Ask the Wholesale Druggists About Its Curative Qualities
A call is issued to wholesale druggists to evaluate the curative qualities of a remedy. Reports from manufacturers and chemists are sought to confirm efficacy and safety.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1899
Page
2
A call is issued to wholesale druggists to evaluate the curative qualities of a remedy. Reports from manufacturers and chemists are sought to confirm efficacy and safety.
Readers weigh in on when the nineteenth ends and the twentieth starts with varying opinions. Letters argue for Jan 1 1900 or earlier ceremonial counts, while others deny a concrete start and seek formal dates or abstract time concepts.
A reader in West End asks when Admiral Dewey sunk the Spanish fleet, arguing the century debate hinges on location and daybreak and urging a clear resolution of whether it occurred on Saturday Sunday or Monday. He signs with Frank Harding dated January 21.
Boston reader Co. H. Jones argues that a century requires 100 years and 100 cents per dollar. He notes the first year of the Christian era as year 1 and asks if century advocates would charge 99 cents for a dollar. He ends by inviting the writers to meet.
Mathematicus argues that the first century began in year 6 and ended with December 31, 99. He states January 1, 100 marks the start of the second century and that January 1, 1900 began its 1900th year at midnight December 31, 489, with January 1, 1000 starting another century. New Haven, Conn. January 2t.
A reader discusses how to count centuries and years, arguing a year ends before it is counted and that the century ends at 12 o clock on December 31 1900 while the new one begins January 1 1901. The comment uses pennies as a metaphor.
A reader argues that the first second of year 100 marks the start of the second century and that January 1, 1900 begins the twentieth century, challenging a common convention. The piece notes Boston reaction and labels the claim “TOO EASY.”
A Boston reader argues that the new century will start at sunrise on January 1 1901, likening it to the first day of the previous century, while acknowledging possible error.
In a Jamaica Plain letter Harry Farmer argues the first century starts January 1 1901 and that the second century began at the first instant of January 1 year 1, declaring it absurd to place the century’s start in 1910.
A reader writes to the editor with a paradox about the century boundary noting it begins when the nineteenth ends and signs as Sleepy Jollow. The letter ends with a humorous remark about taking a nap.
The speaker traces the new century to the Declaration of Independence and the colonial resistance to King George. He cites Bunker Hill Dorchester Heights Concord Lexington and Valley Forge as milestones that culminate in the principle that the people form a free and independent nation.
Officers arrested 28 year old Raffaele Frascarelli of 5 Bennet Place after a revolver attack in front of his home. The victim Egidio Ceradle, 30, of Newton, sustained a grazing head wound treated by Dr. Dunn. Cerallo acted as a witness. The Clayton Bulwer Treaty editorial appears from London noting current diplomatic stance.
After seven months abroad under Captain Peyton C. March the Astor Battery arrived in New York. They served in Manila against Spanish forces with General MacArthur, marching from June 13 with 99 men and 3 officers and returning with 82 men and one officer. Five deaths occurred, three in action and two from sickness. The welcome crowd at Grand Central cheered as families greeted the troops.
Wrecked materials found at Moser's River indicate the schooner Howard of Lunenburg has been lost and there is no tidings of the crew remaining.
Washington January 22 Colonel James A Sexton commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic remains critically ill with Brights disease. At night he was reported resting easily with no material change from yesterday.
In Somerville a teen burglar named Ernest Darling burst into a Elm Street area home. William and Howard Wade thwarted him. Darling was captured after a police chase and identified stolen goods from nearby stores. Darling faces a heavy sentence for breakin and assault with a dangerous weapon. Howard Wade was wounded but not seriously harmed.
George W. Davis aged 48 of 80 Washington street was overcome by gas from a stove in his room at 8:30 last night. He was taken to City Hospital where at 2:00 this morning he was reported holding his own and likely to recover.
In Albany New York on January 22 a tragedy occurred as three children of John and Susie Shear drowned after breaking through thin ice at Ravenna reservoir. The bodies were recovered.
Mr and Mrs J Auerbach celebrate silver wedding with 300 guests at 79 Glenway Street Dorchester. Rev John McGarr Foster delivers first sermon at Church of the Messiah. Puritana Outing Club plans third annual ball with city officials invited. Robert W Taylor and Annie C Wilson wed at Charles Street Church. A public meeting on abolishing capital punishment is set for Pierce Hall Copley Square.
District reports reveal Blanche Ryan died after a pattern of abuse by her husband Sutherland. Police sought him in West End lodging houses while doctors and a nurse treated her bruises, with neighbors detailing repeated neglect and family ties to Somerville and St. John.
A column extols Milton's ideal of a healthy woman and urges women to seek Dr Greene of 34 Temple Place Boston for free, personable guidance on female diseases. It touts his Nervara blood and nerve remedy and other medicines as safe vegetable cures for restoring health. Ladies are invited to write for free information and confidential advice.
The Times reports in London that the Venezuelan arbitration hearings will continue for several months due to the vast amount of documents submitted. The note reflects the extended timeline anticipated for the legal proceedings.
A fragment lists run patterns by code letters indicating limited or nonstops: to Lakeport only, bypassing Weirs and Warren except Saturday, with occasional service to Stanstead Jet and Bethlehem Jet. D. J. Flandels is noted as General Passenger Agent.
Maude to order two parts forty pounds best tick full size hair mattresses offered for ten dollars at A. W. Witreler & Co manufacturers 63 and 65 Huthover J. Toston opposite American House.
James O'Reilly aged 81 years 2 months dies in Cambridge. Funeral from his son Frank J. O'Reilly 0 Saville Street near Appleton with high mass at St Peter's Church Concord Avenue at 9 o'clock. Frank Ougniding funeral from 106 Belle Vue Avenue Melrose on Tuesday January 24 at 1 o'clock.
The Bissell carpet sweeper and wringer samples exhibited at the Mechanics' Fair have been moved to A. American Wringer Co.’s store at 77-79 Franklin Street corner Arch for disposal at factory auction. Contact by telephone if unable to call.
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