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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
4
In a humorous exchange Anty Drudge and Mrs. Thinkless joke about daily life. Mrs. Thinkless wishes for a daylight school start to free time for washing. Anty Drudge counters with a home wash tip using Fels Naptha and lukewarm water to finish chores by noon.
Dread winter washday no more with Fels-Naptha. Use lukewarm water and follow wrapper directions for easy washing that cleaner brighter clothes, less odor, and a fraction of the time.
The Prince and Princess Helie de Sagan, once Miss Anna Gould before her marriage to Boni de Castellane, appeared at their Avenue du Bois de Boulogne home denying rumors of a separation. They blamed Castellane for spreading the reports and stated they are happy and want to be left alone.
An ad outlines a self test to gauge hair health by pulling a hair and observing the root bulb. It promotes Rexall 93 Hair Tonic from the Riker Jaynes Drug Stores, claiming 93 of 100 tested cases grew hair and offering a free trial if unsatisfactory. Prices listed as 50c and $1.00.
Newburyport dispatch reports Dodge Bros owners warn they may relocate the shoe factory department if the strike by cutters remains unresolved. They note investigations into moving work elsewhere and emphasize city interests would not benefit from continuing the stoppage. Armenian strikebreakers arrival leads to a refused supper at a union house and their return to Boston.
The Probate Court yesterday ruled against heirs of Mrs. Lucy R. Peters and preserved the State's custody of 2047 dollars found in Captain Charles Peters estate. Peters died at sea in 1857 when his ship sank. Judge Grant delivered the adverse ruling, keeping the funds in state possession.
President Roosevelt told a Washington audience of prominent young women that the YWCA movement is among the best phil anthropic efforts deserving public support. He spoke at the White House on the afternoon they called to receive his congratulations for the association's splendid work in the city.
The President reflects on past urban help differences for young men and women, commends the YWCA for cooperating with churches and other groups, and recounts how a visit by an African missionary led to inviting the Young Women’s Christian Association to the White House to discuss needs and building funds. He invites them to tour and join Mrs. Roosevelt in greeting.
In Providence Massachusetts November 17 the will of Mrs William F Weld of Boston and the Newport summer colony bequeaths 15000 to Mrs Sarah Barrett of Cambridge 15000 to Mrs Lucy Gage 15000 to Miss Mary Allen and 3000 to Mrs Anna M Allen both of Cambridge 5000 to Miss Hannah M Weld and Edith Weld of Jamaica Plain 3000 to Caroline B Gray Mrs J Gard er Weld Mrs Elizabeth B Freeman and Harriet J Smith all of Boston and 3000 to Miss Elizabeth M Perkins of Weymouth Mass The remainder goes to C G Weld of Newport and J Edward Harlow of Newton Mass The will also directs sale of Mrs Welds Boston house with proceeds to Weld Boat Club Cambridge Charles G Weld named executor.
The Boston Y M C A will start a four part series of special men’s services at Tremont Temple. The first address on Sunday November 29 at 3 30 p m will be by Dr Josiah Strong of New York. He is noted as a lecturer and promoter of social service and religious reform. All expenses are paid and every seat is free.
A notice promoting Van Camp's Evaporated Milk compares it with condensed milk, explains it contains no sugar or preservatives, and claims sterilization preserves milk quality. It asserts sanitary dairies and inspected cows, and notes Van Camp's milk is pure milk suitable for cooking.
Emilio J. Dellamano, a chef at the Parker House, was born in northern Italy. He began culinary training early and worked in major Italian cities and Swiss hotels before moving to the United States eight years ago to join the Savoy Hotel in New York. He later worked at Cafe Martin prior to his Boston tenure.
A former assistant chef at Hotel Touraine and later chef at Hotel Nottingham, now with Parker House for nearly two years, shares his Provincial Potted Lamb recipe. The method includes lamb pieces fried in lard, browning vegetables, a spiced tomato infusion, and oven braising with a June pea side.
Emile Stricker a native of Alsace Lorraine was killed today at the fair grounds track in Birmingham while attempting to lower the 24 hour car record in a high speed run. Co driver Leon Barrows sustained serious injuries as a tire failed and exploded injuring both men.
The Navy Department is sending letters to about 1000 naval yard employees alerting them to pay increases of four to ten percent. The boosts aim to align salaries with peers in other government branches. Affected workers include draughtsmen electricians and mechanics.
The pay increase will affect about 200 men at the Charlestown yard where about 1500 men are enlisted. Other yards to receive raises include Philadelphia Norfolk and San Francisco.
Judge Charles E. Whitney longtime Milford District Court special justice died at his Milford home. Born in Milford in 1886 he leaves a widow two sons and three daughters. He was active in Masonic circles and held several town offices.
Civil suit filed in Municipal Court seeks $30 from former Mayor John F Fitzgerald over garden damage after his children used neighbor Edward Lynch’s land to reach a baseball. An attachment of $200 on Fitzgerald property has been placed. Fitzgerald denies the charges and trial is set for the latter part of the week.
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