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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1914
Page
9
Curley argues for admission of a bill as police salary increases took effect Jan 16 1914 after the municipal election and after petitions and bills filing deadlines. He warns that without admission no remedy exists this year for the created crisis.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Remedy claiming rapid relief from piles with minimal applications. The copy urges sending for a free trial package and notes a 50 cent price for the regular bottle at drug stores.
Dr. F M Edwards of Ohio promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets a sugar coated olive colored laxative and liver toner. The tablets are claimed to avoid calomel after effects and provide relief to patients and others fearful of calomel. Available 10¢ and 25¢ per box from The Olive Leaf Company Columbus Ohio.
An old newspaper ad warns of kidney disease from unhealthy living and lists symptoms such as back pain, nervousness, debility, and skin changes. It promotes Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy as beneficial in early and advanced stages, noting 37 years of reliability and offering 50 cent and one dollar sizes with a guaranteed bottle and free sample upon request.
A charity cabaret minstrel show by No mei Lodge U O T S at Whitney Hall Brookline drew prominent Hebrew patrons from across Greater Boston and was hailed as the season’s most successful Jewish event.
The Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange committee led by Frederick C. Woodruff, H. O. Cutter, and H. F. Taber stated the city should avoid a broad assessment rise on downtown Boston property. They urged not to hurt owners or tenants, praised current efforts to boom Boston, and reported the Mayor pledged a square deal for all parties at yesterday’s conference.
John R. Mott, general secretary of the World's Christian Student Federation, spoke at Harvard's Sanders Theatre delivering the first Hyde lecture on foreign missions. The series theme is The Present World Situation and Its Summons with yesterday's focus The Unique Elements in the Present World Situation.
Dr. Oswald Siren of Stockholm lectured at the Fogg Museum of Art Harvard yesterday afternoon on Some Drawings and Little Known Early Works by Leonardo da Vinci.
Ellen Patten of Williston Vermont rides Mandy the 400 pound silver gray jenny. Mandy can stand on hind legs shake hands roll over beg for food and ride with Ben. The note explains how Mandy was bought at Fort Eben Allen and how the animal helps with school and meals. Tomorrow the Post plans another clever pet feature and invites readers to submit stories and photos.
A free child’s frock pattern accompanies the next Sunday Post. Full directions for use are included with the pattern.
Harold Whittle aged two, son of Mr and Mrs George Whittle of 752 Main Street Wakefield Greenwood section, was seriously burned yesterday afternoon while near a kitchen stove. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital and doctors fear he will not survive. Separately, Rev Charles V O Brien spoke at Portmouth New Hampshire on The Claims of Christ and His Church on a Man s Devotion and Service. Dr James A Francis spoke at Maverick Church East Boston. church was crowded. Rev Philo W Sprague will preach at 1 16 p m service at Cathedral Church of St Paul today.
A boy ages playtime near the stove started a blaze by poking at flames with a piece of kindling. Parents rushed to help, suffering severe burns to hands and arms while the child's clothes burned away. Dr. Richard Dutton ordered hospital transport due to inhalation and extensive burns.
Norfolk central Sunday School Association met at the First Methodist Episcopal Church Needham Heights with sessions yesterday afternoon and evening. Mrs. Hamilton Conant spoke on Dealing with the Teen Age and Dr. Norman F. Richardson of Boston University lectured. Supper was served, devotional time led by Rev. Charles E. Sawtelle, and H. Conant spoke on Information Bureaus. Miss Martha J. Lawson discussed Between Sundays. Attendees included church clubs from South Boston Dorchester Roxbury Roslindale West Roxbury and Hyde Park at St Ann's Church Dorchester for a reunion service and social hosted by the church Men's Club.
Republican congressional hopeful Frank L. Brier launched his 12th district bid with a noon rally at the George Lawley and Son plant in Neponset. He toured the shops with George Lawley, then spoke in South Boston and Dorchester, denouncing Democratic tariff policy and the cost of living.
A political appeal asks voters in the 12th district to back protectionist tariffs and resist foreign food imports, warning that April 7 is a test of Massachusetts commitment to tariffs. The piece emphasizes who benefits from tariff policy and calls for a pro duty stance at the polls.
Bur lington Route advertisement offers cheap rate tickets to the Pacific coast with free services. Agent Alex Stocks promotes maps and pictures and travel planning at no charge, urging readers to contact 264 Washington St Bowdon, Main 4387.
A rustic note invites Spring seekers to cure discouragement with a timely dram. The ad promises uplift from a full measure quart drawn from the original old cask at 59 North Market Street, Snow’s preferred.
An advertisement touts El Rado as a virtually infallible hair remover using soothing antiseptic ingredients. It claims instant hair dissolution, skin that is smoother and lighter, and long lasting effects with no injury. Consumers are urged to buy 50¢ or $1.00 bottles, or order directly from Pilgrim Mfg Co. New York.
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