This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1912
Page
21
An old advertisement urges mothers to use Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels of children. It claims a gentle effect without nausea and praises the product as safe, delicious tasting and made by the California Fig Syrup Co. It advises keeping it handy and lists full directions on the package.
A Brooklyn man credits Eckman's Alterative with recovery from severe lung illness after a prolonged cough and night sweats. He reports weight gain, cessation of night sweats, and acceptance by two insurance companies, urging others with similar troubles to seek medical relief promptly.
Mrs. E. M. Carroll of 144 Bowdoin Street argues that cooking and buying methods reduce living costs. She cites poverty from waste and small-quantity purchases as major factors and urges thrift as the key remedy.
A Seattle despatch reports a roving guide to thrift from a housewife who details saving half on clothing by remaking dresses and using home crafted garments while rationing food, shopping weekly for bargains, and using every scrap. The piece accompanies news on the Ravenna Park giant fir tree, claimed oldest on the American continent, dying after 1000 to 2000 years of life.
John Duffy 21 with Lynn connections was found dead in his Charles Street jail cell yesterday morning. He was scheduled to appear in court today on charges of drunkenness.
East Somerville residents oppose a proposed installation of two gasoline storage tanks with 200 000 gallons capacity near a freight yard. Citizens plan an automobile parade and on site speeches to protest the license, citing fire danger and ties to Gulf Refining Company. Local aldermen led protests to hinder granting the permit.
An unidentified man about 560 years old was recovered from the water at Central wharf and brought to North Grove street morgue for identification. He stood 6 feet 10 inches, had auburn hair and a moustache, and wore a black serge suit with a white shirt and tie. an autopsy by Medical Examiner Magrath was planned for today.
Superior Court judge may appoint a commission to probe Cornelius Donahue mental condition after he is charged with killing his aged mother over a panic book needed to obtain money for liquor. The move follows a violent episode about a week earlier.
Mrs. Howe was found guilty of larceny and refused to pay a $10 fine. Her husband supported her, denying the theft of a jar of powder. He suggested an appeal and a $50 cash bail was provided by a relative.
Mrs Georgiana Howe wife of John Howe Norwegian consul at the Island of Jamaica was found guilty after a police court hearing before Judge Parmenter of shoplifting and fined $10. She appealed and was held in $50 cash bail for trial in the Superior Court next month.
Mrs Howe was arrested with her 4 year old son John in a Winter street store and turned over to Inspector Joseph Loughlin. She faced charges for taking a sachet powder worth 1.50 from a counter and placing it in her handbag. She admitted the jar was in her bag but denied placing it there. She claimed the boy could not have done it as he could not reach the counter until her husband arrived to take charge. Judge Parmenter had found
Ausonia Council Knights of Columbus under grand knight Pio de Lucca sets Ladies' Night for Monday at St Anthony Hall North Bennet Street. A program of musical and literary numbers has been arranged.
The Interstate Commerce Commission said shipments from U S points to Porto Rico the canal zone or the Philippine Islands were coastwise, risking a year delay unless foreign vessels may carry materials and supplies to the canal zone. The ruling aims to speed completion of the Panama Canal.
A leading Boston coal merchant rejects rumors of a price spike and asserts only a small current supply but expects near normal conditions soon. He warns against panic pricing, notes forthcoming shipments after lake transport ends, and urges patience as conditions improve.
The modified order aims to withdraw the original coastwise ban which required American vessels for U S shipments to the canal zone Porto Rico and the Philippines. The decision stirs uproar among vessel owners and shipbuilders while threatening Panama canal construction delays and a possible year’s setback.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. John's Church Roxbury will host a benefit concert and lecture on Sunday evening December 1 by Rt. Rev. Mer. P. J. Supple D D. The lecture topic is Rome the Treasure House of the Ages and will be illustrated by lantern slides.
Woodworth Masters 79 longtime dancing authority and author of The Yorke Redown Schottische Waltz Lanciers died at his home 2 Atherton Street Roxbury on Wednesday. He organized the National Association of Certified Dancing Masters in 1888 and led as president for a decade.
An official from a Boston coal company says Great Lakes shipments will cease by late November as no ship is insured after November 25. Coal will move East by early December, with limited West shipments by rail at high rates. overall supply to Boston remains uncertain.
An early morning mass for the deceased benefactors of St. Vincent Orphan Asylum Camden Street will be celebrated at 9 oclock in the institution chapel by Rt Rev George J Patterson pastor of SS Peter and Pauls Church Gate Boston.
An advertisement touts Ascatco as a cure for asthma bronchitis and catarrh claiming thousands were permanently cured. The home taken seven drug dose remedy promises rapid relief with no dietary changes and offers full month supply at $2.00 and trial at 60 cents plus free samples from the Ascatco Laboratory, New York City.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.