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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1915
Page
11
President Wilson telegraphed Governor Spry urging a thorough reconsideration of the case of Joseph Hillstrom a Swedish citizen sentenced to death next Friday for murder. Wilson said his request came with earnest conviction of the case's importance and urged justice.
An Everett advertisement touts Plant Juice as a magical herbal tonic for stomach liver and kidney issues. It features a testimonial from M B Goddard of 740 Broadway claiming a 30 year cancer suffering ended after four bottles and invites inquiries at Liggert Drug Co at Washington and Avon.
Nervous, underdeveloped readers urged to use Sargol to absorb fats and build flesh. Ad copy claims tablets boost weight, filling thin bodies with firm tissue and offering money back if no gain. Notes caution that use should target weight gain and may aid digestion in some cases.
Advertised remedy urges use of mercolized wax to unclog pores and peel away scarf skin. Claims gradual reveal of healthier skin in under two weeks. Includes a wrinkle treatment using saxolite and hazel water solution.
A health note urges heavy meat eaters to drink two teaspoonfuls of rheumasalts in half a glass of water before breakfast to flush the kidneys and reduce uric acid. It says a little rheuma salts bought at drug stores can neutralize irritating acids and keep kidneys clean and active.
Governor Spry planned to reply to President Wilson’s request to reconsider Joseph Hillstrom’s murder case. The intervention was a second and surprised locals. Execution had been postponed earlier. no new facts surfaced. date set for nov 1. new attorneys reviewed the record and sent their report by telegraph.
The Navy Department plans a 2,000,000 gallon fuel oil tank on the Portsmouth shore near Newport Rhode Island to supply battleships and other vessels. About $40,000 has been appropriated for the project.
An advertisement touts Gets-It as the simple easy way to remove corns with no fuss and no raw skin. It claims quick removal within seconds and also offers treatment for warts and bunions, selling 25 cents a bottle through KE Lawrence & Co and sold in Boston by Riker Jaynes in 80 stores.
A speaker reflects on the enduring bond between father and daughter and the protective role of men in a woman’s life. The author recalls childhood memories and stages, noting a personal absence of a father figure and the lasting impact of performance memories and family reactions to her art.
A performer recalls the ache of a mocked heaven scene in Uncle Tom's Cabin and the gap between a stage father and a real one. He details crying over lost authenticity, missing a real family role, and watching peers share parental affection after shows.
Letters to Harold J. discuss fashion in roses with smaller bouquets replacing long stem arrangements for practicality and cost. A mother from Boston is advised to reveal her daughter's suitor concerns to her husband to share responsibility and inform him first.
A brief piece from Oshkosh Wisconsin suggests that a middle aged woman will try to leave the house daily to escape minor troubles. The narration warns that lingering anger could lead to a morbid state.
The Riders Sanitarium in St. Joseph Missouri offers a free booklet detailing a method to end tobacco use within one to five days at home. Longtime users report banishment of the habit and health improvements. requests for copies may be sent with name and address.
Pablo Mary Pickford will appear five days a week in the Daily Post and every Sunday in the Sunday Post. The notice outlines regular broadcast or column appearances for readers.
Boston residents from diverse backgrounds gathered at 287 Hanover Street to honor sailors served by the Boston Sea Men's Friend Society. A 30 member chorus performed selections including Anderson's Wreck of the Hesperus and Wagners Pilgrim Chorus with soloists and a cellist, as old salts were celebrated.
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