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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1909

Page

3

Throat Trouble Prompted Reed of Duffy’s Whiskey

Mr Dawson claims Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey eased his long standing throat ailment after 15 years of use. He recalls a Jamaica visit where illness left him bedridden and crutch bound, and a doctor recommended whiskey in milk. Dr E A Day of Brooklyn is noted.

Mr. W. Dawson Vineland N. J Duffy Mr. Dawson Dawson Lso Jamaica L. I Duffy’s E. A. Day Sumner Av Brooklyn, N.Y

Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Promoted as Medicinal Miracle

An old advertisement touts Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a cure for throat and lung diseases and general weakness. It claims doctors prescribe it and urges customers to buy only sealed bottles with the Old Chemist mark, priced at 1.00, with an offer for a medical booklet from the Rochester, New York company.

Daffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester N. Y

Titled Woman Arrested in Suffragette Troubles

A suffragette protest at Caxton Hall and a deputation to Premier Asquith led to multiple arrests. Led by Mrs. Lawrence, participants faced police action as they shifted to Brooks Club dinner, with Mrs. Saul Solomon planning further attempts. Arrested women were jailed for the night awaiting arraignment.

Asquith Caxton Hall Lawrence Mrs. Lawrence Saul Solomon Brooks Club St. James Palace

Backache Remedy Testimonial From Rockland Woman

A Rockland Maine resident describes sustained back and side pain ending after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She urges other women to seek root-cause relief and notes widespread unsolicited testimony backing the remedy.

Lydia E. Pinkham Rockland Maine Lydia F. Pinkham

Women Clash at Albany in Suffrage Hearing

In Albany on February 24 a vast audience of suffragists and anti-suffragists packed the Assembly chamber for four hours of testimony on proposed constitutional changes. Prominent figures including Elihu Root's wife, Mrs. Arthur M. Dodge, Mrs. Henry Villard, Rev. Anna Shaw, and Lillie Devereaux Blake spoke for their sides as a mass meeting followed the joint Senate Assembly hearing.

Albany N. Y Great Assembly Capitol Judiciary Senate Assembly Hill Buffalo Assemblyman Toombs New York United States Elihu Root New York State Association Arthur M. Dodge Henry Villard New York Woman Suffrage Association Anna H. Shaw National Woman Suffrage Association Henry

Equal suffrage bill passes House in South Dakota

Pierre South Dakota February 24 The House passed an equal suffrage bill by 68 to 28 eight voters. Suffragettes are jubilant as a similar bill had passed the Senate earlier but failed in the House.

Towle of Cohasset Dies of Pneumonia at 52

E H Towle a Cohasset salesman for the United States Weather Company died at 52 after a brief illness of pneumonia a telegram from New York announced. He leaves a widow and three children Philip Mrs Leighton and Mrs Odin all of Cohasset. Funeral services are planned for Saturday at the Towle home.

E. H. Towle Cohasset New York City United States Weather Company Mr. Towle Towle Philip

Vision at Death Sparks Phenix Official's Query

Hartford scene follows the death of Richard P. Romane, Windsor Locks Paper Co. president. William A. Moore, first vice president of Phenix Mutual Life, reports a sudden voice calling his name just after Romane's death, then learns Romane had just died. Moore seeks an explanation of the eerie communication.

Hartford, Conn William A. Moore Phenix Mutual Life Insurance Company Richard P. Romano Windsor Locks Paper Company Moore Will Romane Mr. Romane Mr. Moore

South End Woman Shot to Death and Suspect Wounded

Catherine McDougall was shot in her Cherry Street room yesterday morning and died in City Hospital. Hiram Perry, wounded by carbolic acid he tried to take, claimed the shooting resulted from a death pact he made with the girl as police arrested him.

City Hospital Hiram Perry Catherine McDougall Cherry Street Perry

Digby man accused in fatal shooting of young woman

Police ridicule the claim of suicide by jealousy driven attack. Perry aged 30 and the 22 year old woman from Digby N S lived at 24 Compton Street where Perry ran a small coal and wood business. The defence notes irresolution delayed the deed while police allege premeditated murder.

Perry Digby N. S Compton Street

War Cloud in Balkans Deepens in Diplomatic Circles

In St. Petersburg the Balkan crisis mood darkens as Austrian action against Serbia looms within a fortnight. Russia may resist invading Serbia alone but popular pressure could force a broader conflict and Duma leaders fear inevitable war. Kiev reports no moves yet but mobilization readiness and officer leave refusals signal alert.

ST. Petersburg Balkan Servia Foreign Office Russia Duma Kiev

Roosevelt and Taft Attend Funeral of President’s Nephew

In New York on February 24 President Roosevelt and President-elect Taft with Mrs. Roosevelt Mrs. Nicholas Longworth Miss Ethel Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Kermit Roosevelt attended the funeral for Stewart Douglas Robinson the president’s nephew killed by a fall from a sixth story Harvard window The party arrived from Washington and went to the Robinson home and then to the Church of the Holy Communion where the Protestant Episcopal burial rite was read Pallbearers included Theodore Roosevelt Jr and five Harvard classmates The coffin was later taken to Grand Central for shipment to Henderson Point Herkimer County for interment

New York Roosevelt Taft Nicholas Longworth Ethel Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt Kermit Roosevelt W. S. Cowles Loeb Church of the Holy Communion Stewart Douglas Robinson Harvard University Cowles Washington Robinson Madison Avenue Kermit Protestant Episcopal Church Henry Mottet Leighton Parks Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Harvard Grand Central Station Henderson Point Herkimer County Robinson Family

Do Fat Folks Worry and a Simple Fat Loss Recipe

The piece notes that most fat people worry about weight while most thin people do not. It claims fat mortifies women and distresses men, with many wishing to lose 30 to 50 pounds. It advertises a meal after method using Marmola Cascara Aromatic and peppermint water that supposedly reduces fat without exercise.

Millionaire's Tuberculosis Sanitary Tenements Planned

Dr. Shively announces a six story unit with a central courtyard and roof gardens funded by Mrs. Vanderbilt. The project aims to house families including TB patients at moderate rents, using open air staircases, balconies, and fireproof, sanitary design to improve life and prove the model for wider use.

Presbyterian Hospital Vanderbilt Europe

Court Grants Injunction Over Realty Group Title

In Superior Court Judge Dana issued a permanent injunction yesterday restraining Marie E Lassell from using in advertisements the title Real Estate Owners and Landladies Protective Association. Lassell formerly served as secretary of the plaintiff, but due to differences formed a rival group with a similar name.

Dana Marie E. Lassell

Rheumatic Pain Remedy Promoted In Patent Formula

An advertisement promotes a patent remedy combining Sarsa arilla, Toris compound, and whiskey to eradicate acid poisons, relieve rheumatic and back pains, and rebuild health. It claims rapid improvement after a few doses and full recovery with continued use, suitable for aged individuals and general weakness.

Eczema Cure Promoted as Sound Science by Oil of Wintergreen

A letter praises oil of wintergreen mixed with thymol and glycerine as a simple eczema remedy. The writer, D. P. Miller of Smithville Missouri, reports complete cure after five bottles using D D D Prescription. Free samples offered by D D D Laboratories and Riker Jaynes Drug Stores.

D. P. Miller Smithville D. D. D. Laboratories Michigan Street Chicago Ill Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores Boston

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