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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1901
Page
2
The article argues ordinary medical practice cannot cure rheumatism and promotes Dr Greene's Nervura as a vegetable remedy that promises a permanent cure by improving blood circulation. It claims many patients find quick relief and lasting health, urging readers to try the medicine despite high costs.
The Vincent Club presented a dress rehearsal of three vaudeville entertainments at Copley Hall with a vaunted cast of Society Girls led by Miss A. E. Nourse conducting the orchestra. Dances and sketches featured numerous debuts and familiar performers in elaborate costumes, including Greek chorus, Japanese inspired pieces, and a card drill finale.
The Brighton Minstrel company presented its sixteenth annual show at Walnut Hall with songs ragtime dances and vocal selections. Notable moments included Miss Maud Egan and Miss Koods delivering solos and Miss M Guerney captivating the crowd with a Tete effect while numerous performers earned encores.
A large Easter gathering hosted by the SS Peter and Paul Society at Bethesda Hall South Boston drew about a thousand attendees last evening. The event featured an 8 to 9 PM concert followed by dancing into the early hours with Timothy Ayes as floor marshal and participation from city officials and many local residents.
The advertisement extols Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey as especially valuable to those needing a pleasant stimulant. It praises a refined bouquet free of harsh perfume and claims pure wholesomeness. Druggists sell sealed full quart bottles with the proprietor’s signature on the label.
At the school board meeting Charles C. Haines was nominated and elected master of the Lewis School by a unanimous board vote after a point of order dispute. Miss Duff's nomination as cooking school principal was confirmed 22 to 0 with two abstentions amid accusations of political influence and a call for recommittal. Augustus D. Small was chosen master of the Lawrence Grammar School by 15 of 16 votes, and land appropriation for a Westville street district primary school was approved despite opposition.
Fire swept through a building housing Smith Premier Writer's and W Fuller electrical supplies on the first and fourth floors, driven by flood of water as hydrants forced floods through crooked hoses. Loss to H C Whitcomb Co and Fuller estimated at twenty thousand with heavy water damage to Forbes Lithographing and others.
Protective crews covered stock with heavy rubber blankets as fire spread. A Seth W Fuller clerk then rushed back into the burning building to rescue his firm’s books despite dense smoke.
Mr. E. J. Bliss of L. C. Bliss & Co. checks rival stores for price integrity of Regal Shoes at 3.50. He finds a display with a pair in a competitor’s window and challenges the clerk. The incident prompts commentary on fair pricing and sales ethics in the shoe trade.
The equity session heard Mrs. Annie Dixon seek custody of children Rollin Alice and Dorothy and alimony from Rev. Joseph K. Dixon husband and former Warren Avenue Baptist Church pastor. Witnesses for both sides described incomes and real estate holdings in Missouri and discussed residence placements and past threats. Arguments to continue with Dr Dixon and other witnesses present as the hearing extended late into the day.
In the Boston area legislature yesterday a bill on 6 cent steam railroad fares within the city sparked extensive debate and was tabled for a later vote. The laundries inspection bill replaced an adverse committee report, while supporters and opponents of a 5 cent passenger rate clashed between Mr. Smith and Mr. Callender. A motion to reconsider excise taxes on street railways was rejected by 59 to 70. Amendments on factory worker specifications failed 31 to 30, and the bill passed to be engrossed.
In the Senate an amendment for one two and three year terms for first assistant assessors in Boston was rejected and the bill sent to a third reading 19 to 10. An amendment to consolidate prison offices and set compensation was defeated 12 yes 18 no. A three year term bill for town clerks was amended and sent to third reading. A measure to require streetway company transport of letter carriers passed 16 to 13 after debate. The free text books in schools bill was rejected 12 to 17.
A military whist and dancing party at the Old Dorchester Club house Dorchester raised funds for St. Mary's Infant Asylum. A large charity and social circle turnout featured stylish gowns and notable patronesses and dance committee members listed among attendees.
The article argues brain activity uses phosphate of potash and recommends Grape-Nuts Food as a natural source. It claims the product supplies minerals to rebuild brain tissue and gray matter, suitable for professionals like lawyers, journalists, doctors, and ministers who rely on intense brain work.
Henry Faxon gifts twenty three benevolent checks of one hundred dollars each to Quincy clergymen, urging use for moral and civic reform. He stresses church unity across creeds, and notes aims to curb gambling and liquor influence while supporting sermons on practical reform.
Browning King & Co announces its April Monthly Magazine issued under editor C M Fairbanks. The 30 page publication includes 25 half tone engravings and stories light verse and art filled illustrations aimed at general public interest with extensive advertising of the firm’s clothing. Over a quarter million copies issued with many distributed in Boston and New York areas.
In New York Copp ers Pars reports that Standard Oil, the Guggenheims and American Smelting and Refining Company have reached harmony. The consolidation will occur through the existing ASRC with capital boosted from 65 million to 100 million dollars. The New Jersey injunction is lifted and the suit dismissed. Further details follow a Monday night conference.
Official notice announces a rumored store combination led by J Pierce Morgan Co to subscribe to stock of the Associated Merchants Co. Capitalized at 20000 dollars the plan seeks dry goods interests in this and other firms. The prospectus claims holdings in B Claflin Co Adams Goods Co and James Creery Co on Twenty Third Street have been acquired.
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