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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1900
Page
2
A historic monthly price plan from Almyr physicians proclaims three dollars for all diseases for the entire month including catarrh deafness bronchial disease stomach trouble and other chronic issues. The notice urges that the rate is not a standard of value and warns it will not last.
Deafness and ear troubles often follow catarrh via the Eustachian tube. Do you notice hearing loss ears discharge dry scaly ears itch burn and throbbing pain. Do you dread buzzing ringing cracking noises and roaring sounds in the head. Are you waking from noises at night or hearing better on some days.
Catarrha of the stomach discussed as caused by mucus swallowing. Questions ask about nausea costiveness vomiting light headed coated tongue waterbrash pain after eating nervous weakness sick headaches disgust for breakfast distress after eating diarrhea rush of blood to the head bad mouth taste and faintness on rising or when stomach is empty.
The Hon Archibald Lindsay, heir to Kilconquhar and Wormiston, will wed Miss Ethel Tucker at Emmanuel Church on January 31. Lindsay, a former army lieutenant, resigned his commission after meeting the Tucker family in Boston. His family will not attend, and the couple will tour the United States after the wedding.
Medical notice explains how nasal and throat catarrh can extend to the windpipe and lungs if untreated. It lists common symptoms including persistent cough, chest pain, night coughing, breathlessness, spit-up mucus, appetite changes, fatigue, and chest burning to aid self assessment.
A medical provider advertises a $3 per month rate for all patients seeking treatment or renewal through February 1. Care and medicines are supplied until cured at the uniform price, with no disease restrictions. The offer ends at month’s end and the rate will rise afterward.
The passage notes plans likely to extend to California and eventual residence in London area before a hunting season in the fall. It mentions Mr. Lindsay's estate Wermiston and that he arrived in Boston on January 1.
A large Columbus Avenue audience heard Rev Dr K Kohler of New York speak on Woman's Influence on Judaism. He argued Jewish women shaped religious life, homes, and culture, guiding husbands to devote themselves to the Lord and tempering legal rigor with tenderness. Congregation turnout remained strong despite bad weather.
Police in Maiden arrested William and James Gould after finding them slaughtering an old black horse at their father’s slaughter house on Broadway Maplewood near Melrose line. William a cattle dealer and James a butcher are charged with slaughtering without a license.
In a rippling harbor tale, two or three hoboes seize a red shanty on Mystic wharf without grounds or proceedings. Old Chick, emerging from a train car, notes the hut’s occupancy as the number swells to about thirty via a makeshift wireless telegraph.
Boston's riches rise with a growing number of millionaires over two years. Corporations and individuals accumulate wealth driving higher revenues and a shift toward centralized wealth among trustees and large holders.
A group of thirty hoboes established a makeshift shelter on a levee using two stoves and salvaged materials. Special Officer Patterson raided the site, resisting as officers removed their shelter, and the detainees were taken to Station 13 after a tough confrontation. The piece also notes tax figures for Boston, listing large taxpayers and corporate accounts with totals and city revenue data for 1899.
Professor Schenk, a sex prophet, says he will visit the United States next spring after letters from New York and Philadelphia supporters. He blames jealousy and nepotism for leaving his post at the Institute of Embryology and accuses a ministry official of blocking him. English colleagues largely doubt his claims, with St Bartholomew's maternity surgeon Harrison Cripps deeming him either deluded or seeking notoriety.
Advert confirms magnetic three star ring good luck box with reports of wealth luck after sleeping with it under the pillow. Customer recounts Calcutta purchase, scams aside, and Parker at 26 Bromfield St Boston promotes mail orders at 99 cents with hours 8 to 9 daily except Sunday.
The Building Trades Council in Boston met at 49 Bennet Street and took no action on Meyer Hart’s stance toward municipal committees and the Central Labor Union. Delegates debated the mayor’s attitude and planned future dealings with officials. The council refused participation in an eight hour banquet but agreed to a public mass meeting. New delegations were welcomed from Derrickmen, riggers, paper hangers, hoisting and portable engineers, wire workers, steamfitters, carpenters, and painters. Sanitary union 6064 ran its largest meeting at St James Hall with fourteen new members and a grievance committee directive. Foreman Charles Norton of the sanitary division was thanked for resigning to prepare labor bills. The State AFL committee discussed labor bills for endorsement and printing for legislative presentation. John F. Tobin spoke on discontent among Haverhill shoe workers, noting progress in union stamped shoes. The executive council adopted resolutions urging union label footwear purchases. Boston Water Department Employees Union elected officers including James W. Hurley as president and John Kune as guide.
Dr. Charles A. Seigfried medical inspector U S N in charge of the naval hospital at the U S training station Newport Rhode Island died today at his home from pneumonia aged 50. Appointed March 5 1866 from Massachusetts he was an authority on hygiene and was to represent the United States at the Berlin medical congress this summer where he would read a panel on hygiene. During the Civil War he oversaw the erection of a naval hospital at Key West. his last sea service was in 1889 with shore duty since.
Thomas D. Wells quits the Waterbury Republican to avoid night work after eleven years with the paper. He plans a brief vacation and will resume newspaper work later.
Prince Yoshihito Crown Prince of Japan plans a post wedding tour of the United States with Princess Teiko. They will attend a New York dinner and reception then visit Washington Chicago Boston Philadelphia and San Francisco. He seeks to learn more about American science art and commerce during the trip expected to begin in August.
Mrs Mary A Mason of 5 Northfield St Boston recounts a five year rheumatism ordeal. After hospital care and doctors offered no lasting relief she used Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People and was cured. She also credits the pills with carrying her through change of life without illness. Sold by druggists or from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY 50 cents a box or 2 50 for six.
A sixteen page pamphlet titled An Appeal to Truth reports that leading physiologists dispute Professor Atwater's claim that alcohol is a food. The analysis, prepared by a Northfield summer conference committee and national temperance boards, concludes Atwater’s data show a loss of nitrogen with alcohol and do not prove alcohol protects body materials.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles, a Seattle founded benefit society, held a preliminary meeting at Colonial Hall Boston to form a lodge. Grand Organizer J H Schinely aims for 150 members by next Sunday. Michael J Monahan named worthy past president as the order, with 17 400 members nationwide and lodges in Seattle San Francisco New York Chicago Philadelphia.
Davis J Albn Jamaica Plain aged 67 years 6 months funeral services Thursday 2 p m from 32 Robeson street burial private Winters Eva M Winters beloved daughter of John and Catherine Winters at their residence 27 Washington street Bonnerville funeral Tuesday 2 p m private
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