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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1900
Page
2
A promotional pamphlet style appeal from The N K Fairbank Co praising GOLD DUST as a household cleaning aid. It claims a five cent package proves its merit by showing quick cleaning results in dishwater wash boiler and floor scrubbing, urging curiosity and trial.
Faia John Pendrick repeatedly demanded his eye be shoved back in at the Emergency Hospital. He returned five times, arguing the eye mattered more than family or status, refusing to leave, and was taken to Station 4 for mental evaluation.
The Seventy first Regiment Band of New York under Fan eclulli conducted its final seasonal concert at the Boston Theatre. A small, appreciative audience attended the event a benefit for the South End Dispensary and Hospital, and the selections were beautifully rendered and encored several times.
The weekly session was held yesterday afternoon at St James's parochial school rooms 6 Whitmore street from 8 to 6 with large attendance. Classes were led by Daniel P. O'Callaghan superintendent assisted by Miss M J Donovan William King and Mr Keohane. The social followed with participants including Mr D O'Callaghan Miss M J Donovan Mrs J P Lane Edward Sullivan William King John Hurley Mr Geoffrey Keating Thomas Francis Cuffe and Thomas Meally.
Nearly 700 attend as Harvard sociology professor Edward Cummings is ordained assistant minister. The ceremony emphasizes liberal Congregational practice moving from secular work to ministry. Harvard and New England scholars attend. mission trustees pledge support for his ministry and the church endorses a broad religious vision. Missionaries prepare to depart East Boston for India and Burma aboard the Winifredian.
The advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims the tablets partially digest food, stimulate digestive fluids, and relieve gland and membrane congestion, offering a sensible, science-based treatment with testimonials and a 50 cent price. endorsements from readers are included, with a postal call to request a free little book.
Miss A. E. Long of Illinois is designated to Assam, India, and Miss A. D. Mason of Illinois is designated to Burma, India, as part of a diplomatic or official assignment.
Twenty five year jubilee celebrates the founding of St Pauls Roman Catholic Church Cambridge and the tenure of Rev Father William Orr. Services included solemn high mass at 1030, a large afternoon confirmation, and a vesper closing. Attendees included Archbishop Williams Bishop Brady Vicar General Byrne and several seminary presidents and clergy.
The ceremony blessed new bells at the Church of the Advent in Boston. Father Frisby, rector, led Scripture readings and prayers for a rare Episcopal chimes blessing. The English bells from Mears & Satinbank feature light tones and are paired with an electrical chiming system. Holy Eucharist followed the blessing.
A large Tremont Temple audience attended the first in a series of farewell meetings through Monday and Tuesday honoring thirty missionaries bound for foreign fields on Wednesday. Rev. William Ashmore praised the United States for upholding eastern affairs and urged support for China's integrity and empire. General J J Estey presided.
A pointed exchange between a politician and an editor centers on a printed lie while an advertisement for G. O Taylor Old Bourbon and G. O Taylor Pure Rye remains the focus. The sealed bottles, labeled by CHESTER H. GRAVES & SONS of Boston, are promoted as pure and excellent with loyal customers cited as proof.
The Church of the Immaculate Conception held a series of practical faith instructions led by Rev William Read Mullan extending beyond the usual sermon format. This marks a rare public teaching effort in Boston after about thirty five years.
Thomas St George a Picture Song Story draws a large audience as Rev Wilbur F Crafts presents a sermon about a sceptre's life and conversion via natural science. A love story unfolds with a former infidel winning his partner, aided by illustrated views and music by Rose Carter Crafts Blanche Crafts and Annie White.
The Rev Francis H Rowley D D recently chosen pastor of the First Baptist Church Commonwealth avenue and Clarendon street preached his first sermon there yesterday morning A large number of parishioners were present to welcome him A special musical programme including selections from Conrad and Mendelssohn was given at both morning and evening services
In Somerville, Samuel Burns says milk contractors cut to 7 cents while dealers stick to 8 cents, sparking fears of route loss and price shifts. J Warren Litchfield, secretary candidate, questions contract breaches and predicts consumer price impact if margins tighten further.
James H. Dalton reports progress in breaking from the milk trust saying he expects to boost resources by about forty cans tomorrow. He has a farmer near Wooston ready to supply daily and a Boston restaurant owner vows to buy independent milk, signaling more restaurant buyers joining the effort. The Dalton company remains ready to purchase from farmers leaving the trust.
A West End grocer, wary of naming himself, praises The Post for stirring the milk market dispute. He says contractors profit at farmers and pedlers' expense and that the paper has awakened consumer interest across Greater Boston, supporting moves to correct evident wrongs.
E W Hancock of Hancock & Co at 43 Clinton street Everett said on Saturday that his firm delivers about 19 percent cans of milk daily at 7 cents a quart and makes a decent living. He buys milk direct from farmers, pays weekly, avoids cheesing, and has not raised consumer prices despite farmer price hikes. A man asked if he belonged to the trust. he replied he did not, and offered to start sending him milk.
Arthur H. Smith of Manhattan market Cambridgeport Massachusetts sells milk at 6 cents a quart sourced directly from a Wayland dairyman. He notes profits per quart are higher for the producer under direct sales, claims a 15 to 18 can increase in trade since the trust raised store prices to 7 cents, and says he will sell winter milk at 6 cents with 100 cans daily contracted despite expected buyouts by the trust.
A letter from Barnstead argues milk should fetch 27 cents per can for Boston delivery, not raised to 29 cents, and questions contractor profits. A Boston dealer complains of can yields and pricing, while others praise a newspaper for challenging the milk trust. Several correspondents from Boston and nearby towns weigh in on who bears costs and who profits.
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