Peruna Promises Health Return to Suffering Women
Two testimonials from Denver and Appleton praise Peruna as a remedy for catarrh and postnatal weakness. Mary Solan and Julia Butler describe restored strength and appetite after using Peruna, while urging other women to seek its benefits and contact Dr. Hartman for advice.
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Seventh Street
Denver
Col
Mary Solan
Julia Butler
Appleton
Wis
Caus
S. B. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Public Tests New Escalator in Houghton & Duttons
The escalator arrives at Houghton and Duttons and undergoes public testing. The moving stairway carries up to 5000 passengers per hour with synchronized hand rails and visible motion, finished in oak and glass with uniform attendants. Thousands sample the ins and outs as youngsters beg for more trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton & Dutton
Houghton & Dutton’s
Last tour of the season to Old Point Comfort
May 6 eight day trip via Pennsylvania railroad through Virginia and the national capital. Stopover in Philadelphia on return. Rate 46 dollars covers transportation Boston to New York return and all expenses from New York. Old Point Comfort only special trip 27 dollars. Apply to Geo M Roberts P A N E D No 205 Washington street Boston Mass.
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Old Point Ocomfort
Richmond
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Virginia
National Capital
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Old Point Comfort
Geo. M. Roberts
Washington Street
Mass
Practical test of living on 250 dollars a year for women
The article reports Edward Atkinson and seven diners at his home testing food costs. From 1.68 dollars for raw materials, many items remained unused, suggesting one person could eat well on 14 cents daily or 98 cents weekly. Brain workers need less food.
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Edward Atkinson
Atkinson
Smith
Housing search in Boston yields varied rentals and woes
A long survey of Boston flats outlines location based price ranges from $16 to $60 monthly, with Brookline Back Bay South End Dorchester and Roxbury offering five to seven room units. It notes strict landlord rules, no pets or children, and a practical path for five working girls sharing a $20 monthly five room suite plus furniture and commuting costs.
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New Fingland
Brookline
Back Bay
South End
West End
Washington Street
Cypress
Boylston
Bragdon Street
Roxbury
Dorchester
Columbus Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Brookline Street
Boston
Doctors Endorse Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound
Doctor Brigham and other physicians report wide use and success of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female ailments. The letter from Dr Brigham cites uterine trouble and female weakness as conditions improved by the remedy and urges women to seek guidance from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
CG. Brigham
Brigham Park
Fitchburg
Mass
L. E. Pinkham
Seay
Lydia B. Pinkham
Columbia Theatre Show Delights With Eva LaRhue Roles
The Columbia Theatre showcases brilliant creoles from New Orleans with Eva C. C. LaRhue drawing strong encores. Dancers include darker skinned performers adding variety to plantation cake walks and vaudeville acts, plus two burlesques and extensive vaudeville sets appealing to local fans.
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South
New Orleans
Eva C. C. LaRhue
Columbia
Palace Theatre Steams With Indian Maid Burlesque
Palace Theatre closes the regular season with the Indian Maid burlesque firm led by John F. Burke and a cast of comedians and a score of singers. Acts include A Hot Time at the Club and The Diamond Palace. The company features Max Brooks Carroll Henry Sam Brooks Niblo Gus Milton Dan Reilly and Allie Vivian Lola Milton Gussie Vivian Josephine Milton Nellie Francis Elsie Renshaw and Petty Elliott. The Medallion trio Lola Gus and Josephine Milton perform with saxophone Swiss bells and church chimes. Waldron to open spring summer with new stock company of clever comedians and handsome girls.
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Palace
Charles Waldron
Diamond Palace
John F. Burke
Burke Brothers
Max Brooks
Carroll Henry
Sam Brooks
Charles Niblo
Gus Milton
Dan Reilly
Allie Vivian
Lola Milton
Gussie Vivian
Josephine Milton
Nellie Francis
Elsie Renshaw
Petty Elliott
Alio
Brooks Brothers
Henry
Francis
Medallion
Lola
Gus
Vivian
Niblo
Reilly
Bob Manchester Vanity Fair Extravaganza at Lyceum Theatre
The Lyceum Theatre hosts the Bob Manchester Vanity Fair company in its annual show featuring 25 women on stage with elegant costumes. The first part highlights A French Girl In Greater New York with four comedians Imhof Conn Henry and Hoon. The act also presents Dr Louder with Imhof Conn Corinne. Henry and Foon perform song illustrations. Held and Sutherland sing well. Clemense brothers astound with acrobatics and instruments. Ward and Raymond showcase wooden shoe dancing. The closing bar beque titled The Female Drummers wraps the performance with a lively summer resort setting.
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Bob Manchester
Vanity Fair
Greater
New York
Imhof
Conn
Henry
Hoon
Corinne
Dr. Louder
Henry and
Foon
Held and Sutherland
Clemense Brothers
Ward and
Raymond
America
Cambridge Death From Cerebrospinal Meningitis
Cerebrospinal meningitis appears in Cambridge with one death and a new illness reported. Mrs. Jennie E. Johnson age 38 of 27 West Street died after a 26 hour illness. Harold Young age 3 of 50 River Street is ill. Five diphtheria and two scarlet fever cases also reported to the Board of Health.
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Cambridge
Board of Health
Jennie E. Johnson
West Street
Harold Young
River Street
Dancers and acts in Walker's Museum show in Boston
Walker's Museum at 3 Bowdoin Square features L B Walker's fat dancers led by Big Martha Peters and Emily Hall with an Irish reel. A 1000 pound combined-weight sparring act and varied vaudeville acts, including Mettler’s bird imitator and Selim Sid, headline a busy program with an upcoming amateur night.
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L. B. Walker
Walker’s Museum
Bowdoin Square
Martha Peters
Emily Hall
Curio Hall
Mettler
Selim Sid
Hartford
Campbell
Amazon
Nellie Hartford
Louise Lussier
Frank Collins
Herbert Warren
Dolly Clifford
Nickelodeon Weekly Show Delights Crowds With Moorish Act
Crowds filled the Nickelodeon house all day to enjoy The Beautiful Orient with La Belle Fatima and Moorish entertainment. The bill includes Signor Mezzetti and Lala Poolah among many acts, plus a burlesque by Perkins and Calvette. Friday features amateur performers and a sailor burlesque finale.
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Sterling Features
Cherry
Beautiful Orient
la Belle Fatima
Signor Mezzetti
Lala Poolah
Mitchell
Mlle. Ellis
Ginter Clerks Annual Ball Delights Guests at Odd Fellows Hall
The eighth annual Ginter & Co clerks ball was held at Odd Fellows Hall with staff from all seven stores. A concert, dancing, and collation followed a red white and blue decor theme. Notables included Ethel C Ranger F W Turner Gene Mack and Mrs Buckley led the grand march.
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Ginter & Co
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Concern
Whittemore
Girard
Ethel C. Ranger
Lowell
G. E. Dougher
E. J. Curley
M. J. Sherry
D. J. Deasy
W. H. Cozner
F. P. Cody
J. J. Buckley
H. J. Cottrell
E. B. Curry
E. E. Priest
A. C. Duncan
J. A. Wilson
P. A. Murray
Revere Selectmen choose Alfred J. Brown as town clerk
The Revere Selectmen elected Alfred J. Brown to fill the vacancy created by the death of Warren Fenno. Brown becomes town clerk following the recent death event in Revere.
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Revere
Alfred J. Brown
Warren Fenno
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Athertown
Amory
School Streets
Jamaica Plain
Nature
McCormick Brewery Co
P. C
J. W. Baird
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
Brewery
Bottling Dept. Telephone
Columbia Theatre
Palace Theatre
Lyceum Theatre
Nickelodeon
Ginter Clerks
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