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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1908

Page

4

Woman's True Friend Promotes Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey

A series of testimonials from elderly and midlife users claim Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey restores vigor and health. Letters describe sustained energy, strength, and improved well being, with endorsements from Mrs. Caroline Beaudin and others. Caution urges buyers to obtain genuine product in sealed bottles.

Duffy’s Caroline Beaudin Plunkett Ground Adams Mass Duffy Thomas McKee S. Colorado St Philadelphia Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester N. Y

Lonely Grave of Polar Explorer Andree Questioned

The article traces the fate of S. A. Andree and his two companions after their 1900 balloon flight toward the pole. It recounts reports of remains, searches, and theories about their disappearance and possible discoveries, noting repeated but unconfirmed claims and the long pursuit to locate the missing explorers.

Andree Dane's Island Walter Wellman Chicago Wellman York Factory British Territory York Fort Churchill Arctic

Lydia Pinkham Remedy Gave Woman Back Her Health

Mrs. T. C. Willadsen of Manning writes that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life after years of severe female complaints and costly medicines. She followed the advice and is now in perfect health, urging other women to try it.

Lydia F. Pinkham T. C. Willadsen Manning Town Lydia E. Pinkham

Traditional Cure Promised for Female Ailments

An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a thirty year standard remedy for female ills. It claims to have cured thousands troubled by displacements inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities backache and other symptoms. The pitch asks readers why they don’t try it.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Grenfell Questions Andree Report Authenticity

Dr. Wilbur T. Grenfell in St. Albans doubts Copenhagen dispatch about Andree expedition body. He says he was at Conception Bay late October and heard nothing of such a finding.

ST. Albans Wilbur T. Grenfell Labrador Copenhagen Andree

Farmers oppose hunting near Navilleton quail season

Farmers around Navilleton gathered after mass at St Marys Catholic Church and resolved not to permit hunting on their lands during the quail shooting season citing fire risk from dry leaves and grass.

New Albany Ind Navilleton St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Women barred from wearing large hats in church

At the First Presbyterian Church of Wilkinsburg, Enormous hats are barred during services. The measure pleases the male half of the congregation while women threaten to push trustees to install individual mirrors.

Pittsburg First Presbyterian Church of Wilkinsburg

Hunters Lose Twenty One In Wisconsin Michigan Death Toll

The Wisconsin and Upper Michigan deer hunting season began with a grim record as twenty one hunters were killed and thirty seven wounded during the weeks leading up to the opening. The figure marks the most deadly period reported in the region for hunters this year.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Upper Michigan

Burdett College Graduates Targeted for Annual Fund Drive

Boston area donors and supporters focus on Burdett College graduates and students during the annual fundraising push. The drive seeks gifts to support scholarships facilities and programs across the campus.

Boston Burdett College

Maclaurin Named New President of Tech Institute

Dr Arthur A Noyes acting president announces Professor Richard C Maclaurin as Tech's new president after a worldwide search. Born in 1870 in Scotland, he rose at Cambridge winning the Smith Prize and Senior Wrangler honors, later holding key posts at New Zealand and Columbia.

Arthur A. Noyes Richard C. Maclaurin Maclaurin Noyes Benjamin Ide Wheeler University of California Andrew D. West Princeton Holinburg Scotland New Zealand University of Cambridge England St. John’s College Cambridge Germany Cambridge University University of New Zealand Columbia University New York City Robert S. Woodward Carnegie Institution of Washington United States Massassetts Institute of Technology

Lawyer Harvey Watterson Dies in 19th Floor Fall

Harvey W. Watterson son of Henry Watterson editor of the Louisville Courier Journal, fell from the 19th floor of a Wall Street office building. He landed on a 10 story roof and died instantly. The accident appeared unintentional. he was 38 years old and married, a junior member of Wing Russell and Watterson law firm.

New York Harvey W. Watterson Henry Watterson Louisville Courier-Journal Wall Street Mr. Watterson Second Avenue Wing, Russell

Parker Drops Call Firemen

City fire chief in Boston proposes stronger force by eliminating call men. two substitutes from Engine 34 were removed and replaced by Lt James O Connell. Transfer moves place Keever of Chemical 12 and Doolan of Ladder 19 into new postings.

Boston Parker William Kelly John F. Ryan Engine 34 James O'Connell G. B. S. Keever Chemical 12 J. J. Doolan Ladder 19

Harvard Alumni Plan Eliot Memorial Fund

Prominent Harvard alumni discuss a proposal to raise a memorial fund to honor President Charles W. Eliot for his forty years of leadership. No decision has been made on the memorial’s form.

Harvard Charles W. Eliot

Fear Kills Prize Dog at St. Louis Show

Sir Jefferson a prize English bull puppy owned by Mrs C H Watkins director of the St. Louis Ladies Kennel Club died from an illness caused by fright over crowds at the dog show in St Louis on November 11 city record states.

ST. Louis Sir Jefferson C. H. Watkins

Man extracts nine teeth in self dental emergency

James Ridley of Hazleton Penn suffers toothache and, unable to reach a dentist, uses pincers to pull nine teeth himself before finally securing a proper tooth.

Hazleton Penn James Ridley

Choice of MacLaurin Pleases Charles A. Stone

Charles A. Stone of Stone and Webster, an executive Committee of Technology member, praised Professor MacLaurin as one of the greatest mathematicians and physicists. He noted Dr. Noyes asked to be relieved, and said MacLaurin’s selection continues prior policy and leadership. Other committee members include Dr. I. H. Williams, Colonel Livermore, and Mr. Hart.

Charles A. Stone Firm Stone & Webster Executive Committee of Technology MacLaurin Prichett Noyes Professor MacLauren I. H. Williams Beacon Street Colonel Livermore Brookline Mr. Hart Boston

MacLaurin Accepts MIT Presidency for May Start

Professor Richard C. MacLaurin of Columbia University has been selected as president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and expects to begin duties at the Boston institution next May.

MacLaurin New York Richard C. MacLaurin Columbia Universiy Massachusetts Institute of Technology Boston

Train Kills Amesbury Man Dead After Noon

Algernon S. Morrill a prominent Amesbury figure was fatally struck by a Newburyport train while crossing tracks to reach an electric car home on Main Street He was an expert carriage maker and leaves a widow and two daughters Jedith and Lena active in local society circles.

Algernon S. Morrill Amesbury Newburyport Main Street Morrill Jedith Lena

Roosevelt backing Root for Senate seat plan stated

Washington reports President Roosevelt intends to keep his policies after leaving office by placing Secretary of War Root in the Senate. The administration requests Root as the junior partner of Senator Depew, signaling no opposition to the move and aiming to fill the seat vacated by Tom Platt next March.

Washington Roosevelt White House War Root Senate Woodruff New York Tom” Platt Root Depew Empire State

Hitchcock Visits Washington as New York Senate Talk Intensifies

Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock arrived from Hot Springs and met the President who praised his Taft campaign work. A luncheon included James Sherman and New York figures like Woodruff Ward and Berri. Senate plans centered on Root and Woodruff, with factions arguing for a later Root bid and Woodruff potential to trigger a New York senatorial contest.

Frank H. Hitchcock Republican National Committee Washington Hot Springs Taft White House Mr. Taft Bryce Wright James S. Sherman Robert J. Wynne London Wynne William L. Ward New York Timothy L. Woodruff Seth Low William Berri Brooklyn Howard Pyle John R. McLean Albert Shaw Hitchcock Woodruff Mr. Ward Mr. Sherman New Willard Hotel Ward Sherman Secretary Root Mr. Root Platt Root Mr. Woodruff Senate Senator Depew

Beauty and Bad Breath Advertising Huff of 19th Century

A promotional piece extols foul breath as a social flaw for women and praises Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a cure. It claims lozenges clean the mouth, prevent repugnance, and urges readers to buy or request a free trial package by mail.

Stuart America Canada Eivery F. A Stu Co Marshall, Mich

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