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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1913
Page
11
A report stresses placing firefighting waste costs under emphasis with allied forest and water conservation efforts in major American cities. The outline urges coordinated policy to reduce blazes and protect resources nationwide.
The text notes an item to be placed in the deliberations of the Fifth National Conservation Congress to be held in Washington this month, signaling official discussion of conservation issues at a national gathering.
At the International Medical Congress in London last August a special jury of leading physicians awarded Sanatogen the Grand Prix, praising it as the best tonic among all food tonics and nutrients.
Funeral services for Charles W. Amory, well known in financial and industrial circles throughout New England, who died Wednesday from heart trouble, will be held this noon in Arlington Street Church. The Rev. Paul R. Frothingham will officiate. The body will be taken to Norwood for burial in Fear's Chapel.
Boston born Armory, son of William and Anna Sears Amory, educated at Boston Latin, Lane and Lovering, Harvard graduate, Civil War veteran and officer. He led a career in Boston firms, later presiding over Amos Keag Manufacturing in Manchester NH, survived by wife Elizabeth Gardner, sons William and George, and daughter Mrs. T Jefferson Coolidge Jr. Death follows a long business life with European travels.
A car driven by Joseph Myers of Cleveland avenue Braintree collided head on with a light runabout driven by M P Sadler of 345 Washington street Dorchester on Adams street Quincy last night about 10. Sadler sustained head face and hand cuts and was treated at a nearby doctor’s house and returned home. Three occupants in Myer s car were thrown into the street two women were uninjured others escaped harm.
Ruth Avery of 350 Spring Street Brockton is highlighted as a contestant in the International Exposition children health and beauty contest. The piece notes her upbringing, duties at home, school effort, and that applicants must apply through their congressman for selection, with $150,000 in cash gifts badges and medals to be awarded.
A curved excavation in the street for laying new water pipes narrowed the roadway. Both machines were moving slowly and could not pass each other in the tight passage.
Sir Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice the British ambassador arrives in Washington from Dublin N H where he spent the summer. He is recovering from an nyroid gland ailment and remains off duty with no calls while First Secretary Ernest Scott handles embassy business. Colville Barclay, the new councillor, is anticipated to arrive next week.
Harry Parker of Cambridge, Massachusetts, received a novel skin graft from Dr. George W. Buehler after a crushing injury to the right heel. The graft connected the heel to the calf of the opposite leg, preserving the limb and enabling weight bearing. The doctor said the operation succeeded and expects Parker to walk without a crutch within two weeks as stitches are removed. Medical colleagues have followed the healing closely.
United States customs officers seized two hats owned by Mrs. Franklin Gordon Dexter and six aigrettes from other passengers aboard the Cunard liner Franconia at the pier. Mrs. Dexter claimed the feathers were imitations, while Mrs. John J. Glover and Mrs. Alsaletta Booth had feathers clipped from their hats. Aigrettes and hats were taken to the appraiser. imitations could be returned if verified. Four additional aigrettes were seized.
Joseph A Stratton a City Hospital nurse aged 54 received a quart of blood from Daniel H Higgins and showed slight improvement though still on the danger list. Surgeons Dr Edward H Nicols and Dr Leahy performed the etherized transfusion with both confident of success. Higgins recuperates at home after the operation as Stratton remains under care.
Advertises Ely's Cream Balm as a fast acting remedy for blocked noses from colds or catarrh. Claims immediate relief from nasal congestion and head pressure with soothing healing of inflamed membranes. Promotes a small bottle from any drug store and suggests overnight improvement.
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