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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1913
Page
9
Bostonians reported a striking display of bright green, slightly ribbed silk hosiery worn with new style slit skirts as young women paraded Tremont Street. The fad, believed started by college girls, drew public attention yesterday.
Washington May 12. American merchants lose trade abroad by failing to put full postage on letters sent to foreign traders, according to complaints to the department of commerce.
A 25 cent bottle of ZEMO is advertised as a clean antiseptic solution that stops itching instantly. It claims to soothe rough, raw, or irritated skin after shaving and treats eczema, tetter, rash, pimples, and other skin troubles. The ad urges purchase from BE. W. Rose Medicine Co. or Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores in Boston.
Mr A M Skerd of West Burlington Iowa claims years of stomach and intestinal catarrh improved after doctors said cancer and no cure. He attributes relief to Peruna with five bottles and two of Manalin and recommends Peruna tablets for those who object to liquids.
After two days in East Cambridge jail George W Coleman, who wrecked the National City Bank of Cambridge, was released to review bank books with Receiver John L Bates. He accompanied Deputy Marshal Tighe to breakfast and the Suffolk County Courthouse, then returned to East Cambridge jail for the night. He will continue testimony before Judge Harris and may receive parole after serving part of his 15 year sentence.
An advertisement touts ethinedouble strength cream from Riker Jaynes Drug Stores and Houghton Dut ton Drug Dept to remove freckles. It promises night and morning application will fade dark spots and may require at most an ounce, with money back guarantee if it fails.
Mayor Fitzgerald states Boston will oppose the proposed missing link boulevard unless the Metropolitan Park Commission includes it in plans for the boulevard and Harvard bridge reconstruction. He warns of enormous costs and urges alternatives such as building an island in the Charles River at Harvard bridge for traffic and park use.
Four large brown bears arriving by rail from New York reach the Franklin Park Zoo managed by John T. Benson. The German imports, labeled Japanese bears, show signs of stress after the 38700 mile journey and limited confinement.
The three masted Ellen M Golden was purchased from Harrington King Co by the Port of Boston directors to convert the vessel into a floating grain elevator. It will temporarily load Hamburg American liners, first due May 1, until the Commonwealth pier elevators are ready in a few months.
Burglars dynamited the Winn post office safe today and escaped with about $400 in cash and stamps. The explosion wrecked most of the office furniture.
In Newburyport on May 12 the First Church rejected by a unanimous vote an offer of 500 for its 200 year old silver chalices. The set previously exhibited at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston will remain at the church and be used as table ornaments for sacramental use. The baptismal pewter basin is believed to be the church’s first chalice, imported from England.
John Oker of Pigeon Cove was held in 300 bail for assault with a dangerous weapon on Elias Kaupinen and Oscar Vata in the woods at Pigeon Cove Sunday. Kaupinen suffered cuts to the face, ribs and back while Vata was slashed on the face and chin while trying to intervene.
In Chicago on May 12 the government rested its case against Jack Johnson after a dispute in Judge Carpenter's chambers. The trial was adjourned until tomorrow. Belle Schreiber testified as the defendant’s paid transportation witness. The judge sustained a defense objection limiting testimony to events after July 1, 1911, and two of eleven counts were dismissed.
A farmer-inclined student declares to a professor that he will quit schooling to become a farmer. He argues book learning fails to help on the land and urges schools to teach practical farming skills and livelihoods for common people.
A fragment from a serial notes arson insurance plans and features two authors. Cora Davis writes a pathos laden tale about Geraldine and her mother offering humor in character. Irma Peixotto offers vivid insight into enlisted men drawn from youthful experience and affection.
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