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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1909
Page
5
Mrs Taft visited the executive offices in Washington to review additions completed over the summer and expressed evident pleasure with the changes and improvements.
Mina D Estelle touts parnotis at a dressmakers convention claiming it prevents fat buildup and helps weight loss. She says Paris shoppers demand the product and that dissolving four ounces in hot water and taking a tablespoon thrice daily will show results in a week.
Governor Draper spoke to crowds in Andover Lawrence and Haverhill before returning to Andover to spend the night with William M. Wood president of the American Woolen Company. About 500 Phillips Andover Academy students greeted him on Andover Hill and listened as he urged support while Attorney General Dana Malone, J. F. E. Gilman and Samuel H. Boutwell also spoke.
Governor Draper accused Eugene N. Foss and Frederick W. Mansfield of misrepresenting the petition urging a veto of the eight hour law. He urged them to revise their statements if honest, noting the bill would affect all establishments employing laborers if enacted into law.
An old health notice claims after forty the body declines and poisons gather in blood causing rheumatic pains. It prescribes a mixture of Sar saparilla, Toris compound, and whiskey to be taken in tablespoonful doses before meals and at night, with shaking before use.
The Good Government Association may back Bernard J. Rothwell for mayor with Plan 2, while James J. Storrow may drop out and endorse him. Other figures including Joseph H. ONeil and ex mayor Fitzgerald joined last minute stumping for various plans and tickets.
An unidentified man was dragged to death near Cross street in Malden while attempting to board a moving Boston and Maine train. His foot became entangled as he slipped and fell from the car steps.
In Gardner Fitchburg Leominster and Clinton James H Vahey along with Eugene N Foss and ex Mayor John F Fitzgerald attacked Republican stewardship of prices and living costs. Foss claimed he was buncoed last year for supporting the ticket and urged voters to protest. Fitzgerald urged accountability of state accounts and bidding practices.
A speaker denounces tariff taxes and high prices in Massachusetts, arguing the burden falls on families buying food clothes and home goods. He cites eggs, beef, and clothing costs, noting cross border price gaps and the strain on low and middle income households.
Mrs Ella O Greene 68 widow of Newton Highlands was missing since Sept 22 from 26 Wiswall Street. A Boston Post item aided by a news notice located her in Andover Conn after she had been visiting Springfield and boarded the wrong train.
Riker Jaynes Drug Stores claim strong proof eczema can be cured based on extensive study. They tout a gentle wash with wintergreen oil as base and offer a trial bottle for 25 cents that removes itching instantly. Boston shop at 7.
At Chelsea and nearby towns Joseph C. Pelletier accused District Attorney Hill of diverting attention with a corncob pipe show while discussing a confidential girl’s confession in a South Boston rally. He charged Hill’s public remarks conflict with ethics and claimed Lodge and the Republican party boss the state. Pelletier urged scrutiny of Hill’s official acts and public statements.
In the sixth game of the B class amateur billiard tourney at the Hub Parties last night Anson defeated Martin by 20 to 158. Anson posted a high run of 286.
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