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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
2
Cincinnati June 17 Wishing Ring a 4 year old colt owned by J B Respass won Latonia sixth race at odds over 900 to 1 The victory produced a large payoff reportedly the biggest price against a winning horse under pari mutuel betting at Kentucky tracks
A plain spoken claim touts drinking 42 glass before breakfast as a tonic to clear the head and energize the body. The item frames the beverage as a total system uplift in the daily regimen.
Makers Peytonia won at Washington Park Chicago in 1894 with odds of 1000 to 1. Exact odds showed to win 1885.50 for 2 dollars, place 744.40, show 172.40. Only four two dollar tickets were sold on the horse.
Harold W. Powell known as Montana Harry was cleared in Brockton police court of a $100 larceny charge from Samuel N. Maxim. Maxim testified the wrong man was arrested and Powell said a traveling medicine seller impersonated him. A new complaint may be sworn out.
Police Inspector Morris Wolf and Sergeant P J O Neill caught four pickpockets in a Charlestown holiday crowd. Each suspect was booked at headquarters with photos in the Rogues Gallery. Edward Mathews alias Murphy 24 of 7 Gray street Charlestown John B Doherty 25 of 52 Beacon street Somerville Joseph Fantice 20 of Tileston street North End Charles Cohen alias Balzer 86 Waltham street South End. The quartet face Municipal Court arraignment today.
Nearly 1000 Filene employees spent Bunker Hill Day at Canobie Lake New Hampshire. A special train from Boston carried 13 cars. The event featured a baseball game between store girls and men dressed as girls.
Charlestown marked the 137th anniversary with gun salutes bands parades and fireworks. Mayor Fitzgerald appeared along the route as 1200 marines bluejackets and coast artillery supported the event amid heat and humidity. Navy units Ninth Regiment Company A Naval Brigade and civic groups participated finishing with Sullivan Square Playground fireworks.
A safe and saner holiday tone marked Charlestown celebrations as the parade and militia march drew thousands. Arrests for the night before rose to 42 as youths set off horns and firecrackers, while 1200 participants paraded in 31 antique and grotesque outfits. City square filled with onlookers as the 2:30 military parade approached.
A New York man describes severe facial pimples turning into boils. After hospital treatment doubt, a nurse and physician recommended Cuticura Soap and Ointment, leading to rapid recovery in about a week and a half. The ad notes Cuticura benefits for skin and hair, with free samples and a 32 page book.
Thousands lined the three mile route as the morning parade revived old antiques and horribles. Mayor Fitzgerald and City Council reviewed the event at the Catholic Literary Union clubhouse. The Kingston Associates of Charlestown portrayed the American Suffragettes and won favor with the crowd.
A large civic and military parade highlighted by four battleships Florida Utah North Dakota and Delaware each sending marines and four companies of bluejackets. Marines totaled 200 and bluejackets over 1000 impressed spectators with their white caps and steps. Coast artillery and militia followed as Mayor Fitzgerald briefly appeared aboard a passing auto.
A large parade in Charlestown faced a sudden fire alarm at 216 Bunker Hill Street when Engine 27 columned into the marchers. The loss was estimated at $5. Mayor and City Council redirected to Monument Square while the Spanish War Veterans and numerous camps and organizations marched past. About 3000 men participated over a 40 minute passing, with James J. Mullen Jr. riding a cream colored horse at the head. The route included Elm to Adams Street and ended at Monument Square for disbanding.
Osmo-Chemic Physicians announce a limited time offer for a free month of treatment and medicines to all who begin or renew therapy for deafness asthma bronchitis hay fever and other chronic diseases on or before June 29. The promotion emphasizes this is the most favorable season to cure and notes only eleven days remain.
Mr and Mrs J H Hadley of 13 Ashland Street Malden Mass credit Osmo-Chemic Physicians with turning rheumatism toward recovery and report mutual improvement after both received treatment. Mrs Hadley commends the doctors as cordial honest and capable and urges others in need to consult them.
A reader from Presque Isle Maine reports recovery after two weeks at Osmo-Chemic Physicians. She notes head noises stopped and hearing improved since last September. She mentions a Miss Randall from town treated similarly and encouraged others to visit.
Miss Gertrude Le Baron of Hingham writes from Boston on May 15, 1912 praising the Osmo-Chemic System. She reports nearly complete ear health after stopping the treatment last July and offers gratitude and recommendation for others with similar deafness and head noises.
Worcester resident H C Piper testifies he suffered three years of tinnitus and hearing loss in both ears. After several doctors failed, he sought Osmo-Chemic treatment in Framingham and reports his hearing restored and ear noises vanished.
Miss Miriam M. Grant of Melrose reports twelve years of deafness with severe left ear loss and buzzing in the right. After treatment by the Osmo- Chemic Physicians she can hear a watch tick in both ears and the noises ceased.
J. L. Plunkett M D chief consulting physician specializes eye ear nose throat chest and chronic diseases permanent offices suites 8 9 10 entrance 18 Boylston St Boston office hours 9 am to 12 m 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm closed Sundays
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