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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1917
Page
15
A Massachusetts woman describes severe ringworm on her face improved after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She notes itch, redness, pimples, and sleepless nights before treatment and reports healing after one cake of soap and one box of ointment. Free samples offered by mail.
Public health notice offers a home remedy for catarrh and related deafness. It instructs to buy Parmint double strength from a druggist, mix with hot water and sugar, and take a tablespoonful four times daily. The remedy claims to reduce head noises and clear nostrils with easy breathing and minimal cost.
Advertisement claims delatone paste removes hair without harming skin. Mix powdered delatone with water to form a thick paste, spread on hairs, wait 2 or 3 minutes, rub off, wash skin, and traces of hair vanish. Warns to use real delatone.
In New York on November 8 the federal food administration and Cuban sugar growers debated the maximum price for Cuban sugar. Both sides held firm on their positions, signaling ongoing tensions over pricing policy and market control.
William G. Carroll, co owner of Hotel Highland on Washington Street Roxbury and lead defendant in Coffee versus hotel suit, testified for the defense as opening witness in Superior Court before Judge McLaughlin.
Mr Carroll testifies the alleged assault occurred on a Sunday not a Saturday at 830 AM when few patrons were present. He describes cafe operations tickets sales at five cents and identifies staff including Milano floorwalker and McMahon as large men. Carroll says Milano was not present then and did not witness removal or the cellar incident.
Members of the Pilgrim Publicity Association and their wives visited the United Drug Company plants for a tour. They toured the mammoth classrooms and watched the production from crude to finished goods, taking samples as they left. Charles F E Murnan, vice president, acted as instructor.
The Post Office Department announced arrangements to send Christmas gifts to American soldiers in France who lack presents from relatives. Parcel post packages marked for distribution and addressed care of the War Department at Pier 1 Hoboken N J will be accepted if packed per regulations, with War Department handling for distribution.
City Councillor Henry W. Hagan filed nomination papers signaling re election plans. Walter Ballantyne denied entering the race, Alfred K. Wellington faces scrutiny over budget votes, and Joseph Leonard reportedly seeks endorsement if GGA shifts support. Alfred Williams and William Miller also filed, bringing total candidates to seventeen for three council seats.
The Tremont Temple course opened with tenor John Finnegan of St Patrick's Cathedral New York in his Boston concert debut. He sang Irish ballads and Cuius Animum from Rossini Stabat Mater with organist John O'Shea. Other performers included Marie O'Connell Rae Kilmer and O'Shea. Proceeds benefit the 101st Regiment Fund.
Washington Nov 8 All hope for the safety of Lieutenant John T Melvin and 20 enlisted men reported missing after the torpedoing of the American patrol ship Alcedo has been abandoned. Vice Admiral Sims cabled the Navy Department that the search for survivors had been given up and that most of the missing men were believed killed by the explosion.
Secretary Daniels announced that Vice Admiral Blat ing reported no trace of the one officer and 20 men missing after the Alcedo was torpedoed. Searches by several vessels have ended with the belief most missing were killed by the torpedo explosion. The Alcedo, a converted yacht, was the first American warship lost since the war began. No further details were released.
Manoog Barberian of Chelsea received a life term at the state prison after pleading guilty to second degree murder for the shooting death of Serekier Moorodian, also a Chelsea resident. Judge White imposed the sentence after the district attorney accepted a second degree plea instead of pursuing first degree murder.
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe inside cleanse for constipated children. It urges parents to check for the California Fig Syrup Company label and warns against counterfeit syrups.
Miss Frances G Curtis of the Boston School Board was elected chairman of the Junior Red Cross School Auxiliaries of the Boston Metropolitan Chapter. She will direct formation of junior auxiliaries in Boston public private and parochial schools and in the metropolitan district.
Henry A. Osborne of 106 Belmont Street East Bridgewater credits Plant Juice with curing his long standing stomach distress. He describes prior illness after serving four years in the 29th Massachusetts Infantry and says he now feels stronger and can walk better with no gastric distress.
Mrs Mary J Jordan of Hull sues George A Jordan over one third of proceeds from the Oakland House 45 room hotel sale. She seeks appointment of a trustee to handle mortgage and $10 000 due, and a master to hear facts and determine rights. The couple married April 15 1910 and she testified they live apart per Plymouth county court decree ordering $9 weekly support.
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