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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1910
Page
12
Margaret Sullivan aged nine of 89 Moreland Street Somerville was severely burned about the body yesterday while playing near a bonfire in the yard of Neil Allen at 92 Moreland Street. Patrolman Peter Moore suffered a burnt left hand while extinguishing the fire, leaving him unable to work for a week.
The Sullivan girl played in the rear yard with Nell Jr and James Allen, the two sons of Mr. Allen, as the scene described in the report unfolds.
A Philadelphia physician, Dr. F Turner, once among the city’s fattest men at 254 pounds, credits a unique home program with losing 100 pounds to reach 150. He reports improved health, no drugs or diets, and offers a free booklet by mail from Syracuse New York, to fleshy people sending a stamp.
An old remedy advertises Essence mentho laxene mixed with sugar syrup to create a cough syrup. Instructions describe preparing syrup from sugar and boiling water, then adding mentho laxene concentrate to a pint bottle. Suggested dosing is a teaspoon hourly or as needed for quick cough and cold relief.
Mr Allen had cleaned rubbish and started a fire that nearly burned out. While he was away a Sullivan child rekindled it causing the thin dress on the nearby child to burn away. Patrolman Moore wrapped the girl in his sweater and extinguished the flames before taking her home for medical care from Dr Maguire.
The Rev. Dr. John Everett Clough known as the Apostle of the Telugus died in Rochester. His wife, sister of Walter Rauschenbusch, is gravely ill in hospital. Clough aided famine relief in India and oversaw mass baptisms. two of his five children are missionaries. He will be buried in Newton Centre, Massachusetts.
Fire destroyed 400 stables at the Harlem race track in Chicago causing an estimated loss of 75000 dollars. Firemen battled to save the grandstands betting ring and other buildings. The structures stood 25 years and were abandoned after Illinois racing ended six years ago.
An article extols letting the stomach rest and using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a substitute. It claims tablets digest food like stomach fluids, relieve discomfort, and allow digestion to proceed normally. Sold by druggists at 50 cents a box. physicians allegedly endorse them nationwide.
Berlin police president declares war on dangerous hatpins after numerous injuries in streetcars. Proclaims women to stop using long pins or turn points to avoid public danger. Warns compulsory measures may follow if compliance fails.
Recipes for baked sweet potato dish with milk eggs and spices plus cake and stuffing for halibut. Contains directions from Mrs. D Frarher Mrs G O Wendell and Mrs H H Whitehead with ingredients like butter sugar cinnamon nutmeg baking powder and brandy. Addresses in South Boston Boston and Arlington Heights listed.
A reader asks if a 17 year old should be allowed to stay out until 10 PM. Mildred Champagne advises that a girl who works all day in a shop is old enough for wholesome evening recreation, provided she is in good company and returns home on time. Moderation and prudent judgment, not rigid restriction, guide parental liberty.
President Samuel Gompers defended against claims that the American Newspaper Publishers Association influenced AFL actions. A special committee backed the executive council in upholding a San Francisco Call boycott issue. The convention sustained Gompers and the council by an almost unanimous vote, noting the solicitors’ union acted independently of the parent body.
Frank H. Tuttle, 22, a prominent fruit grower, was found face down in a field near his Rochester home with a bullet through his heart. A revolver with one chamber empty lay 30 feet away. An autopsy suggested death as likely accidental. He had left home about 5 PM to set traps.
Mrs Ethel Farnum wife of a prominent Brockton businessman and equestrienne was thrown from her horse on West Elm street when the animal shied into an automobile owned by Dr J H Brady. She was taken to Brockton Hospital with injuries after being trampled as the horse struggled to rise.
Advertising claim for Pape's Diapepsin asserts it digests all foods and relieves stomach gas heartburn and indigestion within five minutes. It targets Dyspepsia Indigestion and related stomach disorders with a 50 cent case available at drugstores.
A historical ad claims TB prevention efforts fail to reduce new cases and promotes Eckman’s Alterative with sworn affidavits from Annie Floyd Loughran of Philadelphia. It asserts cures for bronchitis asthma hay fever throat and lung ailments and urges readers to request testimonials and a curing booklet.
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