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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1895
Page
6
A promotional critique warns against substituting unknown products for trusted remedies. It touts Scott's Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil and Hypophosphites as superior, claiming it obsolete competitors and stressing its strength and flesh-building benefits. The ad notes 50 cent and one dollar sizes and its usefulness for colds and general health.
The process describes drawing blood from a vein into a sterilized glass vessel, cooling to allow coagulation, separating the clot and impurities, and gathering the serum in sterilized bottles sealed with cork and cotton to produce the antitoxin.
A Boston report details injecting half a cubic centimeter of toxine into horses using a finely sharpened needle and calibrated syringe. Dr. Ernst and assistants monitor injections, with horses housed in well ventilated stalls and fed clean hay and grain. The toxin, from diphtheria bacteria, is cultured in bouillon beef tea or agar. Doses will rise over months, culminating in cupping to obtain anti toxine, which could eventually supply hundreds of people per cupping.
The Boston Post advertises numerous portfolio series for readers at the Portfolio Department on the second floor of the Post Building. It lists MIDWAY TYPES, WORLD'S FAIR ART SERIES, AROUND THE WORLD SERIES, WORLD'S SWEETEST SONGS, WILD FLOWERS OF AMERICA, AMERICA PHOTOGRAPHED, and IMAGE CELEBRITIES with complete sets or per-issue pricing and no coupon requirements.
Brighton High School’s annual officers ball drew about seventy five couples including many out of town officers from Charlestown East Boston Roxbury and Roxbury Latin. Captain J M Waters led the march with Miss Mamie Scully followed by officers and aides while guests included Captain Paul Major Klaus Captain Adams Captain Wynnard and many others from Medford Brookline Cambridge and beyond. A flashlight photo by Boston photographer William Higgins captured the assembled dancers in full company front.
A long running practical joke at Division 1 Station 1 centers on a supposed ghost. The doctor, Postman, Captain Cain, Fred, Sergeant Simonds and others joined in to frighten a reporter nicknamed the fly. Nightly noises and a clattering moan built a legend that endured for weeks, with the reporter fleeing upstairs in fear as the phantom supposedly crossed the dormitory. The stunt spread, drawing curiosity from several visitors, and imagination kept the tale alive.
West End talk between Conductors Drivers and Motor men's Union 3873 and road management led by Samuel Little and C S Sergeant. Key points include a ten hour day in twelve over two dollars and fifty cents, a seven in nine hour Sunday clause for church attendance, and twenty seven articles discussed with a positive tone. Four items settled, meeting adjourned to Tuesday. Agreement expected for a general union meeting on Friday February 1.
Brooklyn judges expect a mandamus writ decision tomorrow morning with a probable peremptory form. Mayor Schieren says the strike is over for public service, while the Brooklyn Heights line offers bounties for information on wire-cutting. Militia, police and deputies confront crowds as fires and damaged cars flare across several districts.
Last evening Ladder and Hose 1 of the Revere fire department hosted the annual ball in Town Hall. Chief E A Loud led the grand march with his wife, in pink silk, as captains Tapley and Devine assisted. Prominent town figures and visiting crews attended, making it the town’s most successful event to date.
A mob attacked stalled cars on Hicks Street as trolley wires were torn and Bushwick Creek bridge demolished. Police and troops arrived, green motormen deserted, and a patrol wagon was escorted away. Residents petition the grand jury to investigate what they call murderous militia outbreaks under Mayor Cochran and Governor Schieren.
Tokyo dispatch from General Nodzu details a night feint that lured Chinese forces 600 metres into Japanese lines. The Fifth Infantry Brigade and three batteries struck the Chinese right flank, scattering 12,000 infantry led by General Chang Sung and producing numerous prisoners as the retreat head northeast.
The Newfoundland legislature adjourned for ten days with a month more to follow as government hints at dispatches likely proposing federation with Canada. Distress relief continues but charities reject aid to hundreds. Royal commission petitions gain about fifteen thousand signatures to be sent to England, amid opposition to the Commercial and Union banks and insolvent firms.
Mrs Bertha Sampson and husband Harry faced charges after Officer Maguire and an accomplice traced liquor at 48 Leverett street. Police long suspected the Sampsons of illegal sales but lacked evidence until last evening. Mrs Sampson allegedly filled a bottle and sold liquor, taking payment as she was arrested.
Edward McLaughlin, Pennsylvania champion, defeats Fred Eames, New England champion, by 1200 to 610 in Providence. Final night scores show McLaughlin 300 and Eames 170.
Preparations for the Shrewsbury Ice Yacht Club skating carnival in Red Bank are complete with entrants from Minneapolis Storm King and Red Bank. Rudd shattered the two mile American record with 5 42 4 5, surpassing Donoghue’s 6 03 2 5 set in 1893.
The Young Ladies Auxiliary Society of St James parish hosted its second annual dance in Cotillon Hall. About 250 couples attended after a one hour concert, with Miss Mary J L Cadigan and Mr James P Gorman leading the grand march. Dancing continued to 2 am. Waverley Orchestra provided music and Hatch supplied supper.
The annual ball of the James W. Tufts employees occurred in Roughan Hall Charlestown last night. A con cert preceded the march and circle led by floor director Daniel Clifford and Mrs Clifford. Floor duties were handled by William J Leonard Benjamin Goggin William Brintnall John Hurley Frank Toohey Arthur Des Laurier Frank Malone John Latham William Carey Edward Pierce and Hugh Rourke.
Franklin January 25 rumor of Edwin P Bassett and Sons straw goods makers planning to leave town ends as Homer V Snow sells his half to the Bassett firm The plant continues to operate under lease with Bassett owning half and Snow holding the remainder prior to sale.
The Ottawa winter carnival continued with clear weather as a large crowd watched the storming of the ice palace on Nepean Point from Parliament Hill. The assault on the palace, launched from the Quebec shore, was highly successful in every aspect.
The fourth annual ball of Bunker Hill L O L No 91 took place in Monument Hall Charlestown last night with William Peet as floor director and assistants James Chambers George Bottcher Thomas Bradford Andrew Taylor William McClung William Morrow and Andrew Brown. Two hundred couples attended.
A vintage advertisement extols Warner's Safe Cure as a universally merited remedy. It cites public trust, longevity of use, and broad health benefits, urging readers to seek this medicine when feeling low or unsure about health. The piece emphasizes time as judge of merit and urges action.
Chinese New Year festivities began with debts cancelled and friendships pledged as households lit joss altars and crimson paper strips. The leap year 1896 adds an extra month, and celebrations peak Saturday night with drums and stringed instruments heard from Joss Houses on Oxford Street.
The Utopia Club held its first grand ball in Lyceum Hall East Boston a social and financial success. Hobbs Orchestra played until 9 followed by a grand march led by John Mahoney and wives with about seventy five couples. The event showcased decorations fine costumes and careful floor supervision by Timothy Money and aides. Notable attendees included Mrs Andrew Neilson and many Mahoneys Driscolls and Mooneys among others.
Over 1100 garment workers from Unions 1 2 3 87 gathered at Caledonia Hall to discuss relief for unemployed workers. Speakers included Woolf Chuck Samuel Goldman Louis Ash and George B Radlo as delegates debated opening cooperative shops to replace the contract system. The plan was postponed to next Sunday. Joseph Cox gate tender at Ruggles Street crossing was fatally injured after being struck by an outbound freight train. He was taken to City Hospital with a fractured skull and is not expected to survive.
Senator Hutchinson becomes chairman as opposition fades after Jesse M. Gove confirms the committee may elect any member or outsider. Hutchinson thanks ward committee members, praising their loyalty and noting gains for Republican candidates in Ward 17 and recent city elections.
The last service of the week at People's Temple featured Evangelists Hunter and Crossley in a highly successful revival with nearly 160 attendees. Despite busy schedules, they will hold four services next week due to the revival's strong results and many conversions. Clergymen from several cities, including New York, attended. Last night about a hundred people came to the altar rail as Hunter preached and Crossley spoke on gender norms.
Real estate transactions include Mrs. Ralph Crocker selling 313 Marlboro Street to Charles L. Flint for 16000, J Nelson Parker selling 11 Burroughs Place to Robert D. Brigham for 14000, and Theodore W. Brett transferring two brick dwellings and 1000 feet of land on Phillips Street. Luther Paul sells 11500 square feet on Oxford Road to H G Chase. Hannah H. Drew sells a Worcester neighborhood building lot. J W Foster heirs sell 28 30 and 32 Shawmut Avenue for 10400. Boston pays Cheever Newhall 5000 for 60000 square feet park land on Talbot Avenue.
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