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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1898
Page
2
An Indianapolis gentleman describes relief from nervous dyspepsia using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. Testimonials claim improved sleep, gain in flesh, and better digestion. The ad touts 50 cent full sized packages and urges readers to request a pocket book from Stuart Co., Marshall Michigan.
The text argues that weak digestion mimics many diseases by disturbing nerves and organs. It claims heart, kidney, and lung issues arise from poor digestion and can lead to nervous breakdown or prostration.
In the Supreme Judicial Court of Suf folk county trials by jury began yesterday before Judge Morton. The first case is an appeal from a Probate Court decree allowing the will of Sarah Safford who died in December 1896 with an estate valued at 75000 dollars. The testatrix left a will and three codicils. She bequeathed 5000 dollars to the Reformed Episcopal Church and 5000 dollars to Rev Asa Dalton rector of St Stephen's Church Portland Missouri. The remainder went to relatives. John and Elien Whitmore of Portland Maine, nephew and niece, contest on grounds of unsoundness of mind and undue influence.
The Rev. F I Bell of Weedsport New York credits Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets with curing ten years of chronic dyspepsia and after meals distress. The letter extols the vegetable remedy that aids digestion and restores vitality, noting the tablets sell for 60 cents per package in drugstores.
The Tampa Spanish residents, about 400, boarded a chartered steamer bound for Havana as the first mass move by Spanish colonies in the United States. Other colonies, including Boston and New York, arrange departures and registers. many evacuees are able-bodied young men awaiting military service after reaching Havana. The Spanish minister plays down Malaga and Cadiz riots, promising preventive measures.
Skippers rush to clear ships for foreign voyages as the local custom house shuts for the day. A British steamer Siesta sails for St John, N B while seven ocean liners depart with cargoes including 789,92 bushels of grain and 2426 cattle. Towboats Ida M Dalby and Joshua Lovett bring in the American bark Harrison G Johnson and the British ship Dunstaffnage. Schooner St Croix heads to Parrsboro, and captains Campbell and Potter swap commands on Canara and Marathon type vessels.
An early 20th century health ad proclaims digestion as the sole path to flesh strength and vigor. It touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, stomach-digestive aid that boosts appetite, blood, and nerve strength, available at druggists or by mail from Stuart Company in Marshall, Michigan.
Captain John Le Roache longtime Boston city foreman in the sanitary division is a Civil War veteran who served as a navy warrant officer and endured confinement in Libby prison. After the war he steered a merchant ship and later served fourteen years at Charlestown Navy Yard. He credits Doctor Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets with curing his long illness and restoring his health.
A Civil War veteran from No 8 Thetford Street Boston Massachusetts testifies to years of digestive torment and failed treatments until Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets provided relief. He urges others to try the remedy. Signed John Le Roache.
The American University of Tennessee recognizes the scholarly attainments of Professor J M Munyon by conferring upon him the distinguished and very honorable degree and title of Doctor of Laws.
In heavy gales the Cunard steamer Scythia with Captain George Campbell from Liverpool and Queenstown arrived at East Boston at 7 30 am yesterday, nearly three days overdue. The worst weather struck Saturday April 9 with hurricane force winds and high seas. A gigantic wave damaged deck fittings and the steerage hatch, scattering 488 steerage passengers. No injuries were reported as the crew replaced the hatch and lifeboat. The ship’s pace briefly reversed, then logged sixty nine miles in the twenty four hours. The Scythia carried two cabins, thirty six second cabin and 488 steerage passengers.
Charles Kennedy completed a 120 day confinement for a small city larceny last fall. He was moved from South Boston House of Correction to the Tombs where Inspector Walter Abbott waited in Captain Wilkins's office. Authorities in Hartford, Connecticut sought him for breaking into the Chester Hills house in Farmington last fall. He was returned to Cell 18.
The advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a non secret remedy containing aseptic pepsin Golden Seal and bismuth. It claims the tablets digest food after meals and prevent gas acidity and other stomach troubles, offered at 50 cents per package via Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.
Dr Wurth extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a highly valuable stomach remedy. He links indigestion to broad health issues, claiming a sound digestion supports nerves, muscles, and tissues, and warns improper digestion poisons blood and burdens the heart and lungs.
In London the House of Commons resumed after Easter. Mr James Lowther urged immediate notification to all British subjects abroad about strict neutrality in potential conflict with two friendly states. Mr Balfour declined, noting no departure from standard practice of awaiting hostilities and consideration of copies of US consular reports through the US embassy.
Catarrh of the stomach is described as a common chronic ailment with symptoms like bloating sour rises and a foul mouth. The proposed cure emphasizes digestion before fermentation and endorses Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets containing Diastase pepsin and other ingredients, with testimonial from N J Booker of Chicago. The ad promotes obtaining the tablets at drug stores and requests readers seek the free book from Stuart Co. in Marshall Michigan.
The report notes an excessive expansion of coaling facilities before the neutrality proclamation was issued, signaling concerns over military readiness and strategic policy. Local officials and maritime interests weigh potential impacts on trade and defense posture amid evolving international stance.
The Old South Chapter Boston DAR urged Senate to concur with a House amendment after a meeting led by founder Laura Wentworth Fowler. Rev. William E. Barton urged peace, proposing a nonhostile fleet to Havana Harbor to reveal the Maine disaster, while Miss Mary Goodale read a Havana essay.
Seasonal warnings urge readers to prevent coughs and colds as frosts approach. The ad promotes Secott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with lime and soda as a heat producing food that enriches blood strengthens circulation and invigorates the nervous system to ward off illness.
Benjamin W. Putnam, longtime Boston schoolmaster linked with the Quincy School on Tyler street for generations, died at his Danvers home Saturday in the old Irael Putnam homestead. Funeral set for Tuesday at 2 30 p m from his son's Jamaica Plain residence 2 St John street.
The article describes Alabastine as a durable natural wall and ceiling coating. It differentiates it from kalsamine preparations and notes it can be mixed with cold water, sold in five pound packages, and includes complete directions on each package.
The article notes Kalsaomines as cheap temporary wall coverings made from chalks clays and whiting, stuck with decaying animal glue. It contrasts Alabastine as a cement manufactured from a rock.
The material ages to a hard finish through a setting process and can be recoated or redecorated periodically without washing or stripping the old layers.
Consumers are urged to obtain genuine Alabastine in five pound packages from a trusted dealer or contract with proper labeling. Do not accept substitutes or cheaper Kalso or related imitations even if recommended as similar.
A firm warns that any sample of their product will be tested for authenticity and may lead to action against fraudulent parties. They offer guidance on payment and pledge to help pursue infringers to protect their trademark.
A campaign urges defenders of wall decor to switch from wallpaper to Alabastine a cold water wall coating made under patent from the Alabastine Company Grand Rapids Michigan. It cites painters decorators opposing wallpaper and warns dealers against infringement risking suits.
Alabastine can be used on plastered walls, wood ceilings, brick or canvas. It is fireproof, durable, and easy to apply. Suitable for factories and warehouses, it is sold by druggists and paint dealers nationwide. Contact Alabastine Company in Grand Rapids Michigan for tint cards.
The advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It argues digestion must be improved to calm nerves and restore energy, claiming the tablets digest food directly and rest the stomach, with a low price at drug stores.
Insurance on the Hoosac Tunnel grain elevator and contents totals 304000 with 104000 on the building and 200000 on the grain. The Water street side wall danger may collapse at any minute threatening nearby tenement houses. Grain removal halted due to falling-wall risk as investigators rule out smoldering cars and incindiarism is not suspected.
An advertisement urges readers to write to Kutnow Bros at 13 Astor Place New York to receive a free postpaid sample of Kutnow’s Improved Effervescent Powder. It claims benefits for stomach ailments including dyspepsia flatulence jaundice diabetes liver troubles and gout. Photographer Pach of 935 Broadway endorses its effectiveness for stomach and liver issues.
Captain Golding of the Annie Harper says he was in company with the overdue David Torrey after Portland departure on March 29. They separated March 31 near Boone Island as a north easterly gale drove the Harper ashore at Seltuate before tugs refloated her. Torrey is believed to have foundered that night.
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