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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1905
Page
2
A Dr Shoop free trial offer claims Dr Shoop's Rheumatic Remedy cures by removing blood poison causing rheumatism. The ad outlines blood filtration failure, crystal buildup in joints, and years of testing, promising a free dollar package plus a book upon request to address Racine Wisconsin address.
In Winston-Salem on February 28 R J Reynolds the tobacco magnate aged 56 wed his private secretary Mary Smith aged 24. A haste to catch a New York sailing schedule sent them to the Southern Railway station for a quick wedding. They sail from New York the next day aboard the Baltic.
Martin Keil went to the Linden Hall apartment complex at 244 West 104th Street to confront a janitress over debts, but failing to kill her shot himself in the heart. Mrs. Mary Zimmerman recalls his act as driven by “crazy with loving” passion, noting his money owed and two weeks of meals were factors.
General guidance on early cold treatment for children and a strong promo for Baby's Own Tablets. Claims include rapid action, tasteless formula, safety, and possible avoidance of doctor visits. Testimonial from Mrs. Robert Porter of Natchez, Mississippi endorses the product and urges mothers to use it. Sold by druggists or mail order at 25 cents per box from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
New York reports a remarkable finger graft by Dr. A L Nelden. A mother sold a finger for 500 dollars to help a young woman gain a perfect digit. The two women, now Siamese for 12 days, must remain joined about a week longer. secrecy surrounds the case due to a gunfire incident and alleged scandal.
In New York on February 28 lawyers argued before Justice Hoffman over a gown ordered by Mrs Genevieve Miller from dressmaker Mrs Elizabeth Burke. The back seam and design sparked debate about style and fit with Mr Miller remarking his wife looked like a tub. The judge reserved decision after hearing testimony on linings braid and tassels.
Judge Fallon backs a bill to appoint women probation officers for municipal courts in South Boston and Roxbury. He argues women officers foster safer, more humane handling of arrestees, especially young women, and cites his 30 years promoting probation locally. He notes probation has done immense good.
Miss Sophie Goldberg a pretty brunette well known in the West End and a Hebrew community leader has been missing from home for over a year. Despite private detective searches no trace has been found. She left Boston to visit friends in Buffalo New York and events since then have mattered greatly to her. The Post is asked to aid the search and Miss Ida Rubin asks for any information to be sent to 160 Merrimac Street.
The city hovers over the disappearance of Mamie Flynn, a handsome bookkeeper last seen 12 days earlier. Police will question the Ward Line captain and purser aboard Morro Castle as family appeals for any word. Her father now suspects an outside plot while noting her meticulous work habits and unexplained funds.
The advertisement promotes Catarrlets as a quick relief for catarrh through soothing the mucous membrane and improving breath. It recommends Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify the blood and claims permanent cures, noting Catarrlets cost 50 cents and can be mailed from C. I. Hood Co. or Metcalf's stores and local druggists.
The Osmo-Chemic physicians promote unsolicited testimonials as proof of cures from Radiant Light Discoveries. Free consultations and examinations with X rays await anyone beginning treatment before March 15, backed by claims of voluntary, unpaid endorsements from patients in New England.
Circular urges patients to begin a course at Room 10 No 18 Boylston St before March 15 for a month's treatment with all medicines free. Claims surrounding villages and towns will be treated by Osmo-U Chemic Scientists despite warnings of a limited window.
Anthony Comstock and a Society agent confront the William Macbeth gallery over a painting titled Fire Explorers showing nude children wading a brook toward a lake. Macbeth weighs whether to move it inside. observer notes the work’s innocent portrayal.
Revered professionals and public figures from New Hampshire to New York endorse the Osmo-Chemic system. Rev William Morse MD of Durham lauds its cures for chronic ailments and a glandular tumor, while Newton and Lowell residents praise relief from rheumatism and ulcers.
Rev Jesse Harrell of Union Baptist Cambridge reports 19 years of stomach trouble improved by Osmo-Chemic treatment with no hesit ation in endorsing it. Rev L W Holmes of Westport Connecticut also cites his brother's rheumatism relief after visiting the Osmo-Chemie physicians.
U S District Judge Tudge Taylor overruled Dawley motion to quash two Feb indictments against Mrs Chadwick. She pleaded not guilty to conspiracy charges. Trial set to begin next Monday before Judge Taylor with venue change possible due to local feeling.
A red leather bag with money and jewels is reported missing between Ayer station and Groton School. The bag, valued at $50 reward, belongs to the Misses Biddle of Philadelphia who were staying at Whitney cottage with chaperone Mrs. Howe and accompanying George Howe and James Whitney on a trip to Groton School during Washington’s Birthday amateur theatricals.
In letters from Mont Vernon New Hampshire selectman D. L. F. Humphrey describes severe illness from rheumatism and near rheumatic fever. After two weeks of standard medicine he found no relief and then benefited from Osmo-Chemic treatment, gaining strength and weight and resuming work. His wife also reports marked improvement after five months of treatment.
A clinic advertises free X ray examination using a radio active solution and Osmo-Chemic screen to detect disease with no payment required.
Dr J L Plunkett chief consulting physician announces permanent offices in the Boylston Building Boston Mass. Suites 8 9 10 3a floor Entrance 18 Boylston St with daily hours 0 to 12 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p m and closed Sundays.
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