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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1917
Page
2
An old advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a concentrated liquid food that strengthens thin blood and aids growth in children who are frail or anemic. It claims the product is safe for growing kids, with no alcohol or harmful ingredients, and warns against substitutes.
Stuart Rogers a former Lynn newspaper man now with a Boston firm filed a libel for divorce in Suffolk County Superior Court claiming his wife Gladys M. Tupper became cruel and abusive about a month after their 1914 marriage in Lynn. Rogers was 19 and Miss Tupper 20. she has returned to Bangor Missouri.
The city clean-up drives run from April 9 to May 12 after a Boston clean-up committee decision at City Hall. A public meeting tonight in the old aldermanic chamber features Mayor Curley and seven department heads with brief talks on interdepartmental cooperation. Metropolitan Fire Prevention Commissioner John A. O'Keefe is also listed as a speaker.
New England pilots both amateur and professional are urged to join the Naval Reserve Flying Corps for coast defense. Chairman Harry K. White says enrollment lasts four years with no active duty unless war or emergency. resignations allowed in peacetime. Interested individuals may contact the Navy League at 53 State Street Boston or Commander Mitchell at the navy yard. Cars donated for recruiting are in use under Lieutenant Mayo.
Councillor Daniel J. McDonald filed a proposed ordinance with the City Council yesterday to raise salaries for officers and watchmen at the Charles Street jail.
Benjamin Florentz sought a divorce from Mary Florentz recounting a day of abuse. A witness said Mrs Florentz attacked with a knife and scratched his face and cut his coat sleeve. Judge Raymond dismissed the case without prejudice.
In Waltham a father George Harrison and his son Harry Harrison were fined 25 and 20 dollars respectively for disturbing the peace after a clash on Main Street. The two had tracked the couple eloping, confronted them as they prepared to board a electric car at Lexington and Main, and a fight ensued. Mrs George Farrison reconciled with her husband after the hearing, and the trio returned home.
Miss Bessie J. Sanger a Roxbury High School teacher of nearly 19 years filed intentions to marry next week Frank F. Streeter treasurer of the Compressed Steel Shafting Company Inc of South Boston.
An advertisement touts Poslam for inflamed itchy skin and acne relief. It promises immediate itching relief, overnight improvement, and safe use with Poslam soap. It claims broad availability and offers a free sample from Error Laboratories in New York City.
An immense American flag will be unfurled at the ball hosted by the West End Young Men's Hebrew Association at Paul Revere and Talbot Halls in Mechanics' building. Governor McCall and Mayor Curley have accepted invitations to attend.
In Saco Maine on March 19 striking 125 weavers demanded higher pay. The York Mills plant employing 230 workers will close tonight for an indefinite period as a result of the strike.
Bishop William Lawrence urged home upbringing for all children at a Church Home Society meeting in Boston. He noted rich families send children to boarding schools but advocated family life with religious atmosphere. Mrs Glynn and Dr Mann spoke on child welfare and religion in childhood as the society expands care from 300 to 400 children.
Washington reports a tin plate shortage threatens the canning industry. Secretaries Redfield and Houston urge War and Navy to consider tin plate needs in steel plans. Daniel Willard asks rail managers to classify tin plate with foodstuffs in embargo considerations to prevent food shortages.
Arthur C. Holton of Worcester Street files a libel for divorce from Margaret H. Holton once known as Margaret Carriere a noted local singer now in New York He alleges desertion on September 1 1914 and cites the separation as the cause of action in this city filing.
John C. Hutchins, a North Stratford NH druggist, testifies in 1916 that Kilmer’s Swamp Root is a first class remedy with excellent merit for its intended diseases. He cites liver trouble relief and rheumatism improvements from twenty years of use and sale, noting universal user satisfaction.
A letter promotes sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer and Co for a sample bottle from Binghamton New York. It promises a booklet on kidneys and bladder and mentions Boston Daily Post. Regular bottle sizes are sold at drug stores for fifty cents and one dollar.
Patriotic students at Central High School removed a portrait of Emperor William from a classroom wall and replaced it with a photo of President Wilson decorated with two American flags. Miss Marie Siebert had planned to use the Kaiser image for a German lecture before cadet officers led the action.
John F. Smith, West End druggist, paid a $1000 fine after pleading guilty to illegal dispensing of drugs. Prospect of numerous prescriptions from drug users cited. Ernest Lundberg, 554 Dudley Street, also fined $100 for morphine dispensing by Judge Morton.
A vintage ad asserts California Syrup of Figs is harmless for kids and that children enjoy its taste. The message promotes the product as a gentle, effective laxative appealing to families.
An advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as the ideal first treatment for upset stomachs in children. It claims a gentle liver and bowel cleanse relieves feverish, listless, and sick behavior, with a 50-cent bottle marketed by the California Fig Syrup Company.
Massachusetts public safety volunteers demonstrate rapid defense readiness as Watertown arsenal guns are marooned due to weight limits. Committee chiefs Gow and Storrow organize contractors to supply up to 5000 men for any duty in 24 hours if needed.
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