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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
5
New York reports J Frank McElwain president of the National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers Association says there is no immediate drop in footwear prices. He says his remarks at the Miami States Shoe Wholesalers convention were misreported and predicts spring prices will remain at current levels.
Rear Admiral Richardson Clover retired U S N died on a train west of Cheyenne on October 15. He was 73 years old and en route to his Washington D C home from California.
The piece promotes a morning drink of hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach and organs. It argues daily flushing prevents toxins and a range of ailments, urging readers to purchase a quarter pound of limestone phosphate at the drug store.
A housewife oriented ad claims 72 preventable deaths per hour in the U S and urges home hygiene. It promotes Sylpho Nathol a powerful disinfectant for waste pipes garbage cans and scrubbing noting it is four and a half times stronger than the U S Public Health Service standard and trusted by New England households and major hospitals. It sells four sizes 25c 50c 1.00.
Ernest Shepardson formerly of Boothbay Harbor Maine now of Wellesley an engineer claimed a nervous breakdown from his marriage and sought a divorce in Suffolk Divorce Court on cruelty. After a long conference the case was continued indefinitely with rumors of reconciliation. Both parties are college graduates. Her home was Skowhegan Maine.
The testimony details a 15 year marriage with alleged emotional distress and a nervous condition blamed on married life. Dr. Bancroft cites stress from domestic life and suggests a long vacation apart. Supporting statements describe church attendance, desire for children, disputes over gifts, and a stock loss of 6000 dollars.
Jennie Sardone 16 and Charles Di Vincentas 22 eloped to Boston to wed but could not due to her age. They faced a court appearance in Lawrence before Jennie’s parents relented and allowed the marriage. Within an hour they became Mr and Mrs Di Vincentas.
Olga Verzari of Quincy protests the absence of the Italian flag in public displays of allied nations. She notes flags of the US UK and France fly everywhere and questions why Italy is ignored amid postwar celebrations and public decor. She cites Italian pride and wartime service, demanding an explanation.
Washington Oct 15 Secretary Baker authorized bulk sales by army stores to municipalities and community buying groups. Orders must be placed locally and goods delivered to consumers at retail prices.
Bion B. Libby, once a Portland lawyer with no seamanship, arrived from Montreal aboard the Lake Faulk and now holds an unlimited master license. His ascent began in July 1918 on a coal steamer, followed by training at East Boston and promotion to third officer on Governor Dingley before earning a captaincy within a year.
Funeral services for Frank H. Thom as died at his Cambridge home Sunday night were conducted yesterday afternoon at Epworth Methodist Church in Cambridge. He was president of the Medical Supply Company at 691 Boylston Street which bears his name. The Rev. Elmer Leslie officiated and burial followed at Mt. Auburn Cemetery.
The U S destroyer Reid was launched at the Fore River Shipbuilding Corp Squantum plant with Mrs Joseph W Powell smashing a champagne bottle on the prow The Reid is the 28th ship launched in record time at the yard requiring 30 working days to completion and expected in service within 25 days Captain Samuel Chester Reid of War of 1812 fame is the ship's namesake Prominent naval officials attended the ceremony.
A letter to the editor thanks the Post for the Just Dogs drawings in picture form. The writer praises the animal illustrations as accurate and loving, contrasting them with prior content they deem trash masquerading as fun.
A Boston artist BE Wright signed a note at 491 Huntington Avenue affirming that the Just Dogs series continues as long as inspiration endures. The message emphasizes personal commitment and creative drive from the artist.
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