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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1905

Page

5

Health of American Women at Mothers Assembly Declares Cure

A New York doctor told 500 attendees that healthy American women are rare. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is advertised as the remedy for menstrual and related female disorders, with patient testimonies and an invitation to write for advice from Lynn Mass.

New York Lydia E. Pinkham T. ©. Willadsen Manning, In Pinkham Mattie Henry Danville

Howard Atheneum Burlesque Review Highlights

The Howard Atheneum shows a varied lineup with Serbini and Grovini on acrobatics and bicycle, Robinson and Grant in a funny sketch, Littlefield in mimicking, Crowley and Foley with parodies and dance, Barlows in a breakaway ladder act, and Young Sharkey in a monologue. Frederick performs new sleight-of-hand, plus moving pictures and a musical skit Speed to Burn. New songs Mary Wise and Susie Smithers Swore She Saw a Spook headline with George B. Alexander delivering the verses.

Serbini Grovini Mexico Orrin Circus Robinson Grant Charles W. Littlefield Crowley Foley Boston Barlows Jack Irwin Young Sharkey Ring Cole Clemens Frederick Howard Burlesquers Mary Wise Susie Smithers George B. Alexander

Lineman Struck by Electric Car in Newton

W M McDonald, a lineman for Western Union Telegraph and Telephone Co, was hit by an electric car on Washington Street Newton around 10 this morning. He was hospitalized with serious injuries to his shoulders and back.

Newton W. M. McDonald Western Union Telegraph and Telephone Company Washington Street

Empire Theatre Vaudeville Show Delights All Audiences

This week at the Empire Theatre a varied vaudeville program attracts large crowds. Highlights include Our Boys in Blue with authentic drill and effects, Hengler sisters dancing America to Ethiopia, May Duryea and William Mortimer in The Impostor, Elsie Janis and other stars with varied songs and sketches, Messenger Boys Trio, Nickerson’s cornet, Rochez ponies and dogs, Olopas act, Tom Gillen anecdotes, and captivating vitagraph views.

Empire Theatre Hengler Sisters May Flora America Germany Spain May Duryea William Mortimer Miss Duryea Elsie Janis Anna Held Molly Shannon Vesta Tilley Algy Eddie Foy Hamlet Dane Katie Barry Rosa Messenger Boys Quigg White Nickerson Harry Rochez Les Olopas Tom Gillen

Pyramid Pile Cure Praised By Satisfied Patient

A Philadelphia reader reports relief from eight years of bleeding and protruding piles after using Pyramid Pile Cure. She, a former sufferer and nurse, credits a three day cure following a late pregnancy and urges others to try the remedy sold in 50 cent and dollar packages with no substitutes.

F. Ancott Unity St Frankford Philadelphia Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

Fay Fosters Burlesque at Columbia Music Hall Excites Big Audience

The Fay Foster company presents four acts at Columbia Music Hall including The Country Angel and a Royal Zouaves military pageant praised as the best drilled troupe. Strong vaudeville acts by Grace Mantell Cunningham and Smith Honan and Kearney Louie Dacre and a host of starred dancers and singers boost the show with striking electrical stage effects and matinees daily.

Fay Foster Columbia Music Hall Royal Zouaves Keller United States Army Grace Mantell Cunningham Smith Honan Kearney Louie Dacre Messrs Max Reynolds Harry J. Hooper John McMahon Arthur Lelliott Harry G. Lelliott George Brennan Joe Weeger Charles Lore George Payne Alice Porter Lillian Brennan Ethel Clarise Lelliott Marie Proctor George Lelliotts Lore and Payne

Palace Theatre Hosts New York Stars Burlesque Night

The Palace Theatre drew crowded houses for both shows by the New York Stars company under Manager Waldron. The two-act musical skit Stolen Sweetz features a bright, crisp, and pleasing performance with laughable situations and breezy dialogue.

Palace Theatre New York Stars’ Company Waldron

Gasolene Blaze Wounds Firemen and Rescuer in Cambridge

In Cambridge yesterday afternoon Reno of Reno & Martin plumbing shop at 136 Cambridge Street carried a five gallon gasoline can from a burning shop. The can exploded scorching his hands and face. William Gordon a passer by tore off Reno’s burning clothing and rolled him into the gutter. Fireman Joseph King of Engine 8 also burned his hands after stumbling over a burning can. Gordon and King received treatment and were later sent to their homes.

Henry Reno William Gordon King Reno & Martin Cambridge Street Cambridge Gordon Lincoln Street Joseph King Engine 8

Thief Gets Three Years For Robbery and Theft

Frank Downey, alleged gang leader, was sentenced to three years in the House of Correction by Judge DeCourcey in the Superior Criminal Court. Downey, arrested in New York, led a gang that robbed Wilbur D Merrill of two checks and later obtained two sample cases with jewelry valued above $7000 at South Station. All companions already serve sentences.

Frank Downey Wilbur D. Merrill Smith, Patterson & Co South Station House of Correction DeCourcey Superior Criminal Court Downey New York Boston

Pilot boat Varuna runs aground off Broad Sound in heavy ice

The pilot boat Varuna No 4 went ashore on Devil's Back in Broad Sound yesterday afternoon after striking ice and listing to port. Captain John Nugent of the tug Startle and Stony Beach life savers rushed to assist as the vessel was bound from National Dock East Boston to Hull. It is believed ice forced the grounding, similar to recent fishing schooner incidents.

Varuna Broad Sound John Nugent Startle Stony Beach National Dock Boston Hull Devil's

Lyceum Theatre Opens Week With M M Theises Company

M M Theises company opens a week at the Lyceum Theatre presenting two burlesques Caught With the Goods and Fun in the Subway. The large company features clean comedy tuneful music and pretty girls drawing sizable appreciative audiences this season.

Lyceum Theatre M. M. Theises

National Dental Co Promises painless care for bad teeth

Advertising copy for the National Dental Co promotes painless extractions and dental work at 13 Winter St. The firm claims mis-mastication causes stomach trouble and offers fixed prices for fillings crowns and extractions with a money back stance if not appealing.

Day National Dental Co Winter St

Vaudeville Show Delights Audiences At Local Theatre

An evening of laughs and variety features Bonita and her Cuban midgets as headliners, with Howe and Scott as notable Hebrew delineators. The Majestic Musical Four, Raymond and Clark, the Toreador Trio, and the four Mistletoe girls each deliver strong acts in a lively program.

Bonita Howe Scott Majestic Musical Raymond and Clark Toreador

Walker's Museum Opens Curio Halls With World Class Sights

The Wal ker's Museum debut week draws thousands to see Herr Stanley break stones naked fist action and Holland the magic king while a dozen nations are represented in the beauty show. Grand acts include Kid Terrill in catch as catch can wrestling and Princess Zita the palmist. Other features feature bioscope The Famous Kit Carson, and a host of vaudeville and novelty acts led by Pierre Gasnier the strongest man and DeForest the cannonball juggler. Next week Imperial jiujitsu wrestlers arrive for a grand tournament as the professor unveils a new theory on human anomalies.

Walker’s Museum Herr Stanley Holland Kid Terrill Curio Hall Princess Zita Rineholdt Paris Casey Bijou Gus Lawrence Finn and Hathaway Ed Tiernay Marion Barry Lulu Annis Walker Imperial Troupe of Georgia Vaudevillians Pierre Gasnier DeForest Mack Allen Joe and Reno South Sea Island Trixie Her Benedict and Powell Imperial Musical McGrory

Hutchings Speech Introduces Georgia Freaks at Austin & Stone

Professor Hutchings delivered a polished oration to about 6000 spectators at Austin & Stone's museum introducing the Georgia family of freaks. The address impressed with its wit and fervor, highlighting the exhibit's curiosities.

Hutchings Austin & Stone

Amphitrite Climbs Tempest in Long Coastal Voyage

The English steamer Amphitrite, bound for New York and Boston, endured a 29 day passage from Torrevieja Spain to Mystic docks Charlestown after heavy north easterly gales off Long Island and Nantucket. Captain James reports violent seas while 38000 tons of salt, including 2000 destined for a Boston firm, were discharged.

Long Island N. Y Nantucket New York Boston Torrevieja Spain Mystic Docks Charlestown James Salt Trust

Hearts Adrift at Grand Opera House Delights Crowd

Grand Opera House showcased Hearts Adrift by Langdon McCormick before a large audience. FE. L. Snader as Captain Teddy impressed in sleuthing and life risking escapes while Aileen Bertelle as Rosie Barkworth drew praise for beauty and voice. Supporting turns by May Ethel Courtney, Bert Walter, W. D. Ingram, H. K. Fowler and Phil McCarthy complemented the melodrama's four acts.

Langdon McCormick Grand Opera House FE. L. Snader Captain Teddy John Lane Robert Carney Rosie Barkworth Rosie Robert Darney Miss Aileen Bertelle Ethel Courtney Bert Walter W. D. Ingram Edmund Gertie H. K. Fowler Phil McCarthy Little Tim

Edward Page Visits East Cambridge After Tucker Trial

Edward Page father of Mabel Page appeared at East Cambridge seeking Sheriff Fairbairn after the Tucker murder trial. He cited a recent cold and thanked the officials for civility during the proceedings. Page toured county buildings and discussed the bill of exceptions with local prosecutors. an extension is anticipated.

Edward Page Mabel Page East Cambridge Charles L. Tucker Sheriff Fairbairn Sheriff’s House Lowell Page Post Hugh A. Bancroft Tidd Vahey, Innes and Mansfield

Skipper John Pratt of Sculptin Club Dies in Malden

Malden reports the death of John Pratt 74 longtime resident and skipper of the Sculptin Club. Born in Malden he lived on Main Street his entire life. his father ran the village tavern and Pratt resided in the same home for over six decades.

Malden John Pratt Sculptin Club Main Street Mr. Pratt

Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Promises Hair Growth and Dandruff Cure

Persistent hair loss and dandruff are addressed by Rexall 93 Hair Tonic. The ad claims the tonic is grease free, non staining, and will stop falling hair while rejuvenating bald spots if roots still show life. Sold in a large bottle for fifty cents with a money back guarantee.

Rexall

Museum of Fine Arts Free to Public Tomorrow

The Museum of Fine Arts will be open free to the public on Washington's Birthday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents and visitors may view collections and special displays during the holiday hours.

Museum OF Fine Arts Washington

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Health of TC Willadsen Howard Atheneum Price Books Franklin St United United Cigar Stores Co Austin & Stone’s Museum Tempest Atlantic A. E Sculpin JAYNES @ CO Rexall Four Stores Agency
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