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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1904

Page

8

Deafness Cured by Wilson Ear Drums Promise

An advertising pamphlet claims Wilson's Common Sense Ear Drums cure deafness across ages. It describes a hidden device, self inventions, testimonials from numerous countries, and a free 190 page book offer mailed from Louisville Kentucky. It touts immediate hearing improvements and broad physician endorsements.

Wilson Geo. H. Wilson United States Canada Mexico England Scotland Ireland Wales Australia New Zealand Tasmania India Wilson Ear Drum Todd Building Louisville

Billerica Scared by Burglar Gang

Five breaks in Billerica Centre and nearby, likely by a professional gang of yeggs. Postmaster Maxwell suspects the same band as terrorizing New England, with entry by window, minor cash losses, and chocolate walnuts taken. footprints suggest a small wearer.

Billerica North Biluprica Billerica Centre Conway Maxwell Post Bennett Hall McGillicuddy Brothers

Farmers organize new milk company

Farmers form a cooperative to cut freight costs on Boston shipments. Members subscribe for stock with cash and notes, receiving cans and shipping supplies. Officers include Henry E. Bullard president and Moses F. Palmer treasurer, with a diverse board of directors.

Boston Henry E. Bullard Hollister Luther B. Crawford New Braintree Stanley H. Atweld Wiltean N. H John %. Mills Northboro Mase William A. Bunter Worcester Moses FB. Palmer Groton Board of ‘Directors William A. Edson Barry Desn Charles Fairbanks C. H. Duncan William Johnson Harry J. Potter Chares A. Langmaid John McCarthy F. A. Sargent

Stoneham High Tops Malden in Close 12 to 11 Game

Stoneham High defeated Malden High in a tense basketball showdown at the focal armory this afternoon by a 12 to 11 score. The contest was among the season’s closest and featured a sharp finish.

Stoneham Stoneham High Malden High Focal Armory

La Grippe Relieved by Prompt Action

The headache and lassitude from La Grippe may be eased quickly by prompt measures. Strong rest, fluids, and seeking medical advice if symptoms worsen are advised to reduce fever, aching, and fatigue.

Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Ad Note

Dr Miles Medical Co advertises anti pain pills as a perfect remedy. Easy to take and buy, contain no opiates, sold with guarantee, non taxative, never sold in bulk. Available from all druggists with 25 doses for 25 cents.

DR. Miles Medical CO

Meet Set Between Volkmann's and Noble & Greenough

Delegates from Volkmann's and Noble Greenough met at the B A A last evening to plan a dual indoor track meet in Cambridgeport Gym on Saturday afternoon February 20. Events include 20 yard dash yard run 880 yard run mile run running high jump pole vault and a 16 pound shot plus a relay not counting toward the challenge cup. The cup becomes permanent for the school winning it in three years. Two medals awarded per event and point winners receive N or V letters from their schools.

Volkmann Noble Greenough Herbert Holton Cambridgeport Gymnasium

Borchester Catholic Club Growing In Dorchester Growth

The Catholic Club of Dorchester organized by St. Peter's parish invites young men to join at an afternoon meeting in Norfolk Hall tomorrow. The new club already lists over 100 members.

Borchester Catholic Club Catholic Club of Dorchester St. Peter’s Norfolk Hall Lst

Co operative Clerk Threats Split Arlington Co operative

Lawrence January 16 A large number of mill hands fear losing savings as stockholders rally to remove the Arlington Co operative Association. Former clerk George Dewhirst defends his actions saying he acted for the benefit of the association and hints at legal action against critics. Richard Carden, the new president, promises a thorough investigation and possible legal steps while defending officers and urging faith to overcome obstacles.

Lawrence Arlington Co-operative Association George Dewhirst Association Dewhirst

Arrest of Officers of Clallam Seeks Warrant Arrests

At the coroner s inquest into the Clallam disaster an application was made for warrants for the arrest of Captain Roberts and others held responsible for the wreck on a charge of manslaughter Dominion government counsel said sufficient evidence shows criminal negligence and will seek royal authority to arrest the captain and others responsible.

Victor Clallam Roberts Dominion

Intercollegiate track meet site decision today

The Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association committees will inspect the stadium this afternoon to choose between it and Franklin Field Philadelphia for spring intercollegiate track meets. Berkeley Oval is being cleared for building, prompting the search for a new venue. They will meet at the Touraine Hotel and proceed to Soldiers Field for inspection.

The Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association Franklin Field Philadelphia Berkeley Oval Touraine Soldiers’ Field

Columbia Defeats Harvard In Collegiate Championship Game

In the first game of the intercollegiate basketball championship series played tonight at the Columbia Gymnasium, Columbia defeated Harvard 37 to 14.

New York Columbia Harvard

Bankruptcy for Dennett Firm Amid Fraud Allegations

Creditors allege fraud and false entries against Dennett Bros & Co announced after three weeks of failure. The bankruptcy meeting at Pierpont Stackpole’s office heard discrepancies in bookkeeping, disclaimed customer transactions, and a borrowed-money stock seat sale. Assignee Roche pegged liabilities around 52,298 with little chance for creditors to recover beyond ten percent. O. M. Dennett is sought by police on an embezzlement warrant.

Dennett, Bros. & Co Pierpont I. Stackpole State Street Messrs. Crane Blanchard Stock Exchange Oliver H. Dennett Roche H. S. Dennett O. M. Dennett Stackpole Post

Heard Footsteps at Door Ends in Husband Death Mystery

New York report details a wife who heard footsteps at the door and found her husband, Captain Alfred Harrington, a substitute letter carrier attached to Manhattan, dead. His body was recovered from the East River near Washington Street, Brooklyn, at age 40 after being found by tug Walter Johnston.

New York

International Curling at Country Club Today

An international curling match will be held at Clyde Park rinks with Royal Montreal Club versus Country Club players. Montreal contingent includes Colonel A. Whitehead and H. Montague Allan among others. event features five rinks.

Clyde Park Royal Montreal Club Country Club Montreal Boston A. Whitehead H. Montague Allan A. A. Allan Hugh Allan Allen MacKenzie R. Biddington H. Stikeman Creelman Stanway McIntyre Gardner Starke Whitehead

Modistes Say Boston Women Drive Husbands No Drunkards

A Detroit W C T U lecture sparked city debate as Boston dressmakers defended wives, saying women trim costs to fit husbands' incomes and home life. They argued men drink if inclined, not from wives purchases, noting Boston fashions curb extravagance.

Boston Detroit Margaret N. Bellour Park Square Post Sarah A. Bailey Sarah Murphy Boylston Street Aid Dowling Milller and Fur Store New York Mme. Celeste’s Zay

Constipation and Iron-Ox Tablets Promise Cure

Constipation poisons the body and endangers health by clogging bowels kidneys and organs. Iron-Ox Tablets claim to tonically regulate digestion and provide a gentle laxative effect without shocking the system. Fifty tablets cost 25 cents. distributed by The Iron-Ox Remedy Co. Detroit Michigan.

Iron-Ox Remedy Co Detroit Mich

Boston boxers fight to 15 round draw in Clinton

Patsy Mc Kenna and Johnny Sheehan, both of Boston, fought a 15 round draw tonight at the Wachusett Athletic Club in Clinton Massachusetts.

Clinton Mass Patsy McKenna Johnny Sheehan Boston Wachusett Athletic Club

Catarrh Sufferer Endorses Agnew's Remedies

Hon George James of Scranton declares twenty years of catarrh misery ended after trying Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. He reports instant relief from the first application and cures after several bottles. He also recommends Agnew's Heart Cure for heart stomach and nerves.

Agnew George James Scranton Dr. Agnew Dr. Agnew’s

Iroquois Theatre Fire Hearings Hear From Fire Dept Chiefs

Chicago January 15 coroner inquiry into the Iroquois Theatre disaster heard from Chief Musham and top firefighters about fire protection failures. Testimony covered prior inspections, duties of the building commissioner, and post panic conditions. The session also notes plans by theatre workers to pressure the City Council to reopen playhouses. In other notes, Hedda Gabler praised by Miss O Neil with strong acting. cast listed. performance to repeat.

Chicago Iroquois Theatre Musham John Campion Sallers William Townsend John Hannon Chicago Fire Department Archibald Bernard

Hedda Gabler in Boston A Rare Ibsen Treat at the Columbia

Nance O'Neil stars in Hedda Gabler at the Columbia last evening delivering a highly artistic portrayal. The reviewer notes Ibsen's grim motif and difficult central role but praises the performance as among the town’s finest in years. The play remains morbid and uninteresting overall, yet the dialogue and delineation carry its weak moral content.

Lovberg Hedda Gabler Hedda Miss O'Neil Miss O’neil Miss O’nell Ricca Allen Edward H. Crosby Ibsen Columbia Nance O'Neil Boston

Moral season rules from 1904 society list

A historical item lists league and social rules: reading Decameron and Rabelais forbidden. late night drinks restricted. men with alcoholic breath barred from streetcars. Daughters of the Faith prohibit social recognition for prize card players. divorced persons barred from the social circle. low neck gowns banned. a proposed rule forbids study of Homer's epic due to a tale of a man eloping with another’s wife.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Malden la Grippe Dr. Miles Volkmann’s and Noble & Greenough Co-Operative Mr. Dewhirst Carden Parker Street Richard Carden Poug W.L. Douglas W.l.douglas America Brockton Manu Douglas Saneon Brockton Mass Washington St Summer St Hanover St Court St Washington Street Old Washington and Essex Sts Good Dame Good Old Dame Boston Dennett Country Club Today Noriie Law M’kenna Sheehan Decameron and Rabelais Watch and Ward Society Massachusetts Daughters of the Faith Uruguay Montevideo Orrine Jaynes Drug Co Orrine CO Washington, D. C Orrinne Jaynes Drug Company Callen Aynes Drug CO Lyons Orrine Co., Inc Cor Hanover South Warrenton Ldkaoe Fa
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