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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1908
Page
3
The article argues Taft should emulate Lincoln and Roosevelt by remaining connected to the people, enforcing law impartially, and continuing Roosevelt’s reforms. It stresses loyalty to proven policies, a non confrontational approach, and a strong, principled administration. Lincoln’s patience and cheer guide leadership.
Secretary William H. Taft outlines his view of the presidential role in a forthcoming Collier's Weekly piece. He discusses executive power, public accountability, and the duties of the chief magistrate in guiding national policy.
A Cabinet member speaks on the proper character and responsibilities of a President. He argues leaders must serve the nation, avoid entangling promises, value hard work over genius, seek truth through broad consultation, and remain close to the people while accepting their charity for mistakes.
An Essentals article extols trusted products for health and happiness. It highlights Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a proven family laxative approved by physicians and widely endorsed as a safe, effective remedy. Buyers are advised to seek the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product through leading druggists.
Secretary Taft spoke at Yale Law School urging young lawyers to seek facts and uphold duty to the court. He recalled personal lessons from Judge Clark and praised a moral awakening in the profession while urging rigorous study and preparation.
Mayor Hibbard confirms John Ritchie Jr to the Board of Health at 4000 a year until 1910 by a 9 to 4 vote. Alderman Curley attacks Superintendent Cutter as crooked and incompetent, urging deputy appointment and charging mismanagement of the sewer department. Other actions include orders on street repaving funds and a proposed Dorchester street yard.
Funeral services for Captain Lorenzo Dow Baker, who died at the Parker House, will be held in Boston on Thursday at 1 o clock in the First Methodist Church and will also be held at Wellfleet on Saturday where interment will take place. His son and daughter visited the Parker House yesterday and received many messages of condolence.
Miss Marion F. Norton, a telephone clerk, and Elmer A. Bartlett, railroad clerk, married at 7 am by Rev E J Dennen at St Stephen's Church Lynn. They left for a White Mountains wedding tour after a surprise early ceremony.
James Schoolcraft Sherman, Republican nominee for Vice President, is ill in Cleveland for two days and will remain there until tomorrow, delaying his campaign schedule.
Mr Sherman traveling from Cincinnati to Cleveland Saturday night suffered a bilious attack. He arrived in town as a guest of Myron T Herrick former Ohio governor and was confined to his room. He canceled many conferences and may continue to Utica after his physician’s advice.
Dreamer ran to his best form to win the six furlong Coney Island handicap at Sheepshead Bay on June 22, defeating the top sprinters in the East in a surprise victory.
Pressure mounts for Senator W Murray Crane to take charge of the Taft Sherman campaign as Lodge Crane and committee discuss leadership. Hitchcock and Vorys appear reluctant while Roosevelt Taft and Sherman are expected at the rally. Other campaigns heat up with Coles Frothingham Luce and a lieutenant governor race. Cushing and Walker wage a costly, friendlier battle in Ward 11.
Taft supporters press Senator Lodge to lead the national effort, but he declines and heads abroad for rest. He will back Lieutenant Governor Draper in the Massachusetts race and aims to avoid a repeat of the 1896 loss. Senator Crane also refuses the campaign chair, while Taft managers praise Crane as an ideal organizer. Massachusetts Republicans gear up for the Point of Pines barbecue on July 16 as official hype closes.
The text argues against using harsh physics or cathartics for digestion noting griping pain signals irritated bowels and dyspepsia. It claims such remedies injure the stomach, cause bowel callousness and constipation, urging Cascarets as a gentler alternative without gripe or pain.
The A I M prescription is touted to instantly stop eczema itching and skin eruptions. It is sold by Jaynes Drug Company in Boston across five stores and priced at one dollar per large bottle. A customer reports forty years of eczema cured in four weeks. The ad claims long proven germ eradication and rapid relief from skin diseases.
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