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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1913
Page
6
A historical promotion touts Dr. W S Burkhart’s Vegetable Compound as a cure for headaches, sour stomach, kidney inactivity, rheumatism and despondent feelings. He offers a 25 cent trial and 30 day money back guarantee, with free trial treatments and nationwide delivery from Cincinnati Ohio.
The piece argues success hinges on specializing and providing a meritorious product. It highlights Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a tested kidney liver and bladder remedy with free samples offered to readers who request them by mail. Regular bottle prices are fifty cents and one dollar.
Albany March 12. Governor Sulzer charges Colonel Joseph F. Scott, superintendent of State prisons, with non-feasance and neglect of duty. Scott will be heard in his defense at noon tomorrow as friends predict his removal soon.
Governor Sulzer released Dr. Austin Flint's letter asserting a conspiracy behind Thaw's release from Matteawan. Flint calls Matteawan deplorable with filthy conditions and lack of discipline. He cites a dangerous inmate freed from seclusion and urges suspensions or removal of Colonel Scott Dr May and others connected to the case.
In a fair season summary the report eases fears of a violent impulse by Cornelius Mack. It notes Co. M has cleared out most inmates, leaving only those in arms.
Harvard Yale and Princeton clash in a triangular debate with sections in New Haven and Cambridge. Harvard teams debate against Yale in Sanders Theatre and against Princeton on the road on the topic of exempting coastwise trade from Panama Canal tolls.
An advertisement extols Knowlton's Danderine for 25 cents as a remedy for falling hair and dandruff. It claims improved scalp health after first use, with hair appearing fuller, glossier, and new growth visible after weeks of use.
Readers submit health questions on weight, hair, fatigue, headaches, rheumatism, catarrh, and digestion. Dr. Lewis Baker prescribes tonics, tablets, and nostril washes, urging use with directions and purchases at a local druggist.
Dr Alfred Weiland chief engineer of the Ss G V Company piloted his electric gear shift car from Reading to Bowman Garage. A circular dial on the steering wheel allows one finger to select forward speeds neutral or reverse. Clutch is disengaged by pedal and the circuit completes at the disengagement point for an instant gear change.
An old advertisement claims bromO quinine removes the cause of grip ailments with a signature by E. W. Grovr. It notes a price of 25c and references a single product named Bromo Quinine.
The Senate codes committee voted to report favorably five stock exchange reform bills in Albany. The measures were introduced by Senator Stillwell following Governor Sulzer's suggestion.
Bills aim to ban bucket shops and wash sales, require production of records in trials, and treat manipulating securities as a felony. They criminalize deceptive stock and bond schemes, insolvent broker transactions, fictitious trades, and false statements about a company’s finances.
It is expected that within a few days St Johns Prep and Haverhill High will sign an agreement to meet in all sports for a long term. The arrangement will begin with the upcoming baseball season.
Boston school health report shows 1723 fewer pupils wearing glasses this year while 4325 more pupils have normal vision. Dr. Thomas F. Harrington, director of school hygiene, notes the city risks losing its distinction as the home of spectacled children.
The report highlights a over six years with defective hearing down by more than 50 percent as normal hearing rises to 85 564 from 77 080 and vision improvements from 26 435 defectives to 12 581 while normal vision climbs from 7 474 to 74 912 and defects drop to 12 581. School nurses receive praise for their role in health monitoring and aiding students.
The Fisk Rubber Company of New York and Chicopee Falls announces immediate construction of two large additions doubling plant capacity. One building 256 by 90 feet six stories with basement and another 200 by 60 feet four stories with basement. The expansion follows rising demand for heavy car type Fisk tires as the firm increases output.
Authorized sale of Kosine epilepsy treatment through Riker Jaynes Drug Stores with a one dollar fifty cent bottle price and money back guarantee. A free Epilepsy booklet including a complete diet is offered with purchase.
Edmund Nazarro a sixth grader at Eliot Grammar School in Boston receives a formal letter from Secretary Tumulty at the White House thanking him for congratulating President Wilson on inauguration day. Nazarro is noted as president of the John Winthrop Club of the North End Union.
Last night in the Suburban Interclub League Cottage Park and other teams posted scores. Individual bowlers such as Woodcock Curran Bloomfield Taylor Tilston Burt Walsh Hinds Smith Andrews contributed a range of series and totals, with team totals showing Cottage Park 455, opponent 534 and other lines noted.
There is still no law preventing Rube Marquard from getting his name into print. The article notes ongoing discussions about his recognition and public mentions.
An Los Angeles News column emphasizes gentle shampooing using canthrox. It recommends dissolving a teaspoonful in hot water, shampooing the scalp, then rinsing and drying. The piece notes canthrox is inexpensive but stresses buying an original package.
An old time advertisement touts Croxone as the ultimate remedy for kidney and bladder disorders among the elderly. It claims rapid relief by cleansing inactive kidneys and dissolving uric acid, promising immediate and lasting improvements with a refund if any case fails.
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