Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Endorsed by Doctors
A mother’s letter from Mount Vernon New York praises Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey for restoring her nine year old daughter Annie from a wasted state after whooping cough malaria and lung trouble. The testimonial claims appetite return strength and full health within weeks and urges other mothers to use the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie
Duffy
Fulton Avenue
Mount Vernon
N. Y
W. J. Pryor
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey marketed as medicine
An 19th century advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a medicinal tonic improving circulation and digestion, strengthening the heart, and aiding disease resistance. It claims government recognition as a medicine, warns against imitations, and notes bottles sell for $1 with a medical booklet free. Rochester New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy's
Whiskey Co
Rochester
New York
Miss White Arrives In An $800 Gown At New Century
Miss Elizabeth A. C. White, head of the Dressmakers' Protective Association, arrives in Boston to lecture on dress reform promising forms and improvements for women. She pledges to teach shape through an abdomen support and corsage plan while stressing aging gracefully and offering tips exclusive to women. Her remarks note female figures and imply strict limits on male attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth A. C. White
New York
Miss White
Post
Boston
New Century
Ban Johnson Moves East From New York to Washington
President Ban Johnson of the American league left New York for Washington this morning and rented offices in the Flatiron building to use as his city headquarters. He will return in a few days, then visit Boston before heading to Chicago to arrange the transfer of offices and meet Jim Hart about the schedule tangle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Century
Ban Johnson
American League
Washington
Flatiron
Greater New York Club
Johnson
Boston
Chicago
Jim Hart
Irish Drama at House of the Angel Guardian
The Irish drama The False Land Agent will be staged at St. Joseph's Hall House of the Angel Guardian on March 17. Alumni from the home and Father Haskins class headline with additional outside talent for an enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Hall
Worcester farmer found dead at home on Elmore road
The body of Charles McLane a farmer was found under his bed at his Worcester Vermont home on the Elmore road three miles from Worcester Corners today. McLane lived alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Charles McLane
Elmore Road
Worcester Corners
McLane
Divorce Wives Ordered Veils Removed in Court
Judge Hardy opened the Suffolk County Divorce Court term and ordered court officers to see veiled witnesses remove veils before testifying. Several decrees nisi were granted for desertion cruelty and intoxication, including cases of Lydia Cowan versus Abraham Applebaum and others with Esther Phinney, Catherine Calvin, and Julia Levin among those finalized or continued for corroboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac C. Charles
Catherine F. Dixon
Foe
Lillian Harvey
Julia Levin
James Levin
Ida M. L. Burke
Thomas
Catherine
Poor
Charles L
Oe D. Bethell
Anna Bethell
Giovanni Gravinna
Anna Gravinna
J. Wahn
Conrad P
Wahn
Deseron
A Edwards
Charles Edwards
P. Sargent
George Sargent
Catherine McDonald
John R. McDonald
Laura G. Barlow
Robert
Estella F. Phinney
Clifford Phinney
Stebbins Fountain In Chelsea Square Frozen All Winter
The Stebbins drinking fountain in Chelsea Square has remained frozen since early last winter causing complaints from drivers traveling from Boston to Revere and Lynn as it is the only watering point on the route. The Chelsea Park Commissioners control the fountain, a gift from former Mayor Isaac Stebbins funded by about $7000. Chelsea furnished the foundation and piping at an additional approximate $2000 cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stebbins
Chelsea Square
Boston
Revere and
Lynn
Chelsea Park Commissioners
Isaac Stebbins
City of
Chelsea
Society at Appleton Ball Hosts Exclusive Brookline Event
The Appletons hosted a refined gathering at their Brookline residence the Dutch house on the Parkway. The evening drew a select crowd though not the season’s largest, with the iconic Dutch cocoa exhibit house amid Hollandaise architecture noted for its uniqueness and artistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Appleton
Brookline
Parkway
Chicago
Stolen Gold Tooth Incident At City Store
Shoppers at a store on 1269 Washing ton street were puzzled when Mary A Burke of 2 Medford court cried that her gold tooth was stolen. She later said the tooth was in her pocketbook with 24 dollars and two gold rings. Officers from Station 5 arrested Mary Whalen of 18 Savoy street, claiming the tooth 15 dollars and rings were found on her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Mary A. Burke
Medford Court
Station 5
East Dedham Street
Mary Whalen
Savoy Street
Exeter Resident John Fellows Dies Sudden On Street
John H. Fellows a prominent Exeter resident died suddenly today after being stricken with apoplexy on the street. He was 54 years old and well known in local circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exeter
N. H
John H. Fellows
Gilchrist's opens in festive style with Paris fashions
The Gilchrist & Co mammoth store celebrated opening week with violet wreaths and crowded aisles. The second floor millinery featured French flat hats with delicate flowers, lace, and ribbons in varied styles. Paris fashions dominated the evening gown department with light blue crepe de chine gowns and velvet accents. Conservative jackets, topcoats, walking costumes, and silk waists with lace were showcased across departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilchrist & Co
Washington Street
Paris
Wonderful escape from illness credited to Father John's Medicine
Miss Katherine L. Farley of Taunton Massachusetts reports a severe cold progressing to suspected consumption was halted after using Father John's Medicine. She credits the remedy with restoring her health, claims long history and no alcohol or poisons, and offers to speak with interested readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine L. Farley
West Street
Taunton
Father John
Weir St
Mass
Aph-Ro-Dox Promises New Strength and Health in Boston
An advertisement touts Aph-Ro-Dox as a cure for nervous weakness and low energy. It claims the tonic revitalizes nerves and blood, restores vitality, and brings happiness to men and women. The speaker cites 36,000 sample bottles distributed in Greater Boston and rapid sales since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater
Boston
Local Testimonial Letter From Dorchester Merchant
Mr John J Madden of 344 Dorchester Street South Boston reports that Aph Ro Dox cured his insomnia and nervous dyspepsia after regular use bought from G H Alexander 100 Dorchester Street. He praises the medicine as the first to work where others failed and signs the note Dear Sir.
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John J. Madden
Dorchester Street
Boston
Dr. Calman
G. H. Alexander
Dorchester St
Captain Peabody probes implied police informant leak
West End police led by Captain Peabody investigated claims that Saturday raids were tipped off. Officers deny knowledge of the specifics, but a Postman tour suggests widespread word spreading. Judge Emmons reportedly plans similar action for the South End to back the crackdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Peabody
West End
Judge Emmons
South End
Harvard Introduces Student Tax for Stillman Infirmary
Harvard imposes a $4 annual fee on Cambridge college and scientific school students to support the Stillman Infirmary. The charge will appear on tuition bills as a combined payment for education and health care. Other departments may opt in voluntarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Cambridge
College and Scientific School
Stillman Infirmary
University
Stillman
New York
Aldermen Back Bridge Completions on Shawmut and Geneva
The Board of Aldermen approved orders urged by the Mayor’s office and city engineers to finish the Shawmut avenue bridge and to complete the Geneva avenue bridge spanning Bowdoin street to Grove Hall after a brief debate. A separate advertisement touts Pazointment as a guaranteed cure for piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donovan
Street Department
Jackson
Shawmut Avenue
Hennessy
Ward 20
Geneva Avenue
Bowdoin Street
Grove Hall
Aph Ro-Dox Spring Medicine Claim by Dr M Caman
A spring medical advertisement warns of weakened spring health and promotes Aph Ro-Dox as best spring remedy. It claims the product strengthens nerves purifies blood and boosts vigor, with testimonials attributed to M Caman MD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Caman
M. D
Aph-Ro-Dox Praise From Miss Bertha Davidson
Testimony from Bertha Davidson of Roxbury credits Aph-Ro-Dox with curing insomnia nervous exhaustion and debility after tried remedies failed She reports rapid improvement from day two and says friends note her better appearance thanks to the product purchased at Woodbury's drug store Maverick Square East Boston
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Davidson
Dr. Calman
Sir
Woodbury
Maverick Sq
Boston
Aph- Ro-Dox
Southwood &T
Roxbury
Aph-Ro-Dox praised by Miss P Silverstein user
Miss P Silverstein reports back pain backache headache and general weakness improved by Aph-Ro-Dox purchased at W H Knights Drug Store 97 Court Street She says she will continue taking it and expects to regain full strength Soon she thanks the maker for the attention and signs her name Miss P Silverstein 31 Elmont Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
W. H. Knight
Court St
Miss P. Silverstein
Elmont St
Boston Officer Endorses Aph-Ro-Dox Tonic
George Schrodt a well known Boston police officer writes that Aph-Ro-Dox cured his nervousness and debility after weeks of use. He purchased from Sawyer's Pharmacy at Hollis and Tremont and says he feels better daily and endorses the King of Tonics Aph-Ro-Dox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schrodt
Boston
Sawyer’s
Hollis and
Tremont Sts
Hanson St
Harvard Plans for Eliots Birthday
Harvard undergraduates and nearby graduates will greet President Eliot for his 70th birthday with a simple informal reception Monday in the Union living room. A large turnout is anticipated, with a reception committee listed including C. B. Marshall E. C. Rush B. B. Krumbhaar and others from the Classes of 194, 1905, 16, 1907 and 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Eliot
Union
C. B. Marshall
E. C. Rush
B. B. Krumbhaar
R. Sanger
R. 8. Wallace
J. A. Burges
R. H. Oveson
W. A. Schick, Jr
P. O. Mills
R. A. Derby
J. P. Bowditch
J. K. Nichols
R. J. Leonard
F. A. Goodhue, Jr
O. D. Filley
J. Reynolds, Jr
F. K. Leatherbee
F. W. Sargent, Jr
J. J. Higginson, Jr
B. L. Young, Jr
Gypsy Moth Warrior Almost Killed On Brighton Battlefield
Michael O'Loughlin of 240 Shawmut Avenue, Gypsy Moth Commission worker, nearly died while inspecting a top tree limb on Western Avenue Brighton. The limb broke as he crawled out to view a brown tailed moth, sending him head first to the ground. He landed atop another searcher, breaking his fall and suffering a severe scalp wound treated at Relief station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael O'Loughlin
Shawmut Avenue
Gypsy Moth Commission
Western Avenue
Brighton
O'Loughlin
Wood shells Moro near Fort Wood in Cotabato
Acting Adjutant-General Hall reports Major-General Wade's cable from Manila dated March 18. Leonard Wood says a reconnoitering force east of Cotabato was attacked by Moros due to the anti slavery law. The Moros were shelled, outworks taken, and their position captured. 21 old Spanish cannons, 33 lantakas, and large quantities of ammunition and supplies were seized.
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Washington
Hall
Wade
Manila
Leonard Wood
Cottabato
City Holiday Proclaimed for Boston Parade Workers
Mayor Collins issued a directive ordering city employees who will parade to receive a holiday with full pay on Evacuation Day March 17, 194, while all city offices remain open to conduct business as required by law. The order aims to compensate staff whose services are not essential to city operations on parade day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Boston
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Reutlinger
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Vermont
Judge Hardy
Lydia Cowan
Abraham Applebaum
James 8. Cowan
Newburyport
Applebaum
Old Court House
Abraham Baltimore
Harrison Avenue
Herbert E. Streeter
Charlenia
Society
Appleton
Gilchrist
Capt. Peabody
Piper
Rubin
M. Calman Chemical CO. Rich Bldg
Dr. Cal
Gypsy Moth
Moro Fort
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