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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1913
Page
8
Frank L. Ricker of Portland Maine sought his son Randolph 18 who vanished after trouble at Portland High School. Randolph last wore a dark gray suit, stood about five feet nine and weighed 130 pounds, with an attractive appearance.
Rebecca Ogden of Blossburg Pennsylvania describes eight years of kidney and bladder trouble, poor sleep and appetite, then relief after using Kilmer's Swamp Root. She urges others with similar symptoms to try the remedy and testifies under oath on May 4, 1912.
An advertisement invites readers to request a sample bottle from Dr. Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York. It promises proof of Swamp-Root's effectiveness and offers a booklet on kidneys and bladder plus regular bottle sizes for sale at drug stores.
Ohio physician Dr F M Edwards unveils Olive Tablets a sugar coated olive colored laxative said to mimic calomel with none of its after effects after 17 years of research. Promoted as gentle yet effective they claim to cleanse the system and lift spirits by toning the liver and clearing impurities. Read Columbus Ohio based Olive Tablet Company backing.
Richard Rowles argues for 5 percent civil service credit for Spanish war veterans, detailing 11,000 Massachusetts volunteers and losses, and opposing existing rules that deny veteran preference. He cites Salem encampment resolution and urges legislature to grant fair treatment from the Civil Service Commission.
An advertisement for Father John’s Medicine claims to nourish lungs and restore strength for those with lung troubles. The text asserts the product provides essential nourishment and bodily strength.
A London bulletin from surgeons attending the Duchess of Connaught wife of the Governor General of Canada reports that after an April 10 intestinal operation obstructions have recurred and another operation is required.
London officials announce an April marriage arranged between L Fred Davis eldest son of Fred L. Davis of Northaw House Potter's Bar and Mrs Ida von Claussen of New York. Ida von Claussen has a long history of notoriety in the U S including clashes with American officials and a hospital confinement in 1911 1912.
Mrs Hazel Beaudry, former delicatessen manager on Berkeley Street, has taken a job at a Washington Street restaurant to support herself and her child amid the divorce libel proceedings naming hotel steward Joseph J Beaudry as libellee. Florence Maginnis once linked to Beaudry is now serving patrons at a downtown silk store. Joseph Russell withdraws from the port of Boston collector race once endorsed by Governor Foss.
An anonymous message from abroad warned Berlin authorities that an attempt would be made on Emperor William during his Baden visit. Police in Karlsruhe and Frankfort were alerted and strict precautions were ordered to prevent any attack.
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