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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1899
Page
2
The Almyr Treatment, claimed to aid stomach, nerve, kidney diseases, is offered free for Catarrh affecting head, throat and bronchial tubes. A questionnaire invites sufferers to seek no charge treatment before December 16, outlining common Catarrh symptoms and warning that Catarrh is not a disease but a set of conditions signaling various illnesses.
An office promotes treatment of catarrh claiming it prevents consumption. It argues that consumptives were catarrh victims and that curing throat infections stops lung disease, citing patients treated at their clinics with no progression to tuberculosis.
A notice promises absolutely free treatment to anyone applying before December 16. It states that those afflicted with any form of catarrhal trouble or lung disease arising from such trouble will be treated free of charge, and urges understanding of the offer.
An analysis argues that 41.3 percent of men died in battle over the last two years, comparing American, British, Spanish and colonial wars. It cites the Maine incident, Philippines, Boer War losses, and global revolutions, noting total wartime fatalities and inconsistent casualty reporting.
Mlle Anna Klumpke, Rosa Bonheur's sole legatee, informs M J P Laurens of a planned annual prize worth 1500 francs to honor the artist. The prize, to be awarded by the Salon jury next year, goes to the best painting by any artist, French or foreign, man or woman.
A leading Italian actor Gian Lorenzi and wife Aurelia performed Othello at Theatre Civil in Montevideo. During the final act Lorenzi killed Desdemona by smothering and strangling, shocking a large audience as the curtain fell.
London reports Lord Cottenham and Lady Rose Nevill wed before a registrar shortly after her estranged husband J Blundell Leigh obtained an absolute decree nisi. The affair with Cottenham led to the dissolution of her 1877 marriage to Colonel Blundell Leigh and prompted public scandal.
Picturesque protest against Sunday enforcement draped cigar cases in black at Durkee's drug store Grove Hall. 10 cent cigar boxes and two for fivers adorned with crepe and sombre rib bon. Patrols warned druggists and victuallers that Sunday laws would be enforced, affecting local Italian fruit dealers and shopkeepers.
The text highlights certain individuals as suitable subjects for close observation at the time, indicating a focus on monitoring their actions and behavior. It emphasizes caution and scrutiny in evaluating these figures within the period context.
During the city campaign two candidates for the school committee are debating sanitation. Dr George H Tuttle of East Cambridge argues practical camp and hospital sanitation experience while Charles H Thurston of Ward 1 champions extensive study of school houses. Malley, a Library Hall supporter and ten year board member, is accused of neglecting sanitation in Ward 3 leading to quarantined Otis school and lengthy repairs.
A damaged ad fragment advertises a perfume bottle and violet scent at half price. It mentions open hours, a brokered sale in Trement Street and a China related gift note, with unclear pricing and product names.
Representative Robert Luce spoke at the Somerville Forum on Anarchy vs. Socialism, outlining the growth and aims of the two movements. He praised Josiah Quincy for advancing principles opposed by his party and questioned Quincy’s fit in the Democratic party, criticizing General Collins for compromising party principles.
Friends of the Golf Social Club of South Boston plan the fifth annual concert and ball at Bethesda Hall Broadway. The committee promises tasteful decorations and a program starting at 8 pm with dancing to follow into the early morning.
Mrs. Kendall wife of Hon. Josiah B Kendall died suddenly at her Waverly home from heart failure. She was a prominent aged resident of the town.
The passage describes varied enforcement of a Sunday sales law with patrolmen differing in interpretation. Some bans covered all items except drugs and newspapers, others allowed all but cigars, and some, like Mr. Durkee, closed even soda. A dignified judge enters the scene.
Rising Sun Lodge F and A M marked its centennial in Masonic Hall with Worshipful Master Samuel W Standish receiving a past master's jewel. A memorial sermon by Rev C H Puffer of Salem drew 1000 attendees at the Town Hall.
A municipal court case sparked a fight over Sunday sales as a druggist sought a postage stamp while facing a prohibition on selling. A cigar dealer who posed as a drug store allegedly prompted the crackdown, leaving other druggists powerless as police and the Police Commission acted to enforce the blue laws.
The Wabash railway offers a sleeping car berth from Boston to Chicago for 2 dollars. A Wagner car departs Boston each Tuesday at 10 a.m. and arrives in Chicago the next day at 3 p.m. The office is at 5 State Street.
The Roofers Protective Union declares an eight hour strike with no pay cut after bosses reject their wage demand. The vote was unanimous and the strike starts this morning following yesterday's meeting where the response was read.
A large Boston based Ancient Order of Hibernians meeting at St James Hall Kneeland street chaired by John B. O Higgins initiates several candidates and plans a special session next Sunday. A message from Patrick Ford Irish World is laid over for later. a ball on Jan 24 is praised. welfare of sick brethren is noted and thanks given to donors. The group awards thanks and cheers for the Boers.
Death notices for Helen Connor aged 10 months at Jamaica Plain and Harriet A McCrillis of Roxbury. Services scheduled at 2 p.m. Tuesday for Connor and 1 o'clock Tuesday for McCrillis at their homes. Relatives and friends invited.
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