Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Backache Cure
A vintage promotional piece urges women with backache to try Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It quotes testimonials from Mrs Peter Gaffney and Mrs Emma Imse of Milwaukee, claiming relief and renewed health after using the remedy. The ad touts widespread cures over 30 years, made from roots and herbs.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Brooklyn
N.Y
Peter Gaffney
Marcey Ave
Milwaukee
Wis
Emma Imse
First St
More Huge Vegetables Added to Hall of Fame
Cabbages mushrooms and potatoes dominate the latest entries for gardeners products in the Hall of Fame. Marie Schuman of Melrose grew a 29 pound cabbage three feet across from a small garden. John P Stingle of Windsor street found two mushroom plants with nine mushrooms joined. Burrage, Cuthbert, and Towle sent exceptionally large potatoes, smallest 1 14 pounds, largest 2 pounds 2 ounces. Tebaldi of Milford raised another over 2 pounds on a Mil ford farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall of Fame
Marie Schuman
Lebanon Street
Melrose
John P. Stingle
Windsor Street
Warren S. Burrage
Wakefield
Philip Cuthbert
Faulkner Street
Malden
Daniel H. Towle
Wolf Tavern
Newburyport
Mr. Tebaldi
Faneuil Hall Square
Milford
Famous Sloop of War to Be Burned for Junk
The United States sloop Enterprise, built 1878 and once the fastest on the North Atlantic station, will be burned for junk after government bids. Condemned last year as training ship for Massachusetts Nautical Training School, the vessel was valued at 7000 dollars. John F. Burke of South Boston won with 11037 dollars. other bids came from John Hallett 7750 and Richard T. Green 9165. The Enterprise is tied at the navy yard.
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United States
Enterprise
Sloop of War
Massachusetts Nautical Training School
Kittery
North Atlantic
John F. Burke
South Boston
John Hallett
East Boston
Richard T. Green
Chelsea
Navy Yard
Wright Is Set Free After Guilty Plea in Concealed Weapon Charge
Arthur G. Wright of Boston, arrested in Portland for attempting to photograph President Taft, pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and was released. He had a revolver in his possession at the time of arrest.
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Portland
Ore
Arthur G. Wright
Boston
Taft
Wright
Missing girl located in New York during search
Irma Cuneo, 9, daughter of Giovanni Cuneo the North End baker, was found in New York two weeks after disappearing. Her father received her yesterday and immediately traveled to the city. Local authorities initiated the two week search for the missing child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma Cuneo
Giovanni Cuneo
North End
New York
Gas Companies Likely to Merge in Boston Area
The East Boston Gas Light Company and Chelsea Gas Light Company discussed consolidation before the Gas and Electric Light Commission. Chelsea will receive gas at 90 cents per 1000 feet instead of 1.05. East Boston seeks 300,000 in new stock and increase of 11,000 to 23,000 shares, with an exchange rate of four East Boston shares for one Chelsea share, par values 25 and 100 respectively. The commission is expected to rule within 10 days with no anticipated obstacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Boston
Gas Light Company
Chelsea Gas Light Company
Gas and Electric Light Commission
Chelsea
East Boston Company
Chelsea Company
Cook Accused Peary Of Taking Provisions
The document recounts Mrs. Cook appealing to Captain Bernier and Canada’s marines minister to send supplies to Etah for explorer Dr. Cook. It cites a May 28 1909 letter in which Cook thanks Bernier, claims Peary appropriated his relief stock, and notes reliance on Bernier’s ship Arctic. Bernier reports on journeys, wintering, and Canadian possession of Banksland, Victoria Island and King William’s.
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Dr. Cook
Uppernavik
Captain Bernier
Morning Star
Adams
Bernier
Pondsinled
Shetland Islands
Pole
Arctic
Etah
Whitney
Peary
Cook
Murphy
Annootok
Ellsemere Land
Polar Sea
Boston Post
Annatok
Erebus
Parry Islands
Melville Island
Parry
Cape Sharbo
Banksland
Northwest Passage
Canada
Victoria Island
King William’s
Mr. Green
Mercy Bay
Daily Fire Record From Early Morning Blazes
At 2 07 a m Box 19 35 Cross street David Goldstein Loss 25 3 38 a m second 3 51 a m Box 63 150 152 Beacon street Eben 5S Draper Loss 250 7 35 a m Box 46 256 Franklin street B 8S Sturtevant Co Loss flight 2 12 p m Box 26 96 West Cedar street Hurwitz Loss 150 5 24 p m Box 66 32 Emerald Street Rose Phillips No loss 20 p m Box 261 False
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Street
David Goldstein
Beacon Street
Eben
Draper
Franklin Street
Sturtevant Co
West Cedar Street
Hurwitz
Emerald Street
Rose Phillips
The Latest Styles in Knitting and Crocheting at Fleisher
Fleisher College robes and pillows showcase the season’s novelties in yarn crafts. The garb, made from Germantown Zephyr, promises light warmth and bold colors for indoors and out, with simple stitches for beginners. A Knitting and Crocheting Manual offers a complete course and fashion guide for yarn users.
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Fleisher College
Fleisher
Independence League protest over Dewey nomination alleged illegal
A protest may be filed with the State Ballot Law Commission arguing the Independence League named Judge Henry S. Dewey for governor without proper authority. Michael C. O Neill said he learned of the nomination only last night and did not authorize the convention. Officials listed include O Neill, George W. Curtis, William C. Johnson, and Charles O. Power. Cambridge presiding officer Albion M. Richards and secretary Edward Cassidy. Dewey learned of the nomination yesterday at the State House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry S. Dewey
Independence League
State
Independence League State Committee
Michael C. O’neill
Allston
Independence League Organization
Dewey
O’neill
Boston
George W. Curtis
Springfield
William C. Johnson
Charles O. Power
Cambridge
Albion M. Richards
Bigelow Street
Edward Cassidy
Main Street
State House
Explosions Mark Boston Fireworks Display at Common
A loud fireworks show during the Saint Michael feast in Boston caused fear and phone traffic as 50,000 spectators watched from the Common. Two firms competed for noise and spectacle, with rockets soaring to 900 feet and a chalice cross centerpiece drawing applause. The event ended without incident, reaffirming it was a planned celebration rather than a military act.
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Boston
City Hall
Wakefield
Judge Dewey
Hudson-Fulton
Society of St. Michael
Fair to Aid Church Debt Fair Opens in West Roxbury
A three days fair to benefit the Wesley Memorial M. E. Church of West Roxbury opened yesterday afternoon. The event aims to raise funds to reduce the church debt and attract community support.
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Wesley Memorial M. FE. Church of
West Roxbury
Papes Diapepsin Promises Quick Indigestion Relief
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as a harmless remedy for indigestion sour stomach heartburn and related misery. It claims digestion begins within five minutes alleviating belching gas nausea headache and other stomach disorders, and urges readers to read the formula on the case to verify ingredients and benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Wedding at Twain Home in Conn Tomorrow
Miss Clara Clemens daughter of Mark Twain will marry Ossip Gabrilowitsch pianist at the Clemens home in Weddin Conn Rev Joseph Twitchell of Hartford officiates. After the ceremony the couple will sail for Germany to make their home.
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Conn
Clara Clemens
Mark Twain
Ossip Gabrilowitsch
Clemens
Joseph Twitchell
Hartford
Gabrilowitsch
Germany
Cadum Skin Cure Promising antiseptic from tree extract
A new discovery, Cadum, claims to use a tree extract with strong antiseptic and healing properties for skin diseases. It supposedly cures eczema and various skin conditions after one application, with overnight results possible. Sold at 10c and 25c per box by druggists.
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Aree
Cadum
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Hai
National Biscuit. Company
Daily Fire Record
Germantown
Zephyr Knitting
Dresden
Saxony
Shetland
Zephyr
Angora Wool
S. B
B. W. Fleisher
Philadelphia
Greater Boston
LIN
Leonard’s & Vom Hofe’s
Washington St
Bromfield St
TWAIN
Foster Rubber CO
Summer St
Boston, Mass
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