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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1920
Page
18
An advertisement touts Black and White Ointment as a safe method to remove blemishes like sun freckles liver spots and blotches. It urges cleansing with Black and White Soap and applying the cream nightly then washing in the morning, claiming noticeable results and availability in drug stores.
A promotional note urges readers to use Nature's Remedy NR Tablets to prevent indigestion biliousness and constipation. It claims mild thorough cleansing benefits the stomach liver bowels and kidneys and promises relief with a 250 box risk free money back guarantee through local sellers.
British refrigerator steamer Zero will depart for Liverpool carrying nearly 3000 tons of pork for the Ministry of Food after a three week port stay provoked by a mass walkout of local longshoremen protesting England’s treatment of Ireland. At Mystic Docks the Normanstar is loading provisions for the Ministry, with regular union men handling cargo, slated to sail as planned. Hoosac Docks and East Boston report unchanged, nonunion labor at Hoosac and a limited union crew at Boston & Albany piers.
Dean Everett Lord announced the addition of Professor R. E. D. Kiser to BU’s Havana branch of the College of Business Administration. Kiser, longtime Pan American figure, led War Trade Bureau activities in Chile during the war and held roles with the State Department, War Trade Board, and the Second Pan American Conference.
Dover New Hampshire resident credits Fruit-a-tives and Sootha Salva with curing her long standing eczema after years of suffering. She describes prior outbreaks and work disruption, notes significant improvement within a week and complete clear skin after using two boxes of Fruit-a-tives and one of Sootha Salva. Products priced 50 cents per box or six for $2.50, available from Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg New York or dealers postpaid.
Gas and bloating signal excess stomach acid, risking gastritis and ulcers. Do not use ordinary aids. take a few ounces of Hi sulated Magnesia in water after meals to drive out gas, neutralize acid, and prevent sourness. Bisulated Magnesia powder or tablets offer a safe, inexpensive remedy used by thousands.
Herbert Hoover testified before the Reconstruction Committee arguing that government profits from postal savings bank operations harmed depositors. He urged paying about 2 percent annual interest, distributing profits to savers, and urged reform rather than private mortgage exemptions, likening the idea to a Farm Loan Bank model.
Followers from boxing and several orders attended the funeral of Joseph A. Lannan at his Dorchester home and St. William's Church Dorchester. The Boston Lodge of Ilks led the procession and burial took place at St. Josephs Cemetery.
Robert J. Temple nicknamed Cup Cakes or Bob is hailed at the Army Base in South Boston as New England’s champion nailer. He reportedly set a 235 case day record with eight penny nails and can nail with both hands. Temple, 5 feet 2 inches tall and 10 pounds, challenged others with a $1000 prize if someone beats his record, with James Dolan serving as manager.
George S. Cross, sub master at Arlington High since 1910, resigns as commercial teacher to join the adjutant-general's office at the State House as lieutenant colonel. He is a former major with the American Expeditionary Forces. Harold E. Cowan also resigns to take a post at a Quincy business college.
Naval divers receive a pay increase of 4 cents a day. The new daily rate becomes 15 dollars 76 cents, effective immediately at the Charlestown navy yard as reported from Washington yesterday.
Six year old Agata Germinni died at Lawrence General Hospital after a street accident risk turned fatal. Two boys Sam Sapienza nine and Joseph Bellardo seven played with a burning can and a broken celluloid comb that flared up and ignited the girl’s clothing and hair.
An advertisement claims Freezone delivers instant relief for corns by applying a small amount to the affected area. It promises easy removal without soreness and notes a tiny bottle costs only a few cents and is sold by druggists.
Intercollegiate footballs advertised as crafted from tanned hide with gum bladder and laces with prices of 10 and 12 dollars. Schoolboy and practice balls made from cowhide leather priced at 5 7 and 14 dollars.
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