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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1917

Page

5

Well Known Arlington Man Elated Over Recovery From Rheumatic Neuritis

Arlington resident George Clark testifies to relief from rheumatic neuritis after using Varnesis. He describes severe past pain and weakness, praising the preparation and urging others to learn more. W A Varney of Boston claims nationwide evidence and offers investigations and a $1000 reward for genuine testimonials. Varnesis marketed as a herbal remedy with no harmful drugs and available through druggists.

Arlington George Clark New England Mystic St. Arlington Mass Clark W. A. Varney Boston Boylston Street Lynn

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promote Elderly Relief

An old time home remedy promises relief from age related pains and bladder issues. The advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a universal remedy for joints backache rheumatism lumbago and kidney bladder liver and stomach ailments with a money back guarantee and three sizes available at druggists.

Haarlem Hearlem

War Tax To Wilson Thursday

Washington reports the great war tax bill should reach the President for signature by Thursday after conferees agreed last night. Leaders in both houses expect the bill to pass with little chance of amendments despite anticipated opposition to some sections.

Washington House Senate

Shipbuilders Meet in Boston to Discuss Labor Supply

New England shipbuilders gather at the Boston Chamber of Commerce reading room at 10 this morning for a two day conference on maintaining adequate labor for New England shipyards. Rear Admiral Bowles will oversee as officials in Washington relay messages on the Navy Department and Emergency Fleet Corporation stance.

New England Boston Chamber of Commerce Industrial Service Department Division of Construction Emergency Fleet Corporation F. T. Bowles Washington Navy Department United States Department of Labor

War Profits Tax Bill Seen Raising About 2.61 Billion

House conferees expect a final total near 2.61 billion dollars with hints it may rise by around 15 million. Details list taxes from income and excise categories, plus imports, transport, stamps, and assorted goods. Conference leaders Simmons and Kitchin praise the measure and Kitchin plans a detailed explanation of the war profits tax to justify a roughly 900 thousand dollar increase.

Virgin Islands Senator Simmons Representative Kitchin Kitchin Senate

Death of Francis Welles Hunnewell Noted Episcopalian Leader

Francis Welles Hunnewell prominent Episcopalian layman in eastern Massachusetts dies at his Wellesley summer home. He chaired the endowment fund for the western Massachusetts diocese and led hospital fundraising. Hunnewell served as senior warden of the Church of the Advent and held multiple diocesan roles. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at the Church of the Advent with additional services at the Wellesley residence.

Francis Welles Hunnewell Massachusetts Boston Wellesley Church of the Advent Hunnewell Children’s Hospital Buildi Nes House of the Good Samaritan

Great Lakes Seamen Get Raise No Strike

The Great Lakes seamen strike was called off after the Shipping Board acted as arbitrator and granted wage increases. Other wage and working demand details were waived pending board investigation.

Great Lakes Washington Shipping Board

Raid on La Chateau in Attleboro Yields Seizures

Early morning raid on La Chateau, a noted automobile resort on the Boston and Providence road in North Attleboro, resulted in seizure of several thousand dollars worth of liquors and wines. Proprietor Oscar Dishville was arrested on charges of unlawfully exposing liquor for sale. Police listed 60 prominent Boston, Providence and Attleboro figures among those named, including young women aged 17 to 25.

Attleboro Oscar Dishville Boston, Providence

Appropriates Car Boy Arrested In Cambridge Joy Ride

Thomas Mulroy aged 15 of 99 Fifth Street South Boston is lodged at Harvard Square police on unlawfully appropriating an automobile. He began a joy ride in John Buckley’s car from 82 Beacon Street Somerville and was stopped on Brattle Street Cambridge.

Thomas Mulroy Fifth Street Boston Harvard Square Young Mulroy John 8 Buckley Beacon Street Somerville Brattle Street Cambridge

First Gift To Post Santa Claus Fund

The Boston Post Santa Claus editor receives the first contribution for the 1917 fund. A donor signs as XYZ and sends $2 to provide Christmas toys for children in need.

Santa Claus Boston Post

Higgins and McLaughlin Wed at St Angela’s Church

Miss Agnes Higgins of Dorchester and James McLaughlin of Wakefield, both employed in telephone service, were married last evening at St Angela’s Church Blue Hill Avenue. The bride is a chief clerk at the Milton telephone exchange.

Agnes Higgins Blue HM Avenue Dorchester Milton Telephone Exchange James McLaughlin Wakefield New England Telephone Company St. Angela's Church Blue Hill Avenue

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