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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1914
Page
9
The advertisement urges avoiding stomach directed medicines for dyspepsia and recommends lifestyle changes. Eat substantial plain meals slowly, avoid rich foods, drink water before and after eating, and no eating with liquids. If needed, take a teaspoon of bisurated magnesia after meals for relief.
A persuasive ad quotes testimonials from men who say Sargol increased their weight by 10 to 22 pounds, improved sleep and appetite, and boosted work energy. It invites readers to order a free 50 cent package with 10 cents postage, promising fast, harmless home treatment without drastic diets or creams. The pitch emphasizes widespread success with over half a million users and directs readers to mail in a coupon to The Sargol Co. in Binghamton, New York.
News from the eastern theater details a massive Russian advance led by Grand Duke Nicholas toward Breslau with a 1,000,000 strong central army. Reports claim Galicia falls to Russia, East Prussia holds, and German detachments suffer heavy losses as Cossacks push near Cracow and Warsaw faces growing pressure.
The French Adriatic fleet again bombards the Austrian port of Cattaro, reports Corriere D'Italia as of Rome via Paris dated October 5. The action marks another bombardment episode in the ongoing naval operations in the region.
The article presents Ernst Haeckel’s translated critique blaming England for World War I and detailing his accusations. He attacks British empire policies, portrays Edward Grey as the architect of war, and calls for a western peace alliance led by Germany and Austria against perceived English aggression.
The St. Marys Infant Asylum corporation elected Cardinal OConnell as president and announced officers including Rt Rev Mgr Peter Ronan as vice president Edward J ONeil as treasurer and Patrick F McDonald as secretary. The year shows 673 babies sheltered and a $44 000 past year expense with $15 000 debt on the building.
Postmaster Murray announced he will fill all regular carrier positions directly from civil service lists, ending reliance on substitute lists. This ends political influence in appointments and ensures compliance with civil service regulations. Over 200 substitutes are at work, with the force doubling in vacation and holiday periods.
Officers Blood and Burns forced entry to a Western avenue residence in Lynn to save Victor Geloke and his family from smoke after a store below caught fire. The house was filled with smoke and two passersby helped carry the wife, Geloke’s sister, a five year old and a one year old to safety. The fire caused about $500 damage.
Berlin reports a Sayville wireless dispatch says native troops from British India, recently landed at Marseilles, have moved northward. British ships near Lisbon may transport Portuguese forces as mobilization appears ordered at Britain’s urging. England warns neutral shipping of North Sea mines. Also noted are Roumanian and Dutch measures, Catholic and German scientific figures denouncing wartime rumors, and U S praise for Germany in relief efforts. Russia issues 375 million unse cured notes and a German bank return shows 429 million in specie.
In Washington on October 5, Portuguese Minister Viscount De Alte stated Portugal stands prepared to join the Allies against Germany if Great Britain asks. He cited a long-standing mutual protection treaty reaffirmed at the war’s outbreak and noted Britain sent a cruiser to Lisbon to salute the flag after the cabinet’s Sept. 28 action.
Boston and Maine files proposed timetable changes with railroad commissioners to raise fares. A hearing is set for Thursday morning October 13 to discuss cancellations of various ride-ticket options and substantial increases to 60 ride ticket prices across many stations.
The notice lists fare changes for Boston Marlboro and Fitchburg routes with new rates 382 and 360 respectively confirming old rates 42.05 and 38. Newburyport shows a 32 figure with a new rate of 38. The document outlines updated transportation costs across several cities and marks the shift from old to new pricing.
An advertisement extols Rheumasalts as a pleasant effervescent carbonated drink that cleans the stomach and intestines, removes toxins, and eases constipation and related ailments. It claims rapid, gripe-free action without habit forming laxatives and directs readers to ask their druggist or contact the Rheumabath Company in Minneapolis, with availability at various stores.
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