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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1904
Page
2
A historical advertisement extols Munyon s Paw Paw for curing intemperance by addressing stomach and nerve disease. It argues appetite for liquor as a disease, promises relief from dyspepsia and nervous issues, and claims Paw Paw strengthens the stomach and nerves to resist alcohol. Delivered as a period sales pitch with druggist pricing.
The New Hampshire House debated paying a state commission that previously was to be unpaid. The group, led by a subcommittee on eminent domain, was approved for a $3000 allowance despite earlier opposition. Critics argued the resolve was clear on unpaid service, while supporters noted the commissioners’ valuable state service.
A Missouri woman reports stomach trouble from coffee improved after switching to Postum Food Coffee. She says milk and lime water stopped, rapid gains followed, and she prefers Postum to coffee. The ad claims Postum rebuilds blood and offers a 10 day trial, with a booklet The Road to Wellville.
Bangor Me March 14 George Gee of Canaan New Brunswick shot his cousin Millie Gee last night after she refused to play cards. Jealousy is alleged. Gee lured her to the door and fired through the body fatally wounding her.
In Roxbury, 27 men from three gaming raids appeared before Judge Bolster. Kreker Noozoian, an Armenian laundry owner, pleaded guilty to gambling on the Lord's day and, with a prior conviction, was fined 25 dollars. Hagop Garason, Harry Mose, Bagdason Narsigian, Joseph Shamgoch, and Labion Smith received 10 dollar fines each. Jackson Club members named included Thomas Kelly and others, all fined five dollars. William L. Jacklin faced lottery charges, while Susan Jacklin, Mother Jacklin, and John Baker had their cases continued to March 17.
Delightful seven day excursion from Boston with plans to visit Gettysburg Harper's Ferry Washington Philadelphia and New York. All expenses from Boston set at $30. Itinerary arranged by A. J. Simmons for the Lehigh Valley R. A. at 298 Washington Street Boston.
The article notes King Menelik's gifts to President Roosevelt including a hyena and a lion cub. While the lion cub is amiable and gaining weight, the hyena is hostile, snapping at bars and threatening the keeper. Other animals like elephants, tigers, and panthers endure the cold, while Archie Roosevelt may add both beasts to his menagerie with cautionary warnings.
New York reports Friedrich August Grand Duke of Oldenburg has returned after crossing the Atlantic to view Niagara Falls. He journeyed to hear Niagara described by Prince Henry of Prussia and to admire the celebrated sight.
Denver March 14 Horace G Burt ex president of the Union Pacific is said to have been hired by the Russian government to prepare an expert report on the Trans Siberian railroad. He will be paid 100000 for a year of services in Russia, vs his UP salary of 25000.
The piece argues that now is the best time to purify blood as the body is naturally cleansing. It links facial pimples and eruptions to this cleansing process and suggests taking action during this period.
An advertising notice extols Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as effective medicines. It urges readers to choose Hood's products and reject substitutes, presenting the tonics as thorough and agreeable to use.
Washington March 14 The House of Representatives focused on District of Columbia legislation and the post office appropriation bill with rural free delivery receiving the main attention Both parties claimed credit for establishing the service and expressed support for it Patterson Tennessee proposed Williams minority leader as a potential president pairing Carlisle and Texas Senator Bailey as Southern candidates
A reception was held for Miss Mary B Hill general secretary of the Young Women’s Christian Association in India and George Sherbrook Eddy secretary of the organization at which a $25 000 ask for a Madras YWCA building was announced.
The International Committee on Y M C A India met at the Algonquin Club yesterday to launch a $25,000 subscription for a new Y W C A building in Madras. Miss Hill and Mr Eddy are stationed there.
Woburn March 14 The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company operators will hold their first grand ball in Lyceum Hall on Easter Monday evening.
A Richmond Virginia businessman L H Andrews renowned city father writes about Paine's Celery Compound. He describes restoring appetite sleep and energy after eight months of illness despite two doctors. Andrews notes repeat use keeps him in good health and offers to respond to inquiries with a stamp.
Washington March 14 The fortification appropriation bill occupied the Senate all day with a submarine boat purchase provision dominating the session. The chair overruled a point of order, and a merits debate followed. Support came from Perkins Cockrell Platt Warren Proctor while Daniel Martin Berry Gallinger Lodge Mallory opposed army experiments and naval function usurpation.
Miss Harriet Boyd, a Boston native raised at Smith College, sails for Gournia Crete to extend her Mycenaean archaeology project. Since 1901 she has decoded streets houses pottery and bronzes, funding a $250 weekly operation with lectures in Philadelphia boosting support.
Multiple funeral notices listing next of kin, ages, and service details. Conboy, Daly, Howard, McDonald, McManus, Walsh, Ward all have services from various residences to St Blessed Sacrament or St Josephs and Mt Benedict Cemetery in West Roxbury. Prominent addresses include Parker Street 896 and 69 West Cedar Street with masses scheduled March 15.
An old promotional blurb urges readers to visit a druggist and buy one bottle of Paine's Celery Compound to gain abundant nerve strength and never be content with low spirits again. The copy emphasizes dramatic health revival and repeated benefits.
Judge Wentworth told defendants he sought information before sentencing. Martin Gill John R Smith David Downs Raymond Bilais dell William F Fleming and Fred E Giles were arraigned in Somerville Police Court for being present where gambling implements were found. They were caught in a room at 24A Pearl Street Saturday afternoon and ordered to return March 25 under bonds.
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