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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1907
Page
2
Advertisement urges use of Dr Kilmer Swamp Root to treat rheumatism kidney liver and bladder problems. It cites symptoms back pain frequent urination poor sleep and loss of flesh and promises natural help and gentle healing. Sample bottle offer and address for free information are included.
Elmer C Lincoln once a noted New York portrait painter and his family were found living in a dilapidated shack on the Taunton River near Williams Street after losing his Brooklyn studio to fire. With two small children and dwindling funds, Lincoln hopes to sell evergreen from Taunton's pine groves to rebuild, while his wife Cor a Gray Lincoln and their children await aid and a potential return to New York.
Miss Marion Hall a 20 year old Kelly Durkee clerk struggled with John J Reardon after he grabbed a tray of rings worth several hundred dollars from a Boylston street display. Reardon fled into Public Garden and was captured by bystanders before police arrived. Over 1000 spectators saw the arrest. Rings a syringe and cocaine were found on him. He will be charged after police review.
David E. Miller aged 22 of York Pennsylvania and Lester B. Willett aged 36 of Philadelphia arrived aboard the steamship Horatius from Bennos Ayres. The sailors had deserted a British vessel at a Chilean port two years ago to seek work with an American craft and endured a grueling 1100 mile walk back to Bennos Ayres before returning to port citing brutal treatment as the reason for their desertion.
Lowell, Nov. 4. The Lowell machine shops linked to the Saco and Pettee Manufacturing Company laid off 200 men today.
Farmington Maine now hosts a special term Supreme Court trial of Harvey A Searles, charged with murder of his wife Phyllis and assault on his brother Jesse. Prosecutors seek sanity questions and unwritten law defenses, with trial noted for its sensational potential and jealous motive tied to family.
Fred J. Lingham of the Boston Chamber of Commerce retires from his flour brokerage, to become treasurer of the Federal Milling Company in Lockport New York. Friends in the flour trade present him with a silver service and an informal Boston City Club lunch marks his farewell. He is bid a cordial sendoff on the Chamber floor with many handshakes and congratulations.
A vintage advert promises cure for licking and protracted piles in six to fourteen days with PAZO Ointment or money back. The ad notes a fifty cent price and guarantees relief from bleeding and Blind piles.
The November monthly gathering of Portland area Methodist preachers at Chestnut Street Church heard Rev. Judson Van Clancy say low pay forces pastors to live as parishioners demand, fueling minister Exodus. He cited Cambridge Massachusetts as another example of resignation over insufficient support.
Richard S. Evans, Wooster University football player, died in Cleveland after injuries suffered in the October 5 game against Western Reserve.
Mrs Sarah E Hamblet widow of Alvan Hamblet a toll keeper on the Craigie bridge died Sunday at her home 14 Oxford street Cambridge after a long illness Born in Alma Maine she had lived in the city many years She leaves son Edward P Hamblet and daughter Mrs Edwin S Carr
An old advertisement touts Dyspeplets as a cure for sour stomach and indigestion. It promotes sugar coated tablets priced at 10 cents and targets readers who eat to live.
A prominent Boston dentist praises Hood's Tooth Powder as a safe and effective dentifrice. He and his family have used it for years and recommend it to patients, noting it preserves and cleans teeth without injuring gums. Sold by all druggists in 25c and 50c sizes, prepared by C. I. Hood Co. in Massachusetts.
A doctor recounts using Pure Malt Whiskey in practice with satisfactory results and notes a random letter from many praising the tonic stimulant. Lorenzo Waite, M. D., dated August 20, 1907, signs the commendation.
An advertisement touts Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as an absolutely pure malt distillation that acts as a powerful tonic and stimulant. It claims to strengthen nerves, heart, brain, and muscles while aiding digestion and longevity. It warns buyers to seek the genuine sealed bottle with the Old Chemist trademark and offers a free medical booklet.
The leading college women of America gather today at the public library for the collegiate alumnae convention with trips planned to Harvard Radcliffe and other sites. Speeches will be given by Florence Cushing Horace Wadlin James Monroe Le Baron Briggs William Huntington Caroline Hazard Eva Moore and Elizabeth Howe. The association plans to meet at the Westminster Hotel after sessions.
Benjamin Walters, 33, arrested in New York City on charges of obtaining 1000 cigars valued at 75 dollars through false pretences from Estabrook & Eaton at 211 Washington Street. Police report indicates residence listed as 104 West Fortieth Street, New York.
A woman recounts a failed chase of wrinkle cures, then claims a personal, overnight skin transformation via a new discovery. She offers free details by mail through Harriett Met a at Suite T50N Syracuse NY.
Police inspectors Rooney and Wolff report that Walters phoned the cigar firm and ordered 1000 cigars to be delivered to Walters for the firm of McGreenery and Madden, located at 24 Fulton Street.
The British schooner Rewa from Parrsboro N S is hard aground in Stamford harbor with seams opened and water inside. Captain W D McLean is in command.
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