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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1917
Page
7
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as an expert on colds, arguing weakening treatments worsen illness. It claims the product enriches blood, tones the body, strengthens throat and chest, and helps prevent sickness. Promotes Scott & Bowne Bloomfield NJ and urges against substitutes.
Mrs. S D McAbee of 122 Dewey Ave Spartanburg S C says nine years of backache weakness and irregularities ended after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports being well and able to work and urges other women to seek the same relief from the medicine.
Washington march 12 preliminary steps were taken today by the Navy Department toward contracting for the quick construction of 100 or more high speed coast patrol boats of a new type for scouting against submarines. At a conference a score of builders were represented and assurances were given that deliveries could be begun within four months. There was no announcement but it is understood contracts will be awarded shortly.
Plans lay out 110 foot patrol craft powered by steam engines with larger cruising radius than the 8 foot gasoline submarine chaser. Armament details are being worked out and likely not public. Major ship builders and representatives attended a conference as Data on their plants were provided to aid allotment of new construction and possible commandeering authority.
Musterole is a white mustard oil ointment offering quick relief for sore muscles stiff joints and back. It treats sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup and other aches without blisters claiming cooling relief and easy topical use.
A sub committee on State protection proposed creating an emergency corps equal to 50 percent of the district police to guard water works power plants and similar sites in cities and towns if the National Guard is mobilized elsewhere, as part of public safety measures.
General John J. Sullivan chairs a state wide plan to coordinate home guards and police resources across contiguous cities. Five strategic state headquarters Boston Springfield Worcester Brockton Lawrence established to protect vital points. Two major safety planning meetings at the State House include Governor McCall and five New England governors with adjutants general. A 400 member recruiting sub committee meets in room 436.
Mrs. Margaret E. Conners of Jamaica Plain announces the marriage of her daughter Mary B. Conners to Thomas F. Magrane of Lynn. The ceremony took place on Saturday, March 10, in New York.
State Senate rejected the anti opaque glass bill backed by labor leaders and instead approved a measure directing an investigation by the State Board of Labor and Industries into the opaque window issue.
Labor leaders oppose opaque factory glass as an unnecessary hardship. The Senate backed a trade mark whiskey bill to stop refilling bottles without removing the label, urged by the Boston Licensing Board. An investigation into New England Telephone rates faces debate as House and Senate clash over amendments. Gloucester’s preferential voting bill nears third reading while civil service for appointive jobs fails. The Lowell High School construction commission advances to engrossment without amendment.
Preliminary reports from the Treasury indicate the government will collect about 300 million dollars in income taxes during the current fiscal year, roughly 2 1 2 times the amount of the previous year.
West Roxbury couple Mr and Mrs Curtis Clapp of 56 Kenneth Street celebrate their 6th wedding anniversary at home today. More than 100 invitations have been issued for the reception this evening.
Mrs Eva L Hoffman organizer of mothers leagues in Greater Boston leads a planned Back Bay invasion tomorrow to address the hunger situation from the poverty viewpoint. The Boston Civic Club meeting at the Hotel Brunswick will feature her talk.
Mrs Hoffmann calls for a citywide drive to lower food staples prices. She urges women of all creeds to unite into efficient groups and wage a campaign against high prices, aiming to protect children’s health through proper feeding. Mayor Curley to speak at Friday mass meeting. further talks planned at Chapman Hall Tremont Temple and 88 Causeway Street tonight.
Washington report shows retail food prices in the United States rose 19 percent in the year ending January 15, with every staple except coffee and tea advancing. The four year gain totals 30 percent, reflecting Bureau of Labor Statistics figures.
Massachusetts back-to-the-farm movement moves toward definite organization tomorrow to push House bill 1888. The plan aims to secure passage of aid for homesteading uncultivated acres and settlement of small farming tracts by thousands of people in metropolitan districts.
New York March 12. With a view to give citizens a chance to voice opinion on protecting American citizens and vessels from unlawful attack, Mayor Mitchel's committee on national defence will circulate a loyalty petition starting tomorrow. Hotels clubs political HQs and offices will cooperate. The petition pledges absolute loyalty to the U S government and support in protecting American rights and preventing unlawful violence on land and sea.
Michael M. Davis Jr of the Boston Dispensary argued at Pilgrim Hall that maternity insurance is essential within the social health framework. He warned of two paths for public health: expand public health work or adopt health insurance principles.
Thousands suffer ongoing bronchial coughs that disturb sleep. A home-made remedy using 2% ounces of Pinex and sugar syrup in a pint bottle promises quick relief, thinning phlegm, easing throat membranes, and aiding bronchial conditions. The Pinex Co. offers a money back guarantee.
Mrs. Mary J. Jewell of Berrien Springs Michigan credits Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with quick relief from liver and bowels trouble and piles after many failed remedies. She praises the simple laxative blend and the accompanying advisory booklet. Druggists sell it for fifty cents with a free trial bottle by writing to Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.
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