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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1904
Page
5
Health notes urge April routines to ward off catarrh and colds with outdoor air, warm feet and chest protection. Testimonials claim Peruna stops colds and catarrh spreading, improving bronchial symptoms and restoring health after long illness.
Mrs. M. S. Rogers vice president of the Neenah Mothers' Club Wisconsin writes Peruna cured her after seven bottles she says she feels like a different woman and no longer suffers catarrh headaches offensive breath or related symptoms the ad claims Peruna is a shield against catarrh and a remedy for all forms of catarrhal disease used widely worldwide.
If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from Peruna, write to Dr Hartman at The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio with a full statement of your case. He will be pleased to give valuable advice.
A Roxbury parishioner writes to the Post quoting Saint Jerome and Father Walsh on marriage obstacles. He notes many youths delay or avoid wedlock due to poor choices, lack of knowledge about partners, and converts Ecclesiastical cautions, warning that unwise unions often lead to unhappy married life.
After more than two decades of litigation the Magoun estate feud ends as Judge McIntire rules Edwin H. Pope executor of Margaret Magoun. The heirs of Thatcher Magoun receive $5 each while the estate is distributed to Margaret’s relatives and the adopted daughter’s kin. The dispute over mental capacity and undue influence was resolved after appeals upholding the probate decree.
Ex-President Thomas F. Phelan of St Patrick’s Total Abstinence and Literary Society at 431 Dudley Street Roxbury cites St Paul warning that marriage divides a man’s focus. He notes some young men seek worldly gain, while Paul says marriage is good but not required.
A Letters to the Editor argues against clerical opposition to women in mercantile work, claiming it harms marriage prospects for men. The writer laments low wages, high rents, and scarce steady jobs for men, asking for a $15 weekly position and indicating intent to marry if employment improves.
A brief remark notes that hindering urban opportunity is a major problem in today’s city life, referencing a location at 1843 Washington Street. The fragment mentions PL. W. as a possible publisher or owner.
A letter from J. R. E. C. of Andover argues clergy focus on aiding the poor rather than policing marriages. He concedes marriage is a sacrament but calls it an abomination in many cases and urges laisser-faire for young couples to marry when they choose.
The Highland House at Cohasset, a historic landmark and former wayside inn for stage travellers before the railroad era, was nearly destroyed by fire on Thursday morning. The unoccupied house sustained major damage but no injuries were reported.
Malden May 12 A large portrait of the Hon Elisha S Converse painted by A H Bicknell has been placed in the First National Bank by Mr Converse in response to the board of directors wish. The likeness is admired and the ex Mayor has been connected with the bank for 53 years.
Gloucester May 122 A divorce suit may be brought by the angry wife of pugilist Sandy Ferguson after he attempted to abduct their two months old baby yesterday. She said she left him for good and will seek custody of the child while boarders and her mother support her decision. Ferguson’s wife described years of drinking and abuse and stated she loves the child but will not endure the mistreatment.
In a condensed report of Justice Gaynor of New York addressing the American Social Science Association he denounced granting railroad franchises as the greatest crime in U S history. He said railways are public highways and should not be used to enrich some at the expense of others.
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