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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1892
Page
5
Dr Woodbury D James of Dorchester Massachusetts promotes a blood based cancer cure claiming Mrs Hazen’s malignant cancer was fully cured without surgery. He invites inquiry visits and free consultations with hours listed and urges readers to investigate cures firsthand rather than accept his claims.
Mrs Martha A Hazen of Danversport Mass describes a two year right breast cancer operation in 1885 and a left breast cancer in 1887 cured by medical treatment from Dr James without surgery. She reports gradual improvement began February and by September full remission, declared cured on October 4 1888, claiming this as an authenticated non surgical cure by medicines acting on the blood.
Sworn statement lists witnesses testifying to a cure for cancer attributed to Mrs. Martha A. Hazen. Names span Danversport to Beverly and East Pepperell, Massachusetts, with letters noting continued health improvement and a 1891 address. Doctor James advertised treatment.
An 1890s advertisement touts Cure Quick for Catarrh and a brochure on tobacco and quackery. It claims cures via external applications with no stomach drugs, offers a 125 page book for 26 cents, and cites Dr. C. A. Greene of 178 Tremont St in Boston. Pamphlets said to be free.
In Bridgeport, a tall expressman named Jim and his tiny black and tan dog Tip rescue a blocking street vendor, evade trouble, and later help crackmen who break into a business, leading to arrests and Tip’s reunion with Jim. The tale ends with Jim driving a new turnout with Tip, seen in the city again.
William Gray a Harvard class of 1829 graduate and Boston philanthropist died suddenly at his home 20 Mt Vernon street. Born 1810 in Boston he built a fortune in cotton cloth manufacturing and supported relief efforts for fires in Portland Chicago and Boston. He funded soldiers families 10000 and helped Harvard alumni funds while promoting ten hour workday reform. He leaves wife one son and three daughters funeral Sunday at 7 p.m. at his residence.
Shipping news lists arrivals at Boston New York Philadelphia Portland and Bremen with vessels Samaria Philadelphian Michigan Edenmere Saale Progreso Cufic Slavonia Aral Numidian City of Chicago Trave and Ottisxrow Head. A Connecticut lady requests one dozen bottles of G O Taylor Reserve Whiskey from Graves Sons noting its purity and usefulness in sickness.
Ozias W Pond elder brother to Major J B Pond and head of the New England branch of their entertainment management firm died last evening at the Hotel Putnam in Roxbury. He was 40, had lived in Boston since 1874, and leaves widow Nella Brown Pond. Funeral set for 2 30 pm tomorrow at the Hotel Putnam.
The passage shows Editor Dana of the Sun ridiculing Governor Russell in a dialogue with a reporter. Dana describes Russell as a bright but voluble and tonguey young man and dismisses any presidential prospects, comparing his chances unfavorably to the reporter. The exchange reflects a patronizing tone toward the governor.
Yesterday forenoon a fire swept room 52 on the fifth floor of the Metropolitan Hotel on Washington street near Dover. It was confined with light loss to the building and no injuries. Guests fled to a fire escape but escaped unhurt. District Chief Keyes aided with water from a nearby truck, and the fire department arrived promptly.
Australian gold rings offered at $7 to $12 with in factory made to order in two hours. Look for the Big Clock. Wilson Krkos, 15 Tremont Row, described as the largest jewellers in Boston.
Marriages notice lists Eyvin W Blaisdell and Minnis M Durgin at Dover on Feb 10 by Rev John A Shaw both of Dover Henry Perry and Elizabeth V Phinney wed at Bourne Feb 10 by Rev C B Davis both of Bourne Edward W Pierce of Worcester and Emma Morse of Hopkinton wed at Hopkinton Feb 11 by Rev P G Wing assisted by Rev George K E Sanderson
Death notices record Ozias W Pond at Roxbury aged 40 with funeral at Hotel Putnam 93 Warren street Sunday 2 30. Alice Moses Fifield wife of George E Fifield dies Charlestown Feb 11. Alson Spee C Gilbert aged 64 11 months 6 days dies North Scituate Feb 11.
An advertising notice urges boys in New England to send name and address to the Boston Post to learn how to earn a large amount of spending money. It claims many boys are already doing it and invites others to join.
The Boston Post urges readers to seize a compelling group opportunity, promising full particulars on the event. The call to action highlights urgency and local relevance, inviting participation and further inquiry through the newspaper’s detailed report.
Letters from Boston and Providence describe dramatic recoveries from severe illness using Murdock's Liquid Food. Claims include restored strength, weight gain from 60 to 175 pounds, and improved lung and digestive function after other medical treatment failed.
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