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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1906
Page
4
A historic health advertisement explains how peristaltic muscles move food through the intestines in about twelve hours. It cites constipation from weak bowel muscles and promotes Cascarets as exercise-like laxatives, selling boxes for ten cents and promising a gold plated bonbon trinket with stamps.
The 24th annual Massachusetts Division Sons of Veterans encampment at Tremont Temple elected Walter H. Penney as division commander after a close vote 251 to 71 against William Brigham. Ernest E. Hobson became senior vice commander and Frank E. Howard junior vice commander amid unanimous votes. Officers include Lynds Cutler Keaney council. Mayo delegate at large. Penney, a Lynn postal worker and former division inspector, was praised for leadership in 1904 and city council service under Mayor Shepherd.
The Northwestern state WCTU president says coffee made her a slave requiring daily nerve tonics. After switching to Postum Food Coffee and reading The Road to Wellville, she notes her husband quit coffee, remained free of grip winters, and no headaches. Postum Co. asserts stronger Postum equals more food and stronger coffee equals more poison.
The 16th annual Massachusetts Daughters of Veterans convention in Tremont Temple concluded with installation of officers. New leaders include Department president C. Millie Leighton and senior vice president Anna Aymar Delaney. Retiring officers received gifts. guests included national and regional officials.
The 14th annual Massachusetts Department Ladies of the G A R convention closed with installation of officers elected Tuesday. New officers include President Mary L Kimball Springfield and senior officer Antis P Quinby Salem with other positions filled. Retiring president Jennie Austin received tokens. news of Lucy Frost's death arrived amid progress toward Minneapolis convention.
A long testimonial feature touts Peruna as a cure for la grippe. It compiles letters from readers across towns in North America, including Topeka Kansas, Ontario Canada, Athens Ohio, and Hartwell Georgia, describing severe grippe and systemic catarrh resolved after using Peruna. The pieces emphasize accessibility, household use, and endorsements by several individuals and a school principal.
Commander-elect J Payson Bradley declared at the annual encampment that the Massachusetts department remains fully awake and will recruit 4000 to 6000 Civil War veterans not yet in G A R posts. He, a Dahlgren Post 2 founder, recounts a long Civil War service and later public roles in Boston organizations and business ventures.
An advertisement promotes Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey as a pure concentrated tonic for the sick and a mild stimulant. It claims suitability for invalids with a safe, mellow flavor and no harsh taste, urging buyers to look for the company signature on sealed quart bottles. Sold by licensed dealers, druggists, and grocers at a moderate price.
The 15th annual convention of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Sons of Veterans drew about 200 members. Lizzie Flavel was elected division president, Flora Staples division vice president, and Laura Ernest division counsel. Other officers include Mabel Brady treasurer, Mary Perry chaplain, Mildred Dexheimer inspector, Charlotte Stoddard instituting officer, Hattie Whitney and Eva Barber also chosen for key roles, with Bessie Holbrook named as delegate at large and alternate to the national encampment.
Miss Elsie Francis of Woburn serves as delegate to the national encampment with Miss Laura Ernest retiring as division president. Mrs. Mary Warren of Wakefield presented a gold pin with pearls on behalf of the Massachusetts division.
The second day of the Woman's Relief Corps session settled the junior vice presidency with Miss Sue Stuart Wadsworth elected. Officials and guests included Mrs. Mary A. Wolff, Clara Barton, and Governor Guild as the 40th Massachusetts encampment closed.
Commander in Chief James Tanner denounces moral degradation and emptiness of character in prominent men exposed by a recent public investigation at a G A R banquet. He contrasts their reputation with Lazarus and Tweed, framing the moral critique amid the event’s remarks.
The final business session of the Massachusetts G A R in Faneuil Hall marked a successful year. New officers were elected without a ballot, gifts were exchanged, and staff appointments announced as the 40th annual encampment adjourned after a commemorative dinner.
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