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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1908
Page
2
The ad warns thousands may have kidney disease without realizing it and promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy. It lists symptoms from frequent urination to backache and Bright's disease and urges purchasing regular or one dollar bottles at drug stores with the Binghamton New York address on each bottle.
Readers are encouraged to request a free sample bottle and a book about Swamp-Root by mail. The offer includes testimonials from users and emphasizes purity with a sworn certificate on each bottle. Include the note that the reader saw the offer in the Boston Daily Post.
The James A. Houston Company presented An Evening at the Armory a musical comedy by Horatio N. Peak last evening. The plot centers on armory life as chorus girls fail to arrive and soldiers improvise a minstrel show with local helpers. Frank D. Ham and Miss Elizabeth Kehoe performed delightfully including the song Kiss, Kiss, Kiss.
An advertisement touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as a home remedy for piles claiming quick relief in days or weeks. It asserts operations are often ineffective and that the cure relieves swelling congestion ulcers and fissures with a free trial sample followed by a 50 cent box.
The program features little Alice Flynn as the white Teddy bear and as a messenger boy to start the evening, with a lively ensemble including Capt. BR. U. Quick and Lt. Rags N. Tatters. Additional performers include Miss Shela Bird Miss Elizabeth B. Kehoe Miss Ima Peach and many others listed in the cast. End of show notes thank Mr. Edward Doherty and several Misses for attending.
Hoseman J. F. McDonald of Engine 28 in Jamaica Plain risked his life yesterday afternoon to stop a runaway grocer’s wagon. Two small boys clung to the seat as the horse charged, dragging McDonald more than 50 yards before he secured the bridle and halted the animal.
About 65 Chinese were arraigned in court on gaming charges, each fined $5, under the supervision of Sergeants Mosher Laffey and Guard of Station 4. Daniel Bannon of Somerville was held for the grand jury on embezzling a letter with $5 from the Somerville post office. A 12 year old South Boston boy, Francis Connelly, is recovering at home from a severe alcohol illness after a rescue on High street.
An ad notes that Seald HeadScnxip Diseases cured by The Household Surgeon deruggists offer a money refund. Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil is advertised with a price of 25a.
Massachusetts Grand Chapter opens a six day Bazaar of Nations at Horticultural Hall to benefit the home fund. Photos by a Post photographer show nations represented by booths and displays with Witches Salem, Japanese tea room, and groups from Spain India Norway Sweden England Ireland and Holland. Mrs Esther A Parker presides and delivers welcome. Various officers and regional members manage country booths and a meeting addresses support for a home for disabled wives and mothers of Masons.
Thomas A. Edison arrived at John F. Randolph's home in West Orange New Jersey to prevent Mrs Randolph from jumping from a second story window after Randolph shot himself in the cellar Edison restrained the woman and saved her from the ledge Randolph was treasury of the Edison Manufacturing Company where Edison serves as president
Middletown Connecticut report states John Gasser aged 15 and August Basser about 15 drowned when their ice broke at a rubber shop pond while sliding. George and Harry Davis brothers narrowly escaped the same fate as authorities recovered the bodies of Gasser and Basser.
A special commission led by Bank Commissioner Jay and supported by State Treasurer Chapman and Tax Commissioner Trefry proposes sweeping changes to savings banks laws. It grants the bank commissioner broad supervision powers, limits unsecured loans, and allows branch savings banks. A general rule for railroad investments replaces the prior listing of individual firms.
The Roxbury Horse Guard held its 46th anniversary ball in Intercolonial Hall last night led by Captain Charles A Schmitz and Lt William Swan with their wives. Prominent Massachusetts military figures attended including Colonel Caswell Major Perrins Major Rogers Capt Dillaway Hartsung Shinn Gilman Edwards Conningham Wilson Hall Flagg Bragdon and others. The hall featured American flags banners and troop colors with refreshments making it one of the troop’s most brilliant events.
February 17 report from St Petersburg notes widespread alarm over possible Russia Turkey hostilities. M Guchkoff signals raising readiness questions at the Duma Commission on National Defence amid Caucasus and European tensions. Diplomats debate Austrian foreign minister von Aerenthal's responsibility.
Mayor Hibbard orders dismissals of health inspectors following an investigation. Names include Jeremiah J. Good, Joseph T. Madden, Charles Town, and others. Several collectors and foremen listed with daily wages, pending official authorization of terminations.
Mayor Hibbard and Secretary James White investigate a method to dodge civil service rules by using unregistered workers or dead men on payrolls. Discharges by the mayor triggered the inquiry, with a past Alderman Timilty case cited. Secretary White found a man named like him on the payroll, drawing funds for months. The probe aims to determine how widespread the practice is and may be referred to the district attorney.
An 18 year old man named Frank Smith faced a Quincy Municipal Court vagrancy charge after allegedly admitting plans to use a stick on a man holding $250. Smith, recently discharged from a State reformatory, told a police officer he made the remark. The case was continued to Wednesday for further investigation.
The article notes a severe teacher shortage in Chicago due to widespread grip and coughing. Principals fill teaching slots as illness impacts classrooms. An ad promotes Lung Kuro as a remedy claiming to ease coughs and protect lungs.
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