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Instructions for submitting answers to the Boston Post Proverb Contest Nos. 81 and 82. Details include entry deadline December 31 at 6 p m, mailing to P O Box 5276 Boston, prepay postage, use first class coupons, options for registered mail, and notes on examination fairness and prize awards under Proverb Editor supervision.
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Post Contest Proverb Picture Rules and Entry Details
Instructions outline how to submit Proverb Picture coupon answers by mail to Proverb Editor Boston Post. Entries must arrive by 6 p.m. December 31, with one answer per coupon, sets in separate envelopes, and neatness considered for prizes. Contest rules allow multiple sets, provide eligibility, book reference, and editor’s right to changes.
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Parrot May Spoil Romance On Steamer St Paul
New York dispatch reports a big green parrot aboard the steamer St Paul amused weary passengers by shouting Hello Major and Kiss Me Major at Miss Margaret Harold an English woman crossing the Atlantic. Aboard, chatter says Harold promised a certain Major of the army she would marry him, but a special board of inquiry will decide if she lands. The parrot ends with Why Major.
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St. Paul
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Miss Harold
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Lightning Kills Man While Kissing Wife at Fair
A weather bureau official who has logged lightning events for 14 years recounts a fatal strike near Chicago. A farmer kissing his wife goodbye before leaving for the county fair was struck dead by a bolt. the wife’s hair burned away but she survived.
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Weather Bureau
Sues Bride For Courting
Howard W. Brandt a Mexican citizen living in Puebla files suit in St. Louis for 30000 against Eugenia Berry Hughes a bride of a few months alleging breach of contract of marriage He seeks 5000 actual damages 26000 for disgrace and humiliation for jilting him He claims to have given a 1500 filigree necklace a 400 solitaire diamond ring a 25 gold heart and a 100 portrait yet notes if returned He says his attentions cost three to four months time valued at 500 a month and 7 a day in expenses
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Fairbanks to resign as senator March 4 and be inaugurated
Washington December 20 The Post reports Senator Fairbanks announced that his resignation would be sent to Indiana governor January 9, with effect March 4 when he will become vice president. He had considered delaying the move but a study of precedents supports the plan as regular.
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Beverly Farms Girl Bessie Davis Death Ruled Self-Inflicted
Beverly Farms inquest concludes Bessie G. Davis died by her own action. District Attorney W Scott Peters states no guilt attaches to anyone and cites thorough questioning of witnesses. Evidence includes carbolic acid near the body and a declaration she might take her life days earlier. The case is closed pending Judge Safford's receipt of the stenographer’s report.
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No Harm Seen in Sofas and Buggy Rides for Girls
The Rev Angelo Rauber sparked comment by urging young women to avoid late hours and solitary outings, suggesting sofas be removed from gathering rooms. Mrs Bangs defends companionship, notes untended loneliness in city life, and says guardianship should be trust-based rather than restricting.
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Van Cliffe Freed From Assault Charge In Affray Case
Sailor Harry Van Cliffe linked to a Canadian cattle boat in port was discharged of charges of assault with intent to kill Vincenzo Di Pietro. Medical Examiner Harris ruled the death due to apoplexy and organic complications, noting no outward injuries sufficient to cause death.
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Headaches From Colds Laxative Ad Promotes Remedy
Ad touts a laxative titled bromquinine claiming it cures colds and head pains. Instructions urge requesting the "full name" and looking for E. W. Grove signature. Price listed as 25 cents.
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Thomas Duggan of Malden Buried in Holy Cross
The funeral of Thomas Duggan longtime water department foreman was held at his Medford street home. High mass of requiem was celebrated at the Church of the Sacred Heart by Rev Charles A Finnegan. Pall-bearers included John W Murphy Jeremiah Connelly Thomas Ferrick John Mack Cornelius Callahan and Michael Shea. Interment was at Holy Cross.
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Catarrlets and Hood's Sarsaparilla Cure Catarrh
Catarrlets quickly relieve catarrh by calming inflammation deodorizing discharge and sweetening foul breath. Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood addressing the cause of catarrh for radical, permanent cures. Catarrlets by mail 50 cents postpaid. C I Hood Co Lowell Mass.
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Last Days to Save on Doctor Fees with Free X Rays
Nine days remain to take advantage of the lowest fees offered by a reputable physician. Examinations are free and treatment is trial only with no money due unless cured. Call early to avoid crowds during the final days of the offer.
Radiant Light Remedies Promise Health Through Osmo Chemic Lights
The Osmo Chemic Radiant Lights claim to cure chronic illnesses once deemed incurable by old medicine. They tout sun inspired therapy that energizes body tissues, improves blood flow, and boosts nerve and muscle action, presenting their light-based system as a safe, modern medical breakthrough.
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Woman Victim Of Spite Acts In Salem Case
Mrs Farrar of 63 Valley street believes a spiteful incident targets her family. A mailed Syrian note to Salem warned of her child Victoria burning, signed by George Morrway but forged. Morrway, a Farrar friend, is suspected. police and postal authorities involved.
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Lawrence
Honest Doctors of Osmo-Chemie Help Quincy Man
John Bailey of 40 Paine Street Quincy Massachusetts recounts six to seven years of illness with a fibroid phthisis and severe cough. He praises Osmo-Chemic doctors noting rapid improvement and relief from a heavy cold and says they would not take money for no result.
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Osmo-Chemic Physicians Offer Free X Ray Exam
A claimed Osmo-Chemic method using radioactive solution and X ray instruments allows detection of disease in any body part at no cost. The advertisement asserts no payment is required for the examination and cites advanced equipment like the Improved Osmo-Chemic Screen.
Osmo-Chemic physicians invite treatment for obesity disorder
The Osmo-Chemic physicians offer free examination and trial treatment before January 1 to patients already under other doctors for obesity rupture piles warts moles and goitre who seek cure. No money due unless cured under their positive guarantee.
Fortunate Day for Him Hageman Finds Osmo-Chemic Cure
William Hageman of 33 Sawyer Street Boston credits Osmo-Chemic doctors with a dramatic health turnaround after years of breathing trouble and poor results from other medicines. He says a thorough examination revealed stomach and heart issues, and a partial course of Osmo-Chemic treatment restored his health at a fraction of prior costs.
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Radiant Light Osmo-Chemic treatment helps Skinner
Boston man F. J. Skinner of 42 Batavia Street reports five years of head throat and stomach catarrh. After failed doctor care and drug remedies he tried Radiant Light treatment and felt great improvement after a few sessions, calling the result a success.
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Osmo-Chemic Medicine Offer Ends Soon in Boston
Persistent ad urges sick to apply at Osmo-Chemic Physicians office Room 10 No 18 Boylston St before Jan 1st to receive low rates. It notes the offer expires Dec and trains bring patients daily from surrounding villages. J Plunkett M D chief consulting physician lists permanent offices in Boylston Building with hours 9:30 to 8 daily except Sundays.
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Police Officers Refute Clubbing At Tech Riot Hearings
Police Board hears Captain Hall Lieutenant Watkins and Sergeant Arnold deny any club use by officers during the Tech riot on Nov 2. They describe clashes with students, torches, and injuries including a helmet graze and a head wound. Witnesses report torches, no forced arrests, and officers orderly at Rogers building steps. Hearings urged for punctuality to wrap up quickly.
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Spencer Couple Wed in December Romance
Spencer, Dec. 20. Love will always find a way. Edward B. Connor and Miss Lillian J. Hoyt were married at Rev. J. O. Knowles home on Dec. 10. John Connor, father of the groom, learned of the marriage only this afternoon, and Mrs. Charles E. Hoyt denied the union when questioned.
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Kiss Drives Man to Ruin in Indiana Store Incident
Louis Breskin, once a prosperous businessman, declared involuntary bankruptcy after a month of misfortune following a kiss for a pretty girl in his store. Her father beat him, he was arrested and fined, and women stopped patronizing his shop, sealing his financial collapse.
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Louis Breskin
Breskin
Scott's Emulsion Promise for Consumption Relief
An advertisement asserts that consumption cannot be cured overnight but that Scott's Emulsion provides relief and often cures at any disease stage with consistent use. It states no guarantees beyond improvement and credits Scott & Bowne of New York with the remedy.
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