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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1908

Page

4

Tragic Fire Destroys Medfield Family Home

A Medfield blaze on South Street at 1 15 a m killed 10 month old Clyde and 10 year old Laura, after mother Mrs Edward White saved Hazel 3, with two older boys escaping in night clothes. The fire, likely from a stove, destroyed a $4000 two story home owned by Bernard Bolan. Neighbors aided the survivors as coroner Bemis investigated.

Medfield Hazel Edward White Clyde Hter Laura South Street Bat Russell Bruce Preston Fred Green White Bernard Boylan Oaks Street Frank J. Bell Boston Bell

Dyspepsia Tablet Miracle Sold By Advertisement Story

A staged dialogue about dyspepsia leads to a plug for Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. Mr White praises the product, claims it digests all food and relieves heartburn and indigestion, and offers a free sample by mail from The Stuart Co, Marshall, Michigan.

Mr. White Mr. Black Newburg Dyspepsia Black Stuart Stuart Core Co Stuart Bidg Marshall, Micky

City Sewer Work Stalled as Finance Commission probes Costs

The Finance Commission urges halting sewerage works when current appropriations run out and calls for broad investigations into policies, financing, and methods. It cites inflated costs, wasteful contracting, and possible political influence, with a push for reform and possible inside debt-limit funding if allowed.

Matthews Corporation Counsel Finance Commission

Rogers & Co. Stock Goes on Sale in Boston Assignee Says

Joseph S. Klotz appointed assignee of Rogers & Co states the Boston sale opens Saturday January 25 at 9 am with thousands of men s suits overcoats raincoats and furnishings ready for quick disposal to creditors. He notes the store at 381 Washington St has stocked high grade goods but overstock led to assignment. He criticizes exaggerated ads and urges New Englanders to shop the sale in person.

New England Brooklyn N. Y Rogers & Co Rogers Washington St Boston Joseph S. Klotz

Dress Suits and Tuxedos Sale Announcement

A seller notes a large stock and plans to discount about half the former prices. Example offers include $40 dress suits now $20 and similar reductions to move inventory.

Men's Neckwear Sale Offers Wide Range at Reduced Prices

The Neckwear stock features the newest patterns and colors from top makers. All neckwear is reduced with sale prices listed for 75c and 2.00 varieties.

Fancy Shirts Offer Domestic and Foreign Madras Styles

The stock features coat shirts in domestic and foreign madras with black and white striped effects. Prices range from $1.50 to $2.50, with no reservations or holdbacks. All shirts will be marked for sale at the reduced price of 1.05.

Madras

Vinol cod liver preparation praised by physicians

Doctors tout Vinol as an exceptional cod liver oil and iron peptonate tonic. They claim it heals coughs and lung troubles, aids digestion, improves appetite, strengthens the aged and run-down patients, and is well endorsed by Dr. J. E. Ennis. Available at Riker Jaynes drug stores in Boston.

J. E. Ennis M. D Vinci Riker-Jaynes Boson

Wild Time in Council at President's Election

A chaotic council session centers on Santosuosso and the push to back McCullough. Dacey clashes with Sullivan as Joyce, Daley, and Ward 6 figures scramble to secure votes while Santosuosso clings to the floor to sway supporters. Brown's Bronchial Troches promote a remedy amid the fray.

Santosuosso Dacey Sullivan Daley McCullough Ward 6 Joyce Doc

Weather Strikes Clothing Firm Triggering Assignment

Rogers & Co. Inc. dealers in clothing at 281 Washington street assigned for creditors to Joseph A. Klotz of Brooklyn. Assignee says creditors will be paid in full. delay due to unseasonable weather. Stock on hand valued about 75000 dollars. most debts for merchandise. Meeting next week to decide disposition as debts are documented.

Boston Rogers & Co., Inc Rogers & Co. Inc Washington Street Joseph A. Klotz Brooklyn Klotz

One Half Price Furnishings Sale At Rogers Store

A shopper recalls arriving at a city store at opening time to find a advertised furnishing article sold out. The Rogers store now features a large stock of every item listed, available when doors reopen, but likely to sell quickly. Arrow Brand Collars and 8E & W Collars are highlighted with deep discounts.

Rogers Arrow Brand Scar Caciende

Glove Department Sale Prices on Men’s Dress Gloves

The Glove Department offers Fownes Cavendish Tan Gloves and Adler Mocha Dogskin and dressed kid leathers. Prices shown include $2.50 and $2.00 base with sale tags at 1.65 and 1.15 respectively.

Fownes Cavendish Adler

Ballot controversy sways vote as McCullough gains support

Amid loud protests Councilman Noonan pushes for another ballot while Clerk O Kane faces a disrupted roll call. McLennan seeks adjournment, Republicans and Hatton supporters lose recognition, and Sullivan and Buckley switch to McCullough aiding his victory.

McCullough Sullivan Buckley Ward 5 O'Kane

Kidney disease case reports Fulton Renal Compound

A Callaway Nebraska druggist reports a ten month kidney treatment with Fulton’s Renal Compound yielding eventual improvement after prior poor response. The note claims inflamed kidneys are curable and urges sending literature. Local agents are Jaynes & Co with a bi monthly bulletin of recoveries.

E. A. Sodergren Callaway Nebraska Fulton John J.eat Cco Akland California Jaynes & Co

Stylish Overcoats From Local Store Deep Discount Sale

A clothing shop proclaims its overcoats are as stylish as high grade custom garments and announces a deep sale with prices slashed from 40 to 15 dollars. Sale items include 24.50, 21.00, 18.50, 14.50, 12.50, 9.50, and 40.50 price points for various 40s through 15s.

Raincoat Sale Cuts Prices on Cravenettes and Worsteds

Local store clears stock of cravenettes and undressed worsteds with major reductions. $30 raincoats drop to 18.50, $25 to 14.50, $20 to 12.50, and $15 to 9.50 in a limited sale.

Men's $30 Overcoats in Varied Styles and Sizes

A sale highlights 18 journeyman tailored overcoats with serge or silk linings. Styles include loose and form fitting in black and oxford, with all sizes available but not every size in every style. Doors open now. limited late sizes. Sale price 0.66, originally 13.50.

Spring Overcoats in Latest Spring Styles

This stock of Spring Overcoats includes knee length undressed worsteds and top coats in the latest fashion. All $30 coats are now 18.50, $20 coats are 12.50, $18 coats are 10.50, and $15 coats are 9.50.

McCullough Elected Council President in 40 Vote Victory

McCullough won the council presidency with 40 votes, two above the required majority, prompting a standing ovation from the gallery.

McCullough Tke

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