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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1909
Page
4
A historical remark on caffeine in beverages notes that caffeine itself is more injurious in pure form than when present in tea or coffee. The celebrated U S chemist and food authority cautions about caffeine in drinks given to children, highlighting health concerns and digestion effects.
Mrs. A F Conlisk of Fort Worth Texas arrives in Boston to attend the upcoming convention of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors of America. She is welcomed at South Station and recalls her Boston school days before visiting Lawrence with ex mayor James F Leonard. Also Boston’s Mascot Division head Mrs Charles S Messer notes a letter announcing Hon James B Seymour and wife of Vancouver B C will attend the convention. Seymour was born in Boston and achieved business prominence in British Columbia.
Amherst College President Harris awarded an honorary doctor of laws to Baron Kogoro Takahira of Japan. Takahira declined personal credit, calling it a token of friendly sentiment toward Japan. He spoke on Joseph Hardy Neesima and noted Doshisha University’s appreciation via a cablegram from Doshisha.
Four year old Ralph Pearson was struck and trapped beneath a Quincy electric car at the Dudley and Humphreys street corner in Dorchester. Fifty men lifted the vehicle while Driver George E Hennessey of Roxbury Engine 12 freed the boy. He suffered only minor bruises and was returned home to 4 Nonquit Street with his mother.
An elderly engineer from South Framingham Massachusetts credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing his long standing sciatica after failed medical treatments. He details weight loss from 168 to 118 pounds and a return to health after using the pills, and urges others to try the remedy. The ad notes price 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 from Schenectady NY.
Rabbi Dr. Edward B. M. Browne of New York is elected rabbi of Temple Mishkan Tefila Roxbury and will be installed tomorrow evening He is famed for work among Hebrew circles and ties to Abdul Hamid Blaine and President Grant He opened a Senate session in 1885 with prayer and led Jewish Friday services in New York creation of Friday rites and honors from Jewish and Christian clergy noted.
Fred Niblo continued his travel lecture series at the Park Theatre presenting From Vesuvius to the Alps. He showcased Naples Pompeii Sorrento Amalfi Capri Rome Florence Venice Milan and Turin with vivid images of Neapolitan life and major cities in his distinctive style.
An advertisement extols beans as 23 percent nitrogenous and 84 percent nutriment, surpassing meat eggs and cheese in value while costing little. It urges sharing the product from a long-time producer, warns against home baking, and explains why dry-heat home ovens fail to digest beans, limiting home servings to once a week.
Ex Senator Frank Seiberlich, Ward 22 Republican chairman, will seek the Republican nomination for mayor if Mayor Hibbard runs. He announced the planned candidacy at the Republican city committee function yesterday afternoon.
The Boston Merchants Association and Chamber of Commerce vote thanks to the Boston & Maine and Maine Central railways for excellent service on the first New England tour. The train operated on time at every point with superb dining car service and courteous railway staff, as praised by participating merchants.
A locomotive and five cars, driven by Davis who dragged Given into the cab and fought to stop it, nearly crashed into a roof support at Haverhill. The train left at 9:30 pm with many passengers. by 10:39 pm the lights were seen by a switchman in the towers.
A lifelong sufferer from severe constipation finds relief and permanent cure after using Grape-Nuts. Previous doctors warned of paralyzed digestive muscles and reliance on laxatives. After trying Grape-Nuts, digestion improves immediately and bowel function becomes regular. The letter claims lasting cure and praises scientific food.
Engineer Given, 45, was injured and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital after a derailment near the bridge caused by signal failure and a broken crane chain. Fireman Davis prevented a worse outcome, and passengers escaped with minor injuries as wrecks damaged rolling stock and strained equipment.
A brief health notice warns against overrating cuticura remedies for children and cautions caregivers about potential misuse. It stresses seeking medical advice for persistent skin or health issues in youngsters.
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