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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1913
Page
4
The National Baseball Commission meeting in Chicago was not started as President Lynch was absent and August Herrmann, its chairman, departed early for Cincinnati.
Many serious throat or lung troubles trace to an untreated cough or cold. The ad cites cases from Saratoga New York and endorses Eckmans Alterative as a safe remedy without narcotics or habit forming drugs. It claims proof of efficacy from long tests and offers a Philadelphia laboratory booklet for more information.
Manchester officials and lawyers anticipate a strategy to detain Harry K Thaw in the Wicklow street jail if extradition is approved with a habeas corpus hearing set before bail could be granted. Prominent local attorneys have toured the jail and discussed the move.
The Oct 20 report says Winston Churchill urged a 1914 naval holiday. Germany rejected the idea, seeing no reply required, while Bethmann-Hollweg may raise it in parliament. German naval leaders doubt discussing a halt while Britain plans shipbuilding.
An advertising pitch for ZEMO claims rapid dandruff relief with a 25¢ bottle and asserts scalp eczema and hair thinning are stopped by use. It touts germ theory of dandruff, promises cosmetic and skin benefits, lists sale points and distribution through druggists and direct mail from E. W. Rose Medicine Co.
Dr J F R Biron of Amesbury recounted to a Post reporter how a large bear, tipsy from rum and molasses, was lariated and captured in the Maine wilderness after a long struggle.
Dr. Biron recalls bringing a bear from camp near Saddleback Lake after companions lured the animal with a rum and molasses mix. The bear, noticeably dazed, was roped and dragged to camp, then fed by hand. Despite restraint, the bear resumed drinking rum with molasses before departure.
Mrs. Wardwell speaks of six year old Raron and four year old Charles Louis aiding a parade with improvised drums and spoons while their mother describes a full daily routine. She notes Mr. Wardwell, a butcher, helps with errands and reveals the family’s busy life, with church work and housekeeping dominating. The mother expresses pride in her children despite the constant demand on her time.
In South Boston Court Sergeant Livingston arraigned Agrippina Capra of 41 Willow Street who was fined 50 dollars for conducting a gambling house. Police raided the Willow Street house finding six Italians gambling and a large amount of quot. the six men were fined 10 dollars each.
Worcester marks Apple Day on October 21 with a menu of apple dumplings fritters pie and various apple dishes in city lunches and restaurants. The local celebration highlights New England apple traditions and community gatherings.
Apple Day will be marked by giving choice apples to friends and relatives. Public schools will teach about apples and some will reward essays. Orchards will provide the choicest apples to schools and charities to ensure no one lacks fruit.
Colonel W C Gorgas, chief sanitary officer of the Panama canal zone, arrived from Cristobal and will sail to South Africa to study sanitary conditions among 200000 workers at the Consolidated Mines in Witwatersrand, at the request of the Chamber of Mines of Johannesburg.
A noted authority warns meat forms uric acid harming kidney expulsion and causing dull kidney ache, back pain, dizziness, sour stomach, and rheumatic twinges. He recommends four ounces of Jad Salts daily in water before breakfast for a few days to cleanse sluggish kidneys and neutralize irritating urine.
Worcester County, a major apple raising district, sees strong backing from Ww. H. Blodget Company and W. N. Gleason Company as they push for observance of Apple Day and rally general interest in apples.
Elmer B. Myers, a Brooklyn youth, was fined 50 by United States Judge Mayer for setting up a wireless plant on his home roof without a federal license. He is reportedly the first defendant under the new radio act. His station reportedly picked up messages from Atlantic coast stations and ships, violating the ban on unlicensed operators.
Eugene B. Seales of Texas Frank B. Hayne and William P. Brown of New Orleans entered tentative not guilty pleas today to a superseding indictment accusing them of operating a cotton corner in violation of the Sherman anti trust law. They were released on two thousand dollar bail each. The case against James A. Patten of Chicago was resolved with a guilty plea and a four thousand dollar fine. The new indictment, including Colonel Robert M. Thompson, aligned with a U S Supreme Court decision.
White Star liner Canopic arrives from the Mediterranean with 38 saloon 352 second class and 1239 steerage passengers. A musician Roland Rovedino Tyman died of acute rheumatic fever on the voyage and was buried at Ponta Delgada. Noted passengers include Oreste Shavagna Boston Opera Company Elvira Severoni Helene Inwin Riccardo Tramente and Dr De Blois. Captain J B Kelk commanded the voyage. cargo included olive oil Italian groceries and miscellaneous goods.
Within the next days the Charlestown naval yard will be asked to submit figures on the construction of a transport and supply ship to be built at the yard. All navy yards nationwide will be asked to submit figures on the ships.
Newport News October 20 The battleship Texas the latest and most powerful ship in the American navy sailed from Virginia Capes for Rockland Maine to begin official acceptance trials She will be turned over to the government in about two months The Texas was manned in port by officers and men from the battleship South Carolina then at Norfolk
An old advertising column touts Sargol as a safe inexpensive method to gain 10 to 20 pounds of solid flesh by improving digestion. It claims the product makes the body absorb fats from food, with a guarantee and druggist refund if unsatisfied. Cautions note it should be avoided by those not seeking large weight gain.
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