locally.
A beauty tip proposes a home hair removal method using powdered delatone and water to create a paste. Applied to facial hair for 2 to 3 minutes, it promises quick, harmless results. Caution advised to obtain authentic delatone and avoid skin irritation.
A speaker warns that liberty will be restricted in new ways after World War I. He contrasts darkness with a potential Renaissance, urging a reverence for beauty and the rightness of aesthetic values in the future period.
Thousands suffer stomach upset caused by poor digestion now blamed on liver and disordered bowels. Edwards Olive Tablets claim to arouse the liver and help natural function, easing indigestion and stomach troubles. They are a pure vegetable compound with olive oil, sold in 10c and 25c sizes.
An advertisement touts a Non-Secret Rheumatism Prescription as a universal remedy for rheumatism and related pains. It claims rapid relief, no opiates, and provides a 50 cent price with mail order at 60 cents, listing multiple Philadelphia area drugstores and pharmacies as sellers.
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