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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1921
Page
16
A fragment notes a pioneering female figure in New York State, identified as the first woman e member of lunacy division, with ties to Washington and a new graduate. The readable text is incomplete but hints at a historical milestone.
An advertisement touts Salts as a kidney friendly product, claiming regular meat eaters can prevent illness by drinking four ounces of Salts in water to flush kidneys. It asserts the drink neutralizes urine acids, relieves bladder issues, and purifies blood, calling Jad Salts inexpensive and safe.
John R. Murphy in five campaign speeches last night urged abolishing tax discriminations and unveiling a comprehensive plan for public works to aid relief for the unemployed and to seize the downward trend in building costs.
Mr. Murphy urged Boston to build athletic fields and playgrounds to give healthful recreation to workers. He spoke at campaign HQ, Dorchester unions, and Sarah Greenwood School Center. He also pledged to address residential tax assessments and improve streets while creating constructive work for unemployed residents.
A campaign gathering for mayoral hopeful James M. Curley took place last evening at Roxbury High School. Victor Heath of Roxbury Blue Store Company chaired with Roxbury Board of Trade members and local business and civic leaders in attendance.
Mr Cunley declares Roxbury residents support his mayoral bid and cites reform gains. He condemns Goo Goo administration, highlights two new streets and $60,000,090 more expected, notes rising valuations and tax rates hurting industry, urges early pavement of Warren and Washington streets, and calls for cleanup of Dudley Street area and development of an industrial zone between Southampton Street and Norfolk Avenue.
The turkey tournament of the News Paper Golf Association was held yesterday at Oakley Country Club. Five turkeys competed per class with winners in Class A and Class B named. Ed die Lowery conducted the draw to select the fifth in Class A, with Car berry winning. Class B winners included Ralph Sadler and others from multiple papers.
In Pittsfield, Oliver W. Pitcher died yesterday at his home on Liggett Street from pneumonia, then alcohol poisoning. An autopsy ordered by District Attorney H. Wright follows relatives’ request, after reports Pitcher drank quantities of liniment and alleged whisky from a drug store.
An advertisement claims Dr Williams Pink Pills aid appetite distress after meals and shortness of breath by supporting weakened stomach and nervous systems. They are said to restore blood and nerves, with a diet book offered free and pills available 60 cents a box from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
A handwritten ad promotes a quick cough relief using Pinex two thirds pint with honey or syrup, claiming immediate soothing effect and relief from chest and throat ailments. It touts Pine extract as key and suggests preparation at home for convenient use.
Dr Charles H Hood president of H P Hood and Sons spoke to over 1000 members at the 14th annual banquet in Somerville urging the men to bring religion into their work and support one another. He traced the firm’s 30 year history noting $200000 paid in premiums and hundreds of employees as stockholders owning $852900 in stock. Harry Robbins moderated. guests included Brigadier General Charlee H Cole and Captain Daniel MacKay formerly of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police.
Former Mayor James M. Curley will hold a public meeting at Roughan Hall Charlestown this evening at 8 p m. An attractive program of motion pictures and vocal and instrumental music is planned. Overflow meeting arranged with music in City Square.
Three Boston wholesale bakers announced a general price reduction to retail dealers in Greater Boston effective today. Former 12 cent loaves drop to rm cents and smaller 8 cent loaves go to 1-2 cents. Wholesale dealers expect consumer benefit though pass through not guaranteed.
Jewelry valued at 3000 dollars belonging to Mrs Richart E Enright wife of New York Police Commissioner vanished during a shopping trip in Brooklyn. Detectives found the small satin bag on a store floor and returned it to the owner.
Mrs C F Gregerson of Oakland California raises chickens with down covering instead of feathers. The birds originate from China.
The ad promotes Cascarets as a candy like laxative to cure dizzy headaches colds biliousness indigestion and upset stomach. One or two at night supposedly empties bowels by morning with no griping unlike salts pills calomel or oil. Children are said to love Cascarets and a box costs ten cents.
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