Weary Strength for Overworked Women Promoted in Nervura Ad
An advertisement urges exhausted homemakers to use Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy. It features testimonial claims of pain relief, increased strength, better sleep, and restored energy after womb trouble, leucorrhoea, and rheumatic pain. The copy invites women to write or call Dr. Greene at 34 Temple Place, Boston, Mass.
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Eorty
Greene
Dr. Greene
Temple Place
Boston
Mass
Fire Devastates Woburn Block After Boiler Explosion
A boiler explosion in L. Waldo Thompson’s Main Street hardware store in Woburn caused a major fire with $45,000 in direct losses and extensive damage. A second boiler burst, aiding the blaze that four hours later was brought under control with aid from Winchester. The main Thompson block suffered severe stock and building losses, the Knights of Columbus hall burned, and nearby shops including Woburn Weekly News and Central House incurred smoke and water damage. No injuries were reported among residents or firefighters.
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Woburn
L. Waldo Thompson
Main Street
Lodge of Knights of Columbus
W. J. Buckman
Thompson
A. L. Richardson & Bro
Woburn Weekly News
J. F. Lovell
Ww. A. Barnes
Charles M. Munroe
J. Ginsberg
Central House
Ginsberg
Richardson
Miss Katharine Minot Debut Reception at 409 Commonwealth
A grand reception hosted by Mr. Laurence Minot at 409 Commonwealth avenue celebrated the debut of Miss Katharine Minot, daughter of the late William Minot. Floral displays and a lavish dining room highlighted the event with several hundred callers including notable guests from Boston and New York. Information on an illustrated itinerary and guided tours to Washington and other cities was offered by Joseph P. Taggart Jr. in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Minot
Commonwealth Avenue
Katharine Minot
William Minot
Minot
Louisa Minot
Charles Minot
Miss Hubbard
Miss Harrington
Beacon Street
Harrington
Hutchins
Barbara Channing
Walter Channing
Brookline
Tulleries
Katharine Coolidge
Frances Dana
New York
Boston
Fall Riverue
Washington
Philadelphia
Joseph P. Taggart
P. A
Washington Street
Three Children Burned To Death In Nova Scotia
Halifax reports a tragic home fire at Hast Folly Mountain near Truro. Robert Campbell left his daughter Effie 16 Myrtle 7 and Arthur 11 asleep. upon return the house burned to ashes and the children were found dead. Authorities suspect a stove fire started before he left.
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Halifax
Clerk William F Harding Ill at Charlestown District Court
Clerk William F Harding III of the Charlestown District Court was taken ill at his home on 70 High street early yesterday. Medical aid was summoned and by 11 o'clock he was resting comfortably, though the illness remains very serious.
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William F. Harding
Charlestown
High Street
If Women Only Knew Hard Backache From Kidney Pills
Boston readers endorsed Doan’s Kidney Pills as a cure for backache caused by kidney issues. Mrs John McArthur of 408 Columbus Ave reported long standing back and loins pain, improvement after using two boxes, and no back trouble for months. Sold by dealers at 50 cents a box. Vooster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for the US. Remember the name Doan’s.
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Dean
Boston
John McArthur
Columbus Avenue
Doan
Vooster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
New Hotel Planned on Eastern Point Property at Gloucester
A large land sale in Gloucester involves 10 acres of the Eastern Point Associates' property sold to George O. Stacy owner of the Hawthorne Inn and other summer hotels. Plans call for a premier coast hotel with 40 rooms and 17 high class cottages to cost at least $5000, signaling a major upmarket development for summer residents.
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Gloucester, Mags
Eastern Point Associates
George O. Stacy
Hawthorne Inn
Election Night Concert for Dorchester Baritone Hollis
Mr Frank W Hollis a Dorchester baritone will be honored with a testimonial concert and dance in Bloomfield Wall Geneva avenue Dorchester next Tuesday evening. Hollis has volunteered his services at many charitable events over the past year.
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Frank W. Hollis
Dorchester
Bloomfield Wall
Geneva Avenue
Hollis
Phi Beta Kappa Sends Gift to President Roosevelt
New York December 5 marks the 125th anniversary of Phi Beta Kappa in America Rutgerga College chapter sent Rev Dr P T Peekman to present to President Roosevelt a gold key insignia Roosevelt is the fifth president to hold Phi Beta Kappa membership with prior members John Quincy Adams Pierce Garfield and Arthur
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New York
Phi Beta Kappa
America
Rutgera College
P. T. Peekman
Roosevelt
John Quincy Adams
Pierce
Garfield
Arthur
Isabel Hagner Ill With Typhoid Threat at White House
Washington December 5 Miss Isabel Hagner social secretary to Mrs Roosevelt is seriously ill and threatened with typhoid fever. She has nearly finished arranging this month’s White House functions before Lent and her absence risks social confusion due to her pivotal role for the debutante daughter.
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Miss Hagner
Mrs. Roosevelt
Isabel Hagner
Roosevelt
Washington
Root
Depew
Charles Emory Smith
Rival South End Merchants Quarrel Leads to Court
Hebrew shopkeepers Kapolin Milinsky and Henry Morris clash over sidewalk wares on Pleasant Street. Milinsky fined $1 then $10 on separate court dates for violating city rules. an appeal on the first fine remains. Both men accuse each other of double cross as the Hebrew community watches the unusual sidewalk dispute unfold.
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Pleasant Street
Kapolin Milinsky
Henry Morris
Milinsky
Morris
Milinsky’s
Patrolman Gallagher
Division 4
Adams
Forsaith
Worthless Checks in Lynn Woman Victimizes Stores
A neatly dressed young woman in Lynn passes worthless checks at multiple shops, including Nixon, Moore & Co., P. B. Magrane, and Besse Rolfe & Co. Police suspect more victims and say she traveled by cab and presented herself with affluent manner.
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Lynn
Nixon, Moore & Co
P. B. Magrane
Besse, Rolfe & Co
Christmas fair and doll sale aids New England Peabody Home
A three days Christmas fair and doll sale opened at Hotel Brunswick to support the New England Peabody Home for Crippled Children. The event runs today and Saturday from afternoon until 10 p.m. Officers of the Home include Honorary President Mrs Mary A Livermore and President Mrs Herbert A Joslin.
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New England
Peabody Home For
Brunswick
Peabody Home
Mary A. Livermore
Herbert A. Joslin
Albion S. Whitmore
Edward B. Kellogg
Boston Playhouses Show Carmen Tribute and Casting News
Harvard Hasty Pudding members attend Carmen at Bijou Opera House to honor James Gilbert. J K Murray to sing Fair Harvard. Blanche Bates reported cured from typhoid and won’t perform again this season. Sol Smith Russell reportedly suffers locomotor ataxia and cannot perform. May Gerald hired as leading lady for Morrison’s Grand Theatre stock company. Jeannie Winston revived Donna Juanita at Columbia possible. Cissy Loftus joins Henry Irving’s company. Helen MacGregor to lead Sothern troupe. Helena Sharpsteen to debut in Richelieu at Sixteen at the Park next Thursday.
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Hasty Pudding Club
Harvard
Bijou Opera House
James Gilbert
Hasty Pudding
Pi Eta
J. K. Murray
Boston
Blanche Bates
New York Hospital
Miss Bates
Russell
May Gerald
Leigh Morrison
Morrison
Grand Theatre
Miss Gerald
Columbia
von Suppe
Jeannie Winston
Cissy Loftus
Henry Irving
E. H. Sothern
Miss Loftus
Helen MacGregor
Helena Sharpsteen
Richelieu
the Park
Boston’s theatres glow with long running shows and new acts
Chauncey Olcott finishes week one in Garrett O’Magh at Boston Theatre tomorrow night with an extended stay through next week while Superba returns December 16. The Royal Liliputians draw crowds at Grand Opera House in The Merry Tramps, and Julia Marlowe as Mary Tudor at Colonial impresses with range. Other notable acts include Olive May in Arizona at Tremont, Bertha Galland joining Forest Lovers December 9, Fiddle Dee Dee at Park Theatre, Carmen at Bijou, Cavalieria Rusticana and The Pirates of Penzance on December 10, and various acts at Bowdoin, Morrison’s, Music Hall, and other venues. The ninth week of Boccaccio receives praise, Ivy Leaf remains at Bowdoin Square, and Through the Breakers ends at Morrison’s Grand.
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Chauncey Olcott
Garrett O’magh
Boston Theatre
Royal Liliputians
Grand Opera House
Julia Marlowe
Mary Tudor
Miss Marlowe
Olive May
Bonita
Arizona
Tremont
Rogers Brothers
Washington
Bertha Galland
Madge Pierce
Boston
Dee Dee
Park Theatre
Carmen
Bijou
Cercle Francais
Sky Farm
Massachusetts
Boston Museum
New England
Boccaccio
Columbia
Marion Manola
Marie Jansen
Elvia ‘Crox
Bowdoin Square
Morrison's Grand Theatre
Severin de Deyn
May Gerald
Chiquita
Bostock
Animal Arena
Keith
Lilliputians
Papinta
Leon
Music Hall
The
Howard
John Healy
Austin & Stone
Emma Groves
Nickelodeon
BE. M. Favor
Hadith Sinclair
Buffalo
William T. Belfort
Thelma
Sol Smith Russell
Peaceful Valley
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Kate Austin
Jenny Lind Ave
Somerville
Miss Minot
Royal Blue Line
Washington, D. C
WM. F. Harding III
Gloucester
South End Hebrews
Harvard Boys
Sol Smith
B.o.tylsr
Entertainments
Nat M. Wills
Sar Wanamaker
Iment
Gallia Gounod
Rossini
Kileski-Bradbury
Schumann-Heink
H. Evan Williams
Pol Plancon
Alito
Gertrude May Stein
William Hi. Rieger
Gwilym Miles
Jos. Baernstein
Greation
Saydx
Emma Juch
Symphony Hall
Back Bay
Wright & Ditson’s
William F. Bradbury
Battle Cry
Joe Howard
Helena Sharpstee
Keith's
Cavalleria Rusticana
Columba
Lawrence McCarty
Lessee & Mel
MR. Chauncey
Garrett Omagh
Aeorr
Treland
Paddy
Frank C. Bostock
Animal King
Clarendon
Oma
Jap Boy
George W. Magee
Mats
the Royal
Hamilton Pl
Winter St
Vaudeville
Hall
Tel
Oxford
Prince of Illusionists
Captain Webb
Mr. &Mirs
Jimmie Barry Burton & Brookes
Blanche Ring
Poiriers
Julian Rose
Castle Teat Theatre
Tremont St
Harbor
Smith
Tremont Cor Towers
Peerless
Augustus Thevas
Colonial Theatre
Eee Orrow
Julia ‘Wariowe
Ann
YES Frohman
Edw. E. Kisder
Isaac B. Rich
Klow & Erlanger
John J. McNally
Bowdoin Osnvars Theatre
Revere House
IVY Leaf
Tremont Row
Scollay Square
Palace
Robie
Knickerbocker
Crand
Haymarket
Morrison's Theatre
New Stock Co
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