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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1912
Page
9
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for sluggish stomachs caused by fast eating. It claims the tablets digest food thoroughly, boost absorption, and revitalize the body, selling at 50 cents a box in drugstores.
A vintage consumer ad urges every family to keep Musterole in the house as a fast relief ointment for throat and chest pains. It touts must-have status, sizes from 25 to 50 cents and a hospital size, with mail order option from Cleveland Ohio.
A health advert promotes 3-Grain hypo-nuclane tablets to increase weight, enhance complexion, and restore nerves. It claims red lips, pink cheeks, and 10 to 30 pounds gain after several months of use, urging readers to consult a physician or druggist.
Dr Frederick L Good of 1928 Beacon Street Back Bay joins the race for the School Board as supporters work to secure his consent. Frances G Curtis of the Public School Association trails with 478 of 5000 signatures while Isaac Harris has not filed papers and faces uncertain Jewish support. The School Voters League has not entered Mrs Susan W Fitzgerald or other candidates.
Fred A. Peterson of Dalton Massachusetts was elected captain for Colgate University football in 1913. A Wayland Bourne Jr. of Auburn New York was chosen team manager for the season.
An advertising claim promotes Renova as a secret cure for habitual drinking. It asserts hundreds cured, costs less than barroom poisons, and suggests adding Renova to tea or coffee without the drinker noticing. A free sample offer is extended from the Renova Co. in New York.
A Vermont resident testifies that after trying many treatments she found relief using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for hands and arms crusting and itching. The advertisement touts Cuticura for pimples and rough skins and offers free samples and a 32 page Skin Book.
The Museum of Fine Arts opens a limited exhibition of 41 John Lavery paintings, including Printemps and Father and Daughter loaned from Luxembourg and Paris. The show, already opened to the public, runs in the forecourt room until December 1 and features works once displayed in Buffalo.
The December laymen retreat in New England repeats a weekend program under the Passionists and cardinal guidance. It includes Mass at 6 30 a m two meditations conferences spiritual reading cross rosary and prayers with walks in the cloister. The retreat runs from Friday December 6 Five thirty p m to Monday December 9 seven thirty a m. Interested men should write to Very Rev Father Superior C P Blessed Gabriel's Monastery 159 Washington Street Brighton for a detailed leaflet and listing.
Pasquale Vozzella of Winchester and Lugianelli of Lincoln received sentences of from three to five years in State prison each for assault with intent to murder. Vozzella admitted guilt to shooting Giovanni De Angelis in Winchester last September after previously pleading not guilty. Ranelli pleaded guilty to attempting to murder Franko Campobasio in Lincoln in August.
The marriage of Miss Sadie L. Bridges of 182 Powder House Boulevard West Somerville to Elroy L. Powers of Norwood occurred last evening at the bride’s residence. The Rev. William F. Wilson of the West Somerville Baptist Church officiated with Percy A. Bridges as best man and Miss Mabel E. Humphrey as bridesmaid.
Cambridge Council 74 held its 17th annual banquet at the American House with 20 board members. Speakers included Mayor J Edward Barry, District Attorney Joseph Pelletier, Congressman James Curley, Rev John Ryan, State Deputy Louis Watson, ex Congressman Joseph O Connell, State Secretary Philip McMahon, Major Thomas Walsh and Grand Knight Thomas Tierney. Toasts covered Our Chaplain City The Supreme Council Our Commonwealth Our Church Our Republic The State Council Some Overlooked and Forgotten Pages of American History The State Secretary. Curley and Tierney addressed attendees and letters of regret from Cardinal O Connell and others were read.
Charles D. Hilles resumed duties as private secretary to President Taft, succeeding Carmi Thompson who was named treasurer of the United States. Hilles had resigned to become Republican national committee chairman several months earlier.
Austrian pianist Mile Meath, visiting Boston, warns war between Austria and Balkan states led by Servia. She cites Sofia talks and her father’s diplomatic background, saying only swift diplomacy can avert large battles in the Balkans.
Fred R. Sawyer of Tremont street firm petitions the Superior Court for divorce from his wife Edna W. Sawyer of Brookline on statutory grounds. The couple married August 19 1907 in Brookline and have no children. The petition notes the co respondent by libel but omits the name per court rule.
From about 10 last night until after midnight trains on the Bay State railroad stalled. Cars on the elevated through Charlestown from Adams and Mt Vernon streets were stalled outward bound while inbound Boston bound cars ran normally. Hundreds waited in Scollay square subway and along the route as riders moved through the tunnel to Chelsea and beyond.
An unidentified man climbed Granary Cemetery fence on Tremont Street last night and slept on a grave. Passersby threw missiles, he moved to another grave, woke twice, and fled from police who detained him at Station 2 for drunkenness.
Speaker Grafton D. Cushing has written to Massachusetts Progressive leader Matthew Hale asking who promised committee positions to elected Progressives who would join the Republican caucus for Senator. He requests the names of the makers and recipients of the alleged promises.
Ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast fix for sour gassy upset stomach indigestion and heartburn. It claims relief within five minutes and encourages a large fifty cent case from any drug store as a safe science based remedy for home use.
A breakfast treat uses Aunt Jemima Self Rising Pancake Flour salt milk egg yolks melted butter and stiff egg whites. Heat a hot waffle iron oil well with olive oil or lard and bake until brown serve with butter or syrup.
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