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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1908
Page
3
A persuasive ad style narration compares home baked beans with Van Camp's. It asserts 47 years of perfected technique, factory cooking at 245 degrees for 90 minutes, live steam, and sealing after can closure to produce digestible, nutty, whole mealy beans with integrated tomato sauce and pork flavor.
Claiming 84 percent nutriment and high nitrogen value Van Camp's beans are pitched as a versatile daily dish rivaling meat in value. The ad urges frequent serving from breakfast to dinner, highlighting easy preparation and broad appetite appeal for all ages.
An advertisement extols Van Camp's beans and tomatoes, claiming hand-picked, high quality Michigan beans and vine-ripened tomatoes. It contrasts costs with cheaper sauces, arguing Van Camp's offers superior richness and value, encouraging consumption of beans as a meat substitute.
Sigbard Hammer as administrator for the Miss Corrine Wyckne estate won a verdict in Lawrence Superior Court against Haverhill Gas Co. in a landmark ruling. The decision, among the court’s largest, sets a significant precedent in local civil cases.
In Taylorstown Pennsylvania on November 23 a preacher at the First Christian Church, Rev. J H Moore, warned that he would resign after a protest speech calling powder puffs an insult to women. The remark sparked near riot conditions as congregants debated.
Miss Mary Isabella Mead collapsed and died after seeing a mouse in the kitchen as the family cat entered with the rodent. The incident occurred in Florence New Jersey on the night of November 23.
An advertisement extols a broad range of health practices and genuine products. It highlights truthfully presented goods with world wide approval by the Well Informed of the World and endorses Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a reliable family laxative manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. and sold by leading druggists.
Ernest G. Quick of Asbury Park sued his wife in Red Bank New Jersey after she withdrew about $600 from their Citizens National Bank account and placed it in her name. The case centers on the legality of a wife accessing her husband's funds without permission.
The Thomas Jefferson Association of the West End House will hold a trophy ball tomorrow night to raise funds for a member to attend college. A silver cup will go to the club with the most votes among Betsy Ross Associates, Boys' Symphony Orchestra, Curtis Guild Associates, Daniel Webster Association, Eagle Social and Athletic Club, Franklin Literary Association, Granville S. Webster Club, Longworth Associates, Montefiore Club, North End Union Athletic Club, Pioneers of Zion, Unity Club, and Young Men's Progressive Association.
Michael Gleason aged 83 drowned yesterday afternoon after losing his balance at the end of the East Boston pumping station pier on Addison Street while reaching for driftwood. He lived at 78 Horace Street, East Boston.
Kansas authorities move to curb dirt on market potatoes. The Kansas State Board of Health rules that excess dirt in sacks constitutes adulteration, signaling regulatory steps for produce sold in the state.
Conference at 10 a m focuses on protecting and promoting sea food supplies. Archbishop O Connell to lead prayer. Lobster preservation and propagation discussed by Francis Herrick of the U S Bureau of Fisheries. Mollusk preservation and propagation discussed by Dr George Wilton Field of Massachusetts fisheries and game commission. Deliberations by delegates.
The Tremont Theatre event denounces Congress for failing to pass the White Mountain reservation bill and urges action at the next session. Speakers include F W Rane J H Hale E Cyrus Miller and A W Elson. Discussions cover tree spraying deer damage and state legislative authority.
In Newburyport on November 23 police moved to shield strike breakers at Dodge Bros factory as 500 to 600 people gathered outside a nearby restaurant where a strike breaker dined. Salisbury police watched across the bridge amid fears of cross border trouble. City Marshal Lattime issued a public warning urging citizens to refrain from assembling near the factory to maintain peace and business welfare.
A. G. Miner and Miss Aurelia Barthelme were menaced by a gunman as a switch engine neared. Miner raised his hands and signaled distress. the engineer and fireman seeing the signal sprang from their cab and drove the assailant off.
The World notes Cooper’s medicine sale grows in New York as crowds pack his headquarters. A Brooklyn resident testifies after months of indigestion and cramps improving after treatment, claiming renewed sleep, appetite, and relief, with broader mentions of national distribution.
New York reports confirm soprano Emma Eames does not plan to retire from opera and will continue her career instead of withdrawing from the stage next season in New York.
William Minor clashed with Charles H Laws after requesting another plate at a Philadelphia restaurant. Minor allegedly paid, was rebuked by Laws, and a fight ensued with Minor receiving a black eye.
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