Plant Juice touted as cure for stomach ills in Boston ad
A Boston advertisement claims Plant Juice cures stomach troubles by addressing stomach derangement and toxin build up. It cites a testimonial from Fred F. Carter of 5 Hancock Street who says two bottles relieved catarrh, gas, pain, for improved sleep appetite and digestion. The Plant Juice Man promotes the remedy at Liggett Drug Co. corner Ashington and Avon streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred F. Carter
No. 5
Hancock Street
Boston
Liggett _Drug Co
Ashington and
Avon Streets
Olive Tablets offer gentle liver and bowels aid
A vintage ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy for dull eyes sallow complexion and bilious look. It claims ninety percent of sickness stems from inactive bowels and liver and labels Olive Tablets as a calomel substitute sold in boxes for 10 and 25 cents through druggists in Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Ohio
Advertisement for new skin from mercorized wax and saxolite
A promotional notice claims rough skin can be transformed using an ounce of mercorized wax with nightly cold cream and warm water rinse. It asserts removal of dead surface skin and fading of chaps pimples blotches liver spots freckles and wrinkles, aided by a Saxolite face bath mix.
Anti-kamma tablets touted for rheumatism relief
The piece discusses acute and chronic rheumatism as linked to uric acid and notes no universal remedy. It highlights mixed results from various drugs and cites Dr Schultze endorsing anti-kamma tablets for rheumatism pain and nervous system relief, claiming broad applicability and availability.
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W.8
Schultze
Curling Iron Kills Hair New Method Improves It
A historic note touts plain squid almerine as a harmless cosmetic to replace curling irons. It claims the product preserves hair life and luster, provides natural looking curls, and should be applied from root to tip with a clean toothbrush.
Foreign trade of Boston up sharply in 1915
A National Shawmut Bank report shows Boston’s 1915 foreign trade rose by nearly 57 million dollars from 1914. Imports from Europe reached 46 million while exports to Europe totaled 111 million. Asia provided 22 million in imports with 200 thousand exported back.
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Boston
Robert Potter
National Shawmut Bank
Europe
Asia
Australia
New Zealand
Africa
South America
Central America
West Indies
Canada
Mexico
United Kingdom
Sweden
Denmark
Italy
Cuba
Netherlands
Greece
France
England
Egypt
United States
Marshall House Fire Destroys Maine Coast Hotel
York Harbor Maine January 26 The Marshall House a premier hotel on the coast was burned to the ground in a blaze of unknown origin. Loss about 200000 with insurance. Sparks ignited nearby buildings including Norwood farm dwelling and the Peters cottage causing about 15000 more in damage. Clerk Charles Perkins sole occupant discovered the fire which began around seven on the lower floor and within ninety minutes the four story wooden structure was destroyed. Proprieter Frank Marshall Portland had recently funded major alterations and repairs.
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York Harbor
Marshall House
Maine
John Norwood
Norwood Farm
Francis Peters
Boston
Charles Perkins
Frank B. Marshall
Portland
Dowd Dies From Cold After Hospital Escape
John J. Dowd a longtime East Boston resident died after escaping from City Hospital in night attire. He had recently been in the Jeffries Point fish business and led local boating and civic groups including the Columbia Boat Club, Jeffries Point Boat Club and Knights of Columbus.
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City Hospital
John J. Dowd
Boston
Webster Street
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Brighton
Dowd
Jeffries Point
Old Columbia Boat Club
Jeffries Point Boat Club
Knights of Columbus
Milk for German Babies Protest Sparks Debate
Boston letter to the editor argues against funds for condensed milk for German babies. The writer contends the milk is unnecessary and could aid the war effort, citing possible misuses and dangers, and notes objections echoed by officials and allies.
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Germany
Red Cross
Mrs Wilson's 30 Cent Lunch in Baltimore
Mrs Woodrow Wilson visiting Baltimore with sister in law Mrs Bolting enjoys a cent lunch at a North Charles Street lunch room. She orders Maryland biscuits and a chicken cutlet and asks about tipping, learning it is not encouraged.
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Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
Bolting
Panama
White House
North Charles Street
Congress Unfurls New Massachusetts Suffrage Banner
The Massachusetts branch of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage unfurled a banner at Copley Plaza. The 12 by 8 foot banner proclaims We Demand An Amendment to the United States Constitution Enfranchising Women. The group, formed earlier this month by Miss Doris Stevens, plans mass meetings with speakers including Mrs. O H P Belmont and Professor Charles Beard, with Basil King presiding.
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Massachusetts
Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
Agnes Maury
Union
Copley Plaza
United States
Doris Stevens
O. H. P. Belmont
New York
Charles Beard
Columbia University
Sara Bard Field
Oregon
Basil King
NEW Suffrage
Thomas H. Gray
Gertrude B. Newell
Agnes Morey
Congressional Union For Women’s Suffrage
Davenport Not for T.R. at Present Time
A speculative political piece argues Roosevelt is not acceptable to old guard leaders and may be used by the Gary crowd to manipulate conventions. It suggests factions aim to push war fears and influence the 1907 era political landscape, including Perkins and Progresive forces in Chicago.
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Sir
Roosevelt
Gary
Wilson
Mr. Roosevelt
Old Guard
George W. Perkins
Perkins
Chicago
Steel
Mexico
Tention
Appeal for B M aid echoed in Governor Roosevelt debate
A Boston and Maine Minority Stockholders Association delegation urged Governor McCall to send a special message to the Legislature supporting state aid for the Boston & Maine railroad. The letter quotes cost comparisons favoring government production of war materials and argues for private ownership advocates. Alfred Davenport signs the correspondence referencing La Follette's Magazine.
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McCall
Boston & Maine Railroad Minority Stockholders’ Association
Boston & Maine Road
Morgan
Schwab
Gary
la Follete
Alfred Davenport
Delegation Seeks Repeal of Boston & Maine Reorganization Act
The delegation urged repeal of the Boston & Maine road reorganization act, arguing New Hampshire will not accept it and state aid could restore the road without a receiver. They questioned a Federal Court decree allowing trustees to reorganize. They cited a $4.5 million surplus over 16 months and urged state help to revive the line. The hearing was led by Conrad Crocker with several others addressing the Governor.
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Boston & Maine Road
New Hampshire
Boston & Maine Trustees
Boston & Maine
Conrad Crocker
William B. Lawrence
Edward Barnard
Andover
F. W. Streeter
George T. Faton
John B. Newhall
Lynn
Family Ill Man Missing After Sudden Departure
Joseph P. Farrell, 38, of 352 Broadway Wyoma, disappeared last night with two children after acting queerly. His wife was declared insane and sent to Danvers Insane Hospital, a daughter taken to Lynn Hospital with pneumonia. Farrell remained missing as of the police report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danvers Insane Hospital
Lynn Hospital
Joseph PT. Farrell
Broadway
Wyoma
Fatally Stricken at Movie Picture Show in Cambridge
Mrs Joseph Gadbout 40 of 240 Franklin Street Cambridge died of heart failure while seated at a moving picture show in the Y M C A building Durrell Hall Cambridge last night. She expired before she could be taken home.
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Durrell Hall
Cambridge
Joseph, Gadbout
Franklin Street
Blanchard Services Planned at Arlington Street Residence
In this city on January 26 William E H Blanchard, 78, will receive tunersl services at his late residence The Arlington 14 Arlington St Friday at 3 o'clock.
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Blanchard
William EH
Arlington
Arlington St
Cuts Off 1 545 000 for Harbor
Boston harbor work costing 1 545 000 and nearby river improvements totaling 1 870 000 were reviewed by the rivers and harbors committee but no general rivers and harbors bill will pass this year, delaying improvements unless Massachusetts lawmakers win floor support.
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Washington
Boston
United States
Massachusetts
House
Senate
Boston Harbor
Connecticut River
Rhode Island
Committee Limits Harbor Bill to Authorized Projects
The committee voted to stop adding new projects and cap appropriations at about $44,000,000, aligning with the President's program. Eliminated improvements total $122,935,697 with an initial request of $27,622,399. Critics expect fights when the report reaches the House.
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House
Senate
Norseman Beached After Sinking Report
A Lloyds report states the Dominion liner Norseman has been beached and no lives were lost. The steamship of 10,750 tons is owned by the Dominion Company and has been chartered to the British Admiralty since December 5.
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London
Lloyd’s
Norseman
Dominion Company
International Mercaatile Marine Company
British Admiralty
The Colonel Finds a Kindred Soul in New Sunday Post
A comic page promises another side-splitting episode in the career of the Colonel, told through a colorful sequence in the next issue of the Sunday Post.
Doan's Kidney Pills Popular After Grip Epidemic
Doan's Kidney Pills are in high demand in Greater Boston after a grip epidemic as thousands report weak kidneys and backache. The ad highlights dullness headaches dizziness and irregular kidney action and cites case mentions from local readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Greater Boston
Boston People Tell of Their Cases
Charles W. Cotton of Bigelow Street and owner of Central Market reports years of rheumatic and kidney related pains with severe leg joint symptoms. Doan’s Kidney Pills cured him. Mrs. Harry A. Lyon of Dorchester Avenue states swollen feet and back pain from kidney issues were relieved by Doan’s Kidney Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Charles W. Cotton
Bigelow St
Prop
Meat Market
Central Market
Dean
Harry A. Lyon
Dorchester Ave
Doan
Dean's Kidney Pills Improve Frederick Jensen's Back and Kidney Comfort
Highland Ave resident Frederick V. Jensen reports morning back stiffness and nightly kidney secretion discomfort improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He says the pills removed the trouble and left him strong and healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick V. Jensen
Highland Ave
Dean
Dean's Kidney Pills Backache Cure Claims
Mrs Bessie McIntire says backache from weak kidneys vanished after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Judah Crowell reports relief after costly treatments failed for disordered kidneys. Mrs EL Rumson credits the pills with lasting recovery after years of pain.
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Bessie McIntire
Washington St
Dean
Judah Crowell
Saratoga St
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Fred W. Carter
Hancock
St. Claims
The
Olive Tablet Company
Columbus
Foreign Trade OF Boston
William Lowell Putnam
Congressional Union
Buncoed
Oses Ae
Eee
Philadelphia
Patriots
Winter St
Tremont St. Scollay Square
Rivers and Harbors Committee
New York Harbor
Upper Bay
East River
Hell Gate
Sparkman
Dominion
Poe
Dorchester Av
S. Boston
Washington Street
Chelsea
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
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