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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1905
Page
5
Mrs. Carrie King of Darlington Missouri reports long standing biliousness and kidney liver trouble. A cold worsened pain in her back and head but after taking Peruna she recovered health, claiming twelve bottles completed her cure.
RS Minnie E McAllister of Minneapolis writes she suffered back and side pain for years before Peruna. After seven weeks she claims full recovery and gratitude. The letter touts pelvic catarrh as the cause and Peruna as the remedy with numerous testimonials on file.
Mystery surrounds the disappearance of Mary Ellen Sullivan 18 of 315 Cambridge Street West End. Her mother searches night and day after she left home without telling her parents where she was going. She is described as pretty 5 feet 6 inches tall 115 pounds with dark hair and a green suit and hat.
Milford New Hampshire April 3 Despite a full day of searching no trace of Miss Susie T Babcock daughter of Rev D C Babcock pastor of the Methodist Church is found since early Sunday The 71 year old pastor is deeply distressed as the missing girl has served as his housekeeper since his wife’s death
James Lynch a 45 year old unmarried scene painter from Roxbury district Boston fell from a stage at the Bijou Theatre in Fall River and was almost instantly killed.
Lynn report: boxer Mike Sears collapsed on Central Avenue this afternoon. He received six stitches to the head at the hospital shortly after the incident.
A North Carolina visitor recounts how her hostess switched from coffee to Postum, brewed correctly, easing headaches and giddiness. The family notes calmer temper, clearer complexion, and improved nerves after two years without coffee, endorsing Postum by the Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
The Horseshoers' Union 5 demanded city horses be shod in union shops, calling non union facilities an insult to trade unionism. President Michael C. Roche was chosen to approach Fire Commissioner Wells to have fire department horses shod under the union label. Roche also will urge all master horseshoers to close shops on Saturday afternoons in June July and August.
Milford April 3 The Milford branch of the International Quarry Workers Union has ended its month long stoppage in the granite industry by ratifying a pre signed agreement. Union members met this afternoon to approve the deal that was signed by the strike committee.
Lewiston workers walk off jobs after contractors refuse a 25 cent a day wage increase. The stoppage begins today as carpenters protest stalled contract talks and wage demands.
In Brockton on April 3 the ruins of the R. B. Grover & Co. factory were searched with no new bodies found. Medical Examiner Paine said 56 bodies were recovered and Andrew Lundell died from injuries. He anticipated more than 57 victims in total. Personal property recovered included 20 watches nine rings and clothing. One watch belonged to missing worker H B Dyer.
The Post records another donation to the Brockton fire fund totaling 14 dollars from employees of Gridley’s Cafe, added to prior acknowledgments reaching 1651.99. The letter to the editor confirms Gridley’s Cafe workers’ contribution for Brockton sufferers.
Charles A. Gifford the Westport postmaster and Arthur F. Lincoln of Taunton were arrested by postal inspectors. Both were arraigned before U.S. Commissioner Goodspeed and held in 500 dollars bail each. Gifford faces a postal shortage charge while Lincoln is charged with using the mails with fraudulent intent.
John Manning aged 17 of 42 Lincoln Street Brighton suffered a thigh wound after a rifle went off while he played with it at Brigton stockyards yesterday afternoon.
Nobles and Evans led opposing sides in a debate on Rockefeller funds for the American Board. Nobles argued against moral throttling of economic reform while acknowledging Rockefeller’s philanthropy. Evans urged strong moral public opinion and church independence from tainted money.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe alcohol free remedy for nervousness back ache and other female health symptoms. It claims cures once thought impossible and cites testimonials from Mrs E G Taylor and general praise for the medicine and Dr Pierce's medical books.
A group of young pastors openly oppose Standard Oil while older ministers express approval. The rhetoric cites Rev. Evans accusing Rockefeller’s company of moral iniquity, and Rev. Thomas accusing it of harming the poor by price hikes. Other clergy warn against Phariseeism and deacon salaries tied to oil and rail stock.
At Pilgrim Hall a Congregationalist gathering of 500 showed younger clergy mostly opposed to John D Rockefeller Sr.'s $100,000 gift to the American Board while older clergy generally supported it. Moderated by Rev. Thomas Sims the debate opened with Rev. Dr. F A. leading the discussion.
Mrs G H Tucker Jr of Milwaukee reports a severe skin outbreak on her baby, including a scab covering the face and boils on the head. After one month of Cuticura Soap and Ointment the child fully recovered, while doctors and medicines cost over $100 before switching to Cuticura for under $5.
A historic advertisement touts Gures Baldness as a remedy for hair loss. It claims to treat dandruff eczema scalp eruptions itching and scalp thickening while protecting eyebrows and stopping further hair loss. The claim emphasizes a renewed head of hair with regular use.
An advertises Restorine claims to nourish hair roots like food for the scalp. It asserts restoring dead hair, stopping dandruff and itching, and regrowing hair on bald heads. Testimonials from Alason R. Wiley and Mrs. Lucy W. Albee are quoted. Sold by druggists and stores with 50 cents per bottle, sample free, Warner Medical Co. and many retailers listed.
Rev A C Dixon of Ruggles Street Baptist Church drew applause at the Boston Baptist Social Union annual meeting in Tremont Temple with a veiled critique of the Rockefeller gift to the Board of Foreign Missions. The 250 attendees applauded as Dr Dixon warned against gaining wealth by questionable means. Also present were Rev Richard Hartley and Rev O H Wallace who delivered remarks and the benediction.
Jimmy Roche aged 10 and Frank Fife aged 11 appeal to the Post for a public playground for Wards 4 and 5. They cite lack of spaces near Lincoln Street and complain of being chased from existing playgrounds by police and others. They describe a vacant meadow between the prison and the railroad as the only suitable site.
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