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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1909
Page
2
The Mayflower escorts Admiral Sperry during a grand review as President Roosevelt observes from on deck. A near accident on the barbette wing and cheers greet the fleet while officers praise gunnery and target practice amid a rain-soaked, foggy Hampton Roads day.
An old Boston Daily scene blends a health ad for Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root with a vivid Hampton Roads naval pageant. The piece describes kidney disease signals, sample bottles, and purchase details beside the Mayflower and Connecticut returning battleships saluting President Roosevelt amid a crowded harbor.
Rear Admiral Sperry says cruising builds a trained fleet and skilled crews, not ships alone. The flotilla’s return to Hampton Roads features the Connecticut leading a seven-mile line, flags flying, salutes roaring, and President Roosevelt in attendance as ships pass the Mayflower.
President Roosevelt asserts the fleet performed better and more efficiently after the cruise, countering predictions of breakdowns. He argues the voyage demonstrates the cruise’s value and the fleet’s resilience.
Mrs P J Shelly of Ionia Michigan testifies in 1909 to Hood's Sarsaparilla easing years of sour stomach numbness and swelling. She credits improved sleep digestion and weight loss to the remedy and endorses its blend of over 20 ingredients. The ad argues no substitute matches Hood's Sarsaparilla and promotes liquid or Sarsatabs with 100 doses for one dollar.
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