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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
4
A New England household recipe page features oyster frying tips and variations for baked eggs eggplant and ham rolls. Contributors Nellie B Zackular Mrs Spaulding Burnett Miss H M D and Mrs George W Knight provide instructions and serving suggestions with detailed steps and garnishes.
An advertisement proclaims a guaranteed cancer cure in 10 to 20 days with home methods and a sanitarium option. It asserts success after other physicians have given up and urges readers to mail a free coupon for details, claiming reliability from local businesses in Tebanon.
An ad promises a cancer cure by mail from Curry Cancer Cure Co at Curry Sanitarium Lebanon Ohio. It directs readers to mail name and address or contact private secretary E W Ramsey Box 262 Lebanon Ohio for home treatment.
In Washington on March 11 the House approved amendments to the post office appropriation bill. Letter carriers secured $1200 salaries after an amendment by Mr. Goebel of Ohio. The measure also added $25,000 for clerks in third class offices and $15,000 for contract stations.
The regular monthly meeting of Division 41, Order of Railroad Telegraphers, is set for Engineers Hall at 164 Canal Street on Saturday evening March 14. The officers elected at the last meeting will be installed.
London March 11 The House of Lords refused to grant a second reading to the Scottish small holdings bill by a vote of 153 to 33 amid two days of debate. No Scottish clans have supported the measure since its earlier rejection.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw seeks to annul her 1905 marriage to Harry Kendall Thaw. Because he is institutionalized as a lunatic, the next of kin, including his mother Mrs. William C Thaw, is named co defendant with the guardian Dr. Robert Lamb. Service attempted at Matteawan failed on a technicality with further papers to be served tomorrow.
In New Haven Connecticut on March 11 representatives of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad employees held a mass meeting to discuss a piece work rule set to take effect on the system tomorrow. National officers addressed the gathering and urged compliance while workers reportedly promised to strike if the rule is enforced.
South Boston gears up for Evacuation Day from Monday night March 16 with a monster Bethesda Hall banquet hosted by the South Boston Citizens' Association. Gov Guild Major General Duvall and Rep Lloyd of Missouri will attend. a grand parade and fireworks cap the celebration lasting to Tuesday night.
President Roosevelt directs Herbert Knox Smith of the Bureau of Corporations to investigate stock trading methods to form a basis for possible future legislation. The aim is to curb stock gambling while not hindering legitimate transfers, focusing on eliminating stock gambling and targeting bucket shops using telegraph and mail for quotations.
C H Hood of C H Hood & Co urged a high milk standard before a legislative agriculture committee. He argued earlier low standards allowed subpar milk, noted farmers seek quality, and claimed many producers exceed 12.5 percent solids and 3.6 percent fat while arguing 4 percent butter fat is common.
The increased use of whiskey for rheumatism sparks medical debate. A formula recommends half a pint of whiskey with Toris Compound and Syrup Sarsaparilla Compound taken in tablespoonful doses before meals and at bedtime.
James Matte and a companion attempted suicide aboard a Grove Hall street car near Dover Street after agreeing to die rather than face larceny charges. Patrolman Irwin and Officer Dawson saved Matte, stopping him as passengers panicked and applying a tourniquet to his wrist. Matte, 19, and a woman, 23, claimed they planned death rather than prison for alleged break in and clothing theft.
Anna M. Wilson, 18, askes Judge Bell to sentence her for one year to align with Frank Giardello who received a year. She recounts a troubled marriage and reliance on him. Judge Bell grants eight months in Sherborn, citing pending divorce and her plea for stability.
In New Haven Professor Sedgwick of MIT is chosen Yale medical school commencement orator. Worcester sees Mrs. Mary Lataille gain separate support after husband’s alleged abuse. Stockbridge rescues a cat with a long-distance search warrant. Hollis Endures a $6000 fire loss at the Price block. Kittery Point surveys cargo on schooner Charley A Sproul call for repairs and cement spoilage. Clinton mills idle till Monday with 2000 workers. Gardiner shoe plants switch to eight-hour days affecting about 80 workers.
The Rev Peter J Walsh spoke on Company Keeping during the first Lenten discourse at St Josephs Church West End. He warned against courting for money or appearances and urged young people to seek marriage only if they can serve God and be worthy.
Mrs John A Chapman of East Dedham Massachusetts reports a ten year gastric trouble relief after taking less than one bottle of Cooper New Discovery. She cites long trial with physicians and other remedies before finding swift health restoration and urges others to try the remedy.
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