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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1910
Page
9
April 27 in Gloucester a tabby cat nursing newborn kittens adopted a baby rat. The cat and its two kittens occupy a comfortable cellar basket, where the unlikely trio lives. The rat, found by Dr. F. P. T. Logan’s daughter, puzzled observers as it clung to its feline family. Fate of the rat remains undetermined.
A citizen letters demands immediate state meat inspection reform. He criticizes the Legislature for delaying Dr. Draper’s proposals and warns of diseased meat from Martha’s Vineyard and tuberculous cattle. He urges the Boston Post to press the issue for public health and affordable wholesome meat.
The era of slimming favors the thinner silhouette as dressmakers praise style. Fat women may now use Marmola Prescription Tablets, claimed to be harmless and economical at 75 cents a large case, reputed to shed 12 to 14 ounces daily. orders go to Marmola Company Detroit.
Edward's Cowles, linked to the Auld-Robnett court martial at the Charlestown Navy Yard, pleaded guilty in the Superior Criminal Court to practicing medicine without a license and was fined $100.
The Boston Press Club hosts its first spring event for members tomorrow at 8 Beacon Street. William Lyman Underwood will deliver an illustrated lecture on Flashlight Photography of Big Game with rare snap shots shown, followed by Franz Eugen Burgstaller performing a zither concert program.
A hairdresser touts a new shampoo as highly fashionable in upscale salons. Warm Turkish towels and repeated towel changes remove oil for a natural shine. Some women gray early due to diet or nerves. Hay's Hair Health allegedly restores color and provides root nourishment. Available at druggists and from Philo Specialties Co.
Edward S. Goldsmith of Lynn, 98 years old and a long time Grand Army of the Republic member, was named a colonel on the staff by Commander-in-Chief William H. Van Sant after a visit to the city. The appointment was received today and pleased Goldsmith greatly.
An old medical ad touts a gin based formula with murax compound and buchu extract claiming to cure lame back joint pains and bladder issues. It warns untreated symptoms may lead to Bright’s disease diabetes or chronic rheumatism and cites high medical authority. Ingredients said to be available at any well stocked drug store.
James Duncan serves as secretary-treasurer of the Granite Cutters International Association of America and executive head of the organization. He is also first vice-president of the AFL and has been repeatedly urged as a Gompers successor. Duncan joined the New York branch in 1880 and has led the union through wage gains and multi year trade agreements. The association emphasizes three to five year deals and neutral dispute arbitration. Duncan is noted as one of the nation’s best known labor figures and a humorist with a weekly Sunday Post department.
Mark Twain wrote a rare serious verse aboard the Quaker City days before returning to America. The manuscript, owned by Mrs. S. J. Severance of Cleveland, was requested by her and recorded after he read letters to fellow passengers. She challenged him to compose a verse and he delivered the now unpublished poem.
An unpublished poem describes a departing fleet bidding farewell to eternal seas and glorious skies. It contrasts peaceful isle dreams with raging storms, foretelling shipwrecks and dispersal of the fleet while urging readers to sail on in luminous tropical light.
Among the Churches of Greater Boston reports recognition services at Dudley Street Baptist Church led by Rev. Charles A. Fulton with Rev. Dr. O P Gifford as principal speaker. The spring festival at Tremont Temple drew nearly 400 voices to aid Cambridge Baptist Home under Charles Boyd. Dr. James Todd of Fourth Presbyterian gains higher salary and two months leave before a trip abroad. Robert Walker of Church of the Ascension in Cambridge is offered Concord State reformatory chaplaincy as Batt leaves after 26 years. A Baptist union service in Braintree discusses churchwork support.
In Rockland Maine on April 27 bones of a human body were brought up by scallop boats near Northwest Harbor Deer Isle. The remains belong to victims of the 1908 Penobscot Bay yacht disaster that killed seven young people from Washington Baltimore Mount Holyoke and Bangor.
Public note honors Frank L. Stanton for his long career shaping press and publicity from early years through mid century. The tribute highlights his mentorship, industry impact, and enduring influence on communications practice.
A French duke enters the running for Widow Wise's heart and fortune. The tale unfolds in poetry and pictures featured in next Sunday's Post, promising a romantic and stylish arc.
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