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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1919
Page
13
A remarkable story titled Luck by Wilbur Daniel Steele will be printed in the next Boston Sunday Post Magazine. The piece is cited as a highlights feature from a noted writer to grace the publication.
Advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild bowel and liver stimulant substitutes for calomel. It claims to purify the system, prevent calomel aftereffects, and ease bad breath. Sold as vegetable, olive colored tablets in 10c and 25c sizes.
Stop that weakening cough with Eckman’s Alterative a tonic and upbuilder of 20 years’ use. 80c and 31.50 bottles for sale at Liggett’s Riker-Jaynes stores and other leading druggists or from Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
The article notes the minimum time allowed for an endurance race and mentions an hour stop at Waterbury for feed. It highlights the timing rule and a designated rest point, reflecting race administration details.
The event features Bob owned by Colonel Cc P George and ridden by him along with Morgans Donlyn and Castor from Fort Ethan Allen. Arab entries from W R Brown finish close behind. Albert W Harris, Chicago banker, rides one Arab in the field. The 14 starters aim to prove superior cavalry mounts and race over a grueling route ending at Camp Devens with prizes of 1000, 500 and 250 dollars plus a United States Mounted Service Cup.
The article lists riders and horses in order after the first lap for a contemporary event. Names include Harry Worcester Smith of Graf ton, Major C. A. Benton of New York, Colonel C. P. George, Captain R. R. Allen, Captain P. Hurlburt, W. R. Brown, Norwich University entries Prifice and Ched, and others such as Castor, Donlyn, Ramla, and Ponce de Leon.
New York City officials moved to continue daylight saving time next year as the Board of Aldermen adopted the ordinance unanimously. Mayor Hylan is expected to approve the measure.
A new George Washington Branch of the Friends of Irish Freedom was formed in Back Bay with 60 charter members. Officers elected include Joseph YT. Mulligan as president Thomas F. Scanlon vice president Henrietta Dolan treasurer Mrs A Sherman recording secretary and Ethel Prior financial secretary. Meeting held at St Cecelia Guild Hall Belvidere street with Rev John McGarry D D rector of St Cecelia's Church temporary chairman as speaker along with Dr Anna Sullivan and Professor Daniel FY Foley.
Senator Poindexter of Washington warned in the Senate that there is real danger the government will fall if it continues its inaction toward radical elements. He cited a perilous political climate and urged firmer action to avert a crisis.
Lieutenant B. W. Maynard, heading from San Francisco to Mineola New York, reached Battle Mountain 169 miles east of Reno for an overnight halt after departing at 4 10 this afternoon.
The Flying Parson Maynard resumes eastward flight after a Pacific to Atlantic record attempt. Crowds greet the San Francisco departure as Maynard inspects the unchanged plane with observer Sgt. W L Kline and the German police dog Trixie. Weather, crashes, and mechanical woes hinder many pilots across the route.
President Wilson endured a restless day due to a new complication but was described as improved by Rear Admiral Grayson in a White House bulletin. Cabinet members discussed industrial unrest including the steel strike and coal miners' threatened walkout with tasks assigned to specific officials.
Daily medical briefings describe the President as in favorable condition with normal vital signs. Doctors note a swollen prostate gland affecting tests but deem it not serious beyond discomfort and say he can act on important legislative matters if needed. Congress adjournment is said to be unnecessary and would be opposed by the White House.
The cabinet met at the call of Secretary Lansing to address domestic problems amid President Wilson's illness. Dr Grayson reported Wilson must stay in bed for an extended period while cabinet members delineated actionable economic and industrial tasks with Wilson possibly consulted through Grayson.
A meeting between the Boston school committee and Boston Central Labor Union will take place next Monday at 5 PM at the School Board headquarters on Mason Street. The discussion centers on teachers demands for a $600 yearly raise and equal pay for equal work.
Jersey City October 14 Packing house plants of Swift and Armour were tied up today by a strike of more than 2000 employees. The workers demand a closed shop union recognition and a wage increase from 47 2 3 cents to 50 cents an hour along with canceling a wage agreement set by Federal Judge Alschuler and the adoption of an independent scale.
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