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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1909
Page
4
London reports that Sir Robert Bond seeks time to shape the fisheries treaty with the United States. He has postponed meeting Newfoundland’s elected legislature for a fortnight, hoping to avoid a hostile session and possible government concessions. The treaty’s fate may hinge on party dynamics and potential minority issues.
Mrs. Jane Hall of Central Street Southbridge says the old lead mine at Sturbridge was opened and worked over a century ago, not 50 years as some papers claimed, and was abandoned about 50 years ago. She recalls her family ties to the Wallace farm near Wallace Pond and notes her long involvement with local mining history.
A Columbus Ohio user praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as helpful during change of life stating she can work again. A Vermont resident also credits the remedy for nervousness and health restoration. The letter notes the product has been a standard female remedy for 30 years.
A January 31 dispatch from New York says President elect Taft is the libellee in federal libel suits against the New York World. The assertion comes from a letter by Henry L. Stimson, U S district attorney for the southern district of New York, to the district attorney.
A federal letter replies to Jerome about suing in state courts for Douglas Robinson’s good name. It notes federal authorities may act to protect the reputation of a man who once headed the War Department, identified here as President-elect Taft, libelled in the article.
Professor Zueblin of the University of Chicago argued at Prospect Union in Cambridge that America overburdens itself with laws and calls for a revised constitution. He criticized Congress under Cannon and urged closer contact between voters and elected officials, contrasting U S governance with Switzerland’s democracy.
Berlin reports a rising nudity cult growing despite police and Reichstag denouncements. A society promotes natural living with aristocrats among members and holds secretive meetings in woods and on boats. It publishes a weekly paper with etiquette illustrations.
An ad claims Rexall Muco Tone cures catarrh by cleansing the blood and promises free replacement if unsatisfied. It asserts women face catarrh more and promotes physician-designed medicine with a 98 percent cure rate claimed, offered at 50c and 1.00, via Rikey Joynes Drug Stores.
In Amesbury January 31, Mrs. C. H. Jones discovered a shot buck deer carcass in a field near a barb wire fence while snowshoeing. Police and Game Warden Briggs investigated at Whitcher’s shop. the throat was cut, and poachers were suspected to have planned removal after dark.
Horace Fletcher, famed advocate of rational eating, moves to a humble East Side tenement to teach the poor how to eat well on little. He says his aim is to spread economic nutrition where it will do the most good and to reach children before unhealthy eating habits take hold. He cites a reported one half saving in food budgets and potential $1 daily savings for 200,000 U.S. families.
A Worcester police incident reports a caller asked where to buy a quart of good rum. Lieutenant Drehan and Lieutenant Crohan reacted with surprise after the mysterious burst of noise and alarmed exchange at Station 1.
Frank R. Shepard of the George G. Fox Company unveils the Smax pie label to assure buyers of high quality across flavors. The label uses a wooden pin affixed tag and promises peak standards despite rising material and labor costs. The company plans expansion to meet growing demand.
An advertisement touts Dr Burkhart's Vegetable Compound as a cure for aging issues including constipation and stomach ailments. It promises cheerfulness and a return of funds if no benefit, with a free treatment for the needy and a 25 cent 30 day supply.
Passengers on two subway cars were jolted when an Auburndale car speeding up a incline at the Public Garden entrance crashed into a stationary Newton car. Mary Norris of Charlestown was injured as both vestibules were smashed.
John L Sullivan’s former rival Joseph Ellinsworth a one time middleweight champion now longshoreman was held in 1000 bail by Magistrate Finn on charges of stabbing fellow worker John Weir yesterday in New York City.
Manchester argues for moving the state capitol from Concord. Mayor Eugene Reed asserts Manchester is the sole suitable site. A bill by Rep Hurd proposes $1,000,000 from the state for a new Capitol, with Manchester adding $250,000 and supplying a site.
Albany reports show Dan Cupid & Co. and many mercantile houses suffered from last year’s disturbances. State health records reveal 20,000 fewer weddings in 1908 than 1907, with totals 96,216 versus 74,000.
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