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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1914
Page
9
A large assortment of new millinery styles suited for present wear and summer. Includes many new items for weekend vacationists and holiday outings. A few prices show the low cost of our hats and headpieces.
A collection of testimonials from patients in Whitman Brockton and nearby areas claim cures for ulcer, liver disease, skin disease, kidney disease, rheumatism, asthma, deafness, bronchial asthma, and more after treatment at the Osmo-Chemic Physicians office. Names and addresses cited alongside statements of recovery after other doctors failed.
Plunkett M D chief consulting physician operates a permanent office at suites 8 9 10 entrance No 18 Iston Street Boston with hours 9 to 12 m 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p m closed Sundays and Decoration Day
Fifty four delegates from the United States Chambers of Commerce sailed from this port aboard the Cunarder Laconia at noon bound for the sixth international congress of Chambers of Commerce to convene in Paris on June 8. They departed with the largest number of passengers ever taken from the port for Great Britain at this season.
The Boston chamber of commerce hosted a ceremony where a bronze tablet honoring the Fifth International Congress attendees was unveiled. Ambassadorial gifts were exchanged as 55 delegates from abroad presented a gold medal for hospitality. Arthur Chapin outlined the itinerary from Liverpool to Paris, noting dock tours in Liverpool, Manchester canal views, and a two day stay in London before reaching Paris on June 7, with the congress concluding June 14.
The Hill parish council near Halesowen Worcestershire will hear a deputation over boot shortages in the local fire brigade. Six years after formation, uniforms were issued but no jack boots. Five pairs were later provided for 11 men, all in the same size, leading the men to refuse them. A 22 hour fire left three pairs ruined and one man ill from wet feet. The brigade now demands boots or dissolution.
The Caspian Sea has dropped since June 1913, now 88 feet below high water, with no explanation. Initially overlooked, the gradual shrinkage threatens navigation as steamers struggle to reach landing stages. It is suspected that insufficient inflow from rivers cannot replace evaporation losses.
A doctor promotes a wild Mexican plant as a quick, safe diabetes cure reducing fury and sugar with vigor restored. The Ames Chemical Co advertises a 50c package for 10c plus a value booklet, promising a refund if all not satisfied, and notes availability through Riker-Jaynes Drug Co at regular price.
A stubborn blaze in Worcester’s business district early this evening killed one man and led to the suffocation scare of several firemen. A bystander collapsed dead from fright as firefighters battled the flames and about 15,000 dollars in damage was reported.
A basement lamp mishap in August Wolburgs store at 166 Main Street sparked a three hour fire that gutted Nos 178 to 182. James W Healy known as the little lame lunch cart man died en route to hospital. James Wallace of 19 School Street perished after collapsing in the street. Firefighters and bystanders aided seven roomers trapped inside, with many injured by smoke and glass as the blaze prompted a second alarm and medical attention for nearly half the crew.
A father guides his son to use a dictionary to define pride. Johnny struggles with the word, spelling fragments like prepri-pro until the father confirms the definition: proud means having pride. The exchange ends with a reminder to take care of the bind, and the lesson about dictionaries.
In Hillsboro New Hampshire Dr Warren W Grimes wealthy local resident crashes his touring car into a wagon carrying dynamite while racing his brother John H Grimes. The horse dies, dynamite and caps do not explode. Grimes suffers facial injuries and possible internal injuries. others in wagon are bruised.
France tests water and steam applications to rails to combat slipping trains in wet weather. Wetting alone fails. pressurized water cleans rails to improve adhesion. Proposes fittings mounted on axle for live or exhaust steam feeding the water.
An interpella tion by cantonal deputies will question Kreuzlingen Prison in Thurgau over its weekly smoking concerts. Inmates sing popular songs to entertain townspeople, who gather outside the walls of Kreuzlingen, a town of about 6000. Cigarettes and small luxuries sometimes pass over the walls, though forbidden, and the practice is now said to be under threat.
Two girls on the street discuss an unexpected engagement. Grace is asked to be a bridesmaid by Alice, who reveals a sudden love with Jim Berton, the man she plans to marry. They plan to chat later away from Jim Berton’s attention.
In Essex Little Chesterford a centenarian woman’s cat refuses to leave the ruined cottage after a village fire. The kitten, named Kitten A, tolerates only a local policeman and will not eat or be moved as the heroine recovers in hospital.
Motorists traveling from Dover to Folkestone along the Alkham Valley main road have found the bed of a stream forming a considerable distance, created by the irregularly flowing nailbournes. The Drelingore stream from Alkham Valley farms joins the River Dour at Chilton near Dover, with a local rhyme linking its flow to wheat and warley prices.
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