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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1909
Page
4
Gardiner and South West Harbor women describe relief from female ailments after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letters claim cures from painful periods backache headaches nervousness and inflammation and cite decades of popularity and herbal roots as the medicine's basis.
Chicago April 19 Patten asserts no corner exists and defends his aim to profit from a short crop. He claims price rises drive bread costs and criticizes sensationalists and clergy. Wheat futures fall with May and September down 1.5 cents, July 2.25 cents, December 0.5 cent amid heavy Bartlett Patten trading.
A Boston man narrates his severe dyspepsia journey ending in recovery after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The ad claims stomach disorders stem from impure blood and that the pills enrich and purify blood to restore digestion and nerve tone. The company offers a diet book and sells pills for 50 cents per box, six for $2.50.
Thomas W. Lawson rejects claims of cornering wheat and mocks Chicago bread price fears. He denounces efforts to punish profiteers and calls for moral suasion to curb bread and shoe cornering, urging action if prices rise and promising to campaign against if needed. Boston date given as April 19, 1909.
The Columbus Biscuit Company announced the closure of its bread department indefinitely due to high flour costs caused by the wheat corner in Chicago. The plant employs 40 men.
Last night the Gilchrist Company Benefit Association staged its first annual minstrel at Jordan Hall before a large audience. The program included a cake walk won by Charles M. Gillpatrick and Miss Helen M. Blagdon, vocal solos by Miss B. B. Claire and others, and a sketch titled An Unexpected Call. Proceeds support the association. show repeats tonight under E R Phelps as stage manager and H B Rust as interlocutor.
H P Upham of Malden was thrown from a motorcycle by a car on Main Street. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with a broken ankle a dislocated hip and a crushed finger. Upham had been riding at speed and swerved to pass the automobile but only cleared the front wheel of his cycle. The car was in charge of the driver who...
An old advertisement promotes Quinine as a remedy for colds and headaches. It claims the product removes the cause and urges readers to seek the full name and signature B. W. GROVE at 25a.
Describes fabrics for summer garments including English Repp and Persian Lawn. Offers price per yard and mentions batiste finish and 30 inch width suitable for waists and dresses. Mentions value around 20 cents per yard with unclear garbled pricing text.
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