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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1904

Page

4

Smith's Buchy Lithia Pills Endorsement Letter from Townsend

George C Townsend of Everett Massachusetts writes Sept 10 1901 praising Smiths Buchy Lithia Pills for kidney and rheumatic relief after twelve boxes. He notes age 73 years 6 months and cautions against expecting immediate cure, continues use to prevent return. Pills sold 25 cents per box by dealers or by mail, claim no opiates or alcohol.

Everett Mass W. FF. Smith George C. Townsend

CureConstipation and Headache Pills Advertisement

Cure constipation and sick headache overnight with Smiths Pineapple and Butternut Pills. Only 25 cents at dealers.

Smith

W. F. Smith Co. Ad At 125 Summer Street Boston

An advertisement from W. F. Smith Co at 125 Summer Street Boston notes all genuine signed items. The notice emphasizes authenticity and provenance for customers seeking genuine signed goods.

W. F. Smith CO Summer Street Boston

Hayes Chairs House as Ham Receives Silver Wedding Gift

During yesterday's session Representative William H. S. Hayes of Lowell presided with churchlike gravity. Representative Guy Andrews Ham of Ames, Iowa, was honored with a silver service for his upcoming marriage to Miss Anna Helberg of Anemosa. The gift was presented amid jest and applause, as Ham was escorted to the Speaker's area by Walker of Waltham and Monroe of Chelsea. Hayes hinted Ham would need the pipe for a lenient kitchen if rules tightened. The bride-to-be is a New England Conservatory graduate, daughter of a wealthy Iowa stockman.

House of Representatives William H. S. Hayes Lowell Representative Stone Lexington Chaiiman Hayes Stone Guy Andrews Ham Anna Helberg Anemosa Ham Walker Waltham Monroe Chelsea Representative Ham Boston Mr. Hayes New England Conservatory of Music Iowa

Everett Firms $30,000 Suit Over Dam Contract

Everett contractors Coleman Bros. sue for 30000 in damages claiming work outside their contract for the Haskell Pond dam. They hold a $59000 contract and say $80000 is for labor on extra work. Water Board says no extra amount due. Papers served on City Clerk Somes and City Treasurer Dolliver. suit returnable first Monday in May in Boston Supreme Court.

Gloucilstir Somes Dolliver Cronin Coleman Bros Everett Haskell's Pond Water Board Supreme Court Boston

Irish groups plan anniversary events in Boston

The Knights and Ladies of St Brendan mark their first anniversary with a Feis literary exercise in the old Franklin School building at 1151 Washington street. The Gaelic League will observe its anniversary Feis on St Patrick's Day at Union Park Hall, 1871 Washington street.

Order of “Knights and Ladies of St. Brendan Feis Boston Gaelic League Old Franklin School Washington Street Gaelic League St. Patrick's Day Union Park Hall

New Police Rules Tighten Pawnbrokers And Second Hand Dealers

The Board of Police amended Rules to bar loans to minors and to restrict junk and second hand goods licenses. Pawnbrokers cannot loan to minors, and dealers may not keep junk or refuse material on licensed premises. Applications must be filed a month ahead. licenses expire May 1 and may be granted in April.

Police Department Board of Police The Police Board

AID TO WEDLOCK IN SOUTH END

A philanthropic plan by Rev. Thomas Van Ness would turn Parker Memorial parlors in the South End into cooperative courting rooms for young couples. Three parlors offer electric lighting and gas, with spaces for romance and a chaperone, promoting social courting schemes and private moments as lovers progress through stages.

Berkeley Thomas van Ness Parker Memorial South End Casey

First Aid to Beauty Convention Shapes Dress Trends

Boston will host the next big convention of American dressmakers. Features include living models and lessons on graceful walking in trailing skirts, corset effects, and transforming body shape. Miss White demonstrates making a seven foot tall look stylish by posture and knee stiffening, with cautions against body dropping.

Boston New York Miss White

Fallon Held for Grand Jury in Larceny Case

James J. Fallon was held in 1200 bail at Municipal Court for the grand jury on charges of larceny totaling 388 dollars from the cash box at the Merchants Lighter Company Constitution Wharf on January 1.

James J. Fallon Merchants’ Lighter Company Constitution Wharf

Undine Club Dancing Party Set for April 11

The Undine Club announces its annual post Lenten dancing party Monday April 11 at Jubilee Hall Roxbury. Dorchester and Roxbury young men who vacation on the south shore compose the club. Officers include President Robert J Stevenson Vice President P Louis Fox Treasurer Francis A Lavelle Secretary Edward G Shaw. Jubilee Hall Grove Hall will be decorated and James R Lycett floor director with F A Lavelle assisting.

Undine Club Jubilee Hall Roxbury Dorchester South Shore Robert J. Stevenson P. Louis Fox Francis A. Lavelle Edward G. Shaw Grove Hall James R. Lycett F. A. Lavelle

Brookline romance ends in quiet marriage of Hooper and Munn

George Hooper, a clerk at Hayman’s Coolidge Corner drug store, and Grace Munn of Babcock Hill discreetly wed after a brief courtship. Hooper’s nurse sweetheart cared for him during illness, aiding his recovery and sparking a swift, private union. They kept the affair secret until securing a Harvard Street flat and confirming the marriage Thursday afternoon.

Brookline George Hooper Hayman Coolidge Grace Munn Babcock Hill Hooper Cupid Hlopper Boston Harvard Street

Peruna Promises Grippe Relief Through Plant Remedy

An ad touts Peruna as the premier defense against la grippe and subsequent catarrh. It asserts Peruna cures early grippe symptoms, prevents chronic catarrh, and rebuilds strength by acting on the mucous membranes and vaso-motor system. Testimonials from Mrs. T. W. Collins and Mrs. J. T. La Barre support claims of recovery and durable vigor after using Peruna.

Peruna T. W. Collins Independent Order of Good. Templars Everett la Grippe J. T. la Barre S. Saline St Syracuse N. Y

Tufts Colds Annual Ball at Tufts College

Alpha Kappa Gamma held its annual ball in Goddard gymnasium with guests from nearby colleges and cities. Matrons and numerous Tufts alumnae attended, with Miss Ella Mae Tewksbury as floor director and a long list of local hosts and attendees.

Mediford Alpha Kappa Gamma Tufts College Goddard Gymnasium Providence New York Philadelphia Washington Tufts Josiah Butler Lowell Harry Cabbott Malden Coleman Tousey Somerville Ella Mae Tewksbury Lexington R. Gladys Vickery Martha T. Steele Stoughton Eva L. Chandler Barton Landing Genevieve H. Cheney Delevan N. Y Clara FE. Parker Middleboro M. Belle Freston Annie L. Sanders Wayland Blanche C. Hazeltine Winnifred R. Thorpe Highlandville

One-Price System urged for piano buying

A column argues against haggling in piano purchases. It cites stores with daily varying prices and shows regret after saving little, urging customers to visit a one price wareroom where the same piano would be offered at a single, fair price.

C.C. Harvey & CO Boylston St

Health and Beauty catarrh book offered by Peruna Co

An advertisement promotes a free booklet on catarrh phases peculiar to women titled Health and Beauty. It invites readers to request the book by mail from Peruna Medicine Co of Columbus Ohio and to write Dr Hartman with their case for free medical advice.

Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio Peruna Hartman Dr. Hartman The Hartman Sanitirium Columbus, O

Women of Wakefield Battle Brown Tail Moth

In Wakefield on March 11 the Kosmos Women's Club launches a campaign against the brown tail moth and other pests. Residents receive notices urging united action, and ministers have been asked to address congregations next Sunday to boost efforts.

Wakefield Kosmos Women’s Club Robinson Ida Farr Miller Kosmos Club of

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