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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1919
Page
9
An advertorial touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast, harmless antacid for upset stomachs. It claims relief from gas, indigestion, and sour fermentation within minutes, urging readers to buy low-cost tablets at drug stores.
The American Legion hosts a large athletic carnival and military pageant at Braves Field in Boston with Greek Night guests, Boy Scouts in uniform, and newsboys admitted at a special entrance. Citizens will witness recreated war scenes from Vierzy Chateau Thierry and the Argonne, staged by local posts with U S War Department equipment.
Preparations have been made to entertain crowds at a three day pageant featuring the 36th Infantry from Camp Devens and Yankee Division veterans. Mayors Peters of Boston and others will attend as city officials and newsboys are invited as guests of the American Legion.
A brief note requests a short update while the writer is away. It asks to be told that the recipient is all right and to drop a few lines during the trip. The tone is casual and practical.
A druggist touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a quick fix to darken gray faded hair naturally and evenly. He notes millions of bottles sold annually and claims hair appears darker and more youthful after one or two applications.
A bill reported by a special House committee recommends creating a presidentially supervised Budget Bureau. A comptroller general at 10000, an assistant at 7500, plus a director and assistant director at 10000 and 7500, would be appointed by the President with Senate confirmation. The House Appropriations Committee would expand to 35 members and oversee appropriations. If formed, the bureau would start July 1 1929.
The Federal Court case against J A Martin of New York a New Haven dining car steward and E A Bird of this city a waiter ended as the two defendants pleaded nole accepted by U S attorney Daniel A Shea. Bennett and Steward had already pleaded guilty. These are the final of 37 dining car cases in federal courts for a year. Sentences will be set later.
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