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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1912
Page
6
Mayor Fitzgerald previews a year of plentiful potatoes in a playful talk with reporters. He explains 60 cent bushels mean more potato dishes, from boiled and fried to fricassee, as he begins a lighthearted series on the art of preparing spuds.
General Ballington Booth of Volunteers of America will discuss at Warren Avenue Baptist Church next Sunday evening at 7:30. The People's Temple auditorium reopens after alterations with Rev. A. H. Nazarian preaching. Boston University School of Theology opens Sept. 18 with Norman E. Richardson speaking. About 100 students enroll, up from 64 last year. Tuberculosis Sunday is set for Sept. 21 to promote Red Cross Christmas seals and anti TB work. Rev. Ora Samuel Gray has gone to Sydney Cape Breton for evangelistic services.
The battleship New Hampshire returned to the Atlantic fleet at New York after repairs from collision damage with the steamer Common. The Alabama has been ordered to reserve for repairs. Costs of the New Hampshire repairs will be charged to the Commonwealth's owners.
An eye care professional promotes a unique method and dedicated service. The ad claims years of study and availability for appointments in the center of Boston with flexible hours including evenings and Sundays, offering quick lens repairs and low prices while emphasizing no drugs.
City Hall avenue police station reports Captain James P. Sullivan keeping a Newfoundland named Ruby. The five year old dog understands French and the captain prepared a bilingual dictionary for Ruby with common verbs and commands the pair use at home.
Dr Francis B Clark reports the all Europe convention of Christian Endeavor in Christiania Norway the most successful summer gathering with 200 delegates from Great Britain 100 from Germany and a similar number from Finland plus smaller groups from other nations. Royal hosts Haakon Maud and Olaf entertained at the castle. Clark plans further journeys through Europe and the East. General Secretary Shaw notes flourishing Endeavor schools and institutes, and plans for the Los Angeles international convention July 9 14 1918 were adopted.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming hair becomes light and lustrous in minutes. It promises dandruff removal and scalp invigoration, with weeks of use producing new fine hair all over the scalp. A 25 cent bottle is urged from druggists or toilet counters.
Beverly September 11 President Taft planted an elm at Parramatta as part of a Arbor Day stunt for two moving picture men filming at the White House site They plan to use about a thousand feet of film to be shown in movie houses nationwide in coming weeks
Thunderous afternoon scenes capture President Taft and Governor Wilson in moving pictures across the estate. Mrs Taft and Major Rhoades stroll with Taft, the elm planting moments shown, and a gala Millbury pie visit to Aunt Delia Torrey planned for Saturday. Taft plays golf at Myopia with Helen Taft, then hosts callers and outlines a Parramatta reception program.
Edison Electric Illuminating Company builds a temporary sub-station on West Newton street behind Mechanics' Building to supply the Boston Electric Show. The setup includes 13 200-volt transmission taps, 13 200 to 2300 volt transformers, and 2300 to 230 volt transformers to power underground and overhead mains for the event starting Sept. 28. An expert notes the station's size rivals permanent city plants.
Cardinal Peter Hercules Coullio archbishop of Lyons died this afternoon in Lyons France after a period of illness. Born in Paris in 1829 he was made a cardinal in 1807 by Pope Leo XIII.
M Fourny, flying a biplane, totaled 13 hours 18 minutes and 628 miles on a 7 km Etampes circuit. He started at 5:53 am and landed at 7:11 pm despite rain and wind, winning the Criterium prize of 2000 dollars but not beating Helles Michelin cup record of 776.86 miles in 14 hours 7 minutes. Fourny previously set a record of 447.3 miles in 11 hours 1 minute 29 seconds on Sept 2, 1911.
Civil War veterans marched 1.25 miles through Los Angeles with tattered flags their girls handed flowers and lemonade. A reviewing stand greeted the commander in chief as crowds cheered then veterans dispersed to regimental headquarters for all-day receptions.
State Board recommends re employment for Frink and those who settled up within time limits. It preserves prior condition that acquittals are required for re hiring. The board finds Boston Elevated Railway has complied with the board's former decision on restoration to former positions. Signed Bernard F. Supple Secretary.
Lowell Sept. 11 Thomas F. Kearney a former Boston policeman and athlete died today in St. John's Hospital from injuries suffered in a Labor Day automobile crash.
Alexander Steinert, Boston Art Commission member and piano maker, reports that American rag time is sweeping Europe and is the sole music recognized and applauded in major cafes and music halls across the British Isles and continent after returning from Liverpool aboard the Laconia.
Mr. Steinert says grand opera in America surpasses Germany and other old world centers after touring Europe. He recalls a London luncheon where a Russian diplomat danced to ragtime as American songs drew applause, and notes Munich summers offer poorer opera. Also listed are passengers aboard the Laconia including Dr. Cortland Myers and Miss Alice Putnam among Boston figures.
An article touts sage tea used by grandmothers to darken hair and promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a superior scalp tonic. It claims the product stops dandruff germs, cleanses the scalp, and enhances hair growth and color, offering a 50 cent bottle with a money back guarantee after trial.
An earthquake in European Turkey is feared to have damaged the Santa Sophia mosque, built in the sixth century by Justinian. Experts Sir Francis Fox and Thomas G Jackson advised indicators whose glass strips inside the dome have snapped, suggesting renewed movement.
Postmaster Mansfield reports $832,223 in deposits in postal savings banks as of Sept 1, tied to 13,171 depositors. Since inception, $357,727 has been paid out, totaling $1,189,950 in Boston. Savings cards and stamps brought in $11,077, with 1312 new accounts last month and deposits of $101,190 and payments of $49,783.
The pitch touts GETS-IT as a painless corn cure using a new principle. It promises to remove corns bunions callouses and warts without irritation and with safe true flesh underneath. Guaranteed satisfaction or refund. 25 cents a bottle offered by E Lawrence & Co Chicago and sold in Boston through Riker Jaynes stores.
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