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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1898
Page
5
A Boston man, W W Wilson of Pier 1 Lewis Wharf, says after doctors failed to help with kidney trouble and rheumatism, Munyon's Kidney and Rheumatism Cures cured him quickly and effectively. He credits relief to the Munyon remedies after years of illness.
Miss Susan Troke of 108 Revere Street Boston says physicians deemed her curably deaf yet after treatment at Munyon's Specialists Boston office her hearing was restored. The ad promotes Munyon's Remedies with a 25 cent per vial price and lists other cures including for stiff joints paralysis and neuralgia.
The Edison X ray machine exhibit at 18 Boylston Street draws packed crowds each Tuesday evening. Dr. D Wilson explains workings as the powerful device reveals bones through clothing and offers free trial treatments, with admission strictly limited and demand high.
The Massachusetts House debated delaying action on an investigation of the Gas Trust of Boston. Representative James J. Myers led a push against postponement, warning lobbyists urge delay to defeat the order. Debates continued as leaders opposed the gas lobby and a vote postponed to today.
Long Wharf scene as the barkentine Herbert Fuller remains guarded while a public viewing is prohibited until the trial. District Attorney Jones and Assistant Casey inspect cabins aboard the vessel as preparations begin for the Bram murder case with Judge Colt expected to preside.
The final draft of the bill to organize the city government of Boston was prepared, outlining structure, powers, and procedures for municipal administration. It sets the framework for elected officials, departments, and city services to operate under a unified charter.
An advertisement warns of a morning cough signaling consumption and touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a cure. A testimonial from Simon Smasal of Chicago asserts complete cough cure after using Bull's. The product is marketed at 25 cents.
The narrative describes massive Martian floods triggered by ruptured dykes and melting snows. Waters surge from Syrtis Major toward Libya, Meroe, Arabia, Edom, and Eden, rushing east and west at high speed. The plan to meet the Lake of the Sun implies catastrophic losses for cities and forts as canals break and rivers swell.
Witnesses describe the retreat of Martians toward elevated land as red sea waters lash a jagged coast. The fleet observes a south eastern corner of Aeria where high reddish bluffs meet Syrtis Major’s draining waters, forcing refugees to cling to a sea-height refuge.
In the aftermath of a great flood, Martian airships arrive in force as refugees cluster on dry land. Our electrical ships maneuver to outrun and outrun, using vertical positions and targeted disintegrators to devastate the enemy fleet. The clash spreads to about a thousand ships, with few casualties among our squadron but heavy damage to Martian vessels.
The Martians nearly wipe out humanity before Edison unveils electric ships and a disintegrator. Amid cosmic battles on Mars and in space, Earth forces flood Martian realms, rescue a slave girl, and destroy Martian war engines, altering the fate of the invasion.
A narrator describes a colossal flood on Mars as banks and dykes collapse and trees uproot. The advancing wave, foaming under electric lights, reshapes the planet with death behind its crest while life vanishes before it. The view extends eastward across the landscape.
The committee on metropolitan affairs reported a bill creating a 17 member Alderman board with five at large and twelve district members, sharing powers with the Common Council and omitting a referendum. Districts align with ward groupings. two dissenters from Ward 11 and Ward 12 may oppose details. Other actions include boxing bill setback and barber licensing.
The committee on public health reported to the House that no legislation was needed on the State board of registration in medicine proposal for further restrictions in medical practice.
The final hearing on bills to counter railroad control of express firms is set for this afternoon. Remonstrants are to be heard at 4 30 and petitioners will close. Representative S D Reed, a clerk and influential railroads committee member, leads the committee proceedings.
An agreement promises refunds for a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tariff if it fails to cure coughs or colds and a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfaction or money back. Signatories include Emery Souther and a long list of drug companies and named addresses, plus two hundred others.
A series of testimonials from Rev Wiliam W Whitney Amesbury Mass and Mrs John K Chase of Linlithgo N Y and B C Avila of Brooklyn praise Duffy’s malt whiskey for relief from malaria pneumonia insomnia nervous prostration and headaches. The notes claim weight gain relief and improved sleep with the product.
Grace Stevenson remains unaccounted for as her mother refuses to believe she is dead despite conflicting reports. The Stevenson household in Brookline says a recent story about letters is inaccurate and provides no new clues to Grace’s whereabouts.
Rates from Boston and all eastern points to Juneau Skaguay Dyea Copper River and Dawson include railroad and steamer transport camp outfits provisions and clothing. Only Pacific coast house represented in Boston. Prospectus and particulars available if you cannot call to see outfits.
Doctors now claim consumption is curable with three measures taken together in early stages: fresh air, proper food, and Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites. Weight gain and avoiding weight loss are essential. Scott's Emulsion is advertised as best for maintaining flesh. Prices 50c and 1.00.
Mrs. Philip Lee, a bride of under three months, reportedly falls into a trance at her Louisville home. Once lively and young, she has grown thin and gray, with doctors suggesting a hypnotic or paralytic state as time passes.
The Philip H. Sheridan Club marked Robert Emmet's birthday with a gathering at Hibernian Hall. Speakers included John B. Duffy Timothy L. Connolly Richard W. Garrity Thomas A. Mullen and Senator Quirk. The event featured performances by local singers and recitations and refreshments were served.
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