Thousands suffer kidney trouble unseen in crowds
An old Boston Daily Post advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a universal remedy for kidney and related ailments. It claims widespread cures, urges readers to request a free sample bottle and book, and lists testimonial letters from satisfied customers. The note cites Binghamton New York and offers free information by mail.
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Cothage St
Melrose
Mass
I. O. Richardson
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Boston Daily Post
The
Post
Wild Woman of Tyngsboro Woods Haunts Local Farm
A Tyngsboro farm reports livestock disturbances and a vanishing farm believed linked to a bedraggled woman seen near a barn. A smoldering woodland fire and scattered meal remnants raise fear as villagers plan to use bloodhounds to trap the woman and her dog bodyguard.
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Tyngsboro Woods
Tyngsboro
Tynsboro
James Wilkins
Boston University Honors Proctor Ship Recipients
The College of Liberal Arts at Boston University announced honorary proctor appointments chosen for scholarship from the sophomore and junior classes. Recipients include Walton E. Briggs of Marion and Bertha Munro of Boston from the sophomores and Clarence B. Hill of Waltham Lester Talbot of Chelsea and Jessie M. Loud of South Weymouth from the juniors. Briggs was Marion High salutatorian, Munro was a high school valedictorian, and Hill and Talbot are noted for student activities.
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College of Liberal Arts
Boston University
Warren
Walton E. Briggs
Marion
Bertha Munro
Boston
Clarence B. Hill
Waltham
Lester Talbot
Chelsea
Jessie M. Loud
South Weymouth
Walter E. Briggs
Marion High
Dr. Councilman Seeks Demonstration Of Laziness Cure
Dr W T Councilman, noted bacteriologist, has not heard details of a new anti toxin for laziness reported by Berlin professor Dr Wolfgang Weicharat. He would welcome a practical demonstration and notes promises of practical results. The toxin may be absorbed with food or injected into tissue.
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W. T. Councilman
Berlin
Wolfgang Weicharat
Boston
Cure for laziness touted by doctors and officials
A professor reports a young woman revived by four doses of pastilles, lifting more weight and gaining vigor. The New York health department may secretly test a new anti-toxin while Boston officials deny approval without further knowledge. The toxin is derived from exhausted guinea pigs and used on horses in preparatory experiments.
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Health Department of
New York
Boston Board of Health
Waltham Armory Proposal Eyed for Theatre Building
In Waltham on April 10 the aldermanic committee considers leasing the Waltham Theatre to serve as an armory. Lessees say changes will be made with little extra cost. If leased, the anteroom and dressing room would become officers quarters the hall drill space and basement target practice could occur. Revenue from theatrical use may be maintained with new arrangements.
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Waltham
Waltham Theatre
Aldermanic Committee On
Girl Faints in Court as Case is Tried
In the Municipal Court session yesterday Miss Catherine McDonald fainted after an adverse ruling. She was carried from the courtroom unconscious and revived after about thirty minutes. Special Officers Burgess and Wingate testified to her alleged waywardness and she was bound over until today for further probation officer review.
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Catherine McDonald
Miss McDonald
Forsaith
Buswell
Burgess and Wingate
Station 4
Hoffman Will Again In Court Over Long Contested Will
The Hoffman will dispute returns to the Supreme Court as Mrs. Nettie Durbeck and Harris Hoffman appeal the probate ruling. Andrew Hoffman died in 1908 leaving a $50 000 estate and a 1908 will favoring his second wife with $2000 to each child from his first marriage. The case, argued by Bates Armington and Morse, questions the testator's mental soundness at the time of the will.
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Andrew Hoffman
Supreme Court
Knowlton
Nettie Durbeck
Harris Hoffman
Hoffman
Bates
Messrs. Bates
Armington
R. M. Morse
Lowell Man Blaisdell Disappears After Wife Sees Deterioration
William Wallace Blaisdell a 68 year old Lowell resident and city street department employee vanished from his 26 Brown street home Wednesday noon. His wife fears he wandered the countryside after his daughter Nellie Keefe disappeared months earlier. Previously reported by the Boston Post, Blaisdell had shown mental decline and wore his wedding suit when leaving, with last sighting after promising to return for supper.
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Lowell
Nellie Keefe
William Wallace Blaisdell
Brown Street
Boston Post
Lowell Street
Post 42
Boston Board of Health threatens court over brown tail moth
The Boston Board of Health warns more than 300 tree owners to remove or destroy infested trees within 24 hours or face court for creating a public nuisance. After initial notices, authorities will inspect again and issue a final 24 hour limit if noncompliance persists. Dr. Shea notes no order to cut trees, but owners may choose to do so.
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Boston Board of Health
Board of Health
Shea
Jewel casket to greet Mrs Carnegie in Northampton
Mrs Andrew Carnegie will receive a jewel casket from the Home Culture clubs during her Northampton visit on Wednesday. The hammered silver casket resides in a carved brass mounted oak chest with a blue enamel monogram and satin cushion, with local artisans supplying the key, box, and carving.
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Andrew Carnegie
Northampton
Alexander Barbeau
Charles H. Gould
Bessie Lathrop
Free Dollar Bottle Kidney Remedy Offer
Advertises a free full dollar bottle of remedy for kidney weakness. Claims the treatment targets the sympathetic nerve system rather than the kidneys themselves and promises a no risk trial via a free order to the druggist. Describes “Inside Nerves” as master nerves affecting heart liver stomach and kidneys and urges readers to request the free bottle today.
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Kness
WiThis
Ana
Four Facts For Sick Women To Consider
A persuasive reach for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cites common female ailments and suggests hospital neglect. It touts the medicine as a cure and strengthens for childbirth and menopause with testimonials from the Pinkham Laboratory in Lynn Massachusetts. It invites women to write for free advice read by women only.
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Srcoup
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
John D.'s Pupil Sentenced for Intoxication in Cambridge
Francis Babcock of Arlington and New York claimed membership in John D Rockefeller's Bible class while facing a drunkenness charge. Judge Almy sentenced him to three months at the State farm after a back‑and‑forth in Cambridge Third District Court. Babcock appealed.
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Francis Babcock
Arlington
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Almy
Cambridge Third District Court
Babcock
John C. Rockefeller
State Farm
Delegates to Report on M C C O F Homestead Meeting
The next meeting of delegates reporting on the homestead of the M C C O F will be held in the Cathedral basement on Sunday April 16 at 3 p m.
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Charles Hamlin
Hamlin
Sloan Arts Art Au
Ahs Pediat
Atura
Thomas Jefferson King
King
Oxford
King Dental Parlors
Washington ST
Cor
AVON
Crosby
Jewery
Bill
Franklin St
Ward
Kavanagh
Belle Isle
Conception Bay
N. F
Bridget
Thomas Kavanagh
Charlestown
Maass
Sydney
William L. Harvey
Austin H. Kenerson
Ginn and Company
Beacon Street
Mt. Vernon Street
Dartmouth College
New England
Edward H. Kenerson
Dartmouth
Kenerson
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
N. E
W. E. Woodman Coro
Opticians
Tremont Row
J. Newman & Sons Corp
Tramont St
Purdy
Manyon
Mynyon
Phila. Pa
Cine
Wis
Dr. Shoop
Mrs. Pinkham
John D
Rapture
G. W. Goodrich
F. M. Treadway
R. BR. Wood
H. L. Jackson
Court Sq
C. J. Belknap
School St
J. I. Ford
Massachusetts Ave
F. Franz
Cornhill
FE. E. Ware
Somerville
Hiram Wilde
Waldeck St
Dorchester
Gc. F. Mulford
Temple Place
White Dental Parlors
He White
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