This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
9
During the illness of the Emperor of Austria a physician placed small pine trees in his bedroom to create a miniature forest. Virgin Oil of Pine, a pure preparation of forest tree principles, is marketed for home therapeutic use to ease lung and bronchial afflictions and claim to relieve a cold in 24 hours.
Dr Charles F Harrington secretary of the State Board of Health told a public health committee yesterday that cocaine use among schoolboys was rising He urged legislation to prohibit manufacture and sale with penalties of 500 to 1000 dollars and three to six months imprisonment The victims were mainly boys aged 11 to 13 supplied by adults and using snuff and cigarettes
Boston merchants canvassed to raise 100000 for a larger and stronger city business group. Last night they announced subscriber names, including leading progressive men and corporations. Secretary William H. Seyward and Alfred T. Waite led efforts. each subscriber pledged 250 annually for two years.
Patient describes years of eczema across the body with intense itching and mobility issues. After using Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment, and Cuticura Re Ave Phang Pouens relief appeared and signs of eczema disappeared. Address given in Baltimore July 5, 1907.
An advertisement extols Cuticura products as a swift cure for infant skin troubles including birth humors, milk crust, scalled head, eczema, rashes, and itching. It claims rapid, permanent relief for babies and worried parents, noting purity under U S Food and Drugs Act and offering a booklet on skin diseases.
The Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange drew 508 attendees to hear Louis Brandeis Norman White and Charles Jones argue against the New Haven and Boston and Maine merger. They warned of a monopoly burdens on Massachusetts and questioned promised lower tariffs and better service.
Miss Julia Marlowe stars as Rosalind at the Majestic in As You Like It during a busy show slate. The Rogers Brothers, The Man of the Hour, Elsie Janis, Hayden, Brewster's Millions, Bonita, Wine Woman and Song, A Village Lawyer, The Card King of the Coast and Eddie Foy with The Orchid headline dense schedule. Vesta Victoria shines at Keith's. Anna Kirk and High Jin troupe perform at the Howard. Paul Revere and Julian Eltinge lead at Orpheum and Castle Square. Sousa to headline at Colonial. Boys of Company B continues at Boston Theatre. change of films at Hub Theatre. Broadway-level acts fill Scenic Temple.
Oxford reports A Howarth and Sons Woolen Mill at Rochdale employs 460 workers and has closed for three weeks.
The John F. Fitzgerald Club of Ward 16 schedules its annual reunion for Friday February 21 at WNavillus Hall. Dignitaries from church and estate circles plan to attend. The hall will feature elaborate decorations with flags palms and draping. The grand march is led by ex-Representative John M. McDonald and Miss Lillian Dowd followed by Richard H. Foley and Miss Mary McCarron.
A Boston post office clerk found a $5 gold piece inside an unsealed envelope and returned it to its owner, M. J. Dugan of the American Bell Telephone Company. The coin, treasured as a keepsake, was discovered during handling of a circular at Richard Burton's brokerage office on Congress Street.
Mayor Hibbard ordered the discharge of six inspectors in the wire department citing the city’s poor financial condition. Names and details listed include Peter F. Dolan of 478 Saratoga street appointed Sept 27, 1894 earning 1500 dollars yearly, Patrick H. Kilroe of 97 Hyde Park avenue appointed June 30, 1905 earning 1100, Cornelius F. Murray of 118 Florida street appointed July 20, 1906 earning 1000, J. W. Collins of 3 Auburn street appointed Jan 28, 1908 earning 1000, J. H. O’Connor of 97 Seaver street appointed Oct 1, 1906 earning 1000, and Thomas P. Bannon of 895 Main street appointed May 1903 earning 1200.
The article notes London car owners affix hood mascots of odd designs to ward off bad luck. Examples include St Christopher on Queen Margherita of Italy’s royal car, depictions of Old Nick, and grotesque bobbies or theatrical cats.
Stephen Townsend baritone presented an all Boston composer program in Steinert Hall with works by Foote Converse Johns Lang Whelpley Hopekirk Manning Leighter Atherton Townsend Chadwick Beach Colburn Loud Hill Bullard Apthorp and Fisher. He drew praise for his expressive voice despite a few slips and repetitions of favored pieces. Verdi Requiem, the Manzoni, is planned for Symphony Hall next Sunday by Handel and Haydn Society, attracting strong interest.
The programme for Mme Calve's concert on Saturday afternoon in Symphony Hall features selections fitting a refined recital format. The program emphasizes eminent arias and orchestral pieces showcasing Calve's renowned vocal range and interpretive skill.
On her New York visit the English kinswoman of Rhode Island's Van Horn Mentors describes a quick fat loss method. She claims a teaspoon after meals and at night of Marmola Cascara Aromatic and Syrup Simplex can slim by a pound daily. the trio costs little and is easy to mix at home.
Miss Carol Arden from Boston stars in this week's Grand Opera House production as the leading feminine role. An avid outdoor enthusiast she notes fresh air keeps her healthy and speaks of her ability to carry a tune and endure long days on tour.
Lowell reports the arrest of Mittiades Tegopulos, a clerk at Chagraly’s drug store, on a charge of rifling a registered letter containing $30, stirring excitement in the local Greek colony.
Mrs. Helen Barton of Chicago writes that after a week of taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound her nervous exhaustion and illness improved, and she was completely restored to health, expressing hope the remedy will help other women.
For thirty year Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has cured thousands of women troubled with displacements inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities backache and nervous prostration Mrs Pinkham invites all sick women to write for advice at Lynn Massachusetts
Washington February 19 The House committee on coinage weights and measures unanimously agreed to report favorably the McKinley bill to restore the national motto In God We Trust to gold and silver coins. Representative Knowland suggested adding the inscription I know that my Redeemer liveth to all clearing house certificates.
Harry Snieder admitted his identity and previous record after police photographs and a description were shown. Judge Fessenden sentenced him to three years in state prison for larceny totaling $160.
The body of George Sidney Roberts aged 45 was found in a fashionable boarding house bathtub. A pillowcase over the head, tied with a shoestring, and a gas tube from an open jet were found. letters suggest despair over his mother’s loss and inability to earn a large salary.
Two days remain before the O'Callaghan Suit and Cloak Company on Washington Street shuts its doors. Keith's Theatre will take full possession by Saturday, prompting a whirlwind sale of a $50 000 stock of women's wear including suits coats waists dresses furs and accessories with bargains emphasized to attract customers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.