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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1898
Page
6
Requests for letters to MARIANI & CO. at 52 West 15th Street New York will receive a free book containing portraits with endorsements from Emperors Empresses Princes Cardinals Archbishops and other material. Mention this paper. Also lists Paints locations in Paris London and Montreal.
An advertisement proclaims Doan’s Ointment as a sovereign remedy for eczema and all skin itch conditions claiming instant relief and permanent cure across the body.
An old medical claim states Dr Bull's Cough Syrup calms catarrhal symptoms that accompany measles, suggesting a patent remedy marketed to families seeking relief during outbreaks.
The Tradesmen's National Bank of 260 West Broadway failed to clear at the clearing house and is reported to have an impaired capital of 750000. A clearing house committee suggested early liquidation while claims are settled. W H Kimball, bank examiner, was placed in charge, and the bank plans to resume once debts are liquidated amid a dispute between New York and Boston wool merchants over large liabilities.
City steamers fear the Brookline may be overdue after leaving Port Antonio on Sept 27 with 21750 banana bunches 100 barrels oranges and 140 cocoanut bags plus cabin passengers. The English chartered steamer of 746 tons likely faced heavy southern seas and was due in eight days at 4 pm today. Captain H Hopkins commands the Brookline, owned by Northern Transport Company and chartered by Boston Fruit.
An advertisement extols Kutnow Antiasthmatic Powder and Cigarettes as rapid relief for sudden asthma attacks. It offers free samples by mail to Boston Post readers who mention the Boston Post. Kutnow Bros. advertise their address as No 18 Astor Place New York City.
The Deerfield Valley wears red and gold as the Fitchburg railroad Hoosac Tunnel excursion on Oct 8 offers a fine view of the autumn foliage.
New York despatches praise Harry Woodruff for a vaudeville debut at Keith's and announce his October 10 Boston engagement for A Bit of Instruction. Cyrano de Bergerac draws crowds, with Mansfield lauded in the title role. Ada Rehan charms Philadelphia as Roxane in a Sedan chair.
The Playgoers' Club held a Tuesday reception with guests of honor Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay Barnabee Mrs. Jessie Bartlett Davis Mr. W. S. McDonald and Miss Helen Bertram of the Bostonians. President Henry Haynie and Colonel Henry A. Thomas hosted with Mrs Julius Alexander Chelius and her sister Mrs. Robert A. Threshie. The tea table featured carnations and a garlanded lamp. many members and guests attended in stylish attire.
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