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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1912
Page
7
An advertisement promotes a home remedy to restore vitality and calm nerves. It prescribes mixing compounds including balmwort syrup sarsaparilla, cardiol essence, and cadomene tincture to be taken after meals and at night. The pitch claims no opiates or habit forming drugs and notes secrecy and affordability.
A Brooklyn man reports he healed a leg wound with a fifty cent jar of Resinol Ointment after trying many remedies costing far more. The letter promotes Resinol’s skin healing claims and offers a free sample by writing to Department 83, Resinol Chemical Co.
Snow's Wine Store advertises savings on liquors claiming pure quality and fair pricing based on actual production costs. The note highlights Snow & Son wholesalers selling at retail by measure and offers whiskies drawn from original casks at 59 North Market Street opposite Faneuil Hall, with family management since 1812.
Albert Winslow Cobb famed architect was arrested on suspicion of prowling and charged with larceny after Miss May Thomas reported money missing. Police questioned Cobb who claimed a Portland, Maine origin and a past residence in Winthrop. He was released on bail after identification attempts by residents and officers.
In Hingham on January 22, George Marsh 17 and Thomas N. Antone 18 rescued William Houghton 18 from drowning. Marsh was dragged into the water twice before Houghton reached safety on strong ice. Antone retrieved a ladder and helped the others escape, narrowly saving his own life.
Chelsea Board of Aldermen approved salary raises for permanent city firemen after a petition, despite Mayor Malone’s request not to file. In other city business, Harry W. James was re elected city solicitor 5 to 4, with other officers re elected or chosen, including George W. Ford as principal assessor and Dr. P. H. McCarthy as water commissioner.
Miss Florence Lally daughter of Mr and Mrs George Lally of 42 Auckland street Dorchester and Arthur Gaggin of 1048 Dorchester avenue were married at St William s church. Rev James J McCarthy officiated. The bride s sister Miss Gladys Lally attended and Augustus J Marks attended the groom. A reception followed at the bride s home. The couple will reside on Pleasant Street after a wedding tour.
Dr J D Ferguson and associates face trial over an alleged illegal operation on Marie Alma Bolduc. Dr J E Roy admits giving medicines of simple components, while witness Chartrand describes a death trance and Harriman recounts discovering Bolduc’s body at 47 Woodlawn Street.
Washington Jan 22 Liquor interests won a far reaching victory in the Supreme Court ruling that railroads must carry beer offered for transport into dry counties of another state. The decision especially affects shipments from Indiana into Kentucky.
A leading Lawrence business figure challenges striker wage figures. He cites envelope 1905 alleged to belong to a Washington mills worker earning 4.05 for 41.25 hours, arguing the weekly rate for 54 hours would be 5.30, highlighting discrepancy in reported pay.
An old fashioned pest control ad proclaims Rough On pest killers for squirrels chipmunks gophers rabbits rats mice and farm pests with various preparations including powders liquids and salves priced from 5 to 50 cents and billed by S Wells chemist in Jeremy City New Jersey?
Dorchester hosts 25th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Donovan at their home on 765 Columbia Road. A South End businessman, Donovan’s silver anniversary drew guests from a quarter century ago. Mrs. Donovan wore her wedding stockings and slippers again, and the original wedding cake centerpiece was reused. Guests offered costly gifts and well wishes as music and entertainment came from Miss Kathleen Cullen, Joe Silvie, Harold Faunce, and others.
Directors report 68 years of prudent management to policy-holders. Insurance in force rises to 22 817 782 with new insurance totaling 30 709 682. Mortality shows long standing claims from 50 to 67 years and many new claims under one year.
Washington January 22 Senator Gardner of Maine was appointed to six committees including agriculture the University of the United States Cuban relations conservation of natural resources Pacific railroads and public health in the United States Senate.
Heinrich Gebhard the pianist gave a thoughtful recital in Steinert Hall before a large audience. He offered Franck's Prelude aria and finale with sensitive, well-proportioned interpretation, plus Bach, Chopin, and Liszt works. His own pieces Intermezzo, Etude Melodique, and Gavotte earned praise for craft.
John F Damerell of 17 Howe Street Somerville died suddenly in the Kimball building from heart disease. A Brooklyn native, he spent 12 years in Somerville and once practiced medicine.
A compact ledger style entry presents a sequence of monetary figures such as 110.00 65.00 70.00 130.00 85.00 92.00 475.00 2s 686.00 100.00 115.00 237.50 343.00 69.00 78.00 72.00 49.00 48.00 68.00 60.00 36.00 39.00 42.00 25.00 58.00 30.00 22.00 45.00 35.00 100.00 69.00 28.00 18.00 29.00 19.00 38.00 12.50 3.50.
Local retailer advertises discounts on Paine Bedding during a limited sale event. Savings highlighted across multiple mattress and textile products with mark down notices and storewide price reductions.
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