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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1914
Page
11
Dandruff Cure Claim With Liquid Argon Advertisement
A vintage ad claims four ounces of liquid argon dissolves dandruff by rubbing into the scalp at night. It promises rapid removal and permanent destruction after several applications, claiming hair becomes fluffy and glossy while remaining advised to buy liquid arvon at drug stores.
Vacation as Investment Colorado Rocky Mountains trip
A Colorado vacation is promoted as a real investment offering travel knowledge and enhanced efficiency. The Rock Island Lines advertises the Rocky Mountain Limited train service with all steel equipment and a Travel Bureau at 288 Washington St. L. Parrott signs the piece urging readers to write, call, or visit for Colorado picture-books and low fares from June 1 to September 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Colorado Rockies
Rocky Mountain
Rock Island
Washington St
L. Parrott
Rock Island Lines
Patent medicine remedies advertised in letters to the editor
Readers describe chronic ailments from constipation to catarrh and request cures. Advertised tablets, tonics, and balms claim relief, with instructions for use and home preparations comprising sulfur tablets, triopeptine, Vilane powder, balmwort, sarsaparilla compounds, and hair treatments.
Shaw and wife to visit Boston soon
London cables report George Bernard Shaw will visit Boston with his wife. She recently stayed with Mr and Mrs W F Morgan at the Hotel Tudor. Mr Shaw's arrival date is uncertain but expected in the not distant future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
London
W. F. Morgan
Tudor
Beacon
Joy Streets
New England Alfalfa Growers Field Day Held at Ames Estate
Farmers and milk producers from across New England gather at F duothrop Ames estate in North Haston for the first field day of the New England Alfalfa Growers Association. Organizers aim to boost alfalfa cultivation to support dairy production and reduce costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
North Haston
Pinklets Cure Constipation Gently and Safely
Pinklets correct constipation by gently aiding the bowels and liver without griping or stomach upset. The non harsh laxative is described as safe for all ages, available from druggists at 25 cents per bottle, with a book offered by the Dr Williams Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Advertised health quacks promise quick cures for weight loss and illness
A newspaper fragment shows Dr Lewis Baker answering reader questions about tonics and remedies. Claims include hypo nuclane tablets for anemia and weight gain, iodide formula for rheumatism, home made cough syrup, triopeptine digestive tablets, endomene tonic, and arbolone flesh reducers, with directions and prescriptions.
Gallinger Announces Candidacy for Senate Re election
Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire, Republican leader in the Senate and senior member by service, said he will seek another term as his current term expires March 4 next. He had delayed a decision until he sensed broad support for retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Gallinger
New Hampshire
Senate
Gallinger
Senator Gallinger Announces Candidacy for Another Term
The Senator states he weighed the subject from every point of view and has decided to announce his candidacy. He notes it would be the first time a Senator in New Hampshire is chosen by popular vote under current conditions. His message addresses the people of New Hampshire and outlines his positions on public questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallinger
New Hampshire
U. S
Ahaice
Protestant Churches News Briefs and Clergy Moves
Leslie B. Moss named pastor of Swain's Pond Chapel Malden to succeed Rev A M Crane who retires. Unitarian Ladies’ Society of Woburn elects officers led by Grace Bryant and E Rams dell. Rev Daniel Roy Freeman resigns All Souls Braintree to lead Grand Rapids All Souls. Veterans plan a Bunker Hill tablet and 100th anniversary peace commemoration. Newton Theological Institute dormitories to host alumni during Northern Baptist convention. Rev Francis W Bakeman extends Chelsea First Baptist tenure to April 1 1915. Rev BE Lacount new pastor of Everett First Methodist settles in parsonage. Winthrop G A R and Spanish War Veterans to hold memorials at First Baptist and First Methodist churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie B. Moss
Newton Theological Institute
Charles H. Moss
First Baptist Church
Malden
Swain's Pond Chapel
A. M. Crane
Daniel Roy Freeman
All Souls’ Church
Braintree
Grand Rapids
Mich
Christ Church
Bunker Hill
England
Northern Baptist Convention
Boston
Francis W. Bakeman
D. D
Chelsea
BE. J. Lacount
First Methodist Church
Everett
Norwood Street
Ghosts in Song Win Wellesley Class Competition
Margaret Griffin of Malden won the annual Wellesley College song contest with a four verse ballad about ghosts at Wellesley. Her piece, celebrating each class from freshmen to seniors, was chosen as the junior class representative among many entries from over 1400 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Griffin
Malden
Wellesley
Wellesley College
A. B. Wells
Providence
Miss Griffin
Andrew S. Woods Dies After Long Illness In Littleton
Andrew S. Woods, longtime banker with Hornblower & Weeks, died in Littleton New Hampshire after a several year illness. A Harvard 1898 alumnus, he had been active in the city’s commercial life and previously captained Hopkinton High School’s football team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton
N. H
Andrew S. Woods
Hornblower & Weeks
Woods
Harvard
Hopkinton
Mass
Campaign by the S. P. C. A Drives Peerless Insect Bird Protection Push
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals distributed about 6000 placards offering prizes for evidence to convict violators of laws protecting insect eating birds and eggs. President Rowley announced at a directors meeting. The report covers horse day efforts, animal inspections in stockyards, prosecutions and humane destruction, dispensary treatments, bequests and donations, and the expanding reach of Bands of Mercy with 92 101 total to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
M. C. C. Wilson
David Simmonds
Florence Lyman
New Haven
Women's
Pennsylvania
Kent County
Elizabeth F. Noble
M. L. Hall
South Carolina
Bands of Mercy
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Maine
Maryland
Missouri
Delaware
New York
Mark Thornton Seen Widely in Winthrop
Mark Thornton, a well known local figure in Winthrop, is described as widely known throughout the town for his activities and presence in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Thornton
Winthrop
Sailor Dies at 76 After Long Sea Career
A man who lived over 50 years at sea died at his home at 37 Emerson Street aged 76. He retired from service recently. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 30 p m at Masonic Hall Wine throp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Street
Masonic Hall
Winethrop
Fear of removing hair prompts no risk with El Rado
Thousands of women remove all unbecoming hair using El Rado the ad claims. It says the chemical dissolves hair leaving skin smooth and lasting longer than waxing. The pitch promises money back if not satisfied and lists 50¢ or 1.00 bottles from Pilgrim Mfg Co New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Mfg. Co
New York
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Stoddardco
Eromneia
Mason
A. D
Oma W
Jewel C
Shaw
Hub
George Bernard Shaw
Ove Dvicely
Lewis Baker
Hose
College Building
College-Ellwood Streets
Dayton
M. G
Johnson
John R. Me
Ladies’ Charitable Society of the Unitarian Church
Woburn
Grace M. Bryant
Elmira Ramsdell
Alice H. Shattuck
Edward N. Leighton
John W. Johnson
Winthrop G. A. R
First Methodist Episcopa
Hunyadi Janos Ater
Hungary
Via
Soc
America
Hayner Distilling CO
High Street
Abe
St. Lane
Mr.s Kansas
Og Besten
Indianapolis
Ind
McArthur
Liberal Credit
Torrington Vacuum Cleaner
Blue Lion Inn
Pickwick
Mr. Pickwick
Harvard Brewing Co
Lowell, Mass
Commercial Wharf
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