Fels-Naptha Promoted for Easy Winter Washing
A this ad touts Fels-Naptha as the best soap for winter laundry claiming less work and no boiling. It advises using lukewarm water for white fabrics and following wrapper directions for best results.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
4
Mysterious Theft of Fish at the Pier
The Albert W. Black captain and crew accuse an unknown man posing as a crew member of collecting money from the sale of two fish carts totaling about 1000 pounds. He left with the cash after pocketing it. The theft is described as the boldest at the pier in years and puzzling how a stranger could slip away undetected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert W. Black
The Color Tells The Story Of Naphtha Soap
The article explains that P and G Naphtha Soap is white with no rosin, while ordinary naphtha soaps are yellow due to rosin. Rosin is not harmful or valuable, but cheap, so manufacturers use it. To ensure full value, buyers should request P and G Naphtha Soap as it contains no resin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Camp’s
van Camp
Laborer in gas near death found by landlady
Patrick J. Lucid, 56, a Boston city paymaster laborer, was found unconscious with a gas jet open in his Huntington avenue room at 11 am. Mrs. A. E. Sweet, his landlady, forced the door and he was taken to City Hospital on the dangerous list. Lucid lived apart from his wife Mary T. Lucid of Dorchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick J. Lucid
Huntington Avenue
A. E. Sweet
Lucid
City Hospital
No Immigration Treaty Signed With Japan
Secretary Root denied a Hawaii Shinpo claim that a treaty of immigration with Japan had been signed or was being considered. He said the current understanding with Japan on immigration is working satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Root
United States
Japan
Hawaii Shinpo
Columbus Associates of North End to Hold Annual Ball
In Lyceum Hall East Boston tonight the Columbus Associates of the North End will stage their annual ball. Committee of arrangements is led by President Joseph Dondero and officers I Albertini James Anthony A Roswalli Charles Marchi and Benjamin Ardini. Invited guests include Mayor Hibbard ex Mayor Fitzgerald Congressmen Kelcher and OConnell and Michael Leverone Benjamin Piscopo E P Scigliano and other prominent men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum Hall
East Boston
Columbus Associates
North End
Greater Boston
Joseph Dondero
I. Albertini
James Anthony
A. Roswalli
Charles Marchi
Benjamin Ardini
Hibbard
Fitzgerald
Kelcher
O'Connell
Michael Leverone
Benjamin Piscopo
E. P. Scigliano
Magness Begins Navy Desertion Sentence On Topeka
Charles J. Hartlove alias C J Magness, linked to late Senator Arthur P. Gorman, starts a sentence for desertion aboard the Topeka prison ship at Portsmouth Navy Yard. He faces possible pardon or reinstatement as details of his court martial emerge from League Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
Charles J. Hartlove
C. J. Magness
United States
Arthur P. Gorman
Maryland
Navy
Topeka
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Magness
Hartlove
Baltimore
Dolphin
Ada Gorman
Navy Department of
Albert E. Moore
Franklin
Kittery
Navy Yard
Bureau
Washington
Naval
Seavey’s Island
U. S. &. Southern
Roosevelt
Fort Hill Square Urged as Site for Boston Custom House
A Boston petition prepared by F. F. Holbrook seeks Fort Hill Square Park as the site for the new Custom House. The document argues the oval 29 473 square foot plot lies near wholesale importers and banks and would yield 500 000 to the city treasury. It notes Boston as a premier leather wool and fish market and urges South Boston access for rail tunnels ferries and trade. The petition cautions residents in the district would not benefit from the park loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Hill Square Park
Boston
Custom House
F. F. Holbrook
George B. Cortelyou
Secretary of the Treasury
South
London
Grimsby
England
South Boston
City Treasury
Scanlon Sentenced to Two Years for Larceny
John T. Scanlon formerly of Clinton was found guilty of larceny and sent to the House of Correction for two years by Judge Bishop of the Superior Criminal Court yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Scanlon
Clinton
House of Correction
Bishop
Superior Criminal Court
A Splendid Stomach Tonic and Indigestion Care
An advertisable cure for sour stomach and indigestion touts Pape's Diapepsin. It claims Fermentation and sour stomach cause misery, promising relief within five minutes and digestion of any food. The item emphasizes affordability at fifty cents and urges readers to consult their pharmacist.
Van Camp's Evaporated Milk Ad Emphasizes Sanitation
The advertisement touts Van Camp's evaporated milk with claims of inspected cows, sanitary dairies, and hygienic processing. It asserts buildings are wood free and emphasizes precautions against infection, inviting consumers to trust this brand over others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Camp
United States
Boston City Government Study Proposes Charter Reforms
A Boston committee outlines two charter plans to modernize city rule. One favors a small board of municipal directors with a mayor and four at large councilors, elected with nonpartisan ballots. The second envisions a mayor, four aldermen, and a district based Common Council forming the City Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Iowa
Harvey N. Shepard
Carnegie May Not Attend Tariff Hearing
New York November 24 Andrew Carnegie will likely not attend the Washington hearing on iron and steel tariff schedules. He said he replied by mail to the Ways and Means Committee invitation but will not disclose the reply. It is believed he declined the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Washington
Ways and Means
Carnegie
Hindus Refuse British Honduras Deportation Plan
In Vancouver on November 24 two thousand Hindus in British Columbia refuse a plan backed by the British government to transport them to British Honduras. They oppose reassignment and seek to remain in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
British Columbia
British Honduras
Fire destroys Pittsfield wood plant. $15000 loss
A blaze starting in the dryhouse destroyed the woodworking plant of Patrick J. Donnelley in Pittsfield New Hampshire causing about 15000 dollars in damage tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
N. H
Patrick J. Donnelley
Wolf's My Clothier Offers Thanksgiving Suit Sale
A sharply underpriced sale of high class garments continues into its second week at Wolf's My Clothier located at the corner of Hanover and Portland streets. The stock stems from a tremendous purchase from a New York maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wolf's
My Clothier
Hanover and
Portland Streets
Police Seek Ida Fisher Missing From Holbrook Home
Holbrook authorities and state police have been asked to join the search for Mrs. Ida Fisher reported missing since last Wednesday. Mrs. Fisher is the wife of Arthur Fisher of Union Street and was last seen going to a shop.
Missing Mrs Fisher Lingers After Brief Absence
A woman named Mrs Fisher has not returned home after an expected few hours. She is described as having a family of three children aged 8 5 and 15 months. Neighbors say she occasionally suffers nervous spells and know little to explain her disappearance. She last wore a black skirt a white waist a gray coat and a gray felt hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ping
Leach's Virgin Oil of Pine Cough Cure Ad
An old advertisement promotes Leach's Virgin Oil of Pine compound, claiming a mixture of Virgin Oil of Pine glycerine and whiskey can cure a cough and break a cold in 24 hours. It instructs a teaspoonful every four hours and urges asking a druggist for the genuine product from the Leach Chemical Co. Cincinnati Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leach
Leach Chemical Co
Cincinnati
Fireman Jumps Through Glass During City Fire
Fireman McKeever of Steamer 7 leaped through a plate glass window to escape a flame burst while battling a fire at S Williams & Brothers store 77 Bedford Street. He suffered head and limb cuts, required 15 stitches, and returned to duty at Engine 7 the same day. The blaze caused about 1000 dollars in damage and its cause remained undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Bedford Street
McKeever
Steamer 7
Engine 7
S. Williams & Brothers
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Anty Drudge
A. W. Bennett Iisa
Tremont St
Park St
Walter Gordon & Co
Grant St
Mystic Ave
Somerville
Vermont
Somervilles
Gorman
Frison
Fort Hill Square
van Camp Packing Co
Indianapolis, Ind
van Camps
Aporat Mae
Board OF Directors
Mayor's Place
Commonwealth
Finance Commission
Holbrook
Ida Fisher of
Bromo
Porto
CVE Gor
Carters
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