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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1906
Page
2
Osmo-Chemic physicians in Boston advertise free X ray examination and one month of treatment for kidney disease if applicants visit by February 17, 1906. The ad extols kidneys as vital filters and uses house-waste analogy to explain symptoms. It urges readers to bring urine for free chemical analysis and answer a series of health screening questions.
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians offer a free diagnosis and trial treatment for kidney disease using X Ray and chemical analysis. Bring a urine sample for expert consultation before February 17 1906 to determine cause and potential relief from headaches stomach issues and rheumatic pain linked to uric acid.
A patient asks about kidney disease symptoms and whether a urine sample is needed. The response advises consulting a clinician for proper testing and diagnosis, outlining typical urine tests and when to seek urgent care for warning signs.
Mrs. O. F. Johnson, wife of a Whitman, Massachusetts leading merchant, endorses Osmo-Chemic physicians. She states she sought treatment for suspected kidney disease and complications, found the Osmo-Chemic method superior to all previous treatments, and felt it a duty to tell the public.
Mrs Frank Adams of Fitchburg Massachusetts reports she sought treatment after a friend warned of her serious kidney trouble. She traveled to Boston, underwent part of a month at the Osmo-Chemic office, and says her condition greatly improved allowing her to return home. She notes better sleep and kidney function, and urges others to consider the institution’s cures.
The Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine Incorporated offers permanent offices at 18 Boylston Street Boston with suites 8 9 and 10. Send a two-cent stamp for a book on chronic disease. Office hours are 9 AM to 12 PM 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM daily. Closed Sundays.
The Rev C M Melden of Providence calls Methodism in New England a losing battle while other ministers respond with varied views. Several pastors note rising church influence overall, but acknowledge indifference and materialism challenge evangelical work in New England.
Mayor Fitzgerald approves a schoolhouse commission move to dismiss domestic engineers and appoint two in house specialists to oversee plans and tests for new and old buildings. The overhaul promises about 20000 yearly savings, reducing prior engineering payments from Hollis French and Allen Hubbard totaling 73614.98 over four years to under 5000 annually.
The Massachusetts death warrant for Charles L. Tucker, convicted of first degree murder, was delivered to Middlesex jail and Charlestown prison officials. It orders secret transfer within ten days and execution by electric chair between June 10 and week’s end, to be set by Warden Bridges. Tucker remains calm, receiving letters and occasional money offers as his fate nears.
New York reports that 48 year old widow Mrs Charles T Yerkes has married 29 year old San Francisco mining expert Wilson Mizner in a private ceremony at the Yerkes Fifth Avenue residence. The couple plan a secret honeymoon, with Mizner noted as a Bohemia Club member and son of a former minister to Mexico and Guatemala.
A 24 percent cut in the monthly allotment of the yards and docks department cripples the Charlestown naval station. Most work on hand is halted and further shutdowns threaten the power plant from 8 am to 4 pm, with the wireless station also affected.
Honolulu January 31. The Savali volcano in Samoa remains active as lava continues its advance. After traveling 14 miles across land, the molten flow has reached four miles into the adjacent ocean, signaling a widening eruption and potential impact on coastal areas.
An old advertisement claims a cold can be cured in one day using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It promises a refund if it fails and features Druggist Grove’s signature on each box as a guarantee.
New York January 31 indictments allege forgery in the first degree over forged Norfolk and Western railway certificates. Charles Augustus Seton is charged after a grand larceny conviction linked to $3,000,000 Texas railway stock. Charles T C P Colney faces charges for selling a fraudulent New York railroad bond.
Washington January 31 Midshipman Ned Leroy Chapin of the first class and named from California has been dismissed from the Naval Academy for hazing.
A spring medicine endorsement from PREN B. CLARK, a Gloucester Police Officer, touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best purifier and builder. It claims to purify blood, expel disease germs, improve appetite, and restore strength, praising its standing and effectiveness.
Hood’s Sarsaparilla introduces chocolate-coated tablets alongside the liquid to meet tablet-preferring customers. By drying to solid extract the medicine keeps all curative ingredients minus alcohol. Sold by druggists or mailed. 100 doses for one dollar from C I Hood Co Lowell Mass.
Elliot W. Jenne a 28 year old patrolman for Holmes Electric Protective Co was found not guilty by a Superior Court jury of arson in connection with a Sudbury building fire. He asserts ill will from arresting officer and says the ruling restores his unblemished record and hopes for Boston police work. He lives with his sister at 98 Laurlat avenue Dorchester and has strong prior employment in Walworth Mfg and Holmes Co.
In a Superior Court filing, 82 year old Mat thew Duncan, born into slavery, sues the Elevated Railway for 10600 claiming loss of a thumb and other injuries from alleged negligence of the company's servants on July 10, 1908. Duncan asserted he fought for the Union in the Civil War.
The petition of William C. Woodward alias Big Bill Hawley for a writ of habeas corpus will be heard this morning in the United States Circuit Court before Judge Brown. The petition is similar to the other two which were refused.
Augusta Me Jan 31 The total population aged 5 to 21 in Maine in 1905 reached 207 284 up 1 070 from 1904 Attendance stood at 132 448 up 1 199 with an average registered per term of 116 548 up 191 There were 6 658 teachers Average monthly earnings were 38 82 for male teachers and 7 37 for female teachers
Malcolm McNeil’s pardon was rejected by the Governors council pardons committee with Boston Councillor Sullivan voting no. A woman’s affidavit claiming she misconstrued court questions was introduced, setting up a council fight next week over McNeil’s release from a 10 year sentence for a sexual assault charge.
John Murphy a 35 year old longshoreman fell into a ship hold on a White Star liner yesterday morning. He was rushed to Relief Hospital with a severe scalp wound and is under medical care.
William Patterson of Dresden Maine reports lifelong cracked finger ends healed by Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment after purchase on February 21 from W A Bibber of Richmond. He continued use and secured a second installment, noting perfect health of his hands at writing on June 24 1905.
A six month old boy's facial eczema cleared after six months using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. Mrs Ezra Heald lauds the treatment saying no symptoms have returned. Products priced at 25c 50c and 50c include free mailing of curing guide How to Cure Torturing Humors.
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