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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
13
A New York specialist touts nuxated iron as a cure for nervous weakness and anemia claiming twelve grain tablets taken thrice daily after meals can double or triple strength within ten to fourteen days. The ad notes improved digestion and endurance with modern organic iron and offers a money-back guarantee if strength fails to double in ten days.
Arthur A. Shurtleff told the United Improvement Association at the Quincy House that Boston’s highway system would be highly logical and convenient if gaps were filled and narrow streets improved. He criticized current cooperation in highway work but praised the through communication system. The executive committee reported.
The report praises stockholders from N F E T T Co for opposing the bill funding a Public Service Commission investigation. It hints at potential legislation for elevated and subway station conveniences and possible Dorchester tunnel changes via Upham's Corner. The committees push granite paving, a new garbage plan, and end dry street sweeping. Local leaders and officers are announced.
Miss Georgiana Wardwell daughter of former Cambridge mayor Walter C Wardwell wed Rev David Adams Pearson of North Conway New Hampshire at Christ Church Cambridge. Bishop Edward Parker of New Hampshire officiated assisted by Rev Prescott Evarts. Bride’s sister Grace Wardwell maid of honor. Albert Pearson best man with ushers Austin Wardwell George R Pearson Waverley Baxter and Charles McCoy.
Six hundred parents and friends attended the Sylvie Aker piano pupils annual recital in Hannum Hall Cambridge YWCA. Miss Aker a New England Conservatory graduate was assisted by Miss Helena I Grossaas soprano and Miss Alice Sullivan reader. Pieces included piano solos duets and quartets featuring Evelyn Wright Bessie Kreem Helen Sumner Alice Orr Clyde Webber Eva Kenney Irene Josephson Paul Schaub Mary Gallison Mary Yore Jessie Wharton Walborge Prebensen Maude Wessels Victorean Hommel and Irene Tierney.
Harris of 122 Pond Street Jamaica Plain sues Staples Coal Company over alleged careless handling of coal that dispersed dust into her cellar and onto furniture floors walls and ceilings. She seeks two thousand dollars in damages for property loss.
The Rev. Charles L. Page announced plans for 80000 home prayer meetings across 12 districts in Greater Boston during six weeks before Billy Sunday’s Boston visit. Blocks of 40 to 100 families will be led by three-person committees with twice weekly meetings, hymn scripture readings, and recorded prayers and conversions. The effort aims to energize church members to personally win souls.
A brief item notes that a Lady Bountiful figure was misled unintentionally in a Sunday Post feature. The piece outlines caution against misrepresentation and highlights editorial oversight.
Probation officers judges and workers from New England travel to Indianapolis for the eighth annual National Probation Association conference May 9 and 10. Frank K. Wade of Buffalo will open the program with the associations president's address. Prominent speakers include Judge Jacob M. Hopkins Chicago Judge Samuel W Greene Louisville Judge Samuel L Black Columbus.
Mrs. Mary Riley of Liberty Street received serious burns to her body and legs when her clothing caught fire while burning rubbish in the rear of her home. Her condition is described as critical.
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