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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1920
Page
16
Elizabeth Jordan reports another story by Elizabeth Jordan titled Miss Hearn's Gift will appear in the next Boston Sunday Post Magazine. The feature promises literary insight and fiction from the noted writer.
A vintage ad promotes Nature's Remedy NR Tablets at 25 cents claiming relief from rheumatism by correcting digestion and elimination. It asserts improved digestion, liver tone, kidney and bowel action, blood cleansing and overall vitality with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. The copy urges trial after expensive medicines and doctors.
Seven members of the Window Cleaners Union report wage increases of a set percent after eight Boston companies signed the agreement. The deal secures an eight hour day with five hours on Saturdays and covers cleaners in offices and department stores. Prior pay ranged from 25 to 33 dollars weekly with first and second class grades. Only three non signatory firms, about 25 workers, remain on strike. others have returned to work.
An advertisement extols Hay's Hair Health as a non staining treatment to restore natural dark shade, revive growth, and stop hair loss. It claims not to harm scalp or hair and to be safe with shampooing or waving, sold at drug and toilet stores.
Congressman James A. Gallivan arrived on crutches to testify before the Ways and Means Committee as hearings begin on the American Legion bonus program. He had been in a Boston hospital five weeks with rheumatism and left bed against medical advice. Gallivan met at the University Club with Legion officers including Colonel Edward L. Logan to discuss the $1.50 daily bonus policy.
Airplane exhibits will occupy a prominent part in the Motor Boat Show opening in Mechanics building next Saturday afternoon. Machines on display have established records for daily service.
Captain Collings spent years at sea before a double rupture left him bedridden. After failed doctors and trusses, he faced a dangerous operation or death. He chose to cure himself, and his remedy and book are now sent free.
Stop the weakening persistent cough or cold with Eckman's Alterative a tonic and builder of 20 years successful use Bottles 80c and 1 50 at Liggett s Riker Jaynes stores and other leading druggists or from Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia
Warren E. Locke outlined a plan for a new autoway between Scollay Square and Commonwealth Avenue yesterday. The proposal emphasizes improved traffic flow and connectivity within the downtown corridor.
Locke presents a Boston Elevated Railway plan to James F. Jackson outlining a major rework of Scollay Square and Tremont Street. Proposals include open cuts widening sidewalks, removing the island station, new landings, linked platforms, and multiple auto carrier routes through the autoway to major terminals.
An Acushnet resident aged 73 asserts he is the oldest deputy sheriff in Massachusetts. He emphasizes long service and seeks recognition from local authorities and peers.
Walter R. Spooner of Acushnet aged 78 says he just completed his 44th year as deputy sheriff of Bristol County and has not begun to tire of the job. He values a seasoned rope fragment dating to 1894 that was used in the county's last execution.
In Manchester on March 23 the Superior Court halted the ousting case of Public Works Commissioners Warren and Kirby. Chief Justice Kivel insisted on a certified record of Aldermen proceedings and ordered production next Saturday at 9 30 AM before resuming the hearing.
The Massachusetts House endorsed a state daylight saving system shifting to March to October. The roll call passed 181 to 38, surprising farmers who led the opposition. House rules were suspended, and the bill moved to the Senate for fast consideration.
Cardinal O'Connell will preside at the funeral mass for Rev. George A. Rainville pastor of St. Joseph's Salem. The service at 10 30 a m Friday features Rev John B Labassiere Rev Pierre H Grenier and Rev Joseph H Cote with Rev Joseph N M Levesque preaching the eulogy. Rainville born January 26 1858 in Canada died yesterday after months of illness. He served 37 years as a priest and 16 years as pastor of St. Joseph's French Church in Salem.
A brief note reports a person suffering a persistent nose problem believed to be caused by a cold or catarah. Details are limited, with no doctors or locations named.
David E Burr, grandson of Mrs David H Burr a renowned Washington social figure, displayed a long autograph album to a Post reporter. The collection includes signatures of Dolly Madison William Jennings Bryan James Buchanan Frederick D Grant and many 19th century leaders. Burr notes his grandmother hosted celebrities in Washington and pursued new autographs years later hoping for Marshal Joffre.
Holland of London joins Mrs Morris Hadley and John W Blodgett Jr of Cambridge in a noted social grouping.
Lester P. Lund of Nashua was sentenced to one year in county jail and fined $500 for evading the law by striking Dr. Fred Crowell with his car last November, an incident that caused the doctor’s death.
Orville Pratt Richardson a longtime Attleboro official banker and insurance man died in Attleboro in his 69th year. He served as a trustee of the Attleboro Savings & Loan Association and as a director of the First National Bank and Attleboro Savings Bank.
Mrs Frances F Cumnock widow of Alexander G Cumnock longtime Lowell manufacturer dies at 62 Belmont avenue in her 83rd year She was a prominent city figure active in church and social welfare circles Born James Ross of Scotland she leaves five children and three grandchildren.
Urges sufferers to use Poslam for eczema itching and eruptions with fast relief and daily improvement. Claims harmless and soothing action on irritated skin including pimples and rashes. Free sample request address provided for Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
A nasal cream offers fast relief from stuffed nose and catarrh. Apply a small amount to the nostrils to soothe swollen mucous membranes and restore easy breathing. The antiseptic fragrance is advertised as a remedy for cold symptoms and head passages.
A husband credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for saving his wife who had wasted away and could not keep food down. He says after taking the remedy she recovered, gained forty pounds, and reports the preparation removes intestinal mucus and inflammation. One dose will convince or money refunded.
Alexander Munro of Lorne Ontario reports three years bedridden with rheumatism improved after using Fruit-a-tives. He claims pain eased and swelling decreased within half a box and now walks two miles and does light chores. 50c a box six for 2.50 trial size 25c. From Fruit-a tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
Mark H. Jackson of 545 Burnblog Syracuse advertises a free trial remedy for muscular and inflammatory rheumatism. He claims personal cure after three years of suffering and offers to send the treatment at no cost, with payment only after proven relief. Jackson asserts many others were cured and urges sufferers to write today.
William Jennings Bryan will open his campaign in Nebraska as a delegate-at-large candidate with an address at Elmwood next Friday. The stop marks the start of his outreach across the state.
The item promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as relief for sour risings gas drowsiness and stomach discomfort after meals. It claims fast relief after taking one or two tablets and notes wide availability in the United States and Canada for 50 cents a box.
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