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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1913
Page
11
An advertisement notes that Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets aid digestion after meals, reducing fear of food for dyspeptics. It claims the tablets digest meals, enrich digestive fluids, and improve digestion over time. Obtain a box from your druggist for 50 cents.
A testimonial letter from Schell City Missouri describes severe cough fever night sweats and pleurisy with recovery after Eckman Alterative. The ad claims the treatment helpful for threatened lung trouble bronchitis bronchial asthma stubborn colds and lung upbuilding with no narcotics or habit forming drugs. It invites readers to contact Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia for a booklet of recoveries and evidence.
Rain kept attendance down but crowds still filled Brockton Fair grounds from early morning into the afternoon. Visitors came from across Massachusetts and neighboring states by car train and tram to enjoy the 40 year old event despite conditions.
A large crowd at the Brockton fair watched Reggie and Alfred Vanderbilt along with Walter H. Hanley top exhibitors. Reginald Vanderbilt won multiple first prizes while Edward R. McLean led with nine ribbons over three days, edging Vanderbilt in total winnings. The event featured 18 athletic contests and a busy midway with auto crowds, fakers, and a mix of horse, cattle, and poultry exhibits despite wet grounds and a notable accident in heat two of the 2:18 race.
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle bowel cleanser for sick children. It promises quick relief from coated tongues, stomach issues, and constipation, and directs asking for a 50 cent bottle with labeled directions. Beware of counterfeit copies and seek the genuine product.
A B Tilton won the running high jump with a 6 ft handicap. Harry Barwise of B A A cleared 6 ft 10 in but was scratch. Barwise later jumped 6 ft clear, potentially breaking the Fair Grounds record. Carl E Buck of Dartmouth won the pole vault at 10 ft 9 in.
Lady hunters shown over jumps win for David Gray riding for Homewood stables with Eli King second and Gunga Din third. Edward Everett and Miss Elizabeth S Hoyt also listed. In class 87 hunters ridden by Hunt Club amateurs, Dreadnought of Homewood wins with Overall E B McLean second and Merry Amas third.
Straight heat winners prevailed in Brockton Fair trotting and pacing events though two races extended past one heat. Miss De Forrest driven by Burke led a 2:09 pace heat into tomorrow as The Midget driven by Martin captured the second and third heats amid a mixup in the 2:18 pace. Little Helen fell near the start of the 2:18 pace, causing a chain of incidents but drivers and horses recovered with minor injuries and continued racing.
A federal grand jury in Providence opened a special session with utmost secrecy. Risley Brown of the Department of Justice, United States Attorney Walter Siines, bank officials, and attorneys were seen in court amid reports the panel will examine the Atlantic National Bank failure from last April.
Ottawa reports the government chartered steamer Ceranus wrecked after leaving Halifax August 30 for Port Nelson. Wireless message says all aboard were saved. The vessel carried 2484 tons coal and 386000 feet of lumber plus materials for the Port Nelson wireless station.
Rev. David J. Murphy of St. Leo’s Dorchester is promoted to pastor of St. Andrews’ North Billerica. Other clergy changes include Landrigan, Sherry, Mangan, Sullivan, Shaughnessy, O’Donnell, Mahoney, and Scannell moving between parishes such as South Lawrence Abington Swampscott Watertown and Peabody.
Dr Frances M Morris of Beacon Street says Miss H Etta Coldwell is alive and well but will not reveal her location or residence. The missing Brookline Public Library assistant has trusted only the physician, who confirms no man is involved and guards the plan at her request.
James I Richards of the Boston Elevated Board of Arbitration has recovered from illness after a Monday hearing at Ford Hall. He was sent home from the hearing, feared pneumonia, and now hopes to attend Ford Hall by early next week.
An effort to pass the Hetch Hetchy bill was made in the Senate today but was abandoned as it interfered with tariff bill consideration.
Miss Elizabeth McGoldrick sister of the late Father McGoldrick of St. Leo's Dorchester New Brunswick, had a typewritten will declared valid by the Probate Court at St. John. The will left an estate of 4000 dollars.
Time it in five minutes. Pape's Diapepsin stops indigestion gas sour stomach and belching. It calms upset stomachs quickly, harmless and proven. A fifty cent case at any drug store restores comfort after meals and prevents future episodes.
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