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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1905
Page
2
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles in women. It claims many misdiagnosed womb or female weakness cases improve as kidneys are strengthened and offers a free sample by mail from Binghamton New York.
Mrs KE of Austin New York Brooklyn reports illness with fatigue and urinary troubles improved after using Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. She says a sample bottle led to a cure and she now stands all day without symptoms, praising the remedy.
A special notice touts Swamp Root as a cure all after unsuccessful prior treatments. It offers a free sample bottle and an informational book with testimonials, mailed to readers who mention the Boston Daily Post. Purchases of fifty cent and one dollar bottles are available at drug stores.
New York court proceeds with Brady v Gertrude MacKenzie as the chorus girl prepares to testify in her own defense. Witnesses recount social visits and travel while Brady admits meeting MacKenzie in Milwaukee and Boston during railway work trips. The trial adjourns after Brady’s cross examination and a planned continuation tomorrow.
Gertrude MacKenzie, once a chorus girl and now Mrs. Hudgeons, and Mrs. Daniel M. Brady, both alleged rivals for the same husband, confronted each other in court as the divorce suit proceeded.
Six days remain for a month long program offering gratis treatment and medicines. The Osmo-Chemic physicians extend the free offer through February only. Free consultation and examinations with the Big X Ray are included. Read the list of cured cases.
The Osmo-Chemic institution presents dramatic claims of curing deafness and blindness with unique medical apparatus and methods. They advertise expert staff educated in leading eye and ear hospitals and promise compassionate treatment, consultation, and recovery for all, regardless of hopelessness.
A sale style notice invites patients to begin a course at Osmo-Chemic Physicians, Room 10, No. 18 Boylston St. before March 1 to receive a month of treatment with medicines. The ad urges urgency with only six days left and February 5th expiry stated.
Melrose Methodist Church showcases a telephone link between pulpit and pews to aid deaf parishioners. Professor Thomas B. J. L. Grady donates the system and a demonstration proves practicality for sermons, with plans for a full installation welcomed by the committee.
Several hundred Civil War veterans gathered in Brattleboro for the 39th annual Vermont Department Grand Army of the Republic encampment. Officers of both the G A R and the Woman's Relief Corps were elected, with district delegates named to the national encampment.
A blaze at 900 Saratoga street in East Boston last night burned two horses to death and leveled a one story wooden box manufactory owned by John Gray. The fire spread to a front wooden shop run by J. H. White, causing partial damage. Loss is $500 and a large crowd witnessed the spectacular blaze.
The engagement of Marion Stone daughter of Joseph and Mrs Stone of Beaconsfield Brookline to Robert M Bleakie Harvard 04 is announced. Bleakie was a substitute center on the Harvard eleven and a leading member of the 1904 class crews. Miss Stone is a popular Brookline young woman. They plan to marry soon after Easter.
Laxative Bromo Quining Tablets promised a one day cure for a cold with EB. W rove’s signature on each box and a 26 cent price.
Captain Harvey H. Cook longtime Provincetown whaling captain and marine underwriter representative died of heart disease in Vineyard Haven at about 65. A Provincetown native, he lived 18 years in Vineyard Haven as wrecking master for the Boston Tow Boat Company. He is survived by his widow and three daughters.
New York police arrest four members of the Buck Ring gang in an East Side tenement. They probe the crew as a leading freight car theft ring with loot estimated at 20 000 to 36 000 dollars. The raid followed a Montrose detective telegram about a band member caught stealing at Montrose New York.
Geo S. Flanders of Somerville Massachusetts, aged 60, reports strong recovery after the Osmo-Chemic physicians’ course begun June 17 1904. He states he worked full shifts since August 1904, can hear clocks and bells, and walked a mile to work both ways, though he was nearly deaf and liver troubled before. He adds no payment or bias for his testimonial.
Mrs. Sarah Dunne of Mansfield Massachusetts reports two years of deafness due to catarrh but after using the Osmo-Chemic treatment she can hear ordinary conversation factory whistles and clock ticks. She urges all deaf people to try the treatment.
Mr J S Harrington of Westminster Massachusetts reports regained hearing after treatment by Osmo-Chemic physicians. He signs his endorsement, noting improved hearing and gratitude.
Rev Jesse Harrell of Cambridge Massachusetts testifies to 19 years of stomach trouble improved by Osmo-Chemic treatment and urges others to seek it Joanna Welsh of Everett Massachusetts reports deafness from a ear discharge corrected by the same clinic Laura Jarvis of Lancaster Massachusetts says eight years of partial deafness improved with lasting relief after treatment The testimonials mention Union Baptist church 20 Upton Street Cambridge and 1 Bradford Terrace Everett as residences.
Peter Swanson of Auburn Massachusetts reports eight months of progressive vision recovery after Obstruction pressing on optic nerves treated by Osmo-Chemic Doctors. He notes relief from head pain and a gain of fifteen pounds, claiming improvement in general health and sight.
An Osmo-Chemic clinic advertises a free X ray examination using radioactive solution and an Improved Osmo-Chemic Screen. It claims to detect disease in any body part without any payment, inviting public participation.
The Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine Incorporated lists J. L. Plunkett as chief consulting physician with permanent offices at Suite 8 9 10 3d Floor Boylston Building Entrance 18 Boylston St Boston Mass Hours 9 am to 12 m 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm daily closed Sunday expected.
In London on Feb 22 the Irish party intensified its attack after a smaller government majority. Redmond compelled Wyndham to reveal correspondence with Sir Antony MacDonnell showing powers given to the under secretary. Apology followed as Redmond sought full disclosure and documents.
In Altoona Penn a westbound Pittsburg special over the Pennsylvania railroad crashed into a light switching engine between Altoona and Tyrone. Six people were hurt two passengers two engineers and two firemen. A relief train carried the injured to Altoona for care.
A Buffalo physician endorses Stuart’s Charcoal Lozenges as a safe purifying remedy for gas in the stomach and bowels, to improve complexion and breath, and to purify mouth and throat. Sold for twenty five cents a box at drug stores.
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