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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1913

Page

11

That Corn Is a Sure Goner in New Plan Cure Ad

A dramatic newspaper ad touts a corn treatment named New Plan Corn Cure. It claims quick, sure relief by removing corns without pain and promotes the product with bold phrases and emphasis.

Seniors Have Big Blowout At Harvard Cage

Harvard's 400 member senior class held an all night blowout in the baseball cage on Soldiers Field last evening. They gathered at Harvard yard at 8 pm marched down Boylston street and over the Charles river bridge said to be imported from Japan. Inside the cage doors were barred and outsiders could hear revelry and the debutante hoopla.

Harvard Soldiers Field Harvard Yard Boylston Street Charles River Bridge Japan Larz Anderson

Carpenter dies after avoiding oncoming train at Noble's Island bridge

Frank Frost of Salem, a carpenter with the Boston and Maine railroad, stepped onto the abutment to avoid an approaching Dover branch train and fell 18 feet to rocks below. He suffered a compound skull fracture and died en route to the hospital.

Portsmouth N. H Frank Frost Salem Boston & Maine Railroad Noble’s Island Dover

Wakefield High Winner in Tech Cadet Drill Event

Wakefield High School captured the overall squad drill trophy and the gold medal in the manual of arms through George F. Gardner who won the individual competition. George H. Hansel of Stoneham won second in the same event with judges Lt. T. S. Steere Lt. Col. A. J. Pastene and Maj. S. Breck officiating.

Institute of Technology South Armory Wakefield High School George F. Gardner Manual of Arms George H. Hansel Stoneham Corps Wakefield T. S. Steere A. J. Pastene 8S. Breck Tech

Dedicating St Philip's Church in Sunday ceremonies

The new St Philip's Church on Harrison Avenue will be dedicated Sunday with pontifical high mass at 10:30 AM officiated by Rt Rev Joseph G Anderson auxiliary bishop of Boston. The 3:30 PM May procession and 7:30 PM vespers follow with clergy from nearby parishes.

St. Philip’s Church Harrison Avenue Joseph G. Anderson D. D Boston Nicholas J. Murphy St. John’s Church Peabody John J. Lyons St. Ann’s Church Manchester N. H Charles E. Lane S. J Boston College Mgr Patrick J. Supple William H. O’connell Benjamin F. Teeling

Boston Man Refuses Summons in Seivoni Case

Stephen P. Severoni of Boston allegedly failed to obey a summons to appear and depose. Justice Charles W. Chandler, a Superior Court commissioner, filed a petition seeking a ruling to compel Severoni to attend and answer questions.

Stephen P. Severoni Charles W. Chandler

Malden High School morals rumors deny in split editorial

In a letter to the Post Malden authorities rebuke circulating rumors about Malden High School morals. The Malden School Committee defends the school noting no misconduct and calls for cooperation from parents and citizens. A separate fire report describes a Brighton home blaze at 52 Parsons street injuring residents and prompting rescue efforts. Jessie Coakley was later found safe.

Malden High School Malden Rthur W. Walker George H. Johnson Joseph Wiggin Jeremiah J. Corbett Francis A. Shove Daniel H. Coakley Boston Parsons Street Brighton Daniel Coakley Coakley Daniel H. Coakley, Jr Jessie Coakley Teen Agnes Daniel H., Jr Timothy Jessie

Allen's Foot-Ease Antiseptic Powder Ad

Relieves painful feet and shoe fit issues with Allen's Foot-Ease powder. Removes sting from coins and pinions and eases new or tight shoes. Provides relief for sweating, callous, swollen feet and tired aching feet. Sold everywhere for 25 cents.

Allen

A Widow and Her Friends Series Returns in Post

Charles Dana Gibson's well known series continues next Sunday's Post with color decorations illustrating A Widow and Her Friends, showcasing his trademark wit and social satire through illustrated scenes.

Charles Dana Gibson

Talk With Governor and Walsh On Possible Retirement

Governor Foss and Lieutenant Governor Walsh held a private discussion about the gubernatorial situation yesterday. Both declined to disclose any formal plans or indicate if the Governor will retire, noting only that the talk was pleasant and not to be interpreted as a formal announcement.

Pfaff Foss Walsh Mr. Walsh

Foss Indicates Walsh as Next Governor Hope

Governor Foss hints Dave Walsh will be his successor and likely the Democratic nominee this fall. The council discusses the Foss Walsh matter repeatedly while Randall’s Prison Commission chairmanship awaits votes. Harlow notes the Governor’s strong push to secure five councillors by next week.

Dave Foss Foss-Walsh Mr. Walsh Walsh Randall George Harlow

Perkins of Portland Sets New Butler Comic Tone

Ellis Parker Butler presents Perkins of Portland as a sharper humor piece than Mike Flannery or Pigs Is Pigs and promises a stronger start in the series debuting next Sunday's Post.

Perkins Portland Ellis Parker Butler Mike Flannery Next Post

Junior girls play hokey at Lake Quannapowitt picnic

The Boston University liberal arts juniors skipped classes for a class picnic at Wakefield’s Lake Quannapowitt. They brought basket lunches, formed two baseball teams, canoeed, rowed, and danced later. Chaperones were left at home, with no regrets. The committee was led by Miss Mitchell and assisted by Miss Palmer Miss Bigney Norman Thomas and Ben Stinchfield.

Boston University College of Liberal Arts Lake Quannapowitt Wakefield Miss Mitchell Miss Palmer Miss Bigney Norman Thomas Ben Stinchfield

It's Risky to Want Things by James Montgomery Flagg

In Next Sunday's Post Magazine a new Flagg pictorial series debuts titled It's Risky to Want Things. The issue promotes a sub title You Wanted Your Husband Always to Be the Lover, signaling satirical social commentary.

Post Magazine James Montgomery Flagg

Simple Recipe For Gray Hair Lightening

A home preparation using bay rum glycerine and Barbo Compound darkens gray hair naturally. Dissolve Barbo Compound in water, mix with bay rum and glycerine to create a non staining hair darkener that also treats dandruff and scalp humors, acting as a tonic to hair follicles.

Governor Felker Signs Rail Fare Law and Funds

Governor Felker signed the bill granting the Public Service Commission power to set a new railroad fare schedule in New Hampshire. He also approved appropriations for $100,000 for the State Normal School at Keene and $89,000 for the State College at Durham.

Concord N. H Felker Public Service Commission New Hampshire State Normal School Keene State College Durham

Locomotive Engineer Describes Remarkable Swamp Root Cure

Tyrone Pa locomotive engineer T J Van Scoyoc recounts kidney and bladder illness that forced time off duty. After taking Swamp Root samples and a full course he says he recovered completely and recommends the remedy to fellow engineers. He swears to the truth of his statement before a Blair County notary on July 15 1909.

Tyrone & Clearfield Pennsylvania Railroad W. H. Milick Phillipsburg

Prove What Swamp Root Will Do for You

A marketing letter to Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York invites readers to obtain a sample bottle of Swamp Root and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It instructs mentioning the Boston Daily Post and notes regular fifty cent and one dollar bottle sizes available at drug stores.

E. Lawrence & Co Chicago Boston Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Boston Daily Post

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