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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1916
Page
9
Peter Vassilvads of New York collapsed at a restaurant on Waovard Street yesterday afternoon from a hemorrhage of the lines and died before arrival at City Hospital.
An advertisement promotes Q Ban Warr Color Restorer for hair and scalp turning gray or faded hair to a glossy even dark shade. It claims no dye, harmless, ready to use, with a 50 cent big bottle at local drug stores in Boston Cambridge Chelsea and mail availability for out of town customers.
Dr Werbert J Cronin argues in JAMA that periodic physical examinations for all employees improve morale and efficiency. He states early detection aids cures and that such exams could benefit banks and offices as well as factories and mills.
A Chelsea Easter service brought together multiple Masonic bodies led by Sir Knight Rev GA Barrow at St Luke's Episcopal Church. The procession from Masonic Hall to the Washington Avenue church was headed by Eminent Sir Howard Walker and included Shekinah Chapter Naphtali Council Star of Bethlehem and Robert Tash lodges with a full military band.
The former Lynn mayor James Rich aided L F. Fogg, a long-term rheumatism patient, by bringing him home from hospital and using Var-ne-sis. Fogg improved to work within six months, despite prior helplessness, with testimonials from local business figures and officials.
For centuries GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules have been sold as a standard remedy for kidney and bladder problems and related ailments. The ad claims long tradition, safety, and refund policies, urging daily use to restore health and prevent recurrence.
Dr. C. V. Chapin, health officer and physiology professor, warns at Harvard that kissing spreads infections. He cites outbreaks from kissing at parties and among classmates, and notes germs travel via hands, pencils, money, and contact. He lists diseases found in the nose and mouth and urges frequent hand washing and avoidance of shared mouth items.
Harvard University will hold a straw ballot conducted by the Crimson tomorrow to reveal student preference among twelve named candidates. The ballot lists Roosevelt Ford Bryan McCall Weeks Wilson Benson Cummins Fairbanks Hughes Roosevelt Sherman and others with blank spaces for write-in favorites.
The Work Horse Relief Association invites entries for its workforce parade up to mass. Entry blanks are at 15 Bee con Streetcar office and a special form exists for old horses. The parade will be larger than expected with revised judging rules for health and condition due to winter weather. A smoker for workers in horses is set for May 12 at Paine Memorial Hall. Judges and aids meet May 24 in Revere Henge.
New York April 30 A National Civic Federation Welfare Department report exhaustively analyzes more than 300 profit sharing plans and 200 schemes. It cites labor opposition yet notes benefits such as increased efficiency and loyalty, while warning on implementation and worker perception.
The South Shore Knights attended a 100 service at the Second Universalist Church in South Weymouth. Rev Fred I. Time preached the sermon as pastor of the church.
The torpedo boat tender Bushnell struck Pier 4 at Charlestown Navy Yard about 8 PM. It tore up 86 feet of the pier but sustained no damage to the vessel and had to anchor at the foot of State Street. Bushnell was returning from Provincetown under Lt Commander Bord.
The council decided that intoxicated individuals will be barred from riding in public events. Chelsea and Revere police will assist in enforcing the ban and ensure order during celebrations.
Local news reports that St John clocks are advanced by one hour, aligning with daylight saving time. The change places St John two hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time, with readers urged to adjust schedules tonight.
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