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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1912

Page

8

Doctor condemns rich women as study group meets

In Cleveland on October 3 the American Association for the Study and Prevention of Infant Mortality held sessions. Dr. William H. Davis of Boston called the refusal of rich women to bear children a disgrace. Dr. Helen C. Putnam of Providence argued large families are not the best. Dr. Lloyd MacGruder proposed a national law on dairy product regulations.

Cleveland America American Association For Study and Prevention Wiliam H. Davis Boston Helen C. Putnam Providence R. IL Lloyd MacGruder Washington, D. C

Why She Inquired at Ticket Office

A young girl asks the clerk the fare to L Station, six times learns it costs twopence, and explains her brother enjoys the trip because it reminds him of the Zoological Gardens.

L—— Station Trate

Believe Charlestown Boy Dead in Tuckerman Ravine

It is believed J. H. Keenan, a Boston engineer, fell from a cliff into Tuckerman Ravine or froze to death on Boott's Spur during a heavy storm in the White Mountains. A New Hampshire farmer purportedly saw a boy matching his description, prompting Mrs. Lawrence Keenan of Charlestown to travel to the mountains with her husband seeking the truth.

J. H. Keenan Boston White Mountains Tuckerman’s Boott Keenan Ory John Keenan Lawrence Keenan Charlestown New Hampshire

Boys Suits and Overcoats Offerings in Norfolk Styles

Norfolk and double breasted suits for boys in all wool ceviot and corduroy with patterns of gray tan and brown priced from 5 to 8.50. Heavy wash suits with striped galatea and linen options from 1.25 to 2.50. Ulster coats from Ireland in fleecy cheviots and chinchillas priced 5 to 18. Russian overcoats for young children 5 to 18 dollars.

Norfolk

Judge Marries Couple in Broom Corn Field

In Johnson Kansas Judge Robert R. Friend wed G. B. Buckner and Goldie A. Gregor in his broom corn field and, due to a shortage of labor, declined payment. He instead required the couple to pull broom corn as their marriage fee in payment for services.

Johnson, Kan Robert R. Friend G. B. Buckner Goldie A. Gregor Johnson

Science Shows Stomach Remedies and Digestive Tablets

Medical men explain stomach disorders and how digestion works, noting pep sin and hydrochloric acid digestants relieve indigestion. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are marketed as a digestive aid and sold at 50 cents a box. The piece also lists multiple divorce decrees and settlements across Massachusetts, detailing grounds such as desertion, cruelty, and intoxication, with names and city origins.

Stuart

Siegel Awards Prizes to Women Exhibitors

The third week of Siegel's Handiwork Contest awarded prizes across four exhibitions. First prizes of 10 dollars went to Maud L. Danielson and others for paper flowers and crafts. similar coveted awards were given in burned wood and pyrography, hammered brass, and basket making, with multiple winners listed by name and address across Dorchester Cambridge Boston Somerville Fitchburg Malden Roxbury Winter Hill.

Siegel Maud L. Danielson Puritan Ave Dorchester Mass Maud’ L. Danie Anna H. BH. MacMillan Rutland Sq Boston Anna H. H. MacMillan Convent of the” Faithful Companion of Jesus Fitchburg Convent of the Faithful Companion of Jesus Mabel Herfington Bellvale St Malden Alice G. Fisher Harold St Rox Pury Mass. E BH. Hanley Bonair St Somerville Agnes L. Scott Broadway Winter Hill Nellie T. Connor O’ Carson Street A. P. Smith Lincoln M. Helen Stewart Seaver Street Roxbury

Brothers Divorce Sisters in East Cambridge Court

Richard and Roger A Lyon of Malden were granted uncontested divorces from their wives who are sisters in East Cambridge Divorce Court. They named two Malden men as corespondents and described departing on a fishing trip last February and, with a detective, finding their wives with the corespondents. Judge Fox granted 17 divorces yesterday with desertion cited in 11 cases.

Richard Roger A. Lyon Malden East Cambridge Fox Lyon Brothers Roger Lyon Libellants

Lay Christ Church Corner-Stone Today

Corner stone of the new Christ Church to be laid tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock by Bishop Lawrence of Boston. The ceremony will occur at the corner stone entrance with services and address, following a dress parade for the commemorative event on Lothrop and surrounding streets.

Lay Christ Church Plymouth Christ Church Lawrence Boston Lothrop

Wood Carving and Wood Work- Exhibition Prizes

First prize ten dollars to M. oe Stewart for a carved chair at 64 Seaver Street Roxbury. Second prize five dollars to M Helen Stewart for a mission chest. Third prize three dollars to Charlotte S Cribber for a letter file. Fourth prize two dollars to M Helen Stewart for a tray. Fifth prize one dollar to Mrs John Anderson for a Maplewood panel at Roxbury Massachusetts.

M.oe Stewart Seaver Street Roxbury Abs M. Helen Stewart Charlotte S. Cribber Upton Street Boston Mass Helen Stewart Server Street John Anderson Cobden Street

Tigers Have Easy Session Before Lehigh Game

Princeton football coaches shuffled four new assistants into training after a discouraging loss to Rutgers. The Tigers held light scrimmage with the scrubs and varsity, and DeWitt yielded to Trenkman at full back while Streit looms at right tackle. A 30 minute scrub-freshman game ended 7 to 7.

Princeton N. J Princetoh Rutgers Lehigh Ad Kelly Bill Brennard Percy Waller Phil Brazier Tigers Varsity Scrubs DeWitt Fred Trenkman Dunlap Goldie Wight Trenkman Streit

No Overtime for City Collection Clerks

A report filed with Mayor Fitzgerald by Patterson, Teele and Dennis recommends abolishing overtime for the city collecting department. The experts say a clerk cannot work day and night and maintain standards.

Fitzgerald Patterson Teele Dennis

Optimist and pessimist clash over novelists craft

A Washington Star quote shows a pessimist praising realism in fiction while Mr Growcher counters that fewer lifelike characters would improve literature. The brief exchange highlights differing views on drawing from real life in narrative.

Mr. Growcher Washington Star

Office Boy Rivals Boss in U S District Court tale

Daniel A. Shea now an assistant U S district attorney prosecuted Harry A. Wright, head of a local detective agency, for harboring George Baum a Marine deserter from the battleship New Jersey. Wright was defended by John H. Casey, former assistant U S district attorney once Shea’s boss.

United States District Court Daniel A. Shea United States District Attorney Morton Harry A. Wright John H. Casey Shea District Attorney’s Office George Baum Marine Corps New Jersey

No Charge for Bread and Butter in Boston Hotels

Boston hotel managers show little sign of following New York hoteliers in raising prices for small dining room extras. The article notes no immediate plan to boost bread and butter charges.

Boston New York

Bread and Butter Charge Planned in Gotham Dining Scene

Gotham restaurants and hotels will begin charging 10 cents per bread and butter order with meals while Parker House Touraine Young's American House and Copley Plaza managers say bread and butter will stay free for now.

Gotham Parker House Touraine Young’s American House Copley-Plaza

German banker visits Jewish farmers in Massachusetts

Karl L. Metter of Berlin, delegate to the International Congress of Chambers of Commerce and trustee of the Baron de Hirsch colonization fund, toured Jewish farmers in Millis Medway and nearby areas. He praised the progress of Jews in American agriculture during his eastern city tour countrybound.

Karl L. Metter Berlin Germany International Congress of Chambers of Commerce Millis Medway Vicinity Baron de Hirsch Colonization Fund America

Free Kidney Cure Promises Health With No Cost Trial

An advertisement touts a Williams treatment for kidney and bladder issues, rheumatism, and uric acid troubles. It offers a free 50 cent bottle by mail after sending a coupon and 10 cents for distribution, with no obligation and no work disruption.

Williams Rheumatism Remedy Coupon Offer 50 Cent Bottle

Coupon valid for ten days offers Dr Williams treatment for rheumatism and kidney or bladder troubles. Includes 50 cent bottle (32 doses) with 10 cents in stamps or silver for expenses. Distributed by D A Williams Co Dept 180 East Hampton Conn.

Williams D. A. Williams Dept East Hampton Conn Dr. Williams

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