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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1907
Page
2
The speaker pledges a single trial suit to win continued business, arguing that success in the city hinges on this first order. Drawing on experience in ten U.S. cities, they promise satisfaction on the initial purchase to secure repeat customers.
In Charlestown a large wooden block blaze on Howe Place endangers homes on 2 4 5 and 8. Police Officer Smith and firemen rescue at least a dozen women and children including the Rose children Dinah Manuel and Frank. Damages about $5000.
The Italian cruiser Etruria docked near North Ferry as the advance guard for Prince Louis of Savoy. He will arrive in June for an eight day stay with planned banquets by Governor Guild and others, with visits to Harvard and a reception at President Eliot's residence. The prince may meet Italian workers and businessmen. baron Gustavo Tosti says introductions will occur through him. The Etruria departs for Jamestown two days after the prince’s arrival. Varese will host the prince in the city.
Advertisement promises grip cure in two days using laxative bromide and quinine. It warns to seek the genuine product by checking for the full name and signature of E. W. Grove on the package, priced at 25 cents.
The Know Boston test in the Sunday Post sparked instant popularity with copies sold out before 10 am. The contest aims to boost civic knowledge, featuring seven photographs of Boston landmarks and a 25 word caption limit to describe each site.
The Sunday Post launches a weekly educational photo contest with seven images each week. Next Sunday will feature seven Boston building or locality photos. Readers guess the subjects and note any historic or interesting facts, returning answers on the published coupon before Thursday 10 am.
The Know Boston Prizes are offered each week as awards in the competition. Lita 7 22 is noted in the listing as an entry or sponsor reference for the weekly event.
The article discusses Boston’s Faneuil Hall as a symbol of the city and notes a “Know Boston” contest designed to spark widespread interest in Boston history and institutions among citizens, hoping to revive knowledge of local buildings and sites.
The Lamoureux bribery case resumes before Judge Bond with expected testimony from Editor McMasters and United Shoe Machinery President Winslow. Holyoke lawyer James O Shea may be called, with further high level figures anticipated to testify, hinting at State House intrigues and industry connections.
Division 42 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Young Women’s Sodality at St. Marys Church North End received holy communion in a body yesterday morning.
Former Everett mayor Batchelder and ex Alderman Denis Mahoney of Somerville renew requests to Somerville Board of Aldermen for a slaughterhouse license. They file plans for a 100 by 50 foot building costing $50,000 after prior favorable committee review but board rejected the previous petition 12 to 7.
An advertisement hypes Munyon's many remedies including the 83 X Rheumatism Cure with a one dollar price and 160 doses per bottle. It claims no harmful drugs and offers a money back guarantee. Also promotes Cold Cure Cough Cure Kidney Cure Dyspepsia Constipation Ointment Headache Cure Pile Ointment and Vitalizer with address in Philadelphia.
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