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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1900
Page
5
The piece argues against overpriced tinted toilet soap by comparing a fraction of a cake to Ivory Soap. It asserts Ivory is purer and better, noting the tinted soap costs more per use and lasts shorter, with a dainty scented version priced around fifteen cents.
Washington June 14 photographer directs President McKinley through three positions to capture a favorable likeness for campaign lithographs. Negatives will be selected to depict a benign and intellectual appearance for nationwide distribution with lines praising prosperity and progress.
Boston Harbor hosts North Atlantic squadron led by Admiral Farquhar with New York Indiana Massachusetts Texas and Kearsarge open for visitors from 10 30 a m to 4 30 p m daily at Driscoll's Landing and Long Wharf. About 1000 sailors Marines and officers will march in the Bunker Hill Day parade with Captain Folger directing the detachment.
Paul Jones Chapter D A R held Flag Day ceremonies at Old South Church with Marion Brazier presiding General Curtis Guild delivered the day’s main address denouncing Congress and urging stronger patriotism He praised U S naval strength and warned of China and Japan while readings and songs followed and gifts were presented to dedicate the event in Harvard University and national heritage venues
Tourists report a 400 mile cruise on La Grande ucheles of the Plant Line. The ship’s size and comfort attract the best people. It will pass through the Straits of Canigo and connect with Bree d Or Lake steamers. reservations urged at Plant Line offices in Washington Street and Atlantic boats, Boston.
A late evening event at Gipeds Hotel hosted by the Menoneee society of Public Accountants drew attendees including Amos Al vise Se and associates from New York University and James B. il. Roosevelt figures were cited in remarks highlighting public service, with discussions on correcting accounting practices and stock ink protection.
The piece discusses heat relief through diet and dress, contrasting linen and wool shirts on a hot day. It notes linen irritates the neck while wool negligee smiles at the linen wearer. It explains evaporation and wool’s vapor absorption and water repulsion affecting comfort.
A 1899-era plea warns of widespread tape worm infestations causing weakness and decline. It touts Cascarets candy as a cure and recounts an alleged long worm expulsion, urging readers to buy and tests the product.
An ad notes a Pep to Lex tablet that allegedly Relieves dyspepsia indigestion and constipation after meals. The copy claims the product cures in one box and is sold by all druggists with price two units.
The Dominion Atlantic Railway issues a Nova Scotia booklet titled The Land of Evangeline and Gateways Thither. Free mail requests go to J F Masters New England Superintendent 228 Washington Street Boston. Daily Yarmouth service starts July 1 as tourist travel swings into high gear. The land is famed for lush foliage and ideal vacation scenery.
Washington June 14 The annual readjustment of postmasters salaries shows total presidential offices at 4270, up 26 from last year and 860 from 184. The breakdown lists 207 first class 42 second class and 3121 third class offices.
The Burns Memorial Association met at Young's hotel with T. H. Lawson presiding. Treasurer Robert Anderson reported encouraging subscriptions are coming in for the monument to Robert Burns.
Stage and screen plans emerge for next season as Monte Cristo dominates talk with James O Neill splitting time between Boston Theatre and the Academy of Music in New York. Henry Hamilton crafts a dramatic version for E H Sothern while other stars and productions circulate among major houses.
The second popular matinee of The Son of Carleycroft at Tremont Theatre tomorrow promises an even larger attendance than Wednesday. Two afternoon prices are seen as a bargain, with the new company and play earning strong local approval. A Classical Cowboy will not appear until a week from Monday due to the hit. Rose Coghlan and Louis Massen draw crowds at Keith's with Twixt Matinee and Night. The St Onge brothers deliver top vaudeville bicycle comedy at Combination Park. Strong Swede performs at Austin Stone's, Alabama Troubadours attract crowds at Charles River Park, and Norumbega Park's season leads in patronage.
The contract to supply all meats and vegetables to coens and officers messes has been awarded to T. D. Baker Co. The task feeds about 3000 sailors across ships at anchor, with ship crews ranging from 400 to 650 men per vessel. Harry P. Curtis supervises orders to ensure proper provisioning for Uncle Sam's crews in the port.
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