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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1908

Page

2

Zeppelin Airship Starts Epochmaking Journey Over Rhine

Count Zeppelin's airship lifts from the Rhine at dawn and sails toward Mayence with a loyal crowd aboard, passing Constance and Schaffhausen. Reports say it proceeds toward Neuhausen and the Rhine Falls, with bulletins along the route and hope for a successful voyage despite earlier mishaps.

Rhine Mayence Count Zeppelin Carlsruhe Stuttgart Lake Constance Friedrichshafen MunZel Neuhausen Rhine Falls Nackenheim Frankfort

Well Known Veteran at Ninety Praises Duffy’s Malt Whiskey

Captain James M. Snowden of New Haven a Civil War veteran says at ninety he is hale and vigorous thanks to Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. In a recent interview Snowden notes a war injury limits him from younger competition but credits the medicinal malt for health and vigor.

James M. Snowden Washington Ave New Haven Conn Nineteenth Duffy Snowden

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Advertisement Claim

An advertisement extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as an absolutely pure distilled malt liquor with medicinal tonic qualities. It warns buyers to demand the genuine product sealed with the Old Chemist label and offers a free medical booklet and advice from the Duffy Malt Whiskey Co. in Rochester, New York.

Duffy Daffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester N. Y

The Famous Airship and Count Zeppelin Flight Attempt

The world watches Count Zeppelin as he aims for a continuous 24 hour midair flight. A half million dollar reward from the German government awaits success, with Zeppelin a German general and veteran of the Civil and Franco German wars. His elaborate airship includes 17 balloons, 2600 gas tubes, aluminium framework, dual netting, waterproof silk cover, a two foot wide aluminium gangway, and twin four blade propellers for forward and aft propulsion.

Count Zeppelin Mantell

Senator W. B. Allison Dead in Dubuque Iowa

United States Senator W B Allison died at his home in Dubuque Iowa this afternoon cause heart failure amid a sinking spell from prostatic enlargement and kidney disease He had left his home to escape heat and had recently returned from Mrs Fannie Stout’s home near Asbury enfrenta warning medical advisers had urged operation to relieve the enlargement and vital signs worsened into semi consciousness since Saturday afternoon

Dubuque, In United States W. B. Allison Fannie Stout Asbury Road

Unusual list of mishaps reports multiple injuries and deaths

A busy day at city hospitals with two deaths and six or more serious injuries from accidents around Tremont Street Fort Avenue and surrounding areas. Victims include George Gibbons age 8 injured on a dump cart wheel and Carl Lindhoff age 6 fractured skull while at the Jewish Home grounds.

Franklin Field Post George Gibbons Tremont Street F. Gaddis Frank Carroll Weston Street City Hospital Carl Lindhoff Highland Park Avenue Fort Avenue McCormack James F. Evans Cherokee Street Roxbury Pleasant Tremont Streets Thomas Burns Terrace Street W. C. Norcross C. A. Caleb Seaver Street Blue Hill Avenue Stamford Street Elizabeth Saxe Prospect Street John Gately Thomas J. McCoy Parnell Street Columbus Avenue West Canton Street

Osmo Chemic Physicians Offer Free Month Treatment

The Osmo-Chemic Physicians announce a limited time offer to begin or renew treatment by Aug 15 giving one month's treatment and all medicines free. The ad touts a perfected X Ray for diagnosis and claims to cure chronic diseases including asthma with no cost for those starting by the deadline. Walter Tordoff of Newton Upper Falls endorses the remedy for his son Lawrence.

Walter Tordoff P. O. Box Newton Upper Falls Mass Lawrence

Senator Passes After Brief Illness in City

After a period of illness the aged Senator died this afternoon. News of his serious condition was closely guarded and his death surprised thousands of friends in the city.

Long and Notable Career of Senator Allison

Town's grand old man Senator William Boyd Allison marked his 79th birthday on March 2 and his 35th year in the US Senate two days later. A Iowa Republican, he served eight years in the House, advised in Civil and Spanish wars, and shaped Civil War measures, national credit, and imperial policy. He declined Treasury posts offered by Garfield Harrison and McKinley and advised Lincoln’s 1860 nomination and McKinley’s decisions on the Maine incident and Philippine acquisition.

William Boyd Allison United States Senate House Allison Chicago Congress United States Iowa Treasury Garfield Harrison McKinley International Monetary Conference Brussels Lincoln Stanton Chase Sumner Blaine Edmunds Sherman Logan Trumbull Morton Abraham Lincoln Maine Havana Spain White House Philippine Islands

Hibbard Backs Frothingham for Lieutenant Governor

Mayor Hibbard stated he favors Frothingham, the local candidate, for Lieutenant Governor but will not take an active role in the campaign.

Hibbard

New U S Army airship makes successful test flight

Captain Baldwin piloted the new military dirigible at Fort Myer with Glen Curtiss on the motor. The airship performed several evolutions before about 1000 spectators. Baldwin said the flight went as planned and everything worked splendidly as Curtiss estimated a speed of 12 miles per hour during a 20 minute flight.

Washington Thomas C. Baldwin United States Army Baldwin Glen H. Curtiss Fort Myer Captain Baldwin

E N L Africain Married World-Famed Cornetist Weds

Ella F Goring and Edward N L Africain of Medford wed in Auburndale last Saturday. Goring, 40, formerly of Boston, resides at 2383 Grove Street Auburndale. L Africain, a Montreal native and former Boston Symphony Orchestra member, plans a European honeymoon.

Newton Ella F. Goring Edward N. L’'Africain Medford Auburndale Miss Goring Grove Street Boston L’africain Boston Symphony Orchestra Montreal Europe

Curing Asthma Osmo-Chemic Treatment Praised by Patients

Stoughton Mass resident E D Waterman credits Osmo-Chemic Physicians New Discovery with curing his asthma after two years of grip. Lyon Mass resident Frank Pickel and Westerly R I resident Mrs G E Eldridge report successful relief or life saving results from the Osmo-Chemic treatment for asthma and bronchitis.

E. D. Waterman Stoughton Mass Frank Pickel Winneparkit Ave Lyon Mass G. E. Eldridge Williams al Westerly, R. I

Great Tribute to Mrs Howe and War Song of the Republic

President Roosevelt named Julia Ward Howe’s Battle Hymn of the Republic the national anthem and praised its power. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle likewise lauds the hymn calling it the most tremendous war song he recalls and notes its emotional force on and off battlefields.

Conan Doyle Roosevelt Julia Ward Howe Boston Sir A. Conan Doyle The Republic Atlantic John Brown Georgia

Grampus Fought Long With Blatchford Crew In Provincetown

A 18 foot grampus was trapped off Provincetown harbor by Blatchford's weir crew. After 80 minutes of struggle it died from repeated axe blows. The carcass was sold to David C. Stull for exhibition and oil extraction to make lubricant for timepieces.

Provincetown Blatchford David C. Stull

P. G Naphtha Soap Proven Superior by Color and Hardness

A vintage pitch claims P. G Naphtha Soap is whiter and firmer than rivals, with zero resin and greater hardness. The ad argues this makes it longer lasting and more economical, noting it is sold in most city groceries.

Ear Trouble Cured by Osmo-Chemic Treatment

Mrs. R. F. Clarke of 968 Broadway Everett Massachusetts details twelve years of ear jaw joint pain and failed hospital and private care before seeking Osmo-Chemic treatment. After a few sessions she reports a complete cure and resumption of normal diet.

R. F. Clarke Broadway Everett Mass

Skin Disease Cured Says Patient in Massachusetts

Mr. J. G. Blood of Waverly Massachusetts aged 70 suffered a widespread skin ailment diagnosed as Scabies by Osmo-Chemic Physicians. He reports instant relief and a permanent cure after their treatments.

J. G. Blood See Ave Waverly Mass

Female Complaint Relief Claim by Miss Madden

Miss A Madden of Old Chestnut Chestnut Hill Mass says she suffered from female complaint for years before claiming cure by Osmo- Chemie Physicians. She asserts relief after seeking treatment from the doctors.

A. Madden Old Chestnut Chestnut Hill Mass

Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine Office Ad

J. L. Plankett M Chief Consulting Physician lists office in Boston Massachusetts at 18 Boylston St suites 8 9 10 with hours 9 A M to 12 M 2 to 4 and 6 6 to 8 P M closed Sundays and holidays.

J. L. Plankett Meeins Boylston St Hoston Mass Jacobi Boston Catarina Anthony Jacobi Julia Horrigan St. Leonard’s Chu Mansur Gilman R. Mansur Unitarian Church Wilton Centre N. H Murphy Roxbury Mary Murphy Washington Street St. Joseph’s Church Cliveult Street

Taft Barbecue Plans Face Possible Setback

Taft campaign organizer Frank Hitchcock will push for Judge Taft to visit Boston in September to salvage the large Republican barbecue aimed at a historic statewide event. With 30,000 tickets printed and major transportation contracts at stake, failure would derail the campaign start. Taft could not attend the July 16 date due to official nomination timing.

Taft Frank Hitchcock Boston Hitchcock Judge Taft

Cabot's Sulpho Napthol Foot Remedy Ad

An old Boston advertisement touts Cabot's Sulpho Napthol for foot care. It claims relief from swelling and pain, promotes daily bathing, and suggests use in baths. Sold in yellow packages by druggists and grocers for 10c to $1.00.

Boston Cabot Haymarket Sq Sawyer Crystal Blue Company Mass

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E Tailors Shel Washington St Stores LOEB Mear State ST Zeppelin Constance Associated Press Reichenau Friedrichsfen Schauffhausen Kurhaus Duffy’s Pure Aure Riker-Jaynes Count Fis Senator Allison Cart Mary Wallace Henley Street American Automobile Company Gordon C. Green Jacob Shulberg Minot Street Portland Street C. W. Hildreth Harry Stevens Hammer Street Grinnell Forest Hills Lazarus Radio Fayston Street Parkway Huntington Avenue Edwin S. Tinkham Anthony Street Providence Parker William B. Allison Frothingham E. N. L’africain Mrs. Howe Grampus Knight of Pythias Carters Wilson Wm. Albrecht New Eng Distr Knights of Pythias Boston Harbor Andrew Otis Wharf Atlantic Ave Brainy Knights Riker R Jaynes
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