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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1903
Page
5
A group of scientists conducts trials on a promising treatment described as a great cure. The study involves multiple researchers assessing efficacy and safety while reporting early results and potential implications for patients.
Professor Munyon claims his remedy cures indigestion and nervousness and adds years to life by feeding the nervous system with rich blood. He compares Munyon’s Paw Paw to oil for machinery, saying it eliminates friction and strain throughout the body.
A large crowd filled the Boston Post office yesterday to obtain Munyon's Paw Paw Remedy. Doctors and citizens praised its curative claims for rheumatism, kidney ailments, and digestion. Police aided crowd control as demand remained high for the remedy and pills priced at 25 cents and a pint bottle at an unspecified price.
Canoeists plan a mass meeting at Frost's boathouse Auburndale tonight to protest park police anti kissing rules. The group awaits a judge's ruling on the Peterson Smith case and potential board action, while public opinion remains split on the park commission's stance.
The system defines sail area by dividing the sail into triangles using specific measurements from load water line to bowsprit and mast to booms. Racing length is found by adding water line length to the square foot area and dividing by two.
The document lists measured lengths for two large yachts along with several related figures. Readings include 81.40, 65.75, 69.15, 55.32, and 144.83 feet, with totals 337.45, 119.75, 104.77, and 56. The data appear as technical specifications for vessel dimensions.
A Post Young Woman profile of Habberly, head of the Charles River park police, portraying him as a polite, well dressed 30s man who dodges questions about kissing. The piece notes his reluctance to discuss kissing and hints at a pending court case while highlighting his reserved, married status.
Seven yachts started in the third club championship at Manchester Yacht Club. Wind from the southeast favored fast times, with all boats finishing in under an hour except one. The Chance won the knock about class and the Tarpon took the handicap class.
London reports Lord Salisbury remains in grave condition after a restful night. Officials say his status is unchanged from yesterday and he continues under medical care in the grave condition.
Lawrence Alonzo Ring of Chicago and Abbie Barber Ring of Pawtucket wed again after a 12 year divorce. Ring, 58, moved to Rhode Island two years ago, fell ill, and was nursed by his former wife. The Rev Marion Law allowed rereading the marriage service for separated spouses.
Mary Sterling said she lived on Sterling street and was found giving a Carrie Nation style speech in front of 18 Ottawa street. A patrolman with a helmet number three arrested her. she claimed birth on February 1873 and marriage on April 13, thirteen years earlier, and was sent to Cell 13.
Hugh MacLean of Chelsea captured first money in a one hour 48 miles 1156 yards race at Charles River Park. Bennie Munroe finished second with 46 miles 708 yards and Jimmy Moran third with 42 miles 1156 yards despite machine issues and windshields causing controversy before the start.
A small fire at the bakery store of Kerr and D. Kerr on Dudley street prompted a second alarm after a quick initial response. Firefighters pulled two injured men from a neighboring laundry while a patrolman and a citizen aided, with glass injuries from breaking through. Loss estimated under $1000, shared by Kerr and Joe Lee.
Miss Bessie Anthony the Western golf champion shot 98 in the qualifying round of the eighth annual Onwentsia Club women's tournament in Chicago. It was the best score among 54 players. Johnny Carpenter was second with 99, and Mrs. A T H Bower was third with 100. The event runs five days.
A false report claimed W. K. Vanderbilt died suddenly, triggering widespread panic in Paris before being denied as unfounded.
Aug 18 Chamonix France seven climbers reported killed were found alive with slight injuries after a fall into a Mont Blanc couloir. An exploring party rescued them and they survived the scary incident. Boston man James Nicoll, past chief of Clan McKenzie, attends the 21st convention in Cleveland.
The article recounts Samuel J. Harford of Paterson New Jersey praising Chase's Dyspepsia Cure after fifteen years of dyspepsia. It notes rapid relief from the first dose and certified satisfaction with a money back guarantee. The makers claim scientific basis and the product is sold nationwide by druggists.
Advertisements note Chase constipation tablets sold in watch shaped bottles priced 25 cents. Available at all druggists.
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