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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1913
Page
8
Mary C. Paige of Bakersville files for divorce after a nine day marriage, the Paige matrimonial venture records show. The case outlines a swift breakup following the short union and lists the location of Bakersville as the pertinent place in the filing.
A historical ad-style note promotes Pape's Cold Compound as a self-administered cold cure. It advises dosing every two hours for three doses to unclog noses and relieve feverish symptoms, claiming rapid relief with a pleasant taste and no need for physician help at 25 cents per package.
Readers are urged to buy Mentho Laxene essence and mix with sugar syrup to create a larger amount of medicine at lower cost. The ad claims that homemade syrup beats retail cough syrups, covers colds, coughs, catarrh, hoarseness, and can prevent serious illnesses. It promises refunds if dissatisfied and highlights purity and rapid effectiveness.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as effective for kidney trouble back pain and rheumatism. Customer AUGUST STRONG of Minneapolis recounts relief after using a fifty cent bottle and recommends the medicine. Instructions request sending ten cents for a sample and a booklet, with note to mention the Boston Daily Post.
A Dedham divorce libel reveals Harold L. Paige of 17 Davis Street Wollaston and his wife, 21, who left nine days after their marriage claiming to return to Bakerfield Vermont. She attaches $10 000 of his property and seeks her maiden name. He refutes cruelty claims and asks to reconcile if suit ends.
At Lori mer Hall a cross party debate charged Attorney General Swift with failing to act on evidence against the New Haven for law violations. Speakers pressed for railroad regulation, a Public Utilities Commission, and, by Democrats, dismemberment of the New Haven system with state takeover of transport and utilities.
A Brockton couple, Mrs. George L. Boyd and 22-year-old husband, discuss child training as their 5 month old son William Boyd, who will help represent Brockton in San Francisco 1915, grows lively at home. The feature notes the baby's health and appetite and hints at the couple’s early marriage.
An ad explains heart pain often stems from gas pressure and indigestion not heart disease. It recommends Dr Williams Pink Pills after meals plus diet care to aid digestion, strengthen blood, and restore digestive organs, urging readers to buy from local drug stores.
The passage mentions Mr. Boyd serving as treasurer of his father's Boyd Express Company at 125 Montello Street. Dr F P Boyd is his brother and the family is described with notes on Mr Boyd learning to play the xylophone, banjo, and drum, highlighting personal interests alongside business ties.
Cincinnati police identified the Montreal held man as Charles Jones, the alleged murderer of Bertha Courtenay. Jones is linked to multiple 1911 1912 city killings. Chief Copelaw sought return of the prisoner for trial.
Secretary of medals of honor awarded to 16 United States life saving service members for bravery during the Rosecrans wreck at Peacock Spit near the Columbia River. The Rosecrans was destroyed, 33 of 36 crew drowned, two life saver boats lost before reaching the sinking ship. Oregon Legislature commends the rescuers.
Miss Minnie Vail, once a New York resident, three weeks ago shattered a stained glass window at the American Protestant Episcopal rectory of Rev. Dr. Watson. She may be sent to an asylum unless she returns to the United States. Aged about 45, she confessed to the act, claiming suffragette motives and private reasons for the vandalism.
Miss Elizabeth Walker of Brookline remains blank minded after five days in New York. She is in a Newton Highlands sanitarium to regain mental strength. Dr Samuel Ellsworth, family physician, and Arthur L Walker traveled to New York to bring her home from the Hotel Belmont, warning against intrusion.
Mr and Mrs Walker seek restraint on further publicity about their daughter Miss Walker. though grateful for the five day locating, they fear more print may harm her health. Dr Ellsworth and the Walkers withhold the institution name, believed to be a Newton facility frequented by prominent visitors for rest, though no mental trouble was evident. The place is quiet with well kept grounds.
At the Walkers home happiness replaces worry as their daughter returns unharmed. The remarkable part is she acted rationally during her trip buying tickets registering under an assumed name and moving about without arousing suspicion.
The notice requests readers to call the Boston Post Fort Hill 5200 for election news at any time after noon today.
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