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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1913
Page
11
A promotional letter offers a free brochure and method claimed to cure rupture without surgery. It urges recipients to mail a coupon immediately regardless of rupture type or age, promising relief from danger and expense for life.
Mrs. Geo H Pearson of Bethel Connecticut reports her baby suffered a two month onset of pimples on head hands and face that became a spreading sore and caused intense itching. After three months of use Cuticura Soap and Ointment the child improved completely and later became fair as a lily. The ad promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment with prices 25c and 50c and offers free samples and a 32 page Skin Book.
The Post invites readers to help determine if a real New England centenarian can prove longevity to a court of law. This follows S P Ficklen of the New York Sun doubting such proof and promises ongoing investigation results printed by the paper. Town Clerk's Office Scituata Mass.
An old newspaper notice touts Eckman’s Alterative as a treatment for tuberculosis and related lung conditions. It cites a sworn affidavit from Arthur Webb describing a dramatic weight gain and recovery after taking the remedy in 1905, and claims success even with nonideal surroundings. The ad urges use alongside fresh air and nourishing food and directs readers to purchase at local drug stores or request a booklet and further evidence.
An advertisement promises a new at home asthma cure at no cost. It asserts effectiveness for long standing or recent cases and claims it works in any climate and age. The offer invites readers to mail a coupon and begin the cure immediately without paying.
Caption notes that another image that made Gibson famous, titled A Widow and Her Friends, is reproduced in the Post for next Sunday.
Mrs. Elvira Bailey Gannett of Scituate Massachusetts is recognized as a genuine New England centenarian born November 12, 1811 by town clerk Jetson Wade. She recalls beating drums to scare the British, favors hobble skirts and auto travel, supports woman suffrage, and recalls a long Baptist Church membership. She married Freeman Gannett in 1831 and at 86 fractured a hip but recovered.
The schooner Edward G. Hight, battered by successive hurricanes for twenty days, was towed into London Connecticut by the revenue cutter Acushnet after being found fifteen miles west of Montauk. Crew nearly exhausted and provisions nearly gone.
Human ashes mailed by parcel post from St. Louis to Edwardsville Illinois for burial in a grave dug for Frederick Naumann. Naumann died Saturday and preparations were made for burial before his will directed cremation. The body was brought to St. Louis for cremation.
Cameron Spear Charles L Vaughn and A Frederick Collins were found guilty on all five counts in the federal charge of using the mails to defraud in promoting a wireless stock scheme. Beall was found not guilty.
Montreal January reports say Duchess of Connaught remains ill at Royal Victoria Hospital with unchanged condition. She has slept at intervals and her strength maintained as of the latest bulletin.
Washington January 9. Debates at the Woman's National Democratic League convention center on whether President-elect Wilson favors free trade and a single tax and whether he and Senator O Gorman endorsed Mrs Ayres for league presidency. A clash followed between Mrs John Sherwin Crosby and Mrs M T Scott over statements about endorsements. Officers elected include Mrs Ayres and several vice presidents and secretaries. the old board of directors reconfirmed.
Mrs. Scott ascended the platform to nominate Mrs. Ayres but was asked to speak from the floor amid strong dissent. She accused Mrs. Ayres of being endorsed for office by President elect Wilson and Senator O Gorman as Mrs. Ayres wins the presidency amid heated exchanges. Mrs. Crosby defended Wilson’s friendship and criticized the narrow minded conduct of the meeting as the chair struggled to maintain order.
The British steamer Alcazar, stranded for several days at Cape Lookout, was freed last night with help from the U S revenue cutter Seminole. She then set sail under her own steam, believed to head north to Chester Pennsylvania, her original destination.
Chicago Mayor Carter Harrison brands the city a dumping ground for paroled convicts and blames lenient courts for a surge in highway robberies and hold ups. He criticizes sentiment toward criminals and calls for tougher actions.
Agnes McGee of Newton sues Joseph Lockhart for 10000 dollars claiming injuries from being struck by his runaway horse. The incident occurred at Massachusetts avenue and Boylston street on November 20, 1912.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fast acting remedy for catarrh and nasal congestion. It claims to clear blocked air passages, relieve headache and throat soreness, and end nose blowing with a small bottle from any drug store.
Park and Downs Church Wollaston votes to support Rev William B Ayres amid an alienation case. Clerk Charles A Richardson notes the statement honors Ayres for building a new church, expanding membership, and guiding the congregation, with copies for press.
Mrs Grover Cleveland and her daughter Miss Esther Cleveland arrived in Washington from New York to visit with Mr and Mrs John Hays Hammond. A large Washington social set attended a tea at the Hammond residence this afternoon to meet the former First Lady.
Miss Elizabeth Rogers daughter of Dr and Mrs A E Rogers of Jamaica Plain is to marry Dr Emil Novac of Baltimore on Easter Monday. The engagement was announced last September among relatives and immediate friends.
A vintage advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as the ideal laxative for children and adults. It claims quick relief from constipation, stomach discomfort, and sour breath, urging mothers to use the product daily for a healthy child and to demand the full name Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna from the California Fig Syrup Co.
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