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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1904

Page

4

A Mothers Love and Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription

A vintage persuasive piece extols motherhood and introduces Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a toning remedy for expectant mothers. It praises its lack of alcohol or narcotics, claims health benefits, and includes testimonials and a $500 curing guarantee, urging consultation of Dr. Pierce’s Medical Adviser.

United States Pierce R. V. Pierce Dr. Pierce Mary Holt West End Mother’s Club W. 88Th St New York City

Seventy-Five Year Old Captain Endorses To-Ni-Ta Cure

Captain James Johnston aged 75 reports recovery from age related ills after using To-Ni-Ta tonic. He claims improved sleep digestion strength and stamina comparable to youth and credits the remedy exclusively. Free sample offer from Dr Lorentz Medical Co with address in New York.

Octors James Johnston Monroe Ave Brooklyn N. Y Lorentz Boston Daily Post Dr. Lorentz Medical Co Fifth Ave New York Eastern Drug Co Gillman Bros Carter, Carter & Meigs

Ask More for Boston Harbor Development Plan Emerges

Charles E. Stratton and Captain Henry W. Hunt of Boston submit to Chairman Burton a statement backing an appropriation to dredge the Dorchester Bay and Neponset River channel. They claim the project would unlock Boston's vast unbuilt water frontage near the railroad and highway, boosting the second largest U.S. city's growth and linking to rail lines and future spurs for direct access.

Washington Charles E.stratton Henry W. Hunt Boston Burton River and Harbor Committee Dorchester Bay Neponset River The Union United States New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad South Terminal

$1000 Verdict for Hart on Running Board

Robert F. O'Brien won $1000 in Superior Court against Old Colony Railway Company. He sued for injuries suffered on August 3, 1902, when riding on a running board a box placed by the company to signal cars was struck.

Robert F. O’brien Old Colony Railway Company

The Value of Charcoal as a Health Remedy

Charcoal is presented as a safe purifier for the digestive system and breath, absorbing gases and impurities in the stomach and bowels. Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are advertised as the best value, aiding complexion, breath, teeth, and overall health with daily use, touted by a Buffalo physician citing benefits for gas, skin, liver, and throat.

Stuart

Shuman Store Wows with Dickens Christmas Display

The Shuman establishment decorates its interior with laurel, evergreen, and electric lights. Dickens quotations glow on sides of booths that showcase Christmas gifts for children and adults, including jackets, gloves, umbrellas, bags, furs, and a vast array of garments and accessories, all attractively arranged in a lavish seasonal display.

Shuman Shuman’s A. Shuman & Co

Butler's Christmas Gifts at Temple Place Branch

The biggest city display of dolls and mechanical toys is at Butler's Branch, 55 Temple Place to West Street. Highlights include a French cake-walk doll, roller coaster, loop the loop, race track, autonomous car, dancing dog, sleds, go carts, doll carriages, tiny doll accessories, Christmas tree ornaments, picture and travel books, Kipling stories for boys, and a fine selection of china and frames in plated gold and sterling silver.

Temple Place Butler’s Branch West Street Kipling

Election of officers in Division 26 of AOH Neponset

Division 26 of the Ancient Order of Hi bernians in Neponset elected officers for the ensuing year. President Henry P. Reddington. vice president John F. Hurley. recording secretary Timothy B. Carroll. financial secretary David M. Tobin. treasurer Edward Locke. sergeant-at-arms Peter McManus. sentinel Joseph R. Hurley.

Ancient Order of Hibernians Neponset Henry P. Reddington John F. Hurley Timothy 8. Carroll David M. Tobin Edward Locke Peter McManus Joseph R. Hurley

Police Brutality Case Heard by Board Over Nov 2 Clashes

Lawyer Arthur D. Hill urged charges against Captain Hall and officers for alleged inexcusable brutality on the Rogers steps. He presented 20 findings, demanding dismissal or punishment and identification of individual policemen. Judge Emmons and the board pledged careful, unbiased consideration, while noting public confidence was damaged.

Arthur D. Hill Technology Hill Emmons Judge Emmons Captain Hall Rogers Steps Hall

Dictionary and Atlas Offer From Merriam Company

Readers are urged to take advantage of a Webster's International Dictionary offer for $1 down and small monthly payments. The deal includes full leather binding and a thumb index, plus the first 500 readers receive a free Census Atlas of the World valued at $2.50. Mail the coupon to Merriam Company at 120 Boylston Street Boston.

G. & C. Merriam Con Boston Merriam Company Boylston Street J. Q. Adams & Co

Fifty Years Hence College Men to Rule the World

A Virginia professor predicts the future, declaring fifty years from now the world will be controlled by college men with one college man worth ten outsiders. The piece recalls eminent Bay State figures, celebrates MIT founders day, and notes a $300 Rogers scholarship endowment.

Francis H. Smith Virginia Institute Rogers Hall Henrys. Pritchett Lyon G. Tyler William and Mary College F. H. Smith University of Virginia Robert H. Richards Pritchett William Barton Rogers Mr. Pritchett L. G. Tyler Rogers Smith

Liberals Win Prince Edward Island Seats

Halifax dispatch reports Prince Edward Island elections show Liberals victorious with 17 seats to 13 for Conservatives. The Liberal government appears secure as results progress.

Halifax N. S Prince Edward Island

Yiddish Theatrical Attractions Coming to Town

The Yiddish company presents a run of its popular plays this week. The Jews of Morocco and The Two Worlds return by request, with Homon Dere Tawaiter. Monte Cristo, adapted by Isidore Zollotrovsky, debuts tonight, tomorrow, and Sunday. On Saturday Adaso and The House of David are scheduled, with Beyes David also produced.

Morocco Monte Cristo Isidore Zollotrovsky House of David Beyes David

Three Firemen Promoted by Boston Commissioner

Three promotions in the Boston fire department elevated Edward I. McLaughlin John Cullen and John A Nichol son to assistant engineers in Engine Companies 17 37 and 3 respectively Four trainers were named and two off duty responders thanked Ladderman James F Bailey and J H Finnan for aid The transfers include Patrick J Ryan William J Muir William A J Drinan and Henry A Woodmaney moving among engine and ladder companies

Boston Fire Department Russell Edward I. McLaughlin Engine Company John Cullen John A. Nicholson James F. Bailey Ladder Company J. H. Finnan Patrick J. Ryan William J. Muir William A. J. Drinan Henry A. Woodmaney

General Miles Named Adjutant General of Mass Militia

An editorial in the Cleveland Plain Dealer praises General Miles as the nation s most distinguished soldier upon retirement. It notes potential friction with Massachusetts and Washington civilians but expects him to elevate the state guard to high efficiency if he can secure broad authority and fend off political interference.

Cleveland Plain Dealer Miles Massachusetts Washington Massachusetts Guard State House Boston White House

Verdict for Fottler in Suit Over Franklin Park Shares

In Superior Court the plaintiff John Fottler Jr won a 9465 verdict against Charles Moseley. The case centers on Moody Merrill's Franklin Park Land and Improvement Company and alleged misrepresentation to sell 875 shares at 28.50 each, asserting the value was only 3 per share.

Moody Merrill John Fottler, Jr Charles W. Moseley Franklin Park Franklin Park Land and Improvement Company

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