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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1920
Page
17
An advertisement warns of influenza outbreaks across North America and urges vigilance and preventive measures. It cites widespread cases and calls for public awareness and vaccination where available.
An advertising piece urges good health to guard against influenza and promotes Fruit-a-tives as a blood purifier and tonic. It claims the product strengthens digestion, nerves, and blood, aiding resistance to spring illnesses. Sold by dealers at 50c a box, six for $2.50, with trial size 25c from Frust-A-Tives Limited, Ogdensburg, N Y.
Boston hosts a joint Fashion Week with about 39 leading shops showcasing sunlit days and a gentle breeze fueling the event. Beaded bags, crystal trims, patent leather hats, rhinestones, and fur accents highlight a glittering season with practical wraps in satin silk and lace.
Three year old Roy Elwell fell from the second story window of his parents home at 90 Arlington street Chelsea, last night. He escaped with minor scratches and was picked up by his mother Mary Elwell who brought him to the police station. Chief Francis McCarthy ordered an ambulance to Frost Hospital where Dr Brown found no serious injury.
Boston and Cambridge police leaders joined a large turnout at the funeral for Captain James P Canney in St Peters Church auditorium Meeting House Hill. Commissioner Curtis Superintendent Crowley and Chief McBride led many department members in paying respects.
Shorty McCabe mystery tale by Sewell Ford will appear in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine next issue. The piece titled Shorty Hears From Tamarack promises humor and a small town sleuthing vibe.
Mrs. Marion I. Ford of 32 Templeton street Dorchester mourns the loss of an ordinary black and white kitten named Tommy a pet of her late husband who served as an officer in the American air service at Langley Field Virginia The cat supposedly learned many tricks and showed intelligence only a small patch of hair behind its left ear remains from a cat fight
John Nolan a Milford pioneer cigarmaker and one of five brothers who produced a well known New England brand died at his Main Street home. He suffered Bright's disease after eight months illness.
A March worry for freckled skin is eased by Othine double strength. The ad claims sun and wind worsen freckles and promises to remove them with one ounce from your druggist. Money back if it fails.
Advertisement claims Bon-Opto tablets relieve eye strain and improve vision. It advises dissolving one tablet in water and using two to four times daily to bathe the eyes, noting doctors say sight can strengthen by 50 percent in a week in many cases.
Mrs Mariana M Tallman of Barrington R I author of the last line for Limerick No 53 wins the $150 first prize from the Post. Consolation prizes go to Vv A Smith Cambridge Mass Frank Parkhurst Norwich Conn and Elsie G Gooch Boston. Last Line of Limerick 54 to be printed tomorrow with writer name.
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