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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1916
Page
5
The author recommends refined coconut oil as a cheap, pure hair cleaner that produces rich lather, cleanses thoroughly, rinses easily, dries hair quickly, and leaves a soft, bright, fluffy, manageable result while removing dust dirt and dandruff.
Irene Vose, a 1913 Smith College alumna, returned this year for postgraduate organ studies and is jailed for larceny of articles valued at 300 dollars from students. She pleaded guilty and is held on a $1000 bond for March 27 appearance, arrested at the breakfast table by Captain Lyons.
A California brother and sister started poor in a garret then farmed failed land until oil was struck in central California. Their empty acres yielded great wells transforming them into among the wealthiest people of the West. Both now married with large families and mansions on one lot. They credit family support and hard work as keys to happiness and success.
John J. Mello a nurse contested only briefly as Flora Mello seeks a divorce. Flora testified he lost most of a $10 000 inheritance while she supported herself and their child. He denied losses and claimed the purchases were her choice. They married in 1906 and largely lived in East Boston. He admitted providing $5 weekly for their son. The hearing was unfinished.
Saturday afternoon police learned Miss Vose took a canvas bag containing a coat and jewelry from Mrs. John P. Arthur on Green street. She pled guilty in court and expressed remorse after being warned of the crime’s seriousness.
Postmaster W. C. Bowker of Accord believed he found a single large egg but upon opening it discovered two separate eggs, both perfectly formed.
Accord postmaster W. C Bowker delivered a giant egg to the city room, and after a shake the shell cracked revealing a second, normal sized egg. George Walton of Newburyport notes such finds are rare but known, leaving Bowker joking about owning a hen.
A campaign to establish a Nebrew High School in Roxbury opened at a conference of over 200 community leaders at 35 Intervale street. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Roxbury Hebrew Free School spearheaded the effort, raising more than $2000 on the spot after Abraham Alpert appealed for funds. Speakers included Mrs. Rose Lipshitz and Miss Erva Davidson, with Morris I. Silton presiding.
The reader is warned that turning someone else’s story into a play or photoplay is unlawful. Only the original author may sell such work. Writers should craft original themes, present them as synopses, and submit to a moving picture company while avoiding infringement and misrepresentation.
State Tuberculosis Hospital in Rutland plans a rigorous investigation into conditions after inmates staged a four hour hunger strike ending at noon. Board chair Dr Arthur K Stone and secretary Dr John B Hawes lead Boston based officials and guards D I Prendergast and George A Dunn in the inquiry. Inmates say breakfast bacon is soggy and cold, and breakfast remains the central menu dispute.
Advertisement explains that most stomach troubles stem from excess acid and fermentation. It recommends Bisulated Magnesia a teaspoon in water after meals or when wind or acidity appears to stop fermentation and neutralize acid. Obtainable from any druggist to aid digestion.
Mrs Annie Fernekes of 36 Maverick Street Chelsea found a sweet potato that closely resembled a sparrow in form and features. She sent the odd vegetable to the Post via her 14 year old son Martin noting its beak puffed chest and stubby tail.
The Boston Sunday Post incorrectly identified Patrolman Timothy Kelleher of East Dedham as arresting officer in the Ralph G. Young case. The actual arrest was made by Patrolman Daniel J. A. Kelleher of the same station. another officer had no connection to the case.
In the Superior Criminal Court Felix R. Wilenski received one year in the House of Correction for larceny by forgery from R H White and Jordan Marsh, totaling $81.00. Joseph K. Comine was sentenced to six months for robbing Emanuel Church poor boxes. Paul Holstein alias Charles J. Housman got six months for larceny of silk worth $1.50 and $3 per yard and a $350 ring from Noyes Brothers and Joseph Berkman in February.
Mrs. Mary Whitaker of Watertown sues Everett W. Harrington in Waltham District Court for 216.69 dollars seeking 10 dollars weekly for 19 weeks plus interest for nursing Mrs. Sarah Harrington. The suit adds to prior actions involving her husband Rev. T Arthur Whitaker.
Advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring cure for tiredness and impure blood. Claims include cleansing the blood, renewing energy, courage, and cheer, with emphasis on it being the best and unique among remedies.
Treating tuberculosis benefits from fresh air rest and pure food, with Eckman's Alterative offered as extra help. The product claims to aid recovery in many cases, contains no opiates or habit forming drugs, and is available at druggists or Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
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