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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
4
In Washington the dry forces win a second skirmish in the prohibition fight as an amendment to the food production bill is approved. The provision blocks the $11,846,400 appropriation until President Wilson issues a proclamation.
A Boston School of Occupational Therapy class of society girls carves life like toy hens semaphore figures and other items for bedside work. Led by George Morris and aided by Joseph Sanaberg and Miss Fannie Price the program trains girls in wood carving block printing and cord work for rehabilitation of wounded servicemen with weekly hospital visits and lectures by city physicians.
John J. Tobin Jr of Cambridge, class member at Suffolk School of Law, was feted by about 60 friends at a Quincy House dinner and dance. Dean Archer praised him on ethics of the law. Attorney George F. McKellegett presented a diamond and sapphire ring. tributes came from Cambridge doctors and others. Tobin has served as bail commissioner for Middlesex county and led railway mail service before turning to law.
In New York on May 23 all activity at the New York Herald and the Evening Telegram paused for the funeral of James Gordon Bennett. Employees paid silent tribute as presses and typewriters halted for the first time in two years, with only a bell toll marking his past arrivals.
A city wideCommemorative event at Faneuil Hall honors Italy’s third year in the war. Mayor Peters will preside with Elvira Severoni and Anthony Guarino as performers, while Dr. Rocco Brindise and Professor Charles N Grandgent speak. A Bates Hall rally features war pictures and British Canadian talks.
Gagetown New Brunswick May 23 George Kierstead a farmer charged with murdering his wife at Salmon Creek near here on December 22 was convicted today and remanded for sentence. The woman was beaten to death with an axe.
Patient recounts severe rheumatic pain from Nova Scotia illness, with indigestion and fatigue. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills the pain subsided, blood built up, and strength returned. Pills promoted for blood and nerve disorders and linked to anemia and debility relief.
The article describes using a paste of water and powdered delatone to dissolve hairs on a hairy surface like the skin. After about two minutes the paste is rubbed off and the skin washed to leave no hair and a blemish free complexion. Ensure the powder is real delatone for success.
An advertisement warns drug users to beware danger from continued indulgence and quacks, urging contact with the Neal Institute at 811 N Fast 49th Street Chicago for a free book about the Neal Way treatment and its alleged guaranteed results at home.
Miss Margaret Boyle of Wellesley College was among six automobilists arraigned in Chelsea Police Court for speeding. Found guilty, she was fined 15 dollars after her defense failed. Judge Bosson remarked that a girl of her education should know better than to break the law.
Eighty American youths aged 21 to 30 started merchant marine training yesterday aboard three United States Shipping Board ships. They boarded the former transport Meade the Governor Cobb and the Calvin Austin while the Governor Dingley of the Boston fleet was at sea.
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