Dr Edison Obesity Pills and Bands Offered
Advertisement for weight loss products promises rapid fat reduction with Dr Edison pills fruit salt and obesity bands. It claims multiple varieties and invites readers to call and examine the offerings.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1894
Page
6
Advertisement for weight loss products promises rapid fat reduction with Dr Edison pills fruit salt and obesity bands. It claims multiple varieties and invites readers to call and examine the offerings.
Letters from customers in Greenfield Springfield and Boston praise Dr Edison obesity pills band and fruit salt. Claims include weight loss up to 25 pounds and relief from spring fever with prices listed: pills 1.50 a bottle, bands 2.50 up to 2 inches, fruit salt 1.00. Orders by mail or druggist.
The City of Fitchburg invites sealed proposals to buy 122000 dollar school house bonds due 1923 at 4 percent and 27000 dollar police station bonds due 1904 at 4 percent. Proposals addressed to City Treasurer George B Clifford will be received until 10 am April 12, 1894.
A gas main leak at Terry and Cary streets in Roxbury caused fifteen people in the Gurry and Glynn families to be overcome by gas. Quick action by Mr Gurry and Mr Glynn saved the occupants as officers and doctors treated the stricken. Patrolman Reynolds detected the leak and Brook Line Gas Company shut off the supply.
Delegates from Paper Hangers Association Tin Sheet Iron and Cornice Workers and Carpenters Union met at Pythian Hall to form wider unity and plan tavern field meetings. Local Union 35 was restored to favor by United Garment Workers with garment workers backing a boycott to end the sweating system while officials praised Mayor Matthews contract handling. Sixteen new members joined Local Union 35 and a donation from New York fund supported the boycott.
A special Dorchester Historical Society meeting will be held at Winthrop Hall Upham's Corner on Wednesday April 11 at 3 o clock. The event marks the centennial of Edward Everett's birth with a commemorative address by Rev James De Normandie.
A meeting at Society Hall linked to Mayor Batchelder’s appointment of auditors. Aldermen Jennings Aiken and Henderson supported confirmation while Paine urged a books committee. The group approved a $10,000 library gift from Alfred Parlin and eyed a $25,000 park land plan.
The badly decomposed body recovered by harbor police on Saturday was identified at the North Grove street morgue as Owen Clancy, a resident of Millis who had been missing for some time.
Twenty five Boston unemployed led by Swift gathered near a band stand to read an appeal to the rich. They urged funding 1000 workers to travel to Washington to petition Congress for jobs and labor rights, likening their cause to Coxey's movement and urging broader action by capitalists and lawmakers.
Two Japanese bankers, Chiyosabwro Watanabe of Tokio and H. Nagaoka of New York, visit Boston to discuss money troubles and the silver question. They explain Japan’s use of silver, the impact of silver price declines on imports and exports, and insist the country will increasingly manufacture for itself as it shifts away from silver in trade.
An advertisement from Boston offices at 1 Winter Street invites people with red noses freckles moles warts cysts birthmarks and other skin marks to consult a large world renowned institution with over 20 years in operation and registered physicians skilled in treating skin diseases and removing facial blemishes thousands treated annually.
The Woodbury Dermatological Institute founded in 1870 by John H. Woodbury offers extensive facial skin and scalp treatments. It advertises extensive services, products, and a 150 page book detailing beauty and skin care with free consultations and nationwide reach through offices in New York and Boston.
The Somerville school system seeks a 14000 expansion to the Knapp School adding four rooms to relieve crowding after the new Durrell School opens on Beacon Street. The plan follows a fire-destroyed Webster School and aims to provide equal educational opportunities. work will start when weather permits. The proposal is before the City Council via the public property committee chaired by Alderman President Andrews.
Warns that feeling well doesn’t guarantee health and weakness signals illness. Promotes Harlow's Celery and Sarsaparilla as the fastest cure to restore strength and prevent consumption, urging readers to buy from all druggists.
Edward Keating ten year old son of James T. Keating from Beach street near Somerville avenue vanished Friday morning after his grandmother sent him to Union square to pay rent. He wore a wincing double breasted reefer and corduroy knee pants. His whereabouts are unknown with a possibility he may be in Newport with an older brother.
Captain Asa Baker longtime Chelsea resident and father of Alderman Ford C. Baker died last evening at 166 Chestnut Street Chelsea He sailed for years then turned to ship painting in East Boston He belonged to the Masonic frater nity Golden Rule Alliance of Chelsea and the Boston Marine Society He leaves a wife two grown sons and a daughter Prayers at the house Tuesday afternoon remains to West Dennis Wednesday morning for services and interment
Herbee Black 27 a brakeman on the Providence division of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad was crushed between two freight cars while shifting cars in the Boston yards. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where doctors say recovery is unlikely.
George W Nolan aged 1% living at 6 Acorn Street fell through a hatch in a Gordon Street building loft yesterday afternoon. He dropped about fifteen feet and struck his head, needing removal to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment.
William Hanson aged 67 of 4 Ward Street Roxbury fell on stairs at 10 Conant Street and sustained a serious scalp wound exposing the skull. He was taken to City Hospital. Police are unsure how the accident occurred.
High winds from yesterday's storm swept the Newton area damaging timber along village outskirts and felling many trees. Electric light poles collapsed in Nonantum and West Newton, while early garden plantings were destroyed in the Garden City.
B B Emery & Co offer every make on hand at easy terms with no interest. Extensive business built on pleasing customers. Second hand wheels in great variety. Suitable for all styles, prices, and terms.
In Haverhill on April 9 police raided a gambling den at 19 Water Street capturing fifteen people playing cards. They are to appear before the Police Court on Monday morning charged with gambling on the Lord's day.
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