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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1907
Page
4
A Mrs. Van Gaasbeck letter extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a cure for quinsy sore throat and neuralgia of the nerves after claiming success with six bottles. The ad highlights thousands of unsolicited gratitude letters praising the product as a life saver.
An advertisement extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as an absolutely pure malt tonic and tonic stimulant used as a cure for consumption nervousness typhoid malaria stomach troubles throat and lung diseases and general debility It claims doctors hospitals and families endorse it and urges buyers to verify authenticity by looking for the Old Chemist trademark and sealed bottles priced at 1.00 with free booklet and advice from Rochester NY.
Benjamin Anthony, 73, a car inspector for the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad, was struck by a freight car in the yard and had both legs severed. He died shortly after at the hospital.
New York report notes Ray McNamara of the former city drove 254 miles between breakfast and luncheon. He completed the distance in 9 hours 58 minutes with bonnet and high speed gears sealed, averaging nearly 25 miles per hour including all stops.
Melrose October 17. Mrs Catherine Thompson aged 70 confined at the alms house. She had lived with her daughter Mrs James Marshall on Dell street. Overseers of the poor demand Marshall and Mrs F M Noonan pay Mrs Thompsons board totaling 1 per week. Six years back board would exceed 300 dollars.
Councilman Fitzgerald of Ward 14 moved to abolish the bath trustees at last night’s Common Council meeting. The mayor favors the plan and the order was sent to the ordinances committee for a likely report at the next council session.
Charles A. Allen former president of the Photo Engravers Union of Boston and current business manager died at his home 164 Randolph Street South Weymouth. He also served as a delegate to the Allied Printing Trades Council and Central Labor Union. Funeral is set for Friday at 2 p.m. from his residence.
The speaker argues 5000 city workers are unnecessary and four million dollars yearly could be saved by trimming staff. A two chamber plan is proposed with one chamber for taxpayers paying at least one hundred dollars and another elected by general voters to oversee city departments like police and health.
Boston business leaders at the New Algonquin Club banquet discuss a possible interim city governance by a commission. Speakers note potential savings, payroll reductions, and broader state involvement while affirming need for reform of local finance and taxation.
Portfolios and tablet cases in leather with varied finishes and prices from $2.50 to $4.50. Leather stationery cases in multiple colors valued $2.00 to $3.00. Leather pen wipers priced 25 to 35 cents. All items offered in one Friday assortment.
Price list shows girls medium weight ceats for ages 6 to 14 at 7 50 and 10 00 each. Includes odd catalog numbers and a Friday sale reference with unclear codes.
Local sale offers P. D. Corsets with six pairs of the $2.00 grade and 14 pairs of the $2.50 kind. There are 24 pairs of the $3.50 quality. The “C. B.” Corsets in odd sizes reduced to $1.00 and “Nemo” Corsets in odd sizes down to $1.50 from $2.75.
Unusual price reductions in Lace Curtains and Portieres with items from Renaissance Irish Point and Crinkled Tapestry offered in one two and three pair lots and singles. Framed sale on Friday morning includes remnants of tapestries brocades damasks and cretonnes in third floor display.
The Boston Central Council of the United Irish League of Massachusetts plans a large reception for Michael J. Ryan, national president of the United Irish League of America, at Hollis Street Theatre on Oct 27 with talks on the Irish situation. Guest speakers include Patrick Ford and possibly Archbishop William J. O Connell.
Edward Monahan a 13 year old inmate of the Parental School in West Roxbury slipped away from the supper table early last night. He is believed to be in South Boston and authorities are seeking him.
John Foley, 24, an inmate at the Boston insane hospital, broke a window sash and dropped to the ground about 20 feet, escaping last night and remaining at large.
Albert J. Park was granted an absolute divorce from his wife Lois D. Park by Judge Pierce in Worcester. A prominent social figure and wealthy construction executive, Park is treasurer of the Norcross Brothers Corporation. He named Miledge G. Whitlock of Marietta, Georgia, in his petition.
Miss Eileen Anglin sister of Margaret Anglin , now in The Dancers at the Majestic Theatre with Cecila Loftus and Lawrance D Orsay in Boston. She says Mrs Stevenson misidentified Margaret as her long lost daughter after a note once sent during Margaret’s Zira run. Ottawa records would prove the error.
An advertisement urges using X Zalia to prevent blood poison from wounds. It claims wetting the sore removes soreness and heals flesh quickly without danger, presenting a bold health remedy claim.
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