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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1919
Page
12
Caleb W. Day, oldest resident of Royalston and holder of the Boston Post cane, died at his South Royalston home. He would soon have turned 92.
Advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to prevent gas sour risings heaviness and indigestion after meals. It claims the tablets aid digestion secretions and help travelers enjoy rich meals, noting availability in drug stores across the United States and Canada.
Soap and shampoos contain too much alkali which dries the scalp and makes hair brittle. The remedy suggested is "Mal sified cocoanut oil shampoo" noted as pure and grease free, with one or two teaspoonfuls cleansing the hair and scalp, leaving it soft, silky, and easy to manage. The ad claims it rinses cleanly and can be bought cheap at pharmacies.
A single remedy promises to remove dandruff by dissolving it with four ounces of plain liquid arvon bought at a drug store. Apply at night to moisten the scalp and rub in. by morning most or all dandruff vanishes and repeated use yields complete removal. It also claims to stop itching and leave hair fluffy glossy silky and soft.
A legal technicality deprives Helen Barlow, 21, widow of Albert Barlow, of any portion of his $30,000 estate. The decision was handed down yesterday by the full bench of the Supreme Judicial Court.
Robert J. Bottomly, Republican candidate for attorney general, spoke at city rallies claiming he will win the nomination and defeat his nearest opponent Allen by more than 10 000 votes. He said he would carry all but two counties, credits his Good Government Association work, and asserts the need for a strong attorney general amid recent unrest.
A young widow, promised full inheritance and named as beneficiary in a pre marriage will, faces loss after courts rule the will invalid because it did not reveal the upcoming marriage to Miss Burke. Supreme Court upholds contest by two heirs, noting the statute intended to shield wives caused injustice. The law states marriage revokes a prior will unless its terms show contemplation of marriage.
A long list of marriage intentions from Boston area residents includes Emanuel Mauriello and Elizabeth Dodugno at home. Thomas Healey with Mary V Dunn. Vitale and Maria Miccighe. George Chisholm with Mary Gomes. John J. O Connor with Mary Sullivan. Artie Heath with Laura Foster. Mildred Alison. Walter J. Tracy with Stella Ven Dusen. Robert Meyer with Pearl Peterson. Joseph Pachico with Ellen Donnelly. George Pitcher with Helen Lothrop. John Barry with Delia Boyle. George A Robbins with Alice Carven. Stephen Shea with Febromiah Wasselowski. Isador Miller with Fanny Brandywine. Ciro Pisano with Anna Califeno. Frederick Eaton with Mary Newton. William R. Mitchell with Hazel Coe. Arno Urlass with Beatrice Beaty. James Brant with Mary MacDonald. William Derwin with Margaret Reardon. Willam J. Doherty with Elizabeth Lydon. Joseph Oser with Christabel Kaphal. George E Kelley with Mary Doherty. Frank J Miller with Alice Barrett. Ernest Diggins with Clementine Chisholm. Giuseppe Gatto with Maria Palmieri. Stanney Undertaker with Florence Hurst. Arthur Numan with Josephine Foster. Alberico Flaminia with Maria Adimolfi.
Steamship Elysia en route from Glasgow will not reach port until forenoon due to stormy weather. Captain Bene's wireless stated Hiner will reach Boston at 11 and dock at Cunard terminal East Boston at noon.
John H. H. McNamee as treasurer of the Irish Victory Fund tallies subscriptions from numerous residents and Brookline and Chelsea contributors. Amounts range from 25 to 50 dollars with many names and street addresses listed, plus entries from the Benjamin Franklin branch.
Frances G. Gaffney of Everett sought separation from John J. Gaffney in East Cambridge Court after forced overnight stay with a neighbor. Decree granted for desertion. Margaret Kirkpatrick of Lowell and Robert Kirkpatrick granted divorce for intoxication. Francis S. Haynes of Canton and Addie M. Haynes divorced for desertion. Ethel G. Andrews of Holliston and Joseph Andrews divorced for cruel and abusive treatment. Mary E. Temple of Cambridge and George E. Temple divorced for desertion. Arthur G. Lilley of Cambridge and Florence Lilley divorced for cruel and abusive treatment.
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