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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1908
Page
4
In Fountainville Pennsylvania letters dated 1902 and 1906 extol Peruna. Philip Kratz, aged 57, says the tonic cured his dyspepsia and kidney setback and relieved catarrh and asthma in his wife. The couple credit Peruna with restoring health and avoiding doctors.
Fountainville, Pa on November 9 1903 a correspondent reports good health after using a valuable medicine noting personal improvement and gratitude to the remedy's efficacy for the reader.
Mrs. Jennie Keene of York Maine was arrested for allegedly breaking into the home of the late Alexander D. Brown on High street. She was released yesterday and placed in the custody of relatives as the Brown estate owners declined to prosecute. A mental illness was cited.
The advertisement praises Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a valued laxative, highlighting its cleansing and gentle relief of internal organs without debility or dose increases. It asserts physician approval and urges purchase of genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product through leading druggists.
John Donnelly mayor of Doyles town Pa states he has known Philip Kratz for 25 years. He testifies Kratz signed the statements regarding Peruna in his presence and that the statements are believed true in all particulars.
Carrie Remley, described as an actress, accuses Herbert Auerbach a 43 year old widower and real estate banker of choking beating and robbing her of 8 dollars and a jewelry chain. Auerbach says the claim is blackmail and Denies details. Remley refused to identify any company and says she protects her family.
Young men in the ninth district may seek military academy appointments. At the Old Court House at 8 p.m. physical examinations for West Point and Annapolis start, followed by mental tests. The top scorer in either academy wins the Congressman Kelcher appointment. Thirty-five have signed up with more expected. Eligibility requires legal residence in the district and ages 17 to 22.
In the Supreme Court yesterday Judge Loring issued a temporary injunction restraining Benjamin Baker and other officers and members of the Shoe Workers Union of Chelsea from interfering with Walton Logan Chelsea and Lynn shoe manufacturers. Defendants must not maintain Chelsea factory pickets or intimidate employees. The dispute stems from a strike.
Public service excavations blamed for 53 percent of tremont street defects between pleasant street and roxbury crossing. Figures held by superintendent of streets Emerson.
Mayor Hibbard cites 250000 for repair costs from excavations by traction gas and electric firms. President Richards argues contractors paid by the city, with repairs often better than before. Emerson counters high maintenance costs and street dilapidation blamed on public service corporations.
East Boston witnesses describe Joseph Kane a prominent politician leaping into Saratoga street yesterday afternoon to halt a frightened horse running toward a crowd of women and children. He seized the bridle and was dragged about 40 yards before restraining the animal.
The horse hitched to a buggy carrying Mr. and Mrs. Edmond H. Nagle bolted along Saratoga Street after a steam roller startled it. Mr. Kane grabbed the reins, restrained the animal, and escaped with minor bruises as bystanders watched near Prescott Street.
Newport reports wreckers plan to refloat the cruiser Yankee stranded on Hen and Chickens shoals. They expect success if weather conditions prove favorable on December 7.
The Harvard Corporation adopts a formal record honoring President Charles William Eliot after forty years of leadership. It notes his reforms across Harvard College, the creation of the Graduate School, advancement of medicine and law, and the expansion of instruction and publications of trust in public cooperation.
A reception and ceremony to honor the East Boston basketball champions is set for Monday evening at Lyceum Hall East Boston. Organizers include Edward J. Kelley and aides Marcus McWeeney and Henry O Neil. The event features many young women from local clubs and the squad with Fred Corbett William Cody James Crowley John Doherty and Timothy Desmond.
RB H White Company launches an early season sale on overcoats from Strouse & Bros of Baltimore with 16 000 worth of stock offered at 8 000. The event includes 50 coats at 25 dollars and features auto coats with high turn down collars. Crowds flock to the 8 30 Friday opening and rush continues through closing. A Boston manufacturer noted the sale as cheaper than making his own, underscoring the value.
Brockton Nov 27 The Hon J E Chapman of Evansville Wyoming who had been staying with cousin Edgar F Robinson of this city received a message from Wyoming leaders asking him to seek State Senator. He declined and asked them to do nothing. He later learned he had been elected by a large majority. Chapman a Massachusetts native born in Chatham has lived in the West 20 years.
Winsted Conn November 27 Jacob Williams and his son Robert both of Lee were committed to jail together after repeated drunkenness arrests. Jacob has appeared in court 15 times and Robert 21 times, and they plan to spend the winter together behind bars.
A 1920s style ad promises fast relief for indigestion and stomach distress using a 50 cent case of Pape's Diapepsin and a 1/22 grain triangule after meals. It claims quicker digestion, reduced belching and gas, and restored appetite without laxatives. Immediate relief is urged for sour stomach and excessive gas.
Anty Drudge agrees with Nellie that using Fels Naptha in lukewarm water is easier than boiling clothes. Nellie says her mother washes that way and finds it simpler. The dialogue presents a childlike debate over traditional washing methods.
The ad promotes washing clothes in lukewarm water with Fels-Naptha. It claims no boiling, no steam, and no odors, making winter laundry as pleasant as summer. Instructions are on the red and green wrapper, urging readers to choose genuine Fels-Naptha for all fabrics.
Cambridge police report jewels worth 1500 stolen from Miss Catharine Lonergan at 257 Rindge Avenue are mysteriously returning. A $250 ring and pins arrived in an unregistered package from West Somerville and a diamond ring was later sent back. Jewels continue to appear on doorsteps window-sills and in the garden in puzzling fashion.
Berlin dispatch says Emperor William's condition has improved as he recovers from a cold. The update comes amid ongoing monarchial duties and media interest in the royal health.
Mrs Thomas Pierce is held at Dr Smiths sanitarium in Norwalk under Connecticut law for one year. Her relatives have kept her residence secret.
Daniel Riley and Henry Detwiler witnessed a pheasant strike a wire fence near Clover Creek in Altoona Pennsylvania. The impact split the bird nearly in two, illustrating the speed and force of a pheasant in flight.
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