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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1917
Page
5
Advertisement touts Gets-It as quick relief for corn pains and calluses. Claims millions use it worldwide and promises immediate easing so wearers walk freely. States product available from EB Lawrence & Co Chicago for 25 cents.
A dated advertisement urges readers to mix saxolite and witch hazel in a solution and bathe the face for two to three minutes after tightening the skin to reduce wrinkles worry lines and sagging. The claim is that this harmless method instantly restores youthful freshness and improves facial contour.
Providence editor urges Congress to declare war on Austria citing German directed espionage in Boston. Rathom traces German and Austrian spies along docks, ships, clubs, and factories and condemns pro war collaboration with Austria as crippling to national unity.
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a substitute for calomel to tone the liver and cleanse the bowels. It claims better health and spirits from a gentle, olive colored tablet sold in 10c and 25c boxes by all druggists.
A campaign to recruit 2000 new Zion Association members in Greater Boston launches with a Tremont Temple mass meeting honoring Britain's Palestine homeland plan. One hundred volunteers will form ten membership teams to canvass Jews in and around Boston seeking supporters for Zionism.
Final arrangements are made for a Friday night dance by Health Department nurses at the Municipal Building in South Boston. Proceeds go to the 101st Regiment fund. Delegations from navy yards, forts, Commonwealth Pier, Bumpkin Island, and aviation schools will attend with sailors and soldiers. Guests include Mayor Curley and Dr Mahoney. Committee listed with Louise Lundy as chairman.
Druggist reveals a private formula to cure alcohol dependency using Prepared Tescum Powders added to coffee or tea. Testimonials claim complete sobriety within weeks, with a money back guarantee from Houghton & Dutton Co. and other druggists.
Principal Arthur L. Williston reported at the board meeting that Wentworth Institute's enrollment rose about 60 percent over six years. Applications for admission this year set a record, while current enrollment stood at 1566, reduced by wartime conditions.
Fire Commissioner Grady yesterday ordered transfers to take effect at 10 a m Friday. Hoseman Henry P Doherty moves from Engine 16 to Engine 18 and Ladderman James J Smith moves from Ladder 28 to Ladder 29. John D McMackin to Engine 16 Patrick F Haggerty to Ladder 28 and John F Cusick to Engine 17 also assigned.
Joseph Holden alias Frank Allen pled guilty in Federal District Court to possessing and passing Liberty half dollars. Secret Service says the notes are remarkable imitations that ring true but are lighter than real coins. Holden was indicted by the federal grand jury Tuesday and sentenced by Judge Hale to ten years at the Atlanta penitentiary.
The Orrine remedy claims complete suppression of alcohol cravings with a money back guarantee if no results. Available as No 1 secret and No 2 voluntary forms for $1 per box, sold by Liggett's Riker Jaynes Drug Stores in Washington DC.
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