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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1916
Page
13
Mayor Curley said he would not agree to a one or two year postponement of the $800 000 strandway and Old Harbor improvements in South Boston. He argued against sacrificing human health and happiness for possible dollar savings.
The mayor told a commission that improvements will create better health conditions and beauty in the section. Strong evidence of a nuisance in Old Harbor flats led the legislative committee to authorize the work, and City Council agrees it must be abated promptly. The mayor urged that progressive spending protects community health over financial restraint.
Argentine Ambassador Romulo S Noon urged Americans to unite in a Pan American spirit during the Columbus Day meeting in Symphony Hall. Dr Lyons praised a life of service as an ideal for today while a prior dinner hosted by the Mayor at Copley Plaza drew many prominent attendees.
Dr Noon warned that without solidarity among American nations the hemisphere risks war like Europe. The largest pan American city meeting honored 21 republics with flags, national anthems, and moving pictures. Mayor Curley hosted with Ambassador and Rev Dr Lyons. Boston College president spoke on Brotherhood of Men of America.
Herbert Bristol, 22, is under guard at Hillsborough County Hospital Grasmere after a bullet wound to an arm. Police say he attempted to kill May Powers in his mother's room at the Tivoli House Elm Street hotel in Manchester.
An advertisement touts Bon-Op to restore vision and reduce eye strain. It claims readers improved sight after taking tablets and using the solution at home, with testimonials from a man and a woman. A city physician endorses Bon-Op as a reliable eye remedy.
Miserable from stomach trouble and rheumatism describes Louis Labrie of 304 Champlain St Montreal. A friend recommends Fruit-a-tives and says relief came from the first box. The ad cites 30c a box six for $2.50 and 25c trial size, available at dealers or by mail from Limitatives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
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