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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1904
Page
4
The Regal system promises a six-dollar shoe at wholesale three fifty by selling direct from tannery to weaver. Leather and making costs average about two seventy five, with two eighty five or more in handling and profits. A window label shows oak tanned leather on the sole and Regal tests shoes with a buzz saw in the window.
In Weston a night vigil unfolds at the home of Edward Pace as a white robed woman bearing a candle enters the dim hall near the room where Mabel Page was murdered. Neighbors and reporters watch in tense silence while mist falls and church bells ring the hour.
A letter to the editor discusses women’s attire habits noting a girl in Hanson Street who wears her skirt after her hat and a large hat complicating dress. The writer reflects on individual differences and cautions against judging others for their practices.
Edward Page father of Mabel Page fell suddenly ill in Weston and was prostrated for hours. Judge and Mrs. Bennett aided the family while Harold Page helped police search for a weapon trace with no result. Harold denied rumors of a missing fox terrier.
At the State House Attorney General Parker, now in charge of the Weston case, told a Postman he has evolved a theory of how Mabel Page died but will not discuss it now or perhaps ever.
Weston April 8 A friend recalls multiple Page family woes including Edward Page senior and junior’s failed ventures, a mysterious boat disappearance, a sister Mrs Jewett’s death believed accidental, and a possible relative’s long illness death. The pattern suggests a history of untimely losses surrounding the Pages.
Weston resident John Matthey told a Post reporter he saw no one while crossing the Page estate the day Mabel Page was murdered. He left Bancroft Davis’s work at noon, reached the rear Page barn at 12 10, and says he passed the Page house around 1 without noticing an open front door or meeting anyone. He did not enter the Cutter estate that trip.
A venerable testimonial blitz extols Peruna as a universal cure for catarrh and related ailments. Mrs. Rogers and Miss Bosler recount dramatic improvements after short courses, while promotional notes claim widespread household use and peer recommendations drive sales more than ads.
Laundryman Maynard testifies he arrived near the Page house within five minutes of 11 o clock on the day of Miss Page s death. He estimates passing Amy Roberts around 10 45 to 10 50 and notes Miss Page wore a street black dress and paid a 36 cent bill.
The fifth annual athletic meet of the Boys Sodality linked to the Church of the Immaculate Conception closed the indoor season with strong showings from local stars. Notable results included Magee winning the 25 yard dash and Redstrom taking the 25 yard dash closed, while Fitchett led the 440 yard run and Mattimore captured the 880 yard run. Team races saw Concord High beat Mechanic Arts High School and Roxbury Latin down Alumni Sodality.
London reports the Anglo French colonial treaty signed in the foreign office. It comprises three instruments covering Egypt and Morocco, Newfoundland and West Africa, and Siam the New Hebrides and Madagascar.
If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from Peruna, write at once to Dr Hartman giving a full statement of your case. He will be pleased to give valuable advice gratis. Address Dr Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio.
Lynn April 8 The body of Mrs Syle vester H Nourse 65 disappeared from Park street Tuesday night was found in Floating Pond this afternoon. It is believed the woman killed herself while mentally deranged. She leaves a husband.
An immunized-sounding advertisement extols Cuticura Soap to stop hair loss remove crusts and dandruff soothe irritated scalps stimulate hair follicles and nourish roots for healthy growth. It touts Cuticura Ointment and Resolvent Pills as a complete treatment for skin and toilet uses with worldwide availability and various claims of efficacy.
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