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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1916
Page
6
Dr Louis Herman a physician known in the South and West Ends faces a $1000 fine on Wednesday after being charged with selling drugs. Judge Sisk postponed ruling to give time to raise the money. DA Pelletier urged prison, but testimony from port surveyor Joseph Maynard influenced the judge.
Count von Bernstorff and his wife arrived in New London to view the undersea freighter Deutschland as loading continued for its return voyage. Vice-President Hilken of Eastern Forwarding met them at the station and escorted them to a hotel for an overnight stay. A complimentary banquet is planned for Captain Koenig and crew Wednesday with Governor Holcomb expected to attend.
The Billy Sunday prayer committee designates next Thursday as a day of fasting and prayer with continuous meetings from 2 PM to 9 PM in central venues across 12 Greater Boston districts. Over six weeks, 7000 private meetings drew more than 100000 attendees as leaders rotate hourly with new prayer topics.
Thousands praise Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets as a calomel substitute for constipation and torpid liver. The sugar coated olive colored tablets are a gentle, non gripping laxative costing 25 cents a box and sold by all druggists.
The Russian Ballet visits Boston for the season with Nijinsky making his Boston debut in Till Eulenspiegel. The program features striking lighting, vivid Bakst designs in Thamar, and strong performances by Mme Revalles, Bohm, and Lopokova.
Last night Nijinsky demonstrated exceptional artistry and intellect in Till Eulenspiegel, surpassing mere dancing. Despite an ankle sprain he delivered astonishing technical work and conveyed the rogue Till with mystique, humor, and revolt, complemented by Robert Jones’ vivid Brunswick setting.
Dr. David D. Scannell announced he will not seek re election to the Boston School Board and will serve out his term ending Jan. 31. Michael H. Corcoran has not announced but is expected to seek reelection. Henry Abrahams of the Boston Central Labor Union is the only avowed candidate. The board voted to consolidate the Comins district with Jefferson and Martin to save about $6000 yearly. Pension details for retiring staff were noted along with appointments of school physicians and drill/bar provisions.
Reading the testimonial from Mrs. Leo Weigand of Pittsburg, Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is praised as a mild effective laxative for children and adults. The ad promotes a pleasant tasting, natural remedy that avoids discomfort and claims savings on doctor bills, with a trial bottle offered by mail and cautions against imitations.
A butcher shop advertises Prime Chuck Roast at 15 cents per pound, Prime Pot Roast at 14 cents, Boiling Beef at 12 2/3 cents, highlighting discounted meat cuts and weight pricing for shoppers.
An advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a natural tonic to stimulate gastric juices and aid digestion. It claims strong blood quality improves digestion and promotes a longer lasting sale, urging readers to buy a bottle for $1.00 and request a free household booklet.
Since mercorized wax was found to absorb and remove discoloration, women increasingly use it as a substitute for bleaching creams. The wax is sold in one ounce packages at druggists and touted for cleansing, clearing, and preserving a perfect complexion. A popular nightly routine involves applying the wax and washing off at morning. Saxolite lotion for wrinkles and facial contour also gains popularity, mixing one ounce of saxolite with hazel in a half pint is recommended for facial bathing to improve wrinkles and contour.
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