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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1904
Page
2
The Osmo-Chemic Co offers free x ray, violet and radium examinations with physician supervision. They claim cutting edge treatment available locally at low cost, boasting cures for many diseases and public testimonials.
A Philadelphia ad extols Munyon Paw-Paw Tonic and Paw-Paw Pills as spring medicines for stomach and blood health. It cites Col. Wallace’s testimonial and urges use for robust appetite and vitality. Separately, a court case in Massachusetts involves Mrs Agnes Hendricks seeking custody of her son Thomas amid threats received by the House of the Angel Guardian.
Ex Representative Jackson of Fall River leads opposition to state grants of 20000 to Fall River and Lowell textile schools and 18000 to New Bedford, urging a governor appointed commission to investigate management. He cites unfinished Fall River building and a $25 daily fine clause amid a builder strike.
A testimonial from Rose Barnet of Boston touts TO-NITA as a remedy for catarrh and fatigue. The advertisement stresses its safety, lack of morphine or cocaine, and claims of strengthening nerves and mucous membranes. It invites readers to request free doctors’ advice and mentions pricing and availability at druggists or direct from Lorentz Medical Co.
Delegates from the Coal Teamsters Union and major Boston coal companies met to press for a roughly 10 percent wage raise and a nine hour workday starting April 1. A company representative said little was accomplished and price cuts may be delayed in Boston.
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians invite individuals under ongoing care for catarrh asthma bronchitis consumption cancers or tumors treated by other doctors to seek their examination and trial of a new light treatment free of charge before April 3.
The Osmo-Chemic Phy by Radio-Active Solution X-Ray and improved Osmo-Chemic Screen enable physicians to detect disease in any part of the human body readily.
A Massachusetts Senate member recounts confronting Judge Emmons over a police promotion. He notes Emmons refused to accept political advice, citing rules against such input, and alleges nepotism tied to the Pierce family in police promotions and appointments.
Mildred Seeley of 48 West 7th Street New York testifies that Rexall 93 Hair Tonic stopped her hair loss and promoted new growth. She says the tonic acts as a stimulant and color restorer without dye, leaving hair soft and glossy.
Lobster fishermen and dealers gathered at the State House as the fisheries and game committee began hearings on petitions to strengthen lobster laws. Five petitions were reviewed while Andrew Anderson of Cohasset urged keeping the current law, noting many undersized lobsters tossed overboard are recaptured, expressing familiarity with the catch.
Conrad Reno of Boston testified before the committee on employer employee relations in support of Charles F Adams and others petitioning for amicable labor relations. He cited fishermen who work on shares arguing they catch more fish than on fixed wages, while Senator Wallace quipped about whether fish bite better under the system.
A notice lists individuals from Montague to Cambridgeport to Melrose and beyond who are reported cured of various cancers. Names include Mrs Clara Cleaves, Mrs Charlotte S S Palmer, Mrs M W White, Mr Geo A Braman, Mrs Isaac Bearse, Mrs Cora Littlejohn, Mrs Francis Weeks, Mrs A A Holmes, Mr L L Bidwell, and Mr Charles A Clark with addresses across Maine and Massachusetts.
Mrs Emma A Wilson of 16 Lowell Street Court Lynn Massachusetts is cured of almost total deafness. Mrs Sarah McFoote of 85 Superior Street Lynn Massachusetts is cured of deafness and ringing noises. Miss Idan Olsen of Falmouth Maine is cured of deafness. Mr FE A Caraway of 53 Elm Street Charlestown Massachusetts is cured of catarrh of the ear. Mr Levi Southwick of 26 Grove Street Lynn Massachusetts is cured of deafness.
Miss Maud Richardson of 40 Harvard St Medford cured of Acne. Miss Maggie Haney of 10S St Botolph St Boston cured of Skin Disease of the Face. Mrs. Lydia J Keller of 77 Broadway Samedanepert cured of Scrofulous Skin Disease.
Mr. C. E. Norton of 709 Washington Street Dorchester Mass is cured of Kidney Disease. Mr. Arthur B. Crook of 23 Rockland Avenue Roxbury Mass is cured of Chronic Inflammation of the Kidneys. Mr. & Mrs. T. Peterson of 18 Stone Avenue Somerville Mass are cured of Diabetes. Mrs. L. W. Rawles of 583 North Street Fitchburg Mass is cured of Female Complaint.
Several residents across Malden Melrose Waltham Braintree and Boston report relief from rheumatism after treatment. Names include B F Emery Charles Smith FL Ferris Juliet A Libby and A Jones with addresses in Malden Melrose Waltham Braintree and Boston.
Mr W L Berry of Maplewood Massachusetts repaired rupture. Mrs Sarah A Mullett of Walpole Massachusetts cured of a tumor inside. Mrs F P Gregg of Dorchester Massachusetts cured of breast tumor. Mr R P Dustin of Everett Massachusetts cured of a tumor.
Florists in the city and nearby towns report a fraudster posing as a prominent person places costly bouquets by phone. He directs delivery to hotels or stations and asks charges be billed to his account. After delivery he appears and steals the flowers, leaving shops to cover the bill. He reportedly has a young lady friend who adores expensive blooms.
The Board of Police promoted twelve reserve officers to active patrolmen last night. Walter M. French William R. Connolly Guy E V Whitman Francis Duffin John J Hurley Michael F Harrington Thomas H Murphy Andrew T Walsh Daniel A McGillivray Thomas F Welsh Stephen K Higgins Frank C Hale Connolly saved four children from suffocation in a February fire. Cornelius Brennan of Division 6 South Boston was fined five days’ pay for violating rules 24 and 26 by entering a liquor-selling house.
Mr Joshua M Banker of Middle Street Braintree Mass is cured of Asthma. Mr Robert Menkin Jr of Sum mer Street Lynn Mass is cured of Asthma. Mr Fred W Smith of Newhall Street Lynn Mass is cured of Bronchial Asthma. Mr Walter Cash of Ellis Street Lynn Mass is cured of Asthma.
Mrs. C. S. Brownell of Lyon cured of Chronic Neuritis. Mrs. Josephine Kreger of Roxbury cured of Chronic Neuritis. Miss Elizabeth McNiff of Avon cured of Neuritis. Mr. Joseph W. Flood of Somerville cured of Neuralgia. Mrs. Rupert Newcombe of Holliston cured of Neuritis. Mrs. W. B. Raymond of South Boston cured of Disease of the Nerves.
Mrs. George H. Wallace of 15 Hadley Street Medford Massachusetts and Mr. Henry Smith of East Saugus Massachusetts have been cured of bronchitis according to a brief health notice.
Mark Sanders of Somerville, Charles T Kreger of Roxbury, and William H Robbins of Chester are reported cured of stomach diseases in the notices.
Mrs S A White of East Weymouth Mass reports cure of a lost voice caused by catarrh after treatment.
Mrs Annie Lenahan of 37 Ellery Street South Boston is reported cured of a lung disease. The notice confirms recovery for the patient named Annie Lenahan in Massachusetts.
Notice lists two patients cured including Peter J. O Neil of Roxbury and Rupert Newcombe of Holliston Mass with missing full names due to printing limits. Readers may write to 18 Boylston Street Boston Mass for the complete list and address details of others cured of diseases not named in the notice.
The Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine (Incorporated) lists permanent offices in Boston Lynn Worcester Manchester Portland New Haven Bridgeport and more. Chief consulting physician is J L Plunkett M D with daily hours 9 am to 8 pm and Sunday closed.
Dr Edward Koch, inventor of the Koch Inhalation now in the city at 361 Toul ton street, travels from Boston to promote his vaporized medicines for bronchial and lung diseases. He claims direct medicated air is the only natural, scientific cure and that failure is impossible.
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