Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promoted by Boston Daily Post Ad
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure all for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It includes a testimonial from I O Richardson describing full recovery after use and notes free sample offers and purchase details. The promotion emphasizes vegetable ingredients and nationwide availability.
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The
Post
Cottage St
Melrose
Mass
I. O. Richardson
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Boston Daily Post
Boy Sues for False Arrest Over Bellevue Hotel Jewel Case
Charles Ryder the bell boy sued for false arrest following a 2 year old jewelry theft at the Bellevue Hotel. Mrs. Arthur E Mann of Windsor Conn accused him after a bag with jewels vanished from her room. The bag was later found in a toilet. Ryder’s suit cites wrongful prosecution by hotel management and police. Richard W Ware represents the boy with ex Judge Dewey for the defense.
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Bellevue Hotel
Charles Ryder
Arthur E. Mann
Windsor
Conn
Ryder
Charles Ryder Non
Mr. Mann
Richard W. Ware
Dewey
Husband to pay support as wife wins custody
In Probate Court Judge McKim ordered the husband Thomas F. Salter to contribute to his wife's separate support. After over 20 years of marriage and six children, the judge granted the wife custody of three minors with $9 weekly support, while the husband retains access.
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Thomas F. Salter
McKim
West Roxbury
Lager in soda ruled intoxicating under Maine law
In Portland Judge John F. Hill held that liquor with less than 3 percent alcohol is intoxicating when used to make other beers or sodas. The Municipal Court ruled it a violation of prohibition to sell alcohol in lager beer for such compounds, in a case against two dealers who argued their lager was part of a non intoxicating beer mix.
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Portland
Maine
John F. Hill
Foreclosure Notice At St Peter's Cemetery
In Lowell on April 3, Catholics react to a notice that William Manning the mortgagee of St Peter's Cemetery has foreclosed the mortgage and demands certificate presentation at John W McEvers office. The 1900 mortgage was said to be foreclosed last July amid fears of disinterment for over 500 interred bodies.
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Lowell
William Manning
St. Peter’s Cemetery
John W. McEvers
St. Peter's
Williams
Skull souvenirs undercutting costs in St. Pierre
Worcester trader George F. Hewett says skulls sold in the ruins of St. Pierre are cheaper than a rib roast in local markets. He notes natives price mementos for visitors amid the hurricane of flame and gas, and he did not buy skulls though he brought home a few keepsakes.
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Worcester
St. Pierre
George F. Hewett
Waldo Street
Boy badly burned at Charlestown bonfire
A Charlestown boy, eight year old James Collins of 1 Stetson court, Charlestown, suffered serious burns on the first day of the April school vacation after an accidental fire in his yard.
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James Collins
Stetson Court
Charlestown
Boy Burns in Yard Fire Near Home
A boy named James was severely burned when his clothing caught fire from a burning rubbish pile in a vacant yard in front of his home. Neighbors acted quickly, extinguishing the flames before firefighters arrived. he was taken to Relief Hospital and placed on the dangerous list.
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James
Collins
Tri Mountain Garrison Holds A SmokER Night in Appleton Hall
The Tri Mountain Garrison No 2 Regular Army and Navy Union held a well attended smoker in Appleton Hall last evening with guests from New England. D F Kent welcomed attendees and Adjutant D A H Kolster acted as toastmaster. Hon Felix W McGettrick was elected an honorary member. A banquet followed with about 200 present.
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Appleton Hall
Tri-Mountain
Regular
Army and Navy Union
New England
John F. Sullivan
Fall River
Felix W. McGettrick
Lynn
Sharon
Cambridge
Framingham
David F. Kent
D. A. H. Kolster
Sergeant Tasch
Lawrence Small
James Miller
D. M. Calnan
Robert R. Centro
McGettrick
Lodger Found Dead From Gas Leak on Morris Road
A 55 year old lodger at 82 West Broadway South Boston was found dead in bed yesterday with gas filling the room from two wide open jets. Cracks around doors and windows were blocked with cloth and papers to contain the leak.
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Morris Road
West Broadway
Boston
Expense of clothing a Boston woman under Atkinson plan
The Post’s Young Woman reports that under Edward Atkinson’s claim a woman should clothe herself for 65 dollars a year, while a working girl needs about 171.80 and a society woman about 2017. The piece notes rising costs, silk linings, elaborate styles, and country dressmaking as cheaper. It ends by questioning whether clothing costs reflect the woman or the gown.
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The
Post Young Woman
Boston
Edward Atkinson
Milady
Evevis Eeeee Eeevesese
Eeeeree Eee
Dr Shoop Restorative Ad Offers Free Dollar Bottle
An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop Restorative claiming to rebuild the nerves that control vital organs. It promises a free order and a standard bottle via a druggist, with multiple booklets offered by mail from Racine Wisconsin.
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Dr. Shoop
J. Shoop
Racine
Wis
Boston Widow Awards 30000 in Will to Charities
A probate filing from Boston details Mary M Topliff’s will after debts and funeral costs. She leaves 2000 to the Women’s Missionary Association, 500 to the Massachusetts India Association, 1500 to Central Congregational Society, 1000 to the Tuskegee Home, and the remainder to heirs pro rata if funds allow.
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Mary M. Topliff
Boston
Women’s Missionary Association of Boston
Massachusetts India Association
Central Congregational Society
Tuskegee Home
Tumors Conquered Without Operations by Pinkham Remedy
Testimonials from Mrs. Fox and Miss Adams claim Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured uterine tumors without surgery. Reports describe relief from chronic pain, irregular menses, and tumor reduction after five bottles, urging women to seek guidance from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts.
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Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jannie D. Fox
Chestnut St
Bradford
Lydia Pinkham
Fannie D. Fox
New Engand States
Luella Adams
Colonnade Hotel
Seattle
Wash
Cruelty Alleged in Shepard Maintenance Battle
In East Cambridge Probate Court Mrs. Faustina Shepard and her daughter Mrs. F A Spence testified to alleged brutal treatment by Obed C Shepard. They described assaults, threats, and sightings of Shepard with another woman, noting only $800 in real estate funds and 60 cents for a dinner from him. The hearing continued.
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East Cambridge
Faustina Shepard
F. A. Spence
Obed C. Shepard
Waltham
Mr. Shepard
Obed
Shepard
Funeral of Sister Teresa at Notre Dame
Funeral services for Sister Teresa also known as Miss Mary E. Mealey were held in the Academy of Notre Dame Roxbury chapel where she had taught for years. The solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. John A. Butler with a large gathering of relatives and friends in attendance.
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Sister Teresa
Mary E. Mealey
Academy of Notre Dame
Roxbury
John A. Butler
Father Grogan
C. SS. R
Thomas McManus
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