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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1912
Page
5
An advertisement touts HYOMEI as a direct inhale remedy for catarrh coughs colds croup and deafness. It claims to destroy germs heal inflamed membranes and offers a money back guarantee. Complete outfit with pocket inhaler priced at $1.00 available at pharmacists.
A clergyman's son credits Eckman's Alterative with curing tuberculosis after rapid weight loss night sweats and a weakening cough. Testimonials from E H Cowles and Rev J J Cowles praise the remedy's impact within weeks. The ad notes bronchitis asthma hay fever throat and lung benefits and lists retailers and a Philadelphia address for more evidence.
Do not neglect your health laxatives are necessary sometimes as an aid to Nature and a preventive against disease. The note urges prudent use under guidance and highlights benefits for digestion and overall wellbeing.
The Central Congregational Church in Dorchester traces its life to April 16 1885 with early prayer meetings and a ser mon on October 11 1885. Organized March 15 1888, it moved from Adams street to Field's Corner and later to Geneva avenue, reopening in a Gothic edifice December 16 1906. Since 1898 296 new members joined, present enrollment 250, Sunday School attendance rising from 145 to 245 with a peak of 340. The church has spent about 38000 on exterior and 15000 on interior work, planning a rear chapel later. Pastors have included T J Valentine C C Kellogg and P B Davis.
The Electric Vehicle Club of Boston marked its anniversary at Hotel Thorndike with about 80 members and three guests. P D Wagoner urged Boston to adopt trackless electric trucks, citing lower operating costs, simple power trains, and improving battery tech, citing a Boston Tool & Machine Co case showing 5 12 years of battery and maintenance costs averaging under $275 annually for a one ton electric truck.
Andrew Carnegie contributed funds to help cover expenses for Colonel Roosevelts African expedition after discussions with Smithsonian head Colonel Wolcott. Roosevelt did not request any money from Carnegie. Carnegie does not disclose the amount.
Mr Carnegie denies he received or was asked for funds by Colonel Roosevelt. He says his donation to the Smithsonian was prompted by need, and Roosevelt never requested money. Carnegie notes he is trustee for life and that Roosevelt gave trophies from his hunt to the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburg.
Albert L Murdock originator and manufacturer of Murdock's liquid foods died at his South Hingham home and was buried in High Street Cemetery. A self made benefactor he funded education for girls and founded the Boys West End Lodging House and the Murdock Free Surgical Hospital which later became a manufacturing plant and hotel. Survived by wife daughter Flora Valentine brother Alonzo sister Mrs Mary J King and grandson Albert E Murdock.
Boston readers are urged to shop tomorrow at the Henry Siegel Co where men’s wear, furnishings, and hats go on dramatic price reductions. Hundreds of odd coats, vests, trousers, overcoats, raincoats, hats, suspenders, ties, shirts, and underwear are offered in limited quantities with starting sales at 8:30 to 8:35 a.m. in multiple floors, featuring items such as odd coats and vests at 4.90 and trousers at 1.90, raincoats 2.55, and summer shirts 0.85, aimed at clearing broken lines and matching sizes.
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