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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
6
An advertisement extols Van Camp's evaporated milk over condensed milk, arguing condensed milk wastes sugar and water. It claims Van Camp's costs 10 cents per 16 ounces, contains no sugar, preserves full butterfat, and delivers better value for cooking and table use across six states.
At Mechanics Hall the Photographers Association of New England approved merging with the National Photographers Association. The committee report passed 4 to 1, opposing only the 25 cent per capita New England tax. An expert lecture by Professor Lively preceded a Nantasket Beach excursion. Officers to be elected today with awards to prize winners.
Malden police report John N. Bailey an 86 year old resident of 53 Madison street was robbed of several hundred dollars in old coins. Two weeks earlier he lost over 1000 dollars in coins from his collection. Inspector Greenleaf arrested Joseph Hill who lived with Bailey. Bailey refused to testify and Hill was discharged for lack of evidence. Coins from the first robbery remain with police.
Washington August 4. Dr Harvey W Willey chief of the Bureau of Chemistry Department of Agriculture receives France’s Legion of Honor cross from the French president for his role in the 1907 international exposition at Bordeaux.
A patient recounts severe seborrhea on the scalp lasting over three years. After trying multiple doctors and patent medicines, Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills produced immediate relief, restoring hair and clearing scales, per a testimonial dated January 24 1909 from Philadelphia.
Councilman Frank Goodwin spurred a debate as assessors cut Matthews property value 25 percent from 100 000 to 75 000 while Huntington Chambers remained unchanged. The Finance Commission plans an investigation into the system, with Assessor secretary Folsom defending the action and noting the Oxford land also adjusted. He said ex Mayor Matthews was fairly treated and the abatement justified.
Ellsworth R. Spinney of Lynn filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition showing liabilities of 23386 dollars and no assets. Secured claims total 10600 dollars.
Washington August 4 A long line stretched around a square as people queued for the new pennies. Each buyer requested five to 500 coins, limits later exceeded. The rush followed an erroneous report of a possible withdrawal by the Treasury. Philadelphia mint is producing about 1800 a minute and pennies may flood markets tomorrow. Newsboys and traders profited as pennies sold at two for five cents near the Treasury. The designer Victor D Bremmer's initials appear on the reverse beneath the sheaf of wheat.
Henry Siegel, president of the Henry Siegel Company, offers to buy a Wright brothers aeroplane for Boston. If accepted, the aircraft would be delivered within 60 days with flights from the Siegel store roof possible. A representative, HE Pershing, visited Washington and conferred with the Wright brothers.
Wireless operator Jack Binns of the Republic, sunk by the Florida, asked Supreme Court Justice Brady to extend an injunction stopping American Vitagraph from using a series titled Saved by Wireless. The suit claims an actor pretends to resemble Binns in the scenes.
The Alden Kindred of Americans gathered at the Duxbury homestead for their ninth annual reunion. About 500 attendees from Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and every New England state were present. Officers elected at the morning meeting include President George A. Alden, Vice President August B. Alden, Secretary Flora F. Mathison, Treasurer Charles L. Alden, with Wayne W. Blossom, George F. Washburn, and Mrs. Susan Smith named to the executive committee.
A Wagner programme will be given by the Municipal Band conducted by Emiien Hauer at Boston Common next Sunday at 3 30 oclock. Six popular selections of the composer open the concert with a tone picture The Civil War as the principal second part feature.
An article links pale blood to nervous troubles and describes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood improving tonic. It cites recovered patients whose appetite sleep and strength improved and notes a free booklet titled Nervous Disorders available on request.
Charles W. Lowell of Shelburne Falls Massachusetts describes ten years of fatigue nervous debility backaches poor sleep and dizziness before using Dr Williams Pink Pills. He says multiple doctors failed to help and that the pills improved his weight strength appetite and overall vitality after treatment.
A Stoughton resident, Mrs L Lothrop of Union Street, attributes a dramatic recovery from nervous, run down condition to Dr Williams Pink Pills. Once bedridden and dizzy she improves rapidly after using the pills and has remained well, avoiding further medical visits. She urges others with similar suffering to try the remedy.
Roxbury resident Josephine Petrilly reports relief from two years of nervous debility indigestion and dizziness after trying Dr Williams Pink Pills. She describes impure blood, poor sleep, low appetite, and exhaustion before starting the treatment and feeling relief after a trial.
Mrs. Mima Bailey of 17 Hifain street Roxbury Massachusetts describes severe nervous wreckage with pale appearance and loss of energy. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills she reports regained energy appetite and weight and now feels healthier than in years.
A vintage health advisory notes nervous debility as a warning sign and urges halting the cause of worry. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as nourishing medicine to strengthen nerves via blood supply, claiming benefits for neuralgia, debility, and locomotor disorders with six boxes priced at $2.50.
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