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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1895
Page
3
This notice lists symptoms of various poisons in the blood causing catarrh and nervous, liver, kidney, and skin diseases. Dr McCoy, chief physician of the Army System of Treatment, urges sufferers to mark applicable items and bring or mail their symptoms for diagnosis and mail treatment.
The passage lists numerous symptoms such as husky voice runny nose and headaches and claims the Almyr Catarrh Cure will cure catarrh of the head and throat. The tone imitates a medical pitch from an old newspaper ad.
The passage lists extensive questions about coughing wheezing appetite breath and weakness linking unchecked head throat catarrh to bronchial disease and kidney damage. It promotes The Almyr System of Treatment and The Almyr Catarrh Cure and The Almyr Blood Cleansen as remedies.
Superintendent Kellough announces mass layoffs at the North Ferry with six heads cut. Four are temporary suspensions while two permanent dismissals reduce staff as repairs and boiler inspections loom. Several named workers face layoff pending work. others reassigned as pilot crews reorganized on the East Boston and related boats.
The advertisement claims catarrh of the stomach results from swallowed poisonous mucus and lists numerous symptoms including belching nausea headaches and bloating. It touts an inexpensive cure by The Almyr System of Treatment and The Almyr Blood Cleanser as a speedy remedy.
Readers living far from Boston are urged to write Doctor McCoy with symptoms to obtain a free examination and case discussion, no charges to be incurred. The notice requests a detailed symptom letter and promises careful consideration of each case.
Large attendance on day two of the Massachusetts Pharmaceutical Association meeting at Cotillon Hall. Reports praise enforcement of the new law as a step in the right direction and approve the conscientious administration of the law. The group approved purchasing National Formulary pamphlets for members and allocated 50 dollars, while rejecting a Formulary exhibit for 1896 and price-cutting proposals. A resolution urged tighter protections for registered pharmacists and possible amendments to pharmacy laws. Officers were nominated and elected, including Durkee as president and Nichols as treasurer, with the constitution amended to admit only registered pharmacists for membership. The banquet at Copley Square Hotel drew strong attendance and music by the Boston Ideal Club.
The Democratic caucuses for ward and city committee elections were held across the city with strong mass participation. Contests were lively in some wards, but order and decorum prevailed as the meetings proceeded.
A testimonial from Mrs. A. Lynch of Pettingeli's Corner Me expresses gratitude for Hood's Sarsaparilla. She says she was at death's door with rheumatism and bloating, took several bottles, and now feels renewed energy at age 50. She recommends the remedy and claims instant relief.
The Almyr Remedies Company announces a $100 gold prize for the most correct list of misspelled words found in the book Beautiful Skin. Participants must provide the misspelled word with page and line, mail a May coupon with name and address, and send to 564 Washington Street Boston. Contest ends June 15 with a request for ten cents to obtain the book if not owned.
Chronic sufferers may apply at 564 Washington Street to receive efficient treatment at nominal rates. Office and mail patients are welcome. Trial treatment is free for in person applicants with a careful examination and diagnosis offered at no charge on the first visit.
Chief Consulting Physician announces the Almyr System of Treatment at 564 Washington Street in the Jefferson Building opposite the Adams House Boston Massachusetts with offices and consultation available.
The Almyr Catarrh Cure costs $1 and other products such as Almyr Skin Soap 25¢ Almyr Skin Cleanser 50c Almyr Blood Cleanser $1 and Almyr Complexion Restorer 50c and $1 are sold by druggists and medicines dealers. If unavailable a purchaser may pay price and receive any remedy by mail within the United States free of express charges.
Richard and David Crowley, arraigned for the May 4 killing of John Burns on New Heath and Bromley streets, were held without bail for the June Superior Court term. Witnesses testified about the stabbing, the weapon, and the fight, while the courtroom heard from medical examiner Draper and patrolman O Connell.
Circulators attack Alderman Barry amid ward committee tensions while Donovan O Neil and Mansfield emerge in a tense race. In Ward 19 Watson replaces Lynch loyalists as Fallon and Watson factions clash with police at the old bath house caucus.
The Charlestown contest for the committee presidency centers on James Donovan against ex-Representative James K. Hayes. Ward Three, Hayes' home ward, sparks the most interest with three voter tickets, and Hayes leads the ticket from top to bottom.
The article details a contentious ward caucus with claims of illegality by opponents led by Watson and a protest by Holland. It notes polling delays, large turnout, and votes cast, while outlining the competitive fight between Hayes and Donovan for the central committee presidency and listing ward slates with numerous named participants.
Hayes ticket led in Ward 3 with 609 for James E. Hayes and 596 for John M. O'Hara while the Donovan ticket led by John J. Mahoney tallies 487 for Mahoney and 463 for O'Callaghan. A split ticket shows Doherty 85 and Dennehy 39 among minor counts as vote counting stretched after 2 a.m.
In the center of the Ameri can House cafe in East Boston a Howard marble clock, owned by Charles M. Beldon, was presented by Hon. Patrick Kennedy after friends gathered there. Beldon thanked the group and a luncheon followed. Notables present included ex Senator P. J. Kennedy and many local figures.
In South Boston at 67 East Second Street last evening a quarrel between Mrs. James Morrissey and Mrs. Patrick Donohue over closing an outer door led to James Morrissey appearing with a baseball bat. Officers from Station 12 arrested the two fighting men at the scene.
The American Wringer Co located at 13 and 15 Broadway Extension manufactures wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. They handle all kinds of wringer and pensor orders by mail with prompt attention. Tel Tremont 764. annine: See.
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