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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1912
Page
10
An advertisement claims Dr Williams Pink Pills cure nervousness and improve appearance by nourishing nerves. A testimonial from Mrs G K Nel of Elmwood Place Ohio describes relief from headaches dizziness cold hands and fatigue after using the pills. The pills are sold by druggists or mailed by the Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady at 50 cents a box or six for $2.50.
Governor Foss spoke in Greenfield urging a constitutional amendment to reform taxation of standing timber and boost milk shipping rates. He tied reforms to farmer relief, called for a strong public service commission to regulate rail freight, and touted highway and trolley line plans amid Republican opposition. He toured western Massachusetts with Richard Morrissey and John Mack, addressing crowds at Lee, Lenox, Pittsfield, and Turners Falls.
A fast steamship line from Boston to Panama, carrying mails under a government subsidy, is under consideration by Boston businessmen as a way to help New England compete with New York for South American trade, aided by the Panama Canal opening.
David Ives of the Boston Chamber of Commerce told Interstate Commerce Commission Chairman Prouty that an independent Boston to Gulf steamship line is under consideration. He said merger effects raise rates vs New York, hindering New England shipping and regional competitiveness.
Boston fire department announces four pension retirements by Fire Commissioner Cole. Engineers O Connell, McCormack, Laskey, and Swift are replaced by nine new recruits and ten transfers. New assignments include Lavin, Gallagher, Cunningham, Larson, Foley, Mahoney, Donahue, McNamara, and Weadasa. Transfers shift personnel among Ladder, Engine, and Chemical units.
Harvey Thoren, a young reporter from Ukiah Daily Republican, finished a continental walk in seven months and 26 days. He was welcomed by New York Mayor Gaynor and carried a letter from San Francisco Mayor Ralph, who also gave him a return letter.
A novena to St Ann will be held at the Church of Our Lady of the Cedar of Mt. Lebanon 66 Tyler Street South Fend. It begins Sunday evening November 3 and runs nine days starting on the first Sunday of each month. The relic of St Ann will be exposed at each service and on Thursdays when the novena is not underway.
Mrs Mary A Hughes of 78 Malden Street will hold a reception at her home tomorrow evening attracting many admirers of the New Jersey presidential candidate and a large attendance is expected.
A Florida case study promotes Renova as a harmless aid for addiction. Mrs. I. A. Woods of Dade City uses Renova on a cook and the girl becomes a non drinker. The ad urges readers to obtain samples from the Renova Co. at 204 Broadway New York.
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