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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1892
Page
5
An advertisement-like message claims cancer can be cured by simple medicines acting on the blood without surgery. It cites a claimed case of Mrs. Hazen, asserts eye witness proof, and invites readers to visit Dr Woodbury D James at 23 Savin Hill Ave Dorchester MA for treatment details and a free consultation.
Martha A Hazen of Danversport Mass recounts a two year cancer battle in the right breast followed by a second in the left. After Oct 1885 operation, a term of medical treatment by Dr James led to marked relief and, by Sept 1889, a full recovery without surgery or plasters, she asserts this is the only authenticated case.
The document lists numerous signatories from Danversport East Pepperell Hollis and Beverly Mass and surrounding areas, attesting to a cure attributed to Mrs Martha A Hazen and noting a 1894 claim of cancer remission. It mentions Dr James and various ailments claimed to be cured and references Boston streetcar routes near the residence.
A 19th century style advertised cure offers Cure Quick for Catarrh sent by mail for 50 cents with full instructions. Includes a pamphlet on tobacco dangers and quackery critique, plus a 125 page book The Tobacco Slave for 25 cents. Address Dr C A Greenf at 178 Tremont St Boston.
The season opens April 21 with talks on April games and a later start. Roddy and Sherman highlighted Worcester events. new athletic clubs may form in Boston. Boston schedules show home games 34 and away 43 in first series. season timing debated and holidays attract crowds. boxing matches at Music Hall feature Cal McCarthy Bobby Burns, O’Connel Conley, and more. other notes on baseball Tom Brown Anson link and uniform colors.
Boston Day by Day reports a damaging storm along the south shore with Nantasket Beach Hotel Company suffering the heaviest losses, including the Rockland bath house. Beach conditions show a dramatic sea wall of sand along miles of shore. The Rockland cafe roller toboggan tower leans at about 45 degrees, seemingly held up by unseen forces.
A large delegation of property owners on Porter Street appeared before the Board of Principal Assessors in East Boston yesterday to protest the new brick sewer assessment. They argued hardship under the 1 cent per foot levy within 100 feet of the street and noted prior sewer assessments had already been paid and the old sewer remained sound after removal.
Chaplain John 8 Wallace of the receiving ship Wabash one of the oldest naval spiritual advisers will be retired in 1893. He has served nearly thirty years with the service. Retirement stems from compulsory regulations rather than any decline in health or abilities.
Around noon yesterday the Bird Street station agent of the N Y N E railroad found his desk entry violated after shoveling snow. The thief entered the station, stole $38 and an old revolver from the desk area.
One Italian family remains at 2 Brimmer Place after eight were ordered out from the North End condemned building. The sole occupant stays in the basement and is rarely seen daytime. Officers moved his goods to the street yesterday.
An effort at high water yesterday to place brig Jennie Hurlbert on Burnham's marine railway at East Boston failed when the massive endless chain parted as the vessel neared the water. The ship was gently returned to her element and later moved to Simpson's dry dock for repairs.
Martin Greenburg, proprietor of the Arcanum Watch & Jewelry Co at 957 Washington Street, pleaded not guilty in Municipal Court yesterday to arson. A burning candle found Thursday night on the premises shown evident intent to set the building afire, and he was held in $8000 bond.
The Rev. J. J. Lewis of South Boston will speak to the public Saturday evening at the Young Men's Christian Union. The talk, titled The Washingtons in England with steaches of Aylesbury, is fully illustrated by the stereopticon.
The Republican city committee sub committee on rules met last night to finish work before reporting to the full committee. No radical changes were made and the new rules will not differ much from last year’s.
By Pau Bourcer translated by Mary J Serrano a new 1 volume 12mo cloth gilt top priced at 1 50 presents cathedrals paintings landscapes dress and customs in concise vivid prose that omits needless details leaving lasting vivid impressions.
A translated and revised edition of Baronne Staffe’s guide on personal care adapted for American women. Harriet Hupparp Ayer presents an introduction and notes, with a portrait, gilt top, 12mo format, priced at $1.50. The work aims to provide an authoritative basis for modern domestic etiquette and hygiene.
Planned by E C Stedman compiled by Ed ward King revised by M F Sweetser leather binding priced at 1.50 An entirely new edition of this popular guide with updated maps by Ridmund Clarence Stedman and European experts The guidebook’s convenient size completeness and accuracy have earned high praise from travelers and tourists
An Idle Exile author entry for Indian Idyls with a 12mo one volume cloth bound item priced at 50 cents. The note references a library catalog entry possibly labeled Unknown.
The item lists the author Cesar Larorist and notes translation by Mrs. Benjamin Lewis. It specifies one volume in 12mo format, cloth binding priced at 75 cents and paper at 50 cents, outlining format and pricing for the work.
By Emma Parro Bazan, author of several titles, translated from Spanish by Mary J. Serrano. One volume 12mo, cloth bound 75 cents, paper 50 cents.
A brief notice of Prof. Muirhead's book, issued by Royal Holloway College, outlines a modern, clear, and accessible work on the history and current state of the science of ethics. It promises broad scope and popular treatment, suitable for general readers.
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