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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1902

Page

5

Peruna Endorsed by National Figures for Catarrh Relief

The advertisement touts Peruna as the leading catarrh remedy with broad endorsements from prominent Americans. It cites Congressman H. Henry Powers of Vermont praising its family use and effectiveness for coughs colds and catarrhal affections. The copy asserts Peruna is inseparable from catarrh in public minds and claims universal recognition.

H. Henry Powers Vermont Morrisville D. A. Nunn Tennessee Peruna United States

Peruna Endorsed by Congressman Goodrich in Oklahoma Letter

A Shawnee Oklahoma letter quotes Rep Fred S Goodrich praising Peruna as a cure for catarrh and a strong tonic. The note cites D A Nunn and other leaders endorsing Peruna while warning against imitations and urging customers to verify authenticity with Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio.

Boston Girls Clash For Women’s National Golf Crown

In the Brookline Country Club final, Miss Louisa Wells of Boston faces Miss Genevieve Hecker of Apawamis Rye NY for the women’s national golf title. Wells beat Mrs Caleb Fox Philadelphia Cricket Club to reach today’s 18 hole final as Hecker overcame Mrs Walter Gorham Huntingdon Valley PA in yesterday’s semi final.

United States New York Boston Genevieve Hecker Apawamis Club Rye On the Sound Louisa A. Wells Brookline Country Club Hecker Walter M. Gorham Huntingdon Valley Club Philadelphia Miss Wells Caleb F Miss Hecker Anita Phipps Springfield Mass Miss Curtis Margaret Curtis Essex County Marion Oliver Albany Country Club Springfield Country Club Emily N. Lockwood Lexington M. D. Patterson Englewood Fanny C. Osgood Country Club Georgianna Bishop Brooklawn Riecker-Gorham Rye N. Y Cigimetinare Eweinisleione W. M. Gorham Huntingdon Valley Co. C Penn Dines Eles Cereeeke Rye-on-the-Sound Huntingdon Valley Brookline Griscom English Women's Golf Association Caleb Fox Louisa Wells Walter Gorham Miss Griscom Boston Women's Golf Association Massachusetts Clement A. Griscom Baltusros Golf Club Chicago

Boston Fuel Fund Reaches 34306 in Donations

Boston citizens donated quickly to the mayoral relief fund. Lee Higginson & Co. began receiving gifts, totaling 9801 yesterday on top of 24505 previously. The committee plans coal cargo orders and winter distribution methods once funded. A five member legal committee will wait on Roosevelt's action regarding coal talks before meeting.

Boston Roosevelt Mitchell Messrs. Lee, Higginson & Co Boston Fuel Relief Fund

Radam Microbe Killer Ad Warns of Blood Poisoning

An antique advertisement claims sweet relief from "poor blood" and bacterial decay through RADAM'S MICROBE KILLER. It touts curing disease by destroying bacteria, promising red blood and renewed health, with a Boston office address at 389 Washington St. Included is a 5¢ Sunday reciprocity puzzle.

RADAM Wm. Radam Microbe Killer Co Boston Washington St

Fast racing at Nashua meets second day

The Nashua race meet on October 3 featured fine weather and large crowds. Lady Nelson won the 2:22 pace in three straight heats with a best of 2:16 1 4, Patton won the 2:14 pace with a best of 2:13 1 2, Ralph Wick swept the 2:16 trot with 2:14 1 2, and Dimple captured the 2:25 trot in three straight with 2:21 1 2. Fred C., the 2:52 trot favorite, died of heart disease in his stable early today.

Nashua N. H Lady Nelson Peeler Patton Ralph Wic'k Fred C

Voice impression recalled from a phono graph note

A brief quotation recalls a singular moment when a speaker made an impression by singing into a phono graph, as cited by the Philadelphia Bulletin. The remark underscores a nostalgic, era-evoking media detail.

Philadelphia Bulletin

Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Planned Cleveland Trip

The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company assembles at Faneuil Hall at 1 45 PM for a 3 PM train to Cleveland. They visit Springfield Niagara Falls and Buffalo en route, with Hollenden Hotel in Cleveland as headquarters.

Faneuil Hall South Station Boston Cleveland Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Springfield Niagara Falls Buffalo Hollenden Hotel J. Stearns Cushing James M. Usher William S. Best Edward W. Abbot Cushing Grand Army Veteran Company George O. Noyes Edwin R. Frost Edward P. Cramm Fred I. Clayton William H. Hennessey Perlie A. Dyar John C. Potter Frank H. Mudge Fred M. Purmort Fred E. Atteaux

Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder Promoted as Quick Cure

An advertisement extols Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder as a radical fast acting cure for catarrh. It claims relief in ten minutes and warns readers not to dally with the disease, promising rapid relief and prevention of deeper distress.

Miss Hecker Sees Strong Golf in Semi Final Matches

Miss Genevieve Hecker National Woman Champion notes magnificent play in yesterday’s semi final round. The article highlights top golfers delivering high quality golf with cheers from spectators.

Genevieve Hecker

Gaston Delivers Three Speeches At Lynn

The Hon. William A. Gaston Democratic candidate for Massachusetts governor spoke to Lynn Democrats in Wards 38 4 and 6 urging full turnout statewide. He urged teamwork pledged to put Massachusetts in the Democratic column and asked local citizens to commit 10 percent of their energy to the effort.

Lynn William A. Gaston Massachusetts Ward 3 Democratic Club Daniel J. Driscoll Gaston Ward 6 Club Fitzgerald William E. Russell Boston Newton Cambridge

Standard Oil backs oil heating device to rival coal

New York Oct 3 A Standard Oil project introduces home burners powered by kerosene using a 100 gallon tank and hydraulic pump to produce gas heat with blue flame. The system promises cleanliness, quick ignition, steady heat, and claimed savings versus coal. The manager cited a trust contract to supply oil at 6 1/2 cents per gallon in 200 gallon lots and tests claiming 63 gallons equal one ton of anthracite coal.

New York Standard Oil Coal Trust Standard Oil Trust

Coal Strike Strikes Widely Hit Economy and People

The report details dire effects from the coal strike with 147000 miners idle for 21 weeks and 3000 railroad and coal yard workers out. It cites wage losses at 26200000 and operators coal losses at 48300000, plus fuel shortages, rising bread costs, hospital strain, and price spikes for wood and coke.

New England Electrical Contractors and Union End Strike

The New England Electrical Contractors Association and Electrical Workers Union 103 reach a one year agreement on wages and hours. An eight hour day will start after January 1, with double holiday and Sunday pay, minimum journeyman wage of $8 per day, overtime at one and a half, and helper pay not less than $2 per day.

Manley Suggests Republicans Lose House to Help 1904 Campaign

Washington politicians are amused by Maine Republican chair Joseph H. Manley who advocates handing the House to Democrats in the 58th Congress. He argues Republicans could win the 80 seat majority later, aiding the 1904 presidential effort. His remarks mirror prior Democratic strategy claims.

Washington Joseph H. Manley Republican State Committee of Maine House of Representatives Manley United States Senate

Mattapan Rail Extension Planned Through Blue Hill Ave

Dr. George B. Pierce the Republican Senate candidate in Dorchester district reports Boston Elevated to extend Blue Hill avenue tracks from its terminus to Neponset River in Mattapan. The line will cross free of the Nives crossing with a bridge to be built after the bridge erection.

George B. Pierce Senate Dorchester Boston Mattawan Elevated Blue Hill Avenue Neponset River George B. Vierce Mattapan W. A. Bancroft Nives Ma R. R

Dr Hershey Resigns Pastorate at First Presbyterian Church

The Rev Scott F Hershey D D read his resignation before the Friday night meeting at First Presbyterian Church Columbus avenue and no action was taken as the resignation must go to the presbytery The large audience saw only the reading of the resignation marking a quiet end to his tenure

Scott F. Hershey D. D Fifrst Presbyterian Church Columbus Avenue Dr. Hershey

Resignation Tendered by First Presbyterian Pastor

The Rev Scott F Hershey D D last night offered his resignation as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church amid a bitter six month campaign. Charges from last spring were referred to the presbytery. Hershey was acquitted. A circular opposing him circulated recently, though its authorship is unsigned. The resignation review will occur when presbytery returns it to the church and a special meeting is held. Friends of Hershey reportedly outnumber opponents.

Scott F. Hershey D. D First Presbyterian Church Dr. Hershey

Provincetown Ready for Winter as Coal Shortage Looms

Provincetown faces possible coal scarcity this winter but expects relief from a daily flow of soft coal and 44 cord wood loads. A local forest, resident wood gathering, and abundant wreck wood along the ocean beach provide additional supplies should shortages persist.

Provincetown Ocean Beach

Lynn Leaders Convene to Aid Poor Amid Coal Strike

Mayor Shepherd gathers about 40 Lynn leaders including clergy and businessmen to discuss relief measures for the city’s needy during the ongoing coal strike. A relief committee is formed led by Charles H. Hastings, president of the local chamber.

Lynn Shepherd Charles H. Hastings

Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Advertises Health Claims

Letters tout Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a cure for consumption and lung diseases. Testimonials from Mrs Allington and Mr Schubarth claim dramatic health gains and renewed vigor after using several bottles. The ad warns against imitations, promotes a medical booklet, and offers the product for sale at $1.00 a bottle with government recognition as a medicine.

Chicago Market St Denver Schubarth Allington Duffy Albany Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester, N. Y

Local Clergy and Charity Leaders Seek Fuel Aid Amid Strike

Lynn Board of Trade and church leaders Rev. Arthur J Teeling and Rev. R L Greene join with Associated Charities to form a committee and explore fuel assistance for those hardest hit by the strike.

Lynn Board of Trade Arthur J Teeling St. Mary's Church R. L. Greene First Methodist Church Associated Charities

Marketmen Bowling League Opens With Two Matches

The Marketmen bowling league began its series last night on Chauncy street alleys with two matches. The Butter team defeated Park two games to one while Hodgdon, An derson & Murray won two games from Rice, Sayward & Whitten.

Marketmen’s Bowling League Chauncy Butter Park Hodgdon, Anderson & Murray Rice Sayward & Whitten

Trades League Bowling Association Formed

A new bowling league named the Trades League Bowling Association adopts a schedule from October 6 to February 24. Teams include J. Middleby Jr s Grocers Mammoth Barbers C E Moody Co Wason Co Eastern Drug Company Commercials and Fruit. They will bowl at candle pins on Beacon Chambers alleys.

Trades League Bowling Association J. Middleby, Jr.’s, Grocers Mammoth Barbers C. E. Moody & Co Wason & Co Eastern Drug Company Commercials and Fruit Beacon Chambers

Modern Laundry Advice Promotes Gentle Washing

It urges using Fels Naptha soap per directions to avoid boiling and scalding clothes. The guidance promises beautiful results with less effort and strain on women.

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Pe-tu-na H. H. Powers Fred S. Goodrich Red S. Goodrich Congress Florida Shawnee Okla Goodrich Oklahoma Dr. Hartman Hartman The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio Boston Fuel Fund Ice & Manning Satee Henry Parker Teysardo See Or Co F. Hovey & Co Boston Globe Newspaper Company Berton Transcript Company Amory A Lawrence Jordan Marsh Co Reyo Ann White Dickingon Nathan Bi. Goodnow Nathan Bi. Goodnow Sna Leston Standard Oil Company Butriclans Sthire Off Edward Schubarth H.C. Allington Duffy’s Walt Harvard USS Eas Ashe Rice, Sayward & Whitte Taylor Sas Acra Brown Conor Seen Wies Ewer Hendley Seee T'dl Kimball Silverman Wen Bernhardt Sene Patten McCarthy Trades League
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