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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1909
Page
6
A Heinz statement declares Benzonte of Soda unsafe as a food preservative after 40 years of pickle and ketchup production. It asserts the chemical does not improve quality, preserves unfit materials, and enables unsanitary prep, urging Heinz to stand for strict purity and cleanliness.
The Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to transfer 13 000 from the sewer division to the bridge division for the Neponset bridge repair. City Engineer Jackson reported the bridge is in critical condition and unsafe for travel. Emerson and Jackson warned it is in worse shape than any Boston bridge and daily traffic risks disaster. The transfer passed the Common Council and work is expected to begin immediately.
At 12 45 yesterday two youths in dark clothes and blue caps entered Blake Electric Company at 88 Purchase Street. They found the safe open, removed the cash drawer containing $20 and a check drawn on the International Trust Company.
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for nervous trouble and related symptoms. It cites Mrs H R Evans of West Swanzey New Hampshire as a patient who recovered after years of illness, claiming renewed health and ability to work. The notice promotes the pills as a blood nourishing tonic, free from opiates, with a free booklet available and pricing information for single and multiple boxes.
Born in Chester in 1820, Mr Hazelton trained as a mason in Lowell and sang in church and concert including the Peace Jubilee in Boston. He joined the 15th New Hampshire Regiment Company K during the Civil War, earning an honorable record. Today he remains active, attributing longevity to simple living, reading newspapers daily.
John J Gould born Ipswich January 27, 1817 has long lived in his native town. A shoemaker by trade in youth, he spent the last forty years farming. A longtime Congregationalist parishioner, he is a noted hunter and crack shot crediting temperance for his longevity. He fathered eight children.
The Metropolitan Driving Club presents its second horse show at the Charles River speedway on Oct. 14 with twenty classes and a blue ribbon cup for each class winner. Committee heads include B. W. Carpenter and Samuel J. Shaw. no entry fee, entries from major exhibitors expected. a strong north shore showing anticipated. cups on display at Leopold Morse & Co.
Mrs Katherine Riley of 50 P Street South Boston mourns the loss of her pet Boston terrier Chick a dark brindle with screw tail. The dog wandered off or was stolen yesterday and Mrs Riley hopes a kindly person will aid in recovering the dog and returning it to its rightful owner.
Henry Benton receives a black football for his ninth birthday and, with friends Alfred, Scooch, and Pud, stages a game on the Common. A passing car swipes the ball from the street, the vehicle speeding away as boys lament the loss of the birthday present. The tale ends with Henry reflecting on his special day.
Yesterday at Longwood the women’s tennis events produced tight contests led by Evelyn Sears’s singles win over Mrs. Chapman after a deuce set. Mixed doubles saw Sears with Beals C Wright dominate Wendall and Sturgis, while Browning and Johnson edged Barger-Wallacan and Gardner in three sets.
Dartmouth begins secret practice with light conditioning and signal work. Linemen use the bucking machine before lineup. ends work on punt returns. Brady emerges as quarterback contender after the Maine game, while staff maintain reserve policy and avoid hype. Training table opens tomorrow with 19 players listed.
Four year old Ernest Linstrom of 37 Prospect Street Cambridge was struck by an electric car at Broadway and Prospect yesterday afternoon. The fender lifted and carried him a short distance before he escaped serious injury and was taken to Cambridge Relief Hospital for treatment.
Phillip Cabot of 3 Mt. Vernon square was yesterday granted custody of his two children Sylvia 6 and Faith 7 by a decree of Judge Grant in Probate Court. Lucy Fuller Cabot petitioned for custody, the Cabots had separated, and Mrs Cabot was said to reside in Canton South Carolina. Phillip Cabot works in Boston in the Kimball building with Lawrence Minot and others.
An article explains that headaches from stomach trouble arise via the pneu no gastric nerve and that treating only the head is dangerous. It extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the cure for both stomach disease and headache, warns against headache powders, and offers a 50 cent package with a free trial from Ad dis FF. A. Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.
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