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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1916
Page
2
May meeting of the Ladies' Kennel Association of Massachusetts at the Hotel Touraine completed plans for the annual charity bench show to be held at Woodlawn Park Hotel Auburndale on Wednesday June 7. Proceeds support the Blue Cross Society.
An old advertisement touts Poslam ointment and Poslam soap as swift remedies for pimples rashes and eczema. It claims immediate comfort stops itching and can lessen suffering after regular use. Readers are urged to sample by sending 4 cent stamps to Emergency Laboratories in New York.
A long list of vendors across Dorchester East Boston Somerville Brockton Whitman and other towns advertises rat corn. Entries include A A Villeneuve C Healey J Targ Milligan Hardware Co Hooper & Co Haverstadt and Carleton Clark Co among many others.
Proceedings in the Carpenter divorce suit in New Hampshire continue with Mrs. Carpenter reaffirming alleged cruelty. Testimony from Gould Day and Depew from New York and Buffalo is anticipated. Details reveal a wealthy family background, with the couple married in 1906 and a son born in 1907.
Many suffer indigestion when discomfort stems from constipation. Bloat and headaches diminish once bowels move. Avoid harsh purgatives. a mild laxative helps. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, 50 cents, praised by Gary resident Benj Bassin. Free trial offer from Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello ND.
A lively May Day tussle at Wellesley College featured seniors and juniors contending for a banner used in the seniors and juniors pictures. The scene centered on a spirited scramble as five juniors joined seniors in the playful possession chase during the revel.
Juniors posed for class pictures when five girls tried to raise a banner not fully known in words. Seniors and sophomores rushed the juniors pushing to tear the banner away. a ten minute struggle followed before the banner was seized. The photographer’s shot was disrupted though some say a photo of the banner was taken.
Jack Savage of the battleship Nebraska stopped Johnnie Mello of Gloucester in three rounds at the Gloucester Lenox A A. Savage dominated the early action and finished strong.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a mild laxative alternative to calomel to treat liver and bowel complaints. They claim quicker relief without harming teeth, reducing dullness and a heavy feeling by correcting constipation. Sold at 10c and 25c per box from All druggists, Olive Tablet Company Columbus, Ohio.
In El Paso General Obregon delays final protocol while American General Scott and General Funston press for a swift accord. Reports say bandit activity in the Big Bend region shapes discussions and possible troop actions near Boquillas and Marathon.
Washington officials hope cooperation between American and Mexican troops will exterminate the Mexican outlaws who raided Glenn Springs Texas last Friday night after the El Paso conference between Generals Scott and Obregon. General Funston has full authority to send troops across the border on any hot trail.
Secretary Baker met with President Wilson but reported no new developments. An Eagle Pass consular report said three civilians and three soldiers were killed, two soldiers wounded, and four cavalrymen missing. Senator Borah urged more troops to the border and warned Mexico’s Carranza cannot restore order or protect the border. The State Department reaffirmed Carranza’s note on reciprocal border rights, stating Funston’s men may pursue raiders under the original agreement.
Washington May 8 Major General Funston advised repositional force plans to bolster the border against bandit raids discussed at a White House conference with President Wilson and Secretary Baker. Officials would not reveal recommendations about using all or part of the National Guard as border patrol. Regulars on the border total about 22,000 of 48,000 mobilized, leaving protection gaps.
At a Brookline Board of Selectmen meeting the salaries of William Comstock and H T Collins of the town engineering department were approved to be paid during their period in the Plattsburg military training camp.
The House will act today on the Rules Committee recommendation to order an investigation into charges against Representative Simon Swig of Roxbury. He is accused of violating the corrupt practices act by overspending on his primary and election campaigns last fall.
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