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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1905
Page
2
Announcement proclaims the final day of the free consultation and examination offer with X ray and trial treatment on April 29. An endorsement from priests doctors and prominent citizens claims Osmo-Chemic physicians have the largest practice in New England and urges readers to investigate for themselves.
Mrs Hughes of Augusta Springs Virginia reports permanent cure of consumption and hemorrhages after using Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey. She claims prior illness was severe yet her health improved dramatically and invites letters to prove the remedy’s effects.
Promoters claim Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey aids pneumonia weather sufferers and treats coughs bronchitis consumption nervousness malaria stomach problems and general weakness. Sold in sealed bottles for 1.00 with the Old Chemist trademark and doctors' backing, advertised as a universal medical remedy.
The Boston public lighting committee has rejected gas petitions from John B. Moran and John A. Coulthurst as it studies options to merge the gas companies. A sliding scale proposal by Corporation Counsel Babson is not likely to be reported. The panel aims for a satisfactory 1903 act amendment with a final report due next week. John R. Thayer is expected to attend as orator in place of Gov Douglas and Lt Gov Guild.
A Massachusetts council representation for the Lewis and Clark centennial exposition was omitted from a resolve. The federal relations committee and officials including President Dana and Speaker Frothingham were noted, while the council would stay at home. The omission was deemed unintentional.
President W T A Fitzgerald of the Democratic city committee announces there will be no campaign before the May 1 police voter listing. He notes two years of ward by ward urging of Democrats to join the list and says the law will be properly observed with a new Police Board chairman in place.
The pardon application of Henry K. Goodwin will be heard by the pardon committee of the Governor's council upon Lieutenant-Governor Guild's return from Des Moines where he spoke at a Grant birthday celebration. Goodwin has served 18 years of a life sentence at Charlestown for shooting Albert D. Swan.
The House sent the trolley stock purchase bill to Monday pending the attorney general opinion on railroad rights to street railway property. The smoke nuisance bill advanced to a third reading without debate.
The Maritime Provincial Club committee completed arrangements for tonight's ball at Commercial Hall 694 Washington Street. President W. D. McDonald and Miss Nellie Mitchell will lead the grand march, with Colin F. McPherson and Allen A. McDonald controlling the floor.
A fragmented street list names individuals and drug firms in multiple areas including Malden East Boston Lynn Hyde Park Mattapan Quincy Grove Hall Neponset Manchester and East Weymouth. Entries reference drug names and pharmacies such as Fallon s Phar and Eames Drug Co with specific addresses like 109 Shawmut Ave 63 Warren Ave and 63 Warren Ave.
The Ascension Club stages a theatrical event at the Dudley Street Opera House Thursday evening. Front row includes Marion Burns H. C. Needham Lacey Vance with I Coburn Elsa Shultz Caroline Heintz Rebecca Fitzpatrick and R. K. E. Brown in the remaining positions.
Over 80 performers will stage at Dudley Street Opera House on Thursday. The show opens with a levee scene on St. Clair's plantation featuring 10 numbers plus skits and a 12-dancer buck and wing finale. The second half includes an electric ballroom with Fete Champetre imps dances Mlle Awkins and a ballet ending in a rainbow march. Ernest Buffington chaired the committee. Proceeds aid athletics. Patronesses include Mrs. Sears Fay Edmands Swift Jackson Potter Sargent Allen Manning Waters Ely.
Chelsea residents denounce the refusal of renewal for four liquor licenses John J. O'Brien W P McGuigan W D Blake and C Zecha with outsiders allegedly favored and fears of escalating license denials. Blake expresses surprise and others vow to oppose ongoing policy amid concerns over minor intoxication at a ball game and public disorder.
Last night marked the end of Passover with Thursday services to conclude the holiday. Sermons will urge aid for Russian Jews and memorial rites honor Kishineff victims and fallen in far eastern battles. Tribute prayers for McKinley and Herzl will be offered and prayers for Japan included. Rabbi Margolis says Boston Hebrews plan post Easter relief work.
Waltham April 25 The special aldermanic committee on armory has decided that it is inexpedient to build a new armory this year and will recommend to the Board of Aldermen at the next meeting that no further action be taken. It is expected the board will sustain the committee’s report.
Acting Secretary Adee received a cablegram from Secretary Hay dated Bad Nauheim stating he is getting better, in plain but definite terms. The note confirms improvement in Hay's condition amid ongoing medical care.
A historical notice explains next Monday's census activity. Enumerators will collect names jobs birthplaces and family history for state records. Police will survey male residents over 20 for voting lists while assessors prepare city tax bills.
Seventeen Republicans and one Democrat voted to pass the casualty insurance bill over Governor Douglas's veto while 142 lawmakers opposed the override. Names listed include Adams Lowell Adams Haverhill Bearse Springfield Brigham Marlboro Clare Webster Cole Andover Ferber Boston Gleason Pittsfield Hayes Lowell Hubbard Gloucester McManus Natick Moore Boston Power Boston Salter Lynn Seward Watertown Smith Fitchburg Westall Lowell Woodward Hubbardston.
The committee on ways and means will hold a hearing on the inheritance tax bill at the State House this morning at 10 30. The session aims to review provisions and potential impacts on estates and beneficiaries.
A promotional piece extols family physicians while urging severe cases to seek Osmo-Chemic treatment. It claims Radiant Light Remedies cure chronic diseases once deemed hopeless, including deafness heart and kidney troubles cancer and fistula. The article touts trained licensed practitioners and wide access to costly appliances at liberal prices.
Urges readers to start treatment at Osmo-Chemic Physicians in Bayliston Street Room 10 before April 30 for a free consultation examination X Ray and trial treatment. Four days remain.
Eben Draper of Hopedale declares he is not a machine candidate for lieutenant governor but a candidate of the whole Republican party. He has gained prominence as a manufacturer in recent weeks.
The Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, returning to his winter residence at 90 Marlboro Street after two weeks away, declines to discuss tariff positions aligned with his brother General William F. Draper. He plans no April campaign kickoff and emphasizes his Hopedale residency over Boston. Potential rivals include William B. Plunkett of Adams and Frederick S. Hall of Taunton. no decisions will be made until Senator Lodge returns from Europe around September 1.
The Public Library will open two reading rooms on Wednesday April 26 at 390 Warren Street Roxbury replacing the former delivery station at 329 Warren Street. The change brings library access closer to local residents and supports increased reading space.
A series of testimonials from ministers and local residents extoll the Osmo-Chemic physicians. Indorsers include Rev. William Morse of Durham and Rev. L W Holmes of Westport, with praise for cures of stomach trouble, bronchitis, neurasthenia, skin cancer, rheumatism, and spinal meningitis.
Local residents certify the Osmo-Chemic physicians have treated chronic troubles with visible success. People nearby are willing to discuss their experiences in person, asserting the physicians’ proven results and inviting scrutiny and comparison. The firm claims the largest practice in New England and stands by its record.
The Osmo Chemic Physicians advertise free X ray and diagnostic exams before April 30 1905. They promise careful testing with perfected instruments to identify illness and provide remedies to restore health, offered at no charge if treatment starts by the cutoff date.
The Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine Incorporated with J L Plunkett M D as chief consulting physician lists permanent offices on the eighth and ninth floors of the Boylston Building Boston Massachusetts. Office hours are 9 am to 12 pm 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8:30 pm daily except Sunday.
A Cambridge group led by Henry H Wheeler and others formed the Cambridge Public Franchise League to block a perpetual franchise to the Boston Elevated Railway. Richard H Dana warned against giving away Massachusetts Avenue for nothing and urged securing concessions or city funding for expert counsel.
Eminent medical authorities warn that Spotted Fever Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis spreads through the nose and throat and urge daily disinfectant douches gargles and mouthwashes. Catarrlets antiseptic tablets are touted for protection and health benefits with a 50 cent box price and hospital size one dollar. Available from C I Hood Co Lowell MA.
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