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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1917
Page
7
The Maiden City Council chambers saw a unanimous selection of former Mayor William A Hastings to serve as city comptroller replacing Frederick W Paton whose resignation took effect yesterday. Hastings assumes duties immediately and brings prior administrative experience to the post.
An old handwritten medical ad promotes Parmint double strength as a headache relief remedy. Mix a tincture with hot water and granulated sugar, take a tablespoon four times daily to ease head noises and nasal congestion. It claims quick relief and easy preparation at low cost.
A stiff paste made with powdered delatone and water on a hairy surface for about two minutes removes hair. The skin should be washed afterward to remove any remaining delatone. No harm is said to result from this treatment if proper delatone is used, and it should work without disappointment.
Suffering stomach and intestinal disorders may be minor but dangerous, including gastritis and gall stones. The ad claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy can quickly ease pain and restore health with one dose, advertised by Liggett-Riker-Jupaen Drug Stores and others.
London May 23 The main development in the convention preparations is the convening of the Union Council standing committee at Belfast to arrange a full council meeting to consider the government's convention proposal. The standing committee is the council's executive with 70 members. the council itself numbers over 500 members.
Dublin today hosts the Irish Unionist alliance summit led by Viscount Middleton to set the west and south Unionists’ stance toward the upcoming convention. Sinn Fein attitude remains doubtful with a minority favoring acceptance. The press debates a suitable convention president with calls for an Irishman and warns against overseas leaders.
Popular ship steward Stephen Brow of Chelsea Massachusetts testifies Plant Juice relieves years of stomach distress and related symptoms after trying the herbal remedy. Plant Juice representative promotes the product in Boston area drug departments.
Governor McCall vetoed the bill authorizing the Pilgrim Tercentenary Commission to acquire land and improve historic sites in Plymouth and vicinity. He argued the bill’s cost is uncertain and preferred delaying ambitious, expensive projects for the Pilgrim anniversary to a more opportune time.
Burglars ransacked the rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church at 186 Marlboro Street early yesterday. They stole money, silverware and heirlooms valued around 1000 dollars. The family heard noises at 4 am but did not investigate. The investigation found damage throughout the house from the basement to the third floor.
Samuel M. Felton president of the Chicago Great Western has been chosen to organize the sending of American railroad men to France. He previously served as adviser to the army engineers on railroad affairs and will oversee the arrangements, though it is not certain he will accompany the forces.
Amherst College held a war era pop concert in Symphony Hall. The evening featured Amherst songs and compositions by alumni, with Lt Governor Coolidge joining in and cadets present in uniform. The glee club performed classic college anthems as the audience joined in.
A ton of voices accompanied by Carl Lamson perform three songs The Sea Gypsy If You Knew and In Maytime by John Adams Loud highlighting a period recital with notable accompanist Lamson and the composer’s works.
In the House of Commons Sir George Cave says the franchise reform bill would add about 6 million women voters to the existing 8,967,000 men voters. He notes 5 hundred thousand married women would gain the franchise under local government and university voting rules. Robert Arthur Sanders, MP, moves to reject the bill as inappropriate during wartime.
More than 300 union dock freight handlers from Local 809 of the International Longshoremen's Association will strike at 7 am at Hoosac Tunnel and Mystic docks in Charlestown. The protest follows deadlock over a wage demand of 1 extra dollar daily beyond the current 2.50, after a contractor pledged reimbursement for a 10 cent raise for two months.
A report by Rear Admiral Earle on premature explosions of six inch shells before 1916 led Secretary Daniels to announce that all such ordnance has been withdrawn from naval and merchant ships, including the liners St. Louis St. Paul and Mongolia.
The study notes six inch shells used on armed liners since 1900 may have thinner walls causing premature bursts. After the St Louis tests in March 1917, shells were replaced and a safer supply issued. by April 19 1917 all such shells were removed from armed liners. The report confirms rapid ordnance development and emphasizes careful testing to prevent future accidents.
A Japanese made Ice Mint claims to shrink corns and calluses without cutting. It soothes inflamed feet, reduces odor, and provides cooling relief, marketed as a miracle for tired, swollen feet and high heel wearers. Sold by druggists nationwide.
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