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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1904
Page
2
Positively last four days of the Osmo-Chemic fee rate. The lowest fee ever offered by a reputable physician ends Saturday December 31. No money unless cured with free X-ray examinations. The Osmo-Chemic institution claims twenty years of cure success, rejecting imitators and boasting comprehensive, science based Radiant Light remedies.
The Boston Post announces the final two Proverb problems Nos 81 and 82 with entry deadlines and official rules. Separately Jennie Fountain, 50, burned to death by lamp oil at 1 Fruit Street court, after a kerosene errand, neighbors freeing her body and fire crews dousing flames. she died en route to Massachusetts General Hospital.
Instructions detail entries for the Boston Post Proverb Picture contest. Rules cover coupons, mailing address, deadline of December 31, eligibility, duplicates, envelopes, prizes, and use of the Boston Post Proverb Book as reference. The Proverb Editor reserves right to change conditions.
The Proverb Editor states that answers typed, inked, or penciled have no advantage if legible. Neatness, order, and a single complete set in numerical order are required. Duplicates mean multiple answers to the same proverb. do not split into many envelopes. Change of coupon numbers is limited to No. 36, and versions may be accepted if the proverb is the same in the Proverb Book.
Woburn December 27. Peter Toner of Wilmington was cited for sleeping while intoxicated on Judge Emmons' lawn. The court fined him five dollars for the offense amid a light docket after the holidays.
St Paul and the Northwest endure a fierce blizzard with high winds and drifting snow. All trains are late and telegraph service is hampered. The Great Northern train Monday afternoon arrives 20 hours late as coast lines suffer heavy impact.
A watch meeting at Willie’s house ends with Willie using his invention to upside down and perform stunts, nearly paralyzing his sister’s ambitious beau. A waiter drops a tray in surprise. The incident promises laughs in next Sunday’s Post.
Gertie McPherson, known as the original gold tooth woman, was arrested on a default warrant for larceny of about $50 from a New Jersey businessman. The case was set for trial before Judge Harris, but she was absent and defaulted. Patrolman Finnerty located her. trial to be set in a day or two.
Robert Brench of Wilkesbarre was arrested after an alleged argument with his 80 year old father ended with him placing the man on a hot stove. Neighbors heard cries for help and another son rescued the elderly man. The incident followed a day of celebration and resulted in injuries to the father.
A seller touts Dr Shoops Rheumatic Cure claiming it removes the blood poison causing pain and swelling. He offers a full dollar package at his expense to prove the remedy, asserting long trial and universal benefit but acknowledging it cannot cure bone to flesh.
The narrator describes rheumatism as poison in the blood and crystals in joints, urging readers to try Dr Shoop's Rheumatic Cure. He details a German chemical ingredient, promises high success, and offers a free dollar bottle trial with a home test and a free book on rheumatism.
Mrs. B. M. Bly of Ayers Village Massachusetts reports stomach and heart trouble since last March. After failed remedies and doctors, Osmo-Chemic physicians provided relief, enabling her to sleep through the night without opiates. She declares no pains since beginning treatment and calls the expenditure worthwhile.
A patient expresses gratitude for the care received at the doctor’s office, thanking God and noting she was treated with every consideration. The brief message is signed by Mrs. B. M. Bly.
Mrs Annie M Williamson of Malden Massachusetts says a year of treatment by Osmo Chemic doctors cured her capillary bronchitis and asthma. She reports marked improvement and praises the treatment as pleasant and beneficial.
Sheriff Barry of Cuyahoga County arrives in Albany with the affidavit needed to obtain a requisition for taking Dr. Leroy Chadwick from New York to Cleveland. He plans to present the document to Judge Joyce and secure the warrant to move Chadwick, tied to forgery charges over Andrew Carnegie’s note. Sir Reynolds of Wade Park Bank identified Chadwick in Cleveland on March 5, 1908.
Cecilia Moss, 23, of Lancaster Pennsylvania, identified as the woman who died after leaping from a third story lodging house window on West Forty-sixth Street New York. Her mother Mrs. Thomas Moss reports limited details of her daughter’s late life claiming marriage to Clifton Frazer in Washington and an adopted surname Hall.
A petition to Attorney General Moody asks for special counsel to handle cases against South Danvers National Bank officers in Peabody. The bank failed three years ago with a still active receiver at high cost. Officers were convicted, but Supreme Court reversal halted action, and creditors fear erosion of assets.
In the parlors of the Hotel St. Leon last evening a party was given in honor of the engagement of Mr. Frank Maguire of Cambridge and Miss Helen G Lyons of Charlestown. Those present included chiefly members of the families on both sides. Mrs. Burnham, proprietor of the St. Leon, had charge of the arrangements. Miss Louise Plaguire rendered several vocal solos.
President Gompers and Secretary Morrison urged Taft to employ Porto Ricans in Panama Canal construction. The AFL leaders discussed the matter at length and Gompers will confer with Porto Rico Governor Winthrop in New York City next Friday.
Mrs J F Kniseley wife of J F Kniseley state manager of Preferred Mercantile CoBoston yields a testimonial praising Osmo-Chemic physicians for relief from asthma bronchitis after two weeks of suffering she slept for the first time in months and urges others to seek treatment while consenting to publication of the statement.
Osmo-Chemic Physicians offer a free examination using radio active solution X ray and the Improved Osmo-Chemic Screen to diagnose disease portions of the body with no charge.
Obesity rupture piles warts moles goitre patients urged to seek Osmo-Chemic care before January 1 with no payment unless cured. Examination and trial treatment promised free of charge at Boylston Street Boston offices. hours 9 am to 8 pm daily. trains bring patients from surrounding towns. limited offer expires December 8.
Thomas B. Watson of Thomson Georgia, candidate for President with the People's party, incorporated a stock company named Tom Watson's Magazine with the secretary of state. The $125,000 capital is divided into 12,500 shares, starting $3,000. Directors include Thomas E. Watson, John H. Gardner, William L. Daniels, Richard Duffy, and Edward S. Green. Principal office is New York City.
Free Koch Inhalation Treatment offered this month at the Boston Koch Institute 175 Tremont Street next to Tremont Theatre for Consumption Asthma Bronchitis and Catarrh. Only charges for Koch Tuberculine remedies. Offer ends December 31 with home treatment available upon request.
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