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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1887
Page
2
Dr. Fernow argues there are about ninety timber varieties suitable for routable planting in the United States. He notes past failures stem from ignoring each tree’s light or shade needs and urges planter care for species selection. He blames nurserymen for pushing quick return trees over long term timber value.
A list of individuals by town and state showing widows, original entries, increases, and reissues. Names include Maine towns such as Bath Bethel Fryeburg and Lincoln along with entries from New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Connecticut and others. The text preserves catalog-like notices of heirs and status updates without narrative.
Washington April 8 The District of Columbia commissioners plan to revive blue laws and shutter most shops on Sunday except apothecaries and undertakers. News stands cigar shops ice cream parlors and lunch houses would close with a test case likely by dealers amid liquor sale enforcement.
Washington announces a treasury circular inviting renowned artists to design obverse and reverse of the silver dollar and minor coins under 3510 R.S. An award up to 500 dollars will be paid for accepted designs. The cabinet mint in Philadelphia houses patterns judged superior to current coins. Meanwhile cattle dealers urge President to attend the live stock breeders’ reunion and banquet in Chicago November 8 to 18, contingent on public affairs.
At a meeting of Boston carpet dealers held at John H. Pray, Sons & Co. resolutions praised Francis Childs as an upright, trustworthy merchant. They honored his honesty, kindness, and integrity, noting his loyalty to associates and the community. A copy is sent to his family and the public press.
The City Missionary Society will distribute over 20 000 Easter cards and leaflets to inmates of public institutions and to the sick aged and friendless in private homes on Easter Sunday from 6 30 a m to 7 30 p m The packages are prepared for each recipient with an envelope bearing An Easter Offering to You The Easter Card Mission Boston and lilies with a cross The timetable shows arrival and departure times and services will be held at most institutions visited Meanwhile H A Hartley Co promotes carpet bargains and Oriental imports as Mr Hartley departs for Europe to ship goods for sale at 95 to 105 Washington
The twentieth annual meeting opened at 9 30 am in the Latin school hall with about 150 attending. Mr John Tetlow presided as chair, Mr W F Bradbury was secretary. Papers discussed covered relations with Harvard College, presentation of electricity, examinations, and methods in geometry. Professor Hale urged less focus on rigid rules and translation, advocating original Greek and Latin life and even slides of sculpture. Professor Morris spoke on three aspects of Latin study, stressing linguistic and scientific aims and advising less history and antiquities in class. The meeting adjourned about 5 pm after a general discussion.
The Roxbury kindergarten for the blind at Perkins and Day streets is completed and to be dedicated April 19 at 3 p.m. The program includes speeches by notable figures, a poem, and student music. Admission cards are needed due to limited space, available from M. Anagnos.
Charles Stoll a Hoffman House waiter plans legal action for assault after actress Sarah Bernhardt allegedly struck him and slammed a tray when lunch at 1 o'clock was late. He notified his employers and will seek a warrant upon her return from Boston, with a Boston engagement noted.
The People’s Entertainment Society of Boston aims to aid the poor through Thursday evening entertainments at 64 North Margin street. Prominent organizers include Charles F. Shimmin and Winthrop Sargent, with a 5 cent admission to cover part of the costs. The project seeks community involvement, family-friendly events, and potential expansion, though initial funding is needed to sustain operations.
New York April 8. The executive committee of American Electric Manufacturing Company held its monthly meeting and closed the Fuller-Wood Company purchase papers. They decided the next quarterly dividend remains 1 percent, not 24 percent as planned before the acquisition. Directors meet Thursday to vote, with a possibility of raising the next dividend to 2 1/4 percent.
A parade of testimonial statements from Brooklyn, New York, Philadelphia and New Brunswick praising Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey and Formula as a tonic and remedy for kidney catarrh, malaria, dyspepsia, poor appetite, and debility. Weighs 134 pounds to 172 pounds. one speaker notes weight gain and improved health, others cite strengthened vitality and sleep. Emphasizes to buy only Duffy's amid many imitations.
A long list of 1887 applications under Chapter 100 of the Public Statutes shows Boston residents and firms seeking licenses to sell intoxicating liquors. Names include Richard H. Foley Nell Doltery Patrick Gibbons John McElaney James Eker-man Stephen Ryder John Crotty Patrick Kearney Frank Mohan & Co. Theodore Flere Matthew Greene Michael Callahan George W. Cobb Galligan & Bartley Galligan & McCarthy William J. Craig A L Adams John Reil-laher Fred W. Watson Fred Farrand Patrick Grady Daniel Doheny McGuire & Hughes, with street locations across Boston such as Beach Street Hanover Street Endicott Street North Bennet Street Franklin Street Walnut Street and more.
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