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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1898

Page

6

Wheat Prices Pressed by Implied Spring Movement

Bradstreet's reports mixed U S business conditions with strong iron and steel demand and rising bank clearings, while wheat and cotton lag. Cash wheat holds a premium amid shrinking supplies, and country mills replenish stocks as export demand cools.

New York Bradstreet Iron and Steel and Pacific South Northwest Iron and United States Chicago St. Louis St. Paul Louisville Omaha San Francisco Oregon Washington East

Dun & Co. notes improved trade and steady finances

R G Dun & Co reports weekly trade expansion with 2.4 percent higher business than last year and 26.8 percent above 1892. Crops seem favorable, money markets steady, Western demand hints at abundant resources. Wheat prices fall 3 cents. steel output exceeds demand while furnace stoppages push pig iron prices to about 10.60 and 9.25 at Pittsburg.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Tronana Steel Shenango Mahoning Valleys Bessemer Pittsburg

Nahant Bass Point concert header by Naval Brigade Band

Conductor Lafricain of the Naval Brigade Band presents a program for Nahant line patrons and Bass Point visitors with soloists on cornet clarinet piccolo and xylophone. A mix of popular and patriotic numbers is planned and a large turnout is expected if fair weather holds. Nahant boats depart Lincoln wharf at 90 minute intervals.

Lafricain Naval Brigade Band Nahant Line Bass Point Nahant Lincoln Wharf Battery Street Naval Brigade Ferry Cara A. P. Lane N. E. Agt Wash

Peace jubilee urged for Revere illumination plan

A proposed general illumination for Revere to celebrate the closing of the war and park improvements is planned for September 12 from Short Beach to Revere Heights. A meeting at Ludemann's Cafe will gather supporters, as the town mourns the Sharon railroad tragedy that killed Charles H. Frye and his wife.

Revere State Metropolitan Park Commissioners Short Beach Beachmont Boulevard Revere Heights Ludemann Crescent Beach All Revere Sharon Charles H. Frye Mattie Messrs Janvrin Tapley Frye Mr. Frye Board of Selectmen William T. Janvrin Albert A. Tapley Brainard A. Andrews George M. Ingalls Scott F. Bickford Republican State Committee George H. Dunham Chelsea Parker Hall Winthrop Bickford Endicott Willard Howland Pear Avenue Winthrop Swimming Club

Corbett's Column on a New Investment in Weighing Machines

Corbett extols the potential of a combined weighing lifting and grip machine as a highly profitable investment. He cites patent records and profits from existing weighing machines, mentions the International Automatic Machine Company of 89 State street, and notes a stock offering at 20 cents rising to 30 cents, urging investors to buy now.

United States Patent Office Washington Bradstreet’s Weighing International Automatic Machine Company No. 89 State Street Nantasket

Final markdown sale at Old South Clothing Company

The Old South Clothing Company at 315 and 317 Washington street announces its final season markdown sale with clothing at below manufacture cost. Men's suits drop to 8 to 12.50, trousers 1.20, outing and bicycle wear 0.75 to 5, boys suits 1.75 to 2.95, with refunds for misrepresentation and hours extended for suburban customers.

Old South Clothing Company Washington Street New England Old South

Kutnow's Improved Effervescent Powder Ad

An advertisement claims nervousness insomnia and constipation stem from internal organ weakness and promotes Kutnow's Improved Effervescent Powder as the remedy. Readers are urged to obtain a free sample from Kutnow Bros at 13 Astor Place New York by mentioning Boston.

Kutnow Kutnow Bros Astor Place New York City Boston

Munyon's Kidney Pellets Promised Pain Relief

Advertisement claims Munyon's Kidney Pellets cure back pains and all kidney problems with doctors offering free consultations.

Unyon Munyon

International Stock Exchange Opens at 80 State Street

The International Stock Exchange at 80 State Street opens to the public last Tuesday and reports brisk business. The commodious, well lighted rooms offer facilities for stock and grain speculation, with a focus on fractional lots and prompt, careful handling of all orders.

International Stock Exchange No. 80 State Street

Clothier Corner Stop Promotes Bargains at Hanover Portland

The author notes streetcars halt at a white post in front of My Clothier's at Hanover and Portland, signaling this corner as the place for reliable clothing bargains. Detected as a popular stop where conductors might call out My Clothier's or Bernard M. Wolf's.

White Post Clothier’s Hanover Portland Streets

Co operative Banks Offer Low Interest Loans on Easy Terms

A reader praises the Co operative Banks at 987 Washington Street for 5 percent annual loans and an easy payment system, recommending them to friends for solid financial support.

Co-operative Banks Washington Street

Agricultural fairs promise big squash and cake

Country fairs ready for picnic season as managers plan generous cake supplies from Knight's Bakery on New Hudson Street. Orders urged early to secure Knight's cake for the event.

Knight's Bakery New Hadson Street

Free bed offer at Union General Hospital referenced

A note invites inquiries about a free bed at Union General Hospital, West Springfield Street, with Burt as superintendent to provide information. Call for details and availability.

Union General West Springfield Street Burt

Boston Baked Beans Delight At Whipple’s Shawmut Avenue

A playful note praises baked beans from friend Whipple's Boston Baked Bean Company on Shawmut Avenue as perfectly delicious for tonight’s gathering.

Whipple Boston Baked Bean Company No. Shawmut Avenue

American Wringer Chief Visits Cape Cod Region

American Wringer Company executive returns from vacation down Cape Cod. Mr. F. C. Buckley, manager of the firm, greets the visitor and welcomes him back.

American Wringer Company Cape Cod Way F. C. Buckley

Daly advances Cyrano in New York Garden Theatre

The Garden Theatre in New York will host a forward push of Cyrano de Bergerac starring Richard Mansfield next Wednesday due to Augustin Daly's plans. Other notes include Little Miss Nobody shifting to Philadelphia's Broadway Theatre and Minnie French withdrawing from Hotel Topsy Turvy after a leg injury.

Augustin Daly Richard Mansfield Garden Theatre New York Broadway Theatre Philadelphia Minnie French Walter Thomas Secret Service Portland Touchstone Boston Columbia America

Peace Jubilee Concert Attracts 10000 In Boston Honor

Bernard M Wolf hosted a peace jubilee in Boston at Hanover and Portland streets drawing over 10 000 attendees. The event showcased patriotic music ending with the Admiral Dewey March and Taps followed by America applause. The next concert features the First Regimental Band of Boston led by Frank L Collins with a funeral march in memory of the dead.

Bernard M. Wolf My Clothier Hanover Portland Streets Boston Admiral Dewey America Frank L. Collins

Steamer Plymouth Promises Luxurious Boston Plymouth Excursion

Boston travelers are urged to ride the new Plymouth steamer from 478 Atlantic avenue at 10 a m for a three hour sail to Plymouth with two and a half hours of sight seeing. Return departs at 3 30 pm, docking in Boston at 6 30 pm. Jordan's National Cadet Band plays aboard, with fine cuisine offered.

Boston Plymouth Winthrop Steamboat Company South Shore Winthrop Atlantic Avenue Old Town Jordan National Cadet Band Ajorumbeca Zoological Garden Ruatic Theatre Music Court Knowlton & Allen Ake Newton Subway Huntington Ave Union Station Salem Willows C. E. Lewis Winthrop Line Willows Salem Cadet Band Winthrop Steamboat CO A. B. Bacon Gen. Mgr Dominion Atlantic Railway Halifax ST. John Yarmouth Prince Edward Long Wharf North Shore Gloucester Gape Ana Columbus Orchestra City OF Gloucester North Side Central Wharf Ostate St BR. S Mgr A. E. Harding

Sunday church services and schedules across Boston churches

A roundup of Sunday worship times across Baptist Congregational M E and other congregations. Includes Tremont Temple Berkeley Temple Old South Church Bromfield Street M E Church Tremont Street M E Church People Temple and more with sermon topics and service details.

Tremont Temple Cortland Myers Brooklyn C. Myers Berkeley Temple Chas. A. Dickinson D. D William Bromfield Street M. E Strangers’ Church Home L. B. Bates Tremont Street M. E Church Concord and Tremont Sts John D. Pickles F. Jones New York City People's Temple Columbus Avenue Pernsley St James Boyd Urady L. Goodell Christian Endeavor Meeting Service of Song First Presbyterian Church Berkeley Street Scott F. Hershey Fourth Presbyterian Church South Boston Charles J. Cameron

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