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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1904

Page

8

Remedy claims from Dr Pettingill Kidney Wort tablets

Boston readers recounts of life insurance delays cured by kidney wort tablets. A woman gains weight from 130 to 180 pounds after use. Another patient notes reduced swelling and fatigue, improved urination, and recommends the remedy for kidney trouble. Free advice offered from Burlington Vermont consultation department.

Boston J. C. Richardson Main St Athol, Mass College St Burlington, VI Dr. Petting

Warning in Brick Dust Urine Signals Kidney Decay

A historic medical warning notes brick dust in urine as a sign of kidney deterioration and possible Bright's disease or uremia, described as a grim fate hanging over the patient like a naked sword.

Bright

Quinona credited with curing indigestion and insomnia

Boston residents Mr. and Mrs. Courtney report Quinona cured chronic stomach trouble and sleeplessness. Delia F. Courtney joins praise saying headaches evacuated, appetite restored, energy revived. The ad claims Quinona as a spring tonic improving digestion, nerves, sleep, and blood, with a 1.00 large bottle price and free medical advice from the Quinona Company.

Delia F. Courtney Qui

Bargain Week at Gilchrist’s Daylight Store in Easter Sale

Gilchrist’s ushers in six day anniversary sale with deep discounts across the entire store. Fresh spring gowns coats hats and accessories fill the showrooms as departments expand to include lace parasols, fabrics and ready to wear. Free lessons in knitting and crocheting accompany notable values on silks velvets and spring dresses.

Gilchrist Winter Street

Edward J. Perry Missing From Waystreet Home

The whereabouts of Edward J. Perry of 39 Waystreet remain unknown after he disappeared last Thursday. Reports linked him to New York, but his parents have heard nothing further.

Edward J. Perry Waystreet New York

Massachusetts Horticultural Society Show Opens Tomorrow

The spring flower show at Horticultural Hall 300 Massachusetts Avenue opens tomorrow at 2 PM and runs through Sunday evening.

The Massachusetts Horticultural Society Horticultural Hall Massachusetts Avenue

Russia or Japan Which Should the People Sympathize With

The Post War Editor invites readers to submit two best answers to Should the American People Sympathize with Russia or Japan. Prizes of five dollars will be awarded for the top reply on behalf of Russia and the top reply for advocates of Japan. Submit to War Editor, Post.

Post Russia Japan the Post The

Letters favoring Russia over Japan in a post editor row

Readers argue for Russia as a Christian ally and a help to the United States in past conflicts. They claim Russia’s openness to seaports would aid world trade and praise Russia’s restraint in the Monroe Doctrine. A third letter questions Japan’s conduct and asserts U S benefit from Russia’s victory.

Russia United States Japan State Street W. G. Kane

Sympathize With Japan in Russo Japanese War

Charles Rice argues that the Russo Japanese War is not Russia versus Japan but autocracy versus freedom. He urges American support for Japan as best for Japan Russia America and the world, claiming Japanese victory could topple czarist rule and unlock Russia’s vast industrial potential.

America Russia Japan Czardom Charles Rice

Britain Should Back Japan Says Natick Editor

George Clark of Natick argues that Japan acts in self protection and that England and allies should support Japan against Russian expansion. He contends Russia seeks to divide China piece by piece to threaten India and global influence, while Japan poses no territorial designs on China and deserves admiration.

Japan England Russia China Amur Coast Province Manchuria India George Clark Natick

Sympathies with Japan Against Russian Aggression

A letter from Waverley John Bogart argues that American sympathy should favor Japan in its conflict with Russia. He disputes the “yellow peril” stereotype as overused and asserts that Asian peoples have their own destiny beyond white exploitation.

Sir Waverley John Bogart

Dana Calls Cesar and Antony Grafters

Richard H. Dana for the Election Law League urged bills to amend corrupt practice law at the State House. He labeled Julius Cesar a grafter and said Marc Antony spent $2 5 million on elections while Cesar died in debt of $1 5 million, claiming politicians plundered the country.

Richard H. Dana Election Law League State House Julius Cesar Marc Antony Dana Cesar

Long and Foss Were Guests at Hebrew Academy Alumni Dinner

The Hebrew Academy Alumni Association of Boston and vicinity held its annual reunion at the Hotel Brunswick. Nearly 100 members attended including Hon. John D. Long Eugene N. Foss Judge Percival Bonney and other notables. After a reception and dinner a business meeting elected George Treat as president with E C Herrick first vice president James Moody second vice president and Miss Ellen Morrill Emery secretary treasurer. Executive committee named Dr Frederick B Colby Miss Eva Barrows and Sherman Perry.

John D. Long Eugene N. Foss Percival Bonney Maine Superior Court Hebrew Academy Alumni Association of Boston and Vicinity Hotel Brunswick William BE. Sargent Hebron School Sewall Abbott Wolfboro N. H George E. Phoenix Willimantic Ellen Morrill Emery Everett Frederick B. Colby Eva. Barrows Sherman Perry

Hoboes Arrive by Carloads as Cities Ban Them

Hoboes are coming in by carloads many of them Watts veggmen with fares paid by cities that have turned them out. The blotter at headquarters notes robberies of flats and street incidents. Watts’ men search for the men with records or photos in the gallery. Chairman Emmons questions his right to stay amid the unrest.

Watts Chairman Emmons

Spring Finery for Policemen Adopted by Police Chief

Superintendent of Police Pierce ordered new spring gear for his force. Winter caps ear muffs and mittens are shelved as helmets get polished and praised as swagger by debutantes.

Pierce

Malden Reports Three Fires Overnight

Malden, March 23. Between 11 PM and 1 AM three fire alarms hit the city. J A Conness hay and grain shed burned flat with $5000 loss. W H Cunningham grain sheds on Lawrence Street partly destroyed, $3500 loss. Evelyn House on Pleasant Street suffered a $200 fire.

Malden J.A. Conness W. H. Cunningham Lawrence Street Evelyn Pleasant Street

College Girls In Male Attire Cause Night Ride

Two girls in male garb used a Red Devil automobile for a wild late night ride. They avoided pedestrians and then entered a Harvard dormitory to visit male friends. After a brief visit they sped away again through the university streets.

Harvard University City

Bread weights in Boston: loaves under two pounds common

Post reporters surveyed West and North End bakeries finding many loaves under 32 ounces while displaying signs for 3 quarter and quarter loaves. Some counters refused full loaves, others charged extra for a legal 32 ounce loaf but weighed short. Authorities and charity leaders condemned underweight sales.

Charlestown Cambridge Street Poplar Street West End Post North End South End Wilfred Bolster Emmons Board of Police Boston Bolster Max Mitchell Hebrew Associated Charities

Balfour Government Edged by Narrow Commons Margin

In London on March 22 the Balfour government faced a tight defeat in the House of Commons as an Irish benches motion censuring its Irish waterways action lost by 16 votes. Prolonged Irish cheers accompanied the result and a member taunted the government amid the chamber.

London House of Commons John Gordon Swift MacNeill South Donegal

Fitzgerald Speech Urges Youth to Study Industrial State

The Hon John F Fitzgerald spoke at St Johns Literary Institute in East Cambridge urging young men to study Massachusetts industrials. He argued the state is manufacturing yet stagnant and cited failed gains from Philippine trade and restricted commerce with nearby territory due to Washington policies.

John F. Fitzgerald St. John’s Literary Institute East Cambridge Massachusetts Commonwealths Philippine Islands Washington

Vermont association to sugar off April 1

The Vermont Association plans a sugaring off at Westminster on Friday evening, April 1. The event aims to recreate a traditional Vermont sugaring off with elder, red apples, doughnuts, and other refreshments.

Vermont Association the Westminster Vermont

Eczema remedy praised in patient letter from 1898 case

A Brooklyn man recounts five months of facial eczema eased by Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent. The testimonial, dated 1898 and again in 1903, lauds rapid relief, removal of scales, and renewed confidence. It extols Cuticura as a universal standard cure, sold worldwide by Potter Drug and others.

Thomas J. Soth Stagg St Brooklyn N.Y Charterhouse Paris Oosta de la Paix Rm Columbe Potter Drug & & Chem. Corp Soie Propristors

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Dr. Pettingill E. E. Merriam Mrs. Courtney Quinona Dennis F. Courtney Northampton St Young Perry William F. Twitchell Samoset Street Dorchester Simeon Lacka Martin J. Tierney Togus Chambers Street Antony Long Foss United Wakefield George W. Cook James J. Craig Europe Craig Viledi Londres Rand Flatiron United Cigar Stores CO Tabh Hurst Eagh Cluett, Peabody 4 CO Cluett Monarch Balfour Fitzgerald
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