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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
4
Kermit Roosevelt, a teenager among nearly 5000 Harvard students, faces a gauntlet of inquisitors guards and red tape. Cranks would-be interviewers and curious fellows must pass through strict screening before any request reaches him.
Treasury department confirms Milford Massachusetts corner property at Main and Franklin streets purchased for 17000 dollars will be site of new sixty thousand dollar federal building. Ownership transferred from Charles W Shippee and Martin J McCormick as of November eighteenth.
In New Castle Delaware on November 18 John Garrett and John Dover husked 51 and 46 ears in a minute in a church benefit corn husking contest. The event will net about $50 for the Union M. E. Church.
In Muskogee a coroner's jury ruled Emanuel Alexander died by burning. Moments after verdict, a voice announced the body was not his, and the charred remains were identified as a negress, revealing a fatal misidentification.
In Middletown New York two Orange County Civil War veterans finally receive overdue balances. Though 48 years have passed since their service, checks arrive confirming back pay from the federal service program.
A program features Four Little Sugar Plums a new schottische by Lawrence O Connor Rose Leaf Rag by Scott Joplin Kerry Mills Barn Dance Sweet Sixteen by the Red Wing writer.
The Post profiles Kermit Roosevelt at Claverly Hall describing strict guard routines and intrusive gates as he endures constant scrutiny. He says he must avoid publicity and follow orders not to speak on affairs, amid buzz about a possible African hunting trip and a possible leave of absence after his freshman year.
Miss Martha Darlington of 10 Vale Street South Boston was surprised by a party hosted by her friends last Monday evening. She received a topaz ring symbolizing her birth month, presented by Thomas H. Gordon. Her sister Miss Ethel Darlington greeted guests und arranged the reception. The entertainment included games piano and vocal solos by Florence M Hallenbrook Edith Thornton Martha Darlington Milan and Mr Hienz.
The Importers' Branch, Ltd. opened a coffee and tea store at 17 Washington Street and promised a box of candy or cigars with every purchase. Demand overwhelmed supply, with 3000 candy boxes and 38000 cigar boxes given, leaving latecomers with redeemable certificates for today and tomorrow. The store sails into operation with thousands of new customers.
Advertisement claims headaches and neuralgia from colds are cured by LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine, a worldwide Coloid Grip remedy. Urges readers to call for full urine test and look for signature E. W. Grove. Priced 25 cents.
In Brooklyn at St Francis Ley Church a chrysanthemum wedding united Monica Markey daughter of Richard Markey and P Henry Magrane MIT class of 92 and Boston dried goods executive son of P B Magrane. The reception followed at the Markey home with white and green decor and orchids.
A historic remedy advertises Cascarets as candy tablets to cleanse the bowels. It warns that earlier laxatives were harsh and ineffective and notes dosing one tablet at a time for regular cleanliness, urging buyers to ensure genuine tablets marked CCC and to expect 50c 25c prices.
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