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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1915
Page
11
The Siamese twins, once at Children's Hospital for separation, were returned to Holyoke by their parents Mr and Mrs George R Gibb because they would not endure the procedure in front of a large crowd of spectators.
George R Gibb and Mrs Gibb arrived at the Children's Hospital with their twins amid a hurried conference. Dr Lovett was unavailable and the Gibbs withdrew after learning his orders would govern the case. The operation, planned as a public affair with invited surgeons, was abandoned and the Gibbs left for Holyoke with the twins.
A former governess shares her experiences in a forthcoming Sunday Post feature. She details daily duties, challenges, and lessons learned from years in service, offering a window into domestic life and social expectations of the era.
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a harmless inexpensive scientific tonic that cleanses the scalp, removes dandruff, and makes hair appear twice as abundant and radiant after first use. It claims widespread consumer approval and availability at Riker Jaynes Drug Stores and other drug counters.
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians explain how neglected bronchial trouble can progress to consumption and tuberculosis. Their X Ray treatment with special electrodes is claimed to check and cure symptoms and remove fears. They renew an offer as many request responses exceed capacity.
Aileen Moore reports on Dolores famed dancer whose complexion arouses Europe and audiences. She shuns rouge cosmetics and uses mercorized wax nightly washed off next morning. She swears by a saxilite and witch hazel skin treatment to keep a wrinkle free girlish look.
The state joins a shade tree census as Boy Scouts tally trees outside the metropolitan area to guide planting and thinning strategies. In 1912 the plan proved successful in the urban core, and 125 scout troops now work with the Massachusetts Forestry Association to map trees per mile and total counts.
An educational mass meeting of Boston's colored youth was held at People's Baptist Church in the South End. Speaker William Lee warned that legal avenues to ban the film "The Birth of a Nation" may be exhausted and urged readiness to take drastic action if necessary.
Jake Kilrain, once a world title contender against John L Sullivan, has purchased the Gerraghty home opposite in Woburn. He plans to reside at Edward A Tufts’ estate 200 Cambridge Street and cultivate a small farm with vegetables, following the example of John J Kilrain’s past sparring stint.
The advertisement promotes Poslam as a quick, harmless treatment for blemishes eczema acne and itching with rapid visible improvement. It claims the product cools the skin and is affordable through druggists and a free sample offer from Emergency Laboratories in New York.
Dr J W Ray of Blockton Alabama urges understanding headache causes for proper treatment. Anti kamma Tablets provide quick relief by counteracting causes and easing pain. one tablet every one to three hours for severe cases. For regular sufferers keep bowels regular with Actoids and take AK Tablets at onset. Obtain Anti-kamnia Tablets at all druggists.
Boston labor leaders pushed an amendment to require re bidding for drydock construction to save the state money. A health board backed amendment would allow habitations in basement rooms with posted certificates and records. Model city charter bills passed to engrossment in the House.
Boston labor leaders pressed at the State House to amend a bill now in enactment. Rep J A Donoghue led a bid to suspend rules for an amendment but failed 72 to 189. The House reconsideration of appropriation defeats and refusals shaped the day as debates continued on education and bar exam rules. A railroad spotters bill was killed as unconstitutional, while Bates proposed a cellar and basement amendment to a prior measure banning cellars.
A party of 20 prominent Boston and Massachusetts real estate men will depart by special train on June 10 bound for the Pacific Coast. They will attend expositions in San Diego and San Francisco and the National Real Estate convention in Los Angeles under the joint auspices of the Boston Real Estate Exchange and Auction Board and the Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange.
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