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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1920
Page
9
Advertises Kintho Beauty Cream as a nightly and morning treatment to fade freckles. Claims fifteen years of use and dramatic results convincing girls their freckles would disappear. Accessible at well stocked drug or department stores.
A quick inexpensive treatment blends powdered delatone with water to form a thick paste that covers unwanted hairs. After 2 3 minutes the paste is rubbed off and the skin washed to leave it soft and hairless without marring the skin. Ensure you use real delatone to avoid disappointment.
Washington May 4 Navy wartime chief W S Benson testified before the Senate Sims Daniels committee that heed to public sentiment prevented active wartime prep before Congress declared war. He said he believed war with Germany was inevitable even before WWI and informed Secretary Daniels. Plans were prepared but not complete before the declaration.
A fragment stating that the United States would align its operations with allied general plans and lacked knowledge of those plans prior to declaring war. The remark underscores the constraint of wartime coordination and strategic uncertainty facing wartime decision making.
John Kilonis the Greek whirlwind headlines a big night of wrestling at the Grand Opera House against Jean Bruce. Finn challenger aims to topple the Greek with a determined plan. Semi finals pair Tony Ajax against Joe Williams as Promoter Tuohey considers a post match showdown with Ketonen.
In fashion notes, pink outfits mostly favor tan coated coats while Eton jackets retain appeal. The text highlights ongoing style preferences and classic jacket choices without regional or event details.
Richard H. Long former Massachusetts governor candidate told the War Department expenditures committee that war contracts totaling 39.8644 million dollars yielded profits of 402,900. He said his net worth remains about four million dollars. he provided tax returns and company books. An expert will verify the figures.
Mr. Long defended his war contracts earnings citing prewar income, losses on some materials, and government savings from lower bids. He showed profits under 2 percent in 1918 and no profits after armistice settlements, while highlighting a $4 million government savings from lower bids across gas masks, leather, textiles, pistol belts, and leggings. He urged fair newspaper coverage and noted a telegram urging wartime taxes on large incomes.
Beatrice L Weeks daughter of Edgar Weeks of Marlboro is elected editor in chief of The Mount Holyoke Monthly and will assume office next year as head of Mt Holyoke publication.
The Dorchester Mothers and Homemakers' Club presents flute soloist Miss Mary Magner at the Mothers' Club Guest Night tonight at 8 o'clock. The event features entertainment for members and invited guests.
Dorchester High School in Codman Square hosts Guest Night in the assembly hall with welcome by Mrs. Elizabeth Gomperts and introduction of Mrs. William R. McCarthy. The program features community singing, soloists Belle Bowen and Andrew A. McCarthy, a flight of musicians, and an aviation talk by First Lieutenant Theodore B. Hedlund. A social hour follows in the gym with hospitality committees led by Mrs. Wilfred A. Turner and Mrs. Charles W. Knox.
Dr. Herman Schwartz urged a nationwide evangelism campaign by Congregationalists to stem membership losses at the annual State conference in Portland. Maine speakers included Calvin B. Clark on Congregational history and W. B. Mitchel on religious education. over 250 delegates attended with Governor Milliken, Nehemiah Boynton, and Mayor Charles B. Clarke at a dinner.
Advertisement claims Olive Tablets stimulate the liver and bowels to relieve indigestion and stomach upset. The product is described as a vegetable compound with olive oil that causes no griping and is available in 10c and 25c sizes.
In Ottawa on May 4 the House of Commons heard L Richardson of Springfield Manitoba claim a Toronto financier warned the Brit ish Empire Steel Corporation merger joins Canadian firms with U S interests to form a gigantic stock watering scheme. He declined to reveal the name.
Informational ad on pneumonia effects and recovery. Explains how lung inflammation leads to solidified air cells and heart strain, then describes resolution and lingering congestion. Promotes Vick's Vapo Rub for night use to draw out inflammation and ease coughing, with application instructions and a sample offer from Vick Chemical Company.
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