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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1915
Page
16
Expressions of happiness from young female patients who used three grain hypo nuclane tablets to gain weight are shared by a physician in a medical journal. Regular use for months reportedly boosts weight, with sealed packages and self administration instructions available from physicians and apothecary shops. Music for the fox trot Graces the Dolly Dip page in the Sunday Post.
Jane Addams chairman of the Women's Peace Party issued directions for women attending the international peace conference called by Queen Wilhelmina to meet at The Hague late next month. She warned delegates hotel prices abroad may be high due to European food shortages. American delegates will sail from Hoboken on April 13 aboard the Ryndam.
Texas and Pacific Railway directors at the reorganization meeting elected officers led by George J. Gould as chairman of the board and president. Kingdon Gould became vice president, Edward J. Pearson as vice president in charge of operation, and C. W. Beitch as secretary and treasurer, with Pearson previously serving as vice president of the Missouri Pacific railway.
Merchants in Quincy have joined a citywide publicity push to market Quincy as an ideal place to live and to build or buy a home. The movement has made Quincy one of the most enthusiastic Build Now cities since its start, with Mayor Campbell credited for leading the publicity drive.
The Rev. Dr. Wesley O. Holway, designer of the naval drill manual now used by the United States Navy, died at his Newton home after a 33 year Navy chaplain career. Born in Lowell in 1889, he served at New York, Newport, Portsmouth and Boston naval yards and campaigned for moral and physical reform among sailors. He helped found the Navy Temperance League and contributed to Zion's Herald. his work influenced naval welfare efforts and Y M C A collaborations in New York.
The Port of Boston directors in a legislative report condemn previous contracts including cost plus percentage terms for Commonwealth pier No. 5 and the New Haven railroad lease release. They estimate total outlay near 5.5 million of the 9 million allotted, urge a flat rail rate and a coordinated port plan, while cautioning state funding of transportation facilities without assured returns.
More than a month ago a Post piece described a Build Now endorsement by the mayor, highlighting support for the project and its perceived impact on the city. The brief notes the endorsement as part of ongoing debates over development and fiscal priorities.
Firefighters rescued three workmen trapped on the top floor of a building at 241 Tremont Street at 9 40 last night. The men avoided stairs, signaling for help from windows until Ladder 17 positioned itself against the structure. A large crowd watched as the trio descended the ladder to safety.
Advertises Rheumasalts as a carbonated lithia drink to cleanse the bowels liver and kidneys. Claims relief from constipation headaches and indigestion with no calomel and urges purchase at Riker Jaynes stores and other druggists. Presents dosages and bottle prices 25cc 50c and 1.00 from Rheumabath Company Minneapolis.
A contentious Nunneries inspection bill to create a 10 member commission to secretly inspect nunneries and charitable and religious institutions was rejected by the legislative committee on public institutions. Representatives Greenwood Beardsley and Sinnott dissented from the report as the Senate accepted it without calendar placement.
Directors urge a subsidized dry dock and flat freight rate as essential to port growth in South Boston. They expect initial costs to exceed income but see the investment reducing yearly. The plan criticizes the cost plus percentage contract used for Commonwealth Pier No 5.
The wandering youth, found Friday with amnesia, was identified as Ralph Towne of 23 Maltby Street New Haven Conn. J M Chaffee of New Haven confirmed the ID. Towne had been a student at Springfield High School Massachusetts and was recognized by a sweater bearing the letters S H S.
The upcoming Sunday Post promises vivid depictions of rough riding killers spanning Western frontier themes and Eastern Europe conflicts through dramatic photographic reportage and narrative.
The House substituted two anti liquor bills defeating a biennial state officer election bill 76 to 43 and drawing long sessions. The liquor transport ban and license renewal bill were hailed as a victory by anti liquor factions. In the Senate the Finance Commission pressed to reclaim license recording fees from Louis Epple.
An advertising note touts Wincarnis as a tonic and blood-maker to restore energy and nerves. It claims no drugs, listing three ingredients beef extract malt extract and wine from Portugal. A booklet is offered free on request.
A regional notice catalogs multiple firms and merchants across Rhode Island, Vermont and nearby areas. Names include Lawrence H Koellen John Forrest Lowell BB McQuade Browne Pharmacy Hartnell Springfield Teemey Cody Taunton Lehan Worcester Finnigan Rhode Island Newport Acker Merrall Condit Pawtucket R L Rose Providence Rox Dodge Camfield Burlington Geo Q Stiles Montpelier Fiwin Meigs Rutland J H Dugan.
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