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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1919
Page
11
A late customer in a suburban drug store asks for four ounces of spirits of camphor. The apothecary hesitates, feels the cash, and inquires if the customer’s friend is very sick, while pondering the request and adjusting the display case.
A heated exchange unfolds over spirits of camphor used for stomach ailments. The pharmacist warns a wary customer of dangers and refuses to stock alcoholic tonics, noting harm from improper use and potential legal trouble.
Boston barbers advertise Noonan's Hair Petrole as a popular tonic that nourishes the scalp with petroleum and antiseptic ingredients. It claims to restore gloss to thin dry hair, marketed by T Noonan & Sons Co of Portland Street Boston and sold at fifteen cents in barber shops or a dollar in bottles through druggists and stores.
Regular masses resumed at St. Ann's Church Somerville after a Friday fire damaged the building. Parish men cleaned debris and restored the handsome edifice with Father Butler receiving help and praise for coordinating cleanup efforts.
Ernst Suttie a lodger at 433 Shawmut avenue South End was found dead in bed yesterday morning by landlady Annie E Toherty who detected gas escaping from his room on the rear top floor. The gas cock in the wall was wide open. Suttie had registered late Saturday night.
Worcester man Mr. W. Cram recalls leaving his crutches at a drug store. He credits Weldona with restoring his mobility after forty years of rheumatism, saying he walked six miles in a day and no longer needs crutches. Weldona is promoted with testimonials, a free history book, and a Boston mailing address.
Readers query if Eugene V. Debs remains jailed and note his presidential runs in 1904 1908 and 1912. The letters recount a gap in governor and lieutenant governor in 1800 after Moses Gill’s death and mention Caleb Strong’s appointment, then answer Lincoln biography questions and Detroit pronunciation.
The text explains a person can gain driving experience despite no license by learning to drive while accompanied by a licensed driver. It cites that licenses shall not prevent unlicensed operation if the vehicle is ridden with or accompanied by a licensed chauffeur or operator.
The Forsyth Dental Infirmary for Children at 140 the Fenway offers free or nominal fee dental treatment to Boston children up to 16 from families unable to pay. Patients pay a nominal five cent fee for services provided.
The days begin with Monday Lundi and follow with Mar Di Mercredi Jeudi Vendredi Samedi Dimanche. Pronunciations approximate newspaper spelling Lun-dee Mar-dee Mer-cre-dee Jer-dea Van-dre-dee Sum-dee Dee-mansh.
A discussion of Darius Green as a real figure versus a nursery rhyme creation by John Trowbridge. The text notes the author’s view that air travel is humanity’s dominion and that invention will soon navigate the azure with paddle fin or pinion.
Captain William L. Crowell and his wife marked their 62d wedding anniversary in Brockton on October 19. The couple, longtime Cape Cod residents, have never had a real quarrel, and their 62 years together include sea voyages and a wreck where both survived. They attend Porter Congregational Church, and Crowell holds active roles in Masonry, the K of P, and the Commercial Club.
Berlin October 18. Ministers and party deputies walked out of the chamber as former police chief Eichhorn spoke on the labor ministry budget. Indicted on rioting and graft charges while enjoying parliamentary immunity, Eichhorn defended his revolutionary role and denounced slander.
A report shows non-support cases in Suffolk County courts generated the most probation work. Payments from non-supporters rose by 71495 dollars in the past year, and courts rely on this activity to aid domestic relations efforts.
The text notes that probation officer collections now exceed twice the total 1918 Suffolk probation service cost of $163,594. It states the order sustains non supporters and reduces charitable work in the county, highlighting the legal and fiscal impact on local agencies.
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