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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
3
Doctors at City Hospital performed an operation on 19 year old Marjorie Russell in Somerville. Dr William H Bailey of 4 Putnam Street was held on $2000 bond yesterday. She rests comfortably and physicians hope for full recovery.
Police and hospital authorities keep details secret as the victim’s identity remains unclear. Miss Russell, linked to a Boston business house, reportedly resided at 20 Bowdoin Street but locals deny this, while Lynde Street residents also dispute knowledge of her. Dr Bailey, once investigated in another case, is alleged by police to have been identified by the girl at the hospital. Bailey posted bail after being questioned and did not comment.
A letter notes a Paris physician charging 100 francs for skin irritation treatment, advising Cuticura which led to a complete cure. It cites Hospital Saint Louis Paris, famed for skin disease care, adopting Cuticura as a specific therapy. Signed Lewis Gower of New York.
A Chicago man, George W. Rugby, testifies that his late wife kept Cuticura products in their household in England and America. He notes the remedies eased children's skin and scalp problems and kept medical bills low. He advertises the Complete External and Internal Treatment set and offers a free Cuticura Book.
Doctors and many users claim Allen's Foot-Ease cools the blood and whole system. The antiseptic powder soothes nerves at the soles when shaken into shoes. Use to prevent heat prostration and feel instantly cooling and refreshing. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents.
Port Washington N Y July 31 The steering wheel of the frigate Constitution possessed by the late Captain Elbert Stannard is to be sold or may be sold if not less than 500 is obtained The will also directs a carving of the bark Daniel Webster and its transfer to daughter Harriett M Peck The deceased was a long time China trader and earlier sold the brig Josephine to the Chinese government and the Daniel Webster to Japan government
A searing heat wave strikes Boston during Old Home Week parade crowds. Police and nurses treat hundreds of exhausted marchers, with several prostrations near Tremont Street and Park Square. Notable victims include Captain Cain and Mr and Mrs Horace Mendell.
Advertises Mothersill's Seasick Remedy as a mild, efficient cure for seasickness and motion sickness on ships and trains. Claims universal effectiveness, no morphine or harmful substances, and a money back guarantee. Includes testimonials and lists multiple Detroit and Boston area distributors.
A second attempt to unionize the Boston Elevated is under way with 2000 motormen and conductors enrolled. Organizers expect to add 3000 more names as W. D. Mahon, international president of the Amalgamated Association, travels from Albany to join them within days.
Marsters vacation tours offer trips to Montreal Quebec the Saguenay river and Lachine Rapids the White Mountains and Annapolis Valley via Evangeline Land Halifax the Citadel and more with Aug and Sept departures. Independent tours available daily and full details are in Travel magazine mailed free from Geo. E. Marsters Boston address.
The article traces Graham flour from Dr. Sylvester Graham’s 1829 advocacy of unbolted flour to the creation of the Graham cracker by the National Biscuit Company. It praises the crackers as sweet nutty wheat flavored and versatile for meals, snacks, and breakfast, noting their crispness and freshness in moisture proof boxes.
In the Baby to Miss Annex a Friday sale shows many lots offered without prior advertisement. Dealers expect brisk activity as buyers scan remaining merchandise and surprise bargains appear among unpromoted items.
Eddie Welsh an 18 year old from South Boston pulled a kettle from a stove yesterday and was severely scalded on the back and shoulders. Mrs Welsh fainted upon seeing him, and the boy was taken to City Hospital where recovery was hoped for.
Engagement announced for Miss Mary Coffin and Edward Brusch a New York banker and clubman. The couple plans to wed later this year in a formal ceremony.
Wolf's Clothier at Hanover and Portland streets advertises a Red Tag Sale praised for value and demonstration. The notice markets Wolf's as the place to stretch two dollars into three, inviting locals and visitors to experience the real value offered by the store.
Nine year old Charles Sharkey of 8 Chelsea Place Hast Boston was injured in a foot cut at the Boston and Maine freight yards. Rather than take an ambulance, friends carried him in a wheelbarrow to the Relief Station after stepping on a jagged piece of glass. Doctors were passed up despite the seriousness of the wound.
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