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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1903
Page
2
Opinion argues Boston’s Osmo-Chemic system of medicine offers low cost care to invalids, enabling access to treatment once beyond reach. It stresses virtually free diagnosis and preliminary care, asserts high quality treatment, and condemns frauds who charge cheaply for harmful quackery.
PAW PAW E B Marr of 257 Washington St Providence R I says since Sept 8 he has used Paw Paw for three weeks to treat Dyspepsia Nervousness and Sleeplessness with rest improved and appetite restored His wife also uses it and recommends it Munyon s Paw Paw claims to end insomnia nervousness and stomach trouble and to curb alcohol intake It is sold at druggists for 1.00 per bottle Paw Paw Laxative Pills 25c a bottle
The birth anniversary of Rev Theobald Mathew, famed as the apostle of temperance, will be celebrated by Catholic temperance groups across the archdiocese. In Peabody a parade on Oct 10 will unite Essex County Total Abstinence Union with Boston’s Archdiocesan Union and St Mary’s Malden plans an open house at 397 Charles St with decorated grounds and an evening program.
The body of Sir Michael Herbert, late British ambassador to Washington, was interred at the family burial ground in Wilton Wiltshire. King Edward and the Prince of Wales sent representatives. An impressive memorial service followed at Marlborough House Chapel with high officials and diplomats attending from Britain and the United States.
Governor Bates with Lieutenant-Governor Guild and the executive council left Boston for the annual inspection trip in western Massachusetts. They visited the state institution at Monson and proceeded to Springfield then planned a 7 46 train to Hartford to visit the American School for the Deaf. Guild will not accompany to Hartford so both officials remain in the state at once.
A Washington woman recounts severe stomach illness and prolonged weakness cured by Grape-Nuts. She credits predigested nutrition for restored strength and notes her infant son gained healthy weight. The ad invites readers to look for The Road to Wellville in each package.
Berlin observers report an electric car on the Marienfelde Zozzen line reached 1254-5 miles per hour, a kilometer above prior records, with 13 000 to 14 000 volts feeding four motors totaling around 1100 horsepower. Engineers aim for 140 mph, noting transformer-reduced voltage to about 460 volts.
Philip Muir of Detroit a Harvard College junior lies in Stillman Infirmary Cambridge after a late Bloody Monday clash with about 60 Cambridge hoodlums on Mt Auburn street. Charles Dillon also knocked senseless. Muir feared to have concussion but improved. no arrests made.
Miss Rachael Kanter of Chicago sues Dr. Victor Bell of Madison Avenue for 25000 alleging he won her love while she sat in his chair and later jilted her to marry another. Bell denies the romance. lawyers call the suit blackmail. Kanter says she would donate any recovered money to charity.
In Concord the New Hampshire Supreme Court upheld Mrs. Jennie A. Spead's exceptions on deceit but ruled for the defendant on malpractice, affirming Christian Scientists’ right to practice in the state. The protracted case against Rev. Irving C. Tomlinson follows two prior trials resulting in a non suit and jury disagreement.
Cambridge Common Council last night debated an investigation of the street department. Mayor McNamee argued the council exceeded its authority while a $260 expense appropriation was approved to fund the inquiry. President Clarke announced a Democratic committee to proceed with the investigation. The Water Board requested $35,000 for meters and $6,000 for manholes and pipe scraping at Fresh Pond.
A new indictment was returned against Moody Merrill the former Republican politician and street railway magnate by the grand jury. The charges include larceny embezzlement and false pretenses totaling twenty eight thousand one hundred eighteen dollars from named complainants Sarah Cohen Grace Cunningham Mary A Gilman Melissa S Hayden Constant Drury the Danforth estate and Sophia Reed. Merrill is out of state on ten thousand dollar bond and is expected to face the charges in court.
In Philadelphia on October 6, English champion Miss Adair posted the day’s best score. Scores included Mrs. Stout 92, Miss B A Lockwood 93, Miss M Curtis 93, Miss P Mackey 94, Miss F C Osgood 96, Miss A Phipps 103, Miss E S Porter 103. First cup match play drawings list Mrs F A Manice vs Miss F C Osgood and several other pairings.
On October 6 the Fall River steamer Puritan docked with the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston and the Honourable Artillery Company of London aboard. The Newport Artillery Company of 100 men, led by Colonel John D. Richardson, boarded the vessel and was escorted by the U S. Artillery band amid cheering crowds.
The Sunday Post paper dress contest awards gold prizes tomorrow at the Bay State dancing school 1031 Washington street. Over 600 tickets sold among academy members as Professor F W Strickland directs the event. Prizes go to best gentleman and best lady costumes with judges Joseph B Lynch Ernest R Swartout and Charles French.
Mrs. R. Cobb of Bates street Dedham yesterday filed a petition in bankruptcy listing liabilities of 2064.59 and no assets. Creditors include Mrs. Susan B. Nichols of Dedham 800 dollars and William Foreman Norwood 286.02 dollars, along with Mansfield Lumber Company notes for 501 dollars.
Haverhill October 6 Notices posted at Hilliard and Tabor plant inform employees the firm has surrendered the union stamp of the Boot and Shoe Workers Union and will operate a free shop. About 400 workers affected, with a mass meeting of the Shoe Workers Protective Union held to discuss continuing the campaign.
An old advertising promo promises a one day cure for colds with Vaxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It guarantees refund if ineffective and features Grove’s signature on each tablet pack, priced at 25 cents.
Mrs. L Ferris of 258 Charles St. Waltham Massachusetts says her son and daughter were rapidly cured by the Osmo-Chemic doctors after rheumatism from a cold and that she, once unable to move, has improved greatly. She recalls her daughter’s nineteen operations and near death but credits the Osmo-Chemic experts with restoring health.
The Tammany Club of Boston appeared before Judge Sherman in the Superior Criminal Court yesterday with defendants including John Mack Harry Larborne David Leahy John Thompson Representative Daniel Donnelly official referee Ferguson Armstrong George Byers and John K F Doyle. After a jury hearing his honor directed a verdict of guilty and the case goes to the Supreme Court on appeal. Bail was set at 100 for each defendant.
Judge Sherman yesterday sentenced Luigi Christoforo to two years in the House of Correction. The defendant was charged with assault with intent to kill but a month ago the jury found him guilty of assault with a dangerous weapon but not with intent.
Fifty years ago an eminent specialist prescribed Father John's Medicine for the late Rev. Fr. John O'Brien of Lowell Massachusetts by whom it was recommended and from whom it derived its name. It is not a patent medicine and is free from opium morphine or poisonous drugs or weakening stimulants in any form. It makes flesh and strength and builds up the body. Prevents pneumonia and consumption. Cures bronchitis asthma and all throat and lung troubles. Guaranteed.
Mrs. K. Nolan of 5 Beach Street Everett Massachusetts reports severe five year lung and stomach trouble including night sweats and an unable digestion. After a single month of Osmo-Chemic treatment following X ray diagnosis of tuberculosis of the lungs and gastric catarrh she says her cough is gone night events ceased and she can perform household duties, neighbors call it miraculous.
Eva Hutchinson reports radical relief from a long standing liver disease after Osmo-Chemie treatment. She describes prior failures with many doctors and patent medicines, then states she is now largely cured and recommends the treatment to others with similar troubles.
Osmo Chemic physicians advertise the latest X ray equipment with a fluoroscopic attachment enabling precise eyesight diagnosis to determine causes of affliction. All invalids who desire are welcome to this radical and perfect exam, free of charge.
Mrs. E H Pinkham of Cambridge Massachusetts, eighty one, details a past bout with La Grippe and a lingering middle ear inflammation. After consulting top doctors, Osmo-Chemic treatment improved her hearing and mobility, with hopes she may live to a centenarian.
New York dated October 6 Mrs Amy Tronnen Young says Alexander C Young the attorney is her husband and that he won and wed her secretly He claims she is not his wife and alleges neglect and abuse while boasting she was just one of several women who could call him husband.
A January marriage certificate is shown with records in Justice Seymour's Hoboken office. Ceremony performed by Seymour made Amy Tronnen Alexander Young's wife with Mrs. Seymour as a witness. Mrs. Young declares him her husband and seeks separation, warning others he is not free to remarry.
Dean Anthony announced yesterday afternoon that Tufts College engineering department is full and no more candidates can be admitted. It marks the first time students have been turned away.
The Osmo-Chemic physicians invite patients with Catarrh Asthma Bronchitis Consumption Cancers or Tumors who have struggled with other doctors to enroll by October 15 for a free examination and trial phase of their new light treatment.
Osmo-Chemi c system of medicine announces Dr J L Plunkett chief consulting physician with permanent offices in Boston Lynn Worcester Manchester Portland New Haven Bridgeport and more. Office hours 9 am to 12 m 2 to 4 pm 7 to 8 pm daily closed Sundays.
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