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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1903
Page
2
A Boston letter from Woodward's Pharmacy at Tremont Street praises Munyon's Paw Paw tonic. The dealer requests three gross shipped by fast freight, noting remarkable sales and sending best wishes to Professor J. M. Munyon.
Dear Sir I have sold the two gross Paw Paw in four days This breaks the record I never in all my pharmaceutical experience had as large a demand for a medicine as for your Paw Paw All my customers speak well of it and of your Paw Paw pills Lewis 147 Washington Street.
Paul J. Klein of Boston reports strong sales of Paw Paw received a week ago and two new gross shipments. He notes numerous customers praising its curative qualities and congratulates Professor J. M. Munyon on the medicine’s rising popularity.
Professor Munyon’s Paw Paw remedy draws broad support in Boston with testimonies praising stomach digestion and nerve relief. Druggists report universal satisfaction, noting insomnia relief and renewed strength for the elderly and weak. The ad touts a pint bottle at $1 and Paw Paw pills at 25 cents, available at all druggists.
Police investigate a report of a railroad tie placed on the inward bound Saugus Branch track between 12 and 12 45 yesterday afternoon. The train struck the tie near Elm street crossing but no damage occurred and the train did not stop. The tie was said to have been taken from a nearby pile by youths.
Police officer Foley of Revere Police chased and captured Tony Bizascngo on Elm Street after he fled from arrest for assault. Bizascngo was taken to Station 2 and later surrendered to authorities in Revere.
A large express wagon carrying 28 trunks departed the Breakers today for Sandy Point Farm in Portsmouth. Mr and Mrs Reginald Vanderbilt assumed possession. A farm dance is planned there next month.
Lawrence and Boston Councilmen clashed on the ball field at Canobie Lake Park. Lawrence triumphed 8 to 2 as "Big Mike" Sullivan umpired and was accused of roasting Boston players. A hot liner and a summoned drink caused brief interruptions before the Lawrence team celebrated at luncheon with speeches.
In light winds and rough seas at New York, the Reliance edged Shamrock III in a 15 mile windward test. The race ended with the Reliance leading by 16 minutes as both yachts were towed ashore after failing to finish within the time limit.
Rain caused the postponement as Manager Eckhardt moved the event to tonight. The quarter and mile races drew top sprinters including Floyd McFarland, Iver Lawson, Frank Kramer, and George Schreiber with amateurs from New England and New York. George Leander, back from a fall, posted fast motor paced times and will race against Albert Champion and Hugh MacLean in a 20 mile event next Tuesday.
Henry Smith 74 of Marblehead went to Emergency Hospital late last night with a fractured nose and facial cuts. He said the injuries resulted from a fall from an electric car on Washington street.
Patrolman Michael J. Conroy of Station 2 Cambridge is revealed to be married to Harriet A. Parsons of 558 Tremont street. The pair wed July 16 with Rev Dr McElween performing. Conroy’s comrades expect more surprises upon his return from the California G A R encampment.
A New York man weighed 230 pounds and dropped to 173 due to illness. His doctor advised a southern climate, but he found Grapenuts a cure, gaining back 60 pounds and feeling strong without travel costs. Postum Co. notes the food's purity and value.
Data lists racing yachts like America, Columbia, Shamrock III, Reliance with 15 to 80 mile trials. Distances include 15 miles to windward and back and 30 mile triangles. Dates range from 1803 to 1908, noting times from under three hours to just under three hours. Wind conditions described as variable with numerous broad reaches.
A second meeting of canoeists at Robertson's boathouse Riverside elected a three man committee to raise funds for legal defense under new Metropolitan Park Commission river laws. Chairman F G Carr, W R Bassett, and Arthur Marr will gather donations to support future cases, with a test case set for next Monday and possible legislation to curb park commission powers.
In executive session in San Francisco on August 20 the G A R encampment announced net membership changes for the year. Mustered members rose by 8 183, transfers 3 608, reinstatements 11 678, while deaths 8 3866, honorable discharges 739, transfers 2 990, suspensions 13 518, dishonorable discharges 76, delinquent reports 5 022, net loss 7 245. Inspector General F A Walsh reported 6711 posts, good standing losses 955106, relief funds 280 869, relief expenditures 158 666, on-hand post funds 104 878, and post property valued at 1 815 108.
An 800 strong crowd gathered at the Young Men’s Democratic Club in Ward 20 as Edward J. Barrett presided and speakers including Joseph O’Connell Philip Tworoger Thomas Hunt Michael Culliney P A Kearns and James Byrne urged an early campaign for democracy and the O’Connell faction victory.
A well dressed man rented a room at 311 Huntington avenue yesterday. He stayed a few hours then did not return. Miss Annie J. Place found Suite 1 entered and items stolen including a Remington typewriter No. 21 798 valued at 100, a garnet ring and eyeglasses with chain, totaling about 175.
A pleasure schooner named the Redskin with nine aboard plus two unaccounted crew, capsized near Hull during a squall. Lifesavers from Hull saved all nine. two occupants are feared lost. Captain W. W. Staples defended his handling of the crisis as the Mayflower aided in righting the vessel and bringing everyone ashore.
The article promotes the Koch Tuberculine inhalation method as a cure for hay fever and related asthma, claiming germ killing in air passages. It notes Dr Edward Koch and the Koch Lung Cure Institute in Boston offer free consultations, examinations, and trial treatments with offices in major cities.
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