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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1904
Page
5
A promotional tale extols Peruna as a universal cure for colds and catarrh. It cites letters from users including actress Mrs. Leslie Carter and Mynne Barton praising its ability to stop colds, relieve head and throat catarrh, restore appetite, and strengthen the system.
Colonel J Payson Bradley of the G A R told the House Ways and Means Committee that Boston will host the national encampment with about half a million visitors in four days and a three million dollar impact. He urged a fifty thousand state appropriation for visiting veterans entertainment, noting anticipated attendance by President Roosevelt General Chaffee Admiral Dewey and Cabinet members at a reception in Mechanics Building.
A mother recalls how her baby Owen Herbert Quirk aged two years four months recovered from a severe eczema after using the Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. She credits rapid improvement to the remedies and urges verification through local acquaintances in Aldershot.
Prominent social and business women as well as wives of politicians generals and professionals use Peruna and recommend it to friends. Thousands of housewives keep it in their homes and rely on prompt results. Write to Dr Hartman at The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio for free advice.
Announcement from Lexington reports J Malcolm Forbes estate plans a Readville sale on May 23 for 75 other horses valued at 125000 dollars plus 76 head in total. Arion, the famed stallion, is not included.
Ex mayor McNamee of Cambridge will not seek the Olney delegation at the Democratic national convention in St Louis. J Frank Facey and John F O'Brien express willingness to enter the race. McNamee remains neutral toward the Olney faction and does not align with the Hearst element.
The Somerville Board of Trade held its annual banquet and ladies night at Anthoine's Academy on School street with about 225 attendees. A 7:15 to 8:00 reception featured the receiving party including President Arthur P. Vinal and Mayor Leonard B. Chandler, among others, followed by an illustrated lecture by William B. De Las Casas on the Metropolitan Park system.
A historical note extols Scott's Emulsion as ideal for bottle fed or poorly nourished babies and children claiming it has no equal in the world.
Dorchester residents vent frustration as the Columbia Road municipal building, begun in 1901 and opened to the public in stages, remains unfurnished with gymnasium and swimming pool access for years. Citizens accuse favoritism and demand reasons for doors remaining closed despite occupancy readiness. A Ward 20 delegation may visit Mayor Collins.
A brief blaze yesterday evening in the three story brick building at 223 Harrison Avenue caused about $200 in damage. The fire was attributed to careless use of matches in the occupied building housing John Larsen.
Two Divorce Court sessions heard multiple cases of marital strife. Joseph E. Twombly sought a decree on grounds of wife Charlotte H using drugs, and George K. Mountain faced cruelty charges in a 1903 separation after a 1892 marriage. William A. Healey and Alice M. faced a cross complaint of cruelty drunkenness and non-support with allegations of infidelity. Jennie Doyle, a second wife of Thomas W. Doyle, claimed separation and lack of support. The Healey case centered on a torn marriage certificate and alleged assaults. The judge took Healey advised and the Doyle matter was set to continue the next morning.
A wagon carrying hay and grain burned violently near Chestnut Hill station yesterday around 11. The unconscious driver sat amid a group of passengers and railway staff as the blaze raged. The team belonged to J. Lor ing & Co of Arsenal Street Watertown, and was driven by John Cody.
A booster letter touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a cheap home remedy curing piles in two months. The writer claims relief after suffering 81 years and urges others to request the free causes and cure book from Pyramid Drug Co, Marshall, Michigan.
Conlin Bros and other firms sign the labor union scale as coal dealers and Coal Teamsters 68 plan a wage hour conference. The driving wage dispute seeks 11 to 10 hour reductions and 10 to 9 for 10 hour drivers, with mixed rate changes for multi horse teams. Various unions report meetings, bylaw changes, district conventions, benefit votes, and recruitment efforts across Boston and Chicago.
Dyspeptics dose themselves with digestive ferments for temporary relief while Glycozone claims to heal the stomach lining rather than aid digestion. Manufacturers say Glycozone removes inflammation and unhealthy coating to cure dyspepsia, calling it harmless and universally recommended by leading physicians.
The gas hearing adjourned at 2:35 PM when Judge Barker granted a continuance to Monday to allow counsel Whipple to examine Kidder Peabody & Co accounts. Judge Barker will confer with Supreme Court members later, delaying further attention this week. Witnesses Lawler Hart testified on James Phillips Jr. and a subpoena record.
Fernebee's Ribbon Store in Temple places offers a week of ribbon bargains for women. Ribbons come in many sizes, styles and colors. The new ceiling department features spring style selections that have become a hit with shoppers.
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