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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1921
Page
6
H C Witwer, noted humorist, launches his new boxing themed series The Leather Pushers in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine. He aims to blend wit with sport as the comic arc unfolds.
At 10 o'clock tomorrow morning the 40 mile contest will start after a postponement due to fog. Sailors expect fair weather with a light west breeze, though some remain cautious about possible NW winds.
Offshore spectators watch the Silva, Elsie, and Ralph Brown practice for about 15 miles under sunny wind. The Silva wins, deflating confidence in favorite Disie captained by Marty Welch as forecasts point to conditions similar to tomorrow’s start.
A skin specialist claims breaking out on the face neck arms or body is best treated by Mentho Sulphur. Pimples dry up and vanish, and the product is described as harmless and inexpensive. Drugstores stock a small jar for use like cold cream.
A vintage style pitch extols raisin pie as a flavor packed iron rich dessert. It claims the pie provides energy and daily iron, suitable for workers indoors or out, and praises its digestible nourishment and refreshing effects.
An old Sun-Maid style notice extols Sun-Maid Raisins grown in California. It highlights seedless, seeded and stemmed varieties from the Fresno plant and notes lower prices compared with before.
Belmont officers led by Robert J. Baird organized Belmont Council 332 Knights of Columbus second annual Country Fair at Canan's Field Mount Auburn. About 6000 people attended the afternoon and evening event with proceeds benefitting the K C building association fund. Babies ages 8 months to 4 years were showcased for health temperament and beauty while a doll carriage show featured a miniature parade of young contestants.
Gloucester harbor buzzed with spectating crowds as five contenders prepare for a race led by Captain Manuel G. Silva aboard the knockabout craft Silva. The Elsie crew claim a late Esperanto rival advantage, while weather delays and a Barrage of rumors swirl about the Mayflower and Alcala entries. The escort and patrols include the press boat and submarine chaser 408 as fog and rain give way to a clearer afternoon.
A historic ad describes a mild solution from Bauer & Black using a liquid or plaster method to relieve corn pain. The copy highlights a laboratory developed technique now widely used, claiming quick, gentle removal without harsh treatment.
Winchendon reports the first hunting accident of the season as 17 year old Jacob Ivers Johnson dies from a shotgun wound at Miller's River Hospital. Johnson and 15 year old Francis Harmon were in a lumber yard when the shotgun discharged while Johnson set the gun down.
A bronze memorial tablet gifted by the ex service members of the Ozanam Council Knights of Columbus Cambridge was dedicated at the North Cambridge clubhouse yesterday afternoon by General Edwards. The tablet lists 498 service men and five who made the supreme sacrifice. Rev. Michael J. O Connor, chaplain of the 101st Infantry, spoke of the council members who died in service.
An old time remedy for darkening gray hair returns to favor with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound sold in drug stores. A downtown druggist says it darkens hair naturally and evenly, using a sponge or brush to apply small amounts across each strand.
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