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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1917

Page

7

Plant Juice touted as stomach health remedy by Mrs Mack

An advertisement claims Plant Juice cures indigestion and dyspepsia. It cites Mrs Jane Mack of 370 East Third Street South Boston who reports relief after twelve years of stomach trouble and sleepless nights. The text lists symptoms and states Plant Juice is a vegetable preparation sold at multiple local drugstores.

Jane Mack East Third Street South Boston Houghton & Dutton Co Lynn Davis & Young’s Market Street Salem Ropes Drug Store Town House Square Lowell Dow’s Merrimack Square Brockton Dudley’s Main Street Fall River J.C. Brady New Bedford Browne Pharmacy Purchase William Streets Manchester N. H Walsh & Cummings Elm Street Amherst

PUPILS SHIVER AS SCHOOLS SHUT OVER COAL SHORTAGE

Dearborn Dillaway and Roger Wolcott districts sent more than 30 pupils home as coal ran low. Schools lack hard coal for stoves and furnaces. dealers refuse to contract deliveries. Portable buildings closed in part and more closures possible if supply does not improve.

Dearborn Dillaway Roger Walcott Roger Wolcott Dyer

Fire Captain Retired After 34 Years Service

Captain Edward B. Locke, a 34 year veteran of the Boston fire department, was retired on a pension of $1000 yearly by Mayor Curley last night.

Edward B. Locke Boston Fire Department Curley

Park fund expansion funds park improvements city council

Mayor Curley filed a request to spend 100000 from the Parkman fund for Riverway shrubbery and oak planting from Simmons College to Franklin Park, Franklin Park buildings and water system, concrete walks on the Boylston side and Charles street mall, and permanent roadways in Charlesgate East and West. Total three year road expenditures would reach 650000.

Parkman Fund Curley Simmons College Franklin Park Boylston Charles Street Charlesgate East Charlesgate West Boylston Street Commonwealth Avenue

R R Employee Killed At Melrose Station

Dennis Kelleher a 65 year old Boston and Maine railroad employee was killed at Melrose station while laying new rails. He stepped from a safe spot into the path of the 3 16 outbound Manchester express and was struck. He lived at 6 Tremont street Lawrence.

Dennis Kelleher Boston & Maine Railroad Melrose Kelleher Tremont Street Lawrence

Gathering to Fund Libary Book Drive for Soldiers

A campaign to raise one million dollars to provide a million books for American boys serving the country launched with large meetings on the Common and at theatres. Speakers including Mayor Curley and Horace L. Wheeler urged daily sessions this week at 1 and 5 pm. Brigadier General Johnston and others to speak today. The Shepard Rifle Girls collect funds each evening at moving picture houses. Mrs. Stanley Clemens oversees booths in major stores. Donations accepted at the library and banks.

Curley Horace L. Wheeler Boston Public Library Johnston Rush Navy Yard Arthur W. Stone Guy Ham Shepard Rifle Girls Moving Picture Houses Stanley Clemens

Senate Okays Trading With the Enemy Bill

The Senate adopted the conference report on the trading with the enemy bill after brief debate with six opposing votes. The House is expected to accept the report tomorrow and send the measure to the President for signature.

Washington Senate House

Last Plea to Aid Provincetown Fisherfolk Families

Subscriptions to support Provincetown fishermen's widows and orphans total 21 591 31 with funds already raised. Donations from Clara Rothh Amy Wingersky Edison Guards and others are listed, and further appeals end today due to substantial success. Proceeds will be acknowledged in the Post.

Provincetown John J. Martin Exchange Trust Company Milk Street Boston Clara M. Rothh N. Bedford Benj. Hill W. Somv Mary E. Wingersky Council Liberty No R.A. B. A. Michaelense Sas Aee

Regrets Renewal of Fight Over Aid and Charity Events

John J. Martin of Exchange Trust Company thanks contributors from seven states for Provincetown Relief Fund aid aiding widows and orphans. Benefits in Medford and East Boston raise funds with nautical themes and a dramatic performance in Manchester by-the-Sea. A letter to the editor criticizes Brennan’s stance on sectarian aid, urging equal treatment of churches and preservation of religious liberty. Frederick L. Anderson, Newton Centre, Sept. 2.

John J. Martin Exchange Trust Company Provincetown Relief Fund Pauline Mason Fellsway Theatre Medford Malden St. John the Baptist Portuguese Church East Boston Orient Gardens Provincetown Nor’westers A. J. Emery Anna Gones Mary Gones Mary Rose Lawrence Rose Joseph Barretto Charles Rose George Hendricks Peter Rodgers F. Silva Manchester Itr Brennan Cathedral Hall Boston Pilot Bill of Rights Committee Mr. Brennan

Prediction of a World War 15 Years Away Claimed

Senator Lewis told the Senate that Captain von Goetz of the German navy predicted to the late Admiral Dewey in Manila in 1898 that Germany would wage a war for world conquest in about 15 years.

Washington Germany Admiral Dewey Manila von Goetz

Senator Lewis cites Dewey report on German aims

The Illinois senator quoted Admiral Dewey to the Navy Department, saying von Goetz warned that Germany would seize Paris to subdue England, then take New York and Washington for a massive indemnity. He claimed the Monroe Doctrine would be wiped out and South America controlled by Germany, amid peace talks.

Dewey Navy Department Illinois von Goetz Germany Paris England New York Washington South America Lewis

Senator Lewis Defends War Support Against Free Speech Critics

Senator Lewis denounces opponents, calling their antiwar remarks disloyal to the nation. He brands the German peace reply as "Prussian peace hypocrisy" and accuses laggards of patriotism of aiding the enemy. He asserts free speech protects America but not speech that destroys freedom at home.

Lewis Benedict Wilson America

Orrine Drink Habit Cure Promises Home Use

Urges quick break of alcohol habit in men with Orrine secret or voluntary treatment sold for $1 a box. Guarantee offered with money back if no benefit. home use without loss of work. Contact Orline Co in Washington DC, available at Liggett’s and Riker Jaynes Drug Stores.

Orline Co Wash, D. C Liggett’s Riker Jaynes Drug Stores

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