The Old Well and the Blood Purity Doctrine
A sermonlike piece argues the poet should idealize the old well while stressing the microbe danger in water and the body's purity. It includes patient testimonials praising Dr Pierce products for impure blood and venerable claims about Golden Medical Discovery restoring health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Dr. Sage
Geo. S. Henderson
Eeq
Denaud, Lee Co
Fla
Carrie Adams
West Main Street
Battlecreek
Mich
Pierce
Couley
Winn Par
Common Sense
Seni Vee
Acaax
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Methodist Preachers Named in New England Conference
Taunton April 16 with the southern New England Methodist conference announcing next year’s appointments. Bishop R Joyce read the list naming numerous district and local preachers across Mass and Rhode Island towns including New Bedford Brockton Falmouth Sandwich Taunton and Providence along with conference officials and institutional appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
Southern New England Methodist Conference
Eben Tirrell
R. Joyce
New Bedford
Cottage City
S. Moore
Cotuit
H. Taylor
Dighton
A. Purdy
East Bridgewater
John Pearce
Eastham
Orleans
EB. EE. Phillips
Edgartown
H. Allen
Fairhaven
E. Ellis
Fall River
Brayton
EB. J. Ayers
First
South Carver
E. G. Babcock
South
East Harwich
W. D. Woodward
South Middleboro
B. F. Raynor
South Somerset
Central
W. P. Buck
J. F. Cooper
Grace
G. A. Grant
Truro
L. C. Gunn
Vineyard Haven
Butler
Wareham
Wadsworth
Franklin
J. N. Patterson
South Street
H. B. Cady
East Weymouth
J. H. Allen
Stoughton
T. Greer
Co. M. Melden
Clark University
Brockton Central Quarterly Conference
S. Cummings
New England
Little Wanderers
Boston
South Braintree
C. H. Walter
Stetson Home For
Orphan Boys
Barre
Mags
Amulet of Love Promises Health Wealth and Influence
A 1901 letter from Daniel Boone Hayes in Boston touts the Amulet as a mystical token to inspire love, health, and prosperity. Readers are urged to purchase the Amulet Love Token, with testimonials of courtship success and a request to publish the letter while keeping the sender anonymous.
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Boston
Daniel Boone Hayes
Colonial Building
Rou
League
Hill Announces Burlington Deal in Move Toward Feeder Lines
Chicago April 16 James J Hill announced on leaving St Paul that he had completed negotiations for the Burlington railroad, asserting no change in relations with the St Paul Chicago line and that the Burlington acquisition was for a St Louis and Kansas City feeder. He denied plans for a transcontinental system with the Erie as an eastern outlet.
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Chicago
the Tribune
James J.hill
St. Paul
West
Burlington Railway
Burlington
St. Lotia
Kansas City
National Polo Association approves limited play rules
New York April 16. At a National Polo Association meeting today new rules were set, limiting play to sixty minutes and halting on the bell. Referees may exclude ponies over 14.3 hands from a contest under the revised rules.
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New York
Post Prediction Realized in Copper Combine Move
The Post recalls predicting Standard Oil’s entry into copper mining years ago. It notes Kidder Peabody arranging a consolidation of Boston & Montana and Butte & Boston with Amalgamated Copper, requiring deposits of 195000 Butte & Boston shares and 100000 Boston & Montana shares by April 25.
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Thomas W. Lawcen
Mesers
H. H. Rogers
William Rockefeller
Standard
Butte & Boston
Boston
Post
Standard Oil
America
Tts
Messrs. Kidder, Peabody & Co
Boston & Montana
Amalgamated Copper Company
Montana
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Butte
Amalgamated
Butte & Boston Stock
United Metals Selling Company
Comany
Hart's Patronage Shakeup Limited Amid City Hall Scramble
Mayor Hart plans two weeks of office and plum allocations totaling about 100000 in annual appointments, largely reappointing Republicans while leaving several key posts with discretionary choices. Rumors swirl on a Russell fire commission reappointment and a June resignation to permit a Europe tour, as nominations to the Board of Aldermen loom and assessors, health and city services face shifts.
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Hart
Wheeler
Boston
Henry 8. Russell
Russell
Europe
Post
Board of Aldermen
Charlies R. Saunders
George P. Sanger
Messrs
Hichborn
Dally and
Buckner
Maguire
Mortain Hatch
William Berwin
Berwin
Ree
Daily
R. Daily
Indo Oy
Ard
Martin M. Lomasney
Renee
John
Camrell
EL. Pillsbury
Thoet Smith Buchu Lithia Kidney Pills Claim Widespread Benefit
Claims of dramatic sales growth and rapid kidney and urinary relief are made for Smith Buchu Lithia Kidney Pills. The advertisement asserts the remedy cures Brights Disease bladder troubles cystitis diabetes and other conditions tied to kidney function. It relies on testimonials and emphasizes local availability and proven merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoet Smith
Pills advertised for kidney and rheumatic relief
A testimonial letter bundle touts Smith's Buchy Lithia Kidney Pills as effective for backache rheumatism bladder and kidney issues. Letters from Robinson Fish and Lane praise relief and urge others to buy. the ad claims no opiates narcotics mercury or minerals and notes pills come in 100-count tin boxes at 25 cents postpaid.
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Broadway
Prov
R. I
Do. HE. Robinson
West Barnstable
Mass
Mr. Smith
BE. B. Fish
Barnstable
Boston
W. F. Smith
Smith
John J. Lane
Greater Boston
School St
Mase
Pineapple and Butter Nut Pills Advertise in Boston
W. F. Smith at 41 Tremont Street Boston promotes Smith's Pineapple and Butter Nut Pills as a gentle stomach liver and bowel aid. Nature's easy physic suitable for all ages, 100 pills in glass vials for 25 cents.
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W. F. Smith
Tremont Street
Boston, Mass
Smith
Watson Willing To Sail Independence Visit
Captain Nate Watson discussed joining the Independence with designer Lawson. The Constellation’s skipper arrived harbor and awaits Skinner’s consent before sailing. Captain Haff prepares crew in Boston as deck plating nears completion. Independence likely to sail by May 1 or May 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nate’ Watson
Hall
Captain Watson
Mr. Lawson
Mr. Skinner
Watson
Haff
Boston
Chelsea mayor vetoes 5650 fire engine appropriation
Mayor Gould vetoes the $5650 appropriation for a new fire engine and hose wagon saying the cost cannot be justified now. Aldermen postponed action for a week. They also urged petitioning railroad commissioners to force better service on the Washington avenue branch and created a joint Board of Trade committee to push for extended free transfer service in Chelsea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Gould
Board of Aldermen
Lynn &Boston Railroad
Washington Avenue
The
Board of Trade
Boston Athletic Association defeats Arcanum in Norwich series
In Norwich Connecticut on April 16 the Boston Athletic Association team beat Arcanum two games to one. Grover Sespions was high scorer with 660 points for the A A BB squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich. Conn
Boston Athletic Association
Poe
Arcanum Ub
Orwich
Grover Ses Pions
Manes
House Passes Margin Stock Bill Amid Debate
The House approved the stock on margin measure for engrossment by a 99 to 2 vote. Support came from Odlin Lynn Clark Wilmington Butler Brockton. Cook Leominster opposed amid gambling concerns.
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Odlin
Lynn
Clark
Wilmington
Butler
Brockton
Cook
Leomineter
Boston Legislature Adopts Amendment on Reform School Reading
Mr Lydon of Boston supported an amendment requiring the reform school bill to be read in full before the Boston City Council and take effect by a two thirds council vote. The amendment passed and the bill moved toward engrossment. The Lynn grade crossing abolition bill and the Lowell Textile School resolve also passed to engrossment.
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Lydon
Boston
Lynn
Lowell Textile School
Worcester & Blackstone Valley Street Railway
Wormittee
Cambridgeport Trust Company
Bradlee
Milton
Kennedy
Plan to redivide Commonwealth into congressional districts
Mr. Saunders of Boston proposed a joint special committee to redraw the state's congressional districts. The committee would have five Senate members and fourteen House members and be authorized to employ clerical assistance.
Westminster Chambers Height Question Faces Withdrawals
In executive session the committee on cities reported leave to withdraw the bill allowing Westminster Chambers to stay at their current height. Senator Parry alone dissented. The panel also voted leave to withdraw the bill on uniform building height for Copley square. Dissenters were Senator Parry and Representative Witherell. The committee referred to next General Court the bill to authorize Boston to pay Carney Hospital a sum annually. Adverse reports were issued on Somerville blasting bill and the general blasting bre. The committee will report on the disability pensions bill but not for length of service.
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Committee On Cities
Westminster
Parry
Copley Square
Witherell
General Court
Boston
Carney Hospital
Somerville
General Blasting Bre. E Committee
Senate debate over mortgage notice bill advances
Senator Poet from Berkshire attacked a bill requiring foreclosure notice to junior encumbrance holders. Senator Manns of Worcester said it does not affect first mortgagees. Senator Jones opposed, while Chamberlain and Howland defended. By 22 to 9 vote the bill passed to be engrossed.
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Senate
Poet
Berkshire
Manns
Worcester
Jones
Middlesex
Chamberlain
Plymouth
Howland
Suffolk
Senate acts on McNary ice inspection report
Mr Shaw of Suffolk asked postponement for State Board of Health input but the Senate refused and an adverse report on the McNary ice inspection bill was accepted without a count. The anti cigarette bill raising age to 18 passed 10 to 3 and a measures for Essex registry of deeds in Lawrence gained support.
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Public Health
McNary
Shaw
Suffolk
State Board of Health
Senate
Essex Registry of Deeds
Lawrence
Tax committee backs inheritance tax bill amid dissent
The committee on taxation voted to report the inheritance tax bill setting a tax of 1 to 10 percent. Dissent came from Gardner and Representatives Frothingham and Bliss of Boston. A committee will report unanimously against the excise tax bill of Mr. Davis of Salem.
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Gardner
Frothingham and
Bliss
Boston
Davis Salem
Supreme Court ruling shakes Fargo divorce cohort
Telegrams flood in from those affected as the U S Supreme Court declares invalid Fargo divorces granted in bad faith. Many spouses had remarried and their children’s legitimacy faces challenge. Victims include prominent individuals from New York and nearby states, with broad regional impact.
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Fargo
N. D
United States Supreme Court
Ac Ee
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
New England States
De Oro Defeats Sherman In World Pool Championship Match
In Washington on April 16 De Oro the Cuban defeated Pick Sherman of America to win the world pool championship. The 60 ball contest ended 202 to 161 in favor of De Oro after three nights of play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
de Oro
Sherman
America
M. B. A. Bowling Club Holds Annual Celebration
The M. B. A. Bowling Club staged its annual celebration last evening at the American House. President R. B. Plummer Jr. presided over an informal after dinner program featuring music, comic sketches, dancing, and variety performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. A. Bowling Club
American House
R. B. Plummer, Jr
Chicago Victory Over Michigan 7-6 On Tilwall Field
The University of Chicago baseball team defeated Michigan 7 to 6 at Tilwall Field. The close game featured late scoring and a strong defensive effort by Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
University of Chicago
University of Michigan
Baseball Today
Tilwall Field
No News From Garonne Washington Transport Delayed On Manila Route
No tidings reached the War Department about the transport Garonne with the Twenty sixth Volunteer Infantry. The vessel has waited thirty nine days from Manila and twenty seven from Nagasaki, the longest delay among transports except two cattle ships damaged in accidents. Officials admit worry yet expect arrival. scouts may be sent if nothing is heard in 48 hours.
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Washington
Garonne
Manila
Nagasaki
Garonn
Bird
Lon
Lawton
Thomas
San Francisco
Greenland Rescues 19 of Hope's Crew After Wreck
The sealing steamer Greenland arrived at St John s Newfoundland with 19 crew members saved from the steamer Hope wrecked on Bryan Island in the Gulf of St Lawrence. All survivors are well and the Hope's cargo of 5000 seals was saved despite the gale.
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ST. John’s
N. F
Greenland
Hope
Bryan Island
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Fifth Annual Meeting Hall Dance Plans at Bloomfield Hall
Residents of Meeting Hall Dorchester await the fifth annual dance on Patri ots Day at Bloomfield Hall. The Meeting House Hill Club presents a farce comedy A Close youth with talent including John Roberts baritone and Norton and Cava in blackface acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meeting
Norton and
Cava
William E. Walsh
Wari artWenor Powers
O'Neal H
Powers
O'Neal
Cornell Defeats Virginia 9 to 2 In Mixed Baseball Play
The Cornell nine defeated Virginia 9 to 2 in a spring game. Highlights included solid pitching from Cornell and early offense building a comfortable lead for the visitors.
Dr Landis History Revered by Holyoke Reader Letter
A reader praises Dr. Landis of Philadelphia for his fame and reformist medical practices. The writer recalls meeting him, recounts admiration for his active work, and notes Holyoke's honor toward the eminent physician. The letter reflects local appreciation for a renowned medical figure.
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Holyoke
Transcri
One Landis
Philadelphia
Asa
Bavi
Lan
W. Hall
St. Cos
Columbus
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