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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1908
Page
5
Mrs Neighbor asks Anty Drudge how to keep curtains snowy white. Anty recommends washing with Fels Naptha soap in lukewarm water, claiming it cleans better yet protects hands and clothes, with guidance to follow wrapper directions.
Left to right: Margaret Sherborn, Jennie Timmins inmates at the asylum, Mrs. John C. Colleran, Winifred McGrady and Helen Burke from the home join Foresters for a bazaar night. The pictured group highlights community participants and residents.
A large Foresters crowd attended last night’s St Joseph’s Home table expanding proceeds. Notables included J J Mc Gaffigan Thomas McNamara Major John J Leonard and many living past high chiefs. Mme Aquirch sang vocally while acrobatic feats entertained and Portuguese table young ladies contributed further.
An afternoon and evening bazaar offers many attractions including performances by the Home for Destitute Catholic Children trained for the show. John P. Manning says the children will open the eyes of the public. A band concert accompanies the activities with expected large attendance.
A sensational claim describes a tasteless odorless remedy that can be secretly added to tea coffee or food by any woman at home promising cures for drunkenness without cost or notice. Authorities warn against unverified private treatments.
Mrs. Isaac L. Rice of New York addressed the Boston Women's Professional Club, detailing New York's success in reducing street noise with phonograph records and silent zones around hospitals. She cited support from hospital superintendents, teachers, and notable figures, stressing the movement serves the sick and workers, not just the wealthy.
A telegram from University of Maine manager Harmon protests Bowdoin management plan to bench Crowley for the decisive Maine championship game tomorrow at Bowdoin. Manager Sinnamons of Bowdoin received the message from Harmon today in Me. The outcome could determine the title.
Ten thousand Burdett College boys and girls in Boston offices form a proud record of satisfaction across the school's programs and services.
Secretary of the Navy Victor H. Metcalf tendered his resignation to President Roosevelt, effective December 1, due to ill health. Assistant Secretary Truman H. Newberry expected to succeed him, with Metcalf praised for faithful service in the Roosevelt administration.
The Navy Department has known for over a year that Secretary Metcalf suffers from a nervous breakdown. He cannot remain at his desk for long and his illness led him to step away from cabinet duties, taking a vacation in California to review the Atlantic fleet before resuming work.
A patent style remedy promises to ease severe coughing and remove congestion with a tonic laxative effect. The mixture combines Fluid Wild Cherry Bark 3 oz Comp. Essence Cardiol 1 oz Syrup White Pine 3 oz and should be taken in drops then spoonfuls for several weeks to cure curable coughs with dosage by age.
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