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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1903
Page
2
Boston and Maine Railroad employee T. E. Rathburn testifies Paw Paw strengthens and aids digestion after use. He notes improved appetite, better digestion of food, and urges brain workers to use the tonic based on his experience. Signed at 1769 Massachusetts avenue.
James E Knowlton, a well known insurance agent in Boston, writes of his long struggle with dyspepsia and nervous indigestion. After using Paw Paw he reports great benefit as a tonic and digestive aid, calling it the most marvelous remedy he has ever taken.
The letter from John Scott of 18 Kendall Street Boston reports relief from long standing dyspepsia after trying Munyon's Paw Paw. He claims complete elimination of symptoms since using the remedy and endorses it to Dear Sir.
Prof Munyon extols Paw Paw as a universal tonic for overworked bodies and weak nerves. He urges doctors clergymen mothers brain workers and tired women to test it and report back. Claims include eliminating stimulants improving digestion and boosting energy with a pint bottle selling for $1 and Paw Paw pills for 25 cents.
The article explains the upcoming Hebrew holy days for the year starting with Rosh Ha-Shona on September 22 marking the 6664th Hebrew year The Yom Kippur fast day lasts 24 hours from sunset to sunset with no food and prayer filled hours The following eight days celebrate Tabernacles, likened to Thanksgiving, after the Fast Day
Charles W. Emerson 42 of 243A Highland Ave Somerville is in Somerville Hospital with self inflicted wounds after a weeks long worry over ill wife and two sons aged 16 and 18. He was found in the cellar with a clothesline and later wounded himself with a bread knife before family intervened. Emerson is a traveling salesman for a Boston jewelry house.
Eleven year old Abbie O Keefe who disappeared from Arlington last Thursday was found today at her aunt s home in Hingham. She had visited Hingham before and preferred it for its excitement.
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as instant relief for babies and soothing sleep for distressed infants, plus a mild Regolvent for severe cases. It promotes the products as the purist skin cure for eczema rashes scales and hair loss in all ages, with wide endorsements and global availability details.
Fall River news reports growing suspicion that foul play may lie behind the disappearance of Tillinghast Kirby a Providence man and wealthy summer visitor at the Burden Head residence near Gooseneck Point. The 80 something fisher saved three boys from drowning recently and his boat was found empty and anchored where he rarely fished. A strange boat was seen nearby and a man was observed leaning over its side near Shark's hole. Kirby carried at least $100 besides a watch and jewelry.
Chicago on September 16 reports a Chicago University professor claims a new food substance lecithin can rapidly enlarge humans and animals. Dr Shinkishi Hatai says lecithin is a phosphorus containing body found in eggs and brain matter and blood. The experiments allegedly show normal healthy growth.
Flora Burnham, 14, of Kittery High School, took Paris green this forenoon at school in Portsmouth. Dr. T R Luce saved her life. She admitted intent to poison but gave no reason. She remains very ill but out of danger.
Four Back Bay residents and property owners petition the railroad to improve the fence and embankment on Boylston street. They cite an unattractive unpainted wooden barrier contrasting with neater station surroundings and gardens, naming several signers including Thomas F. Galvin and Henry Lefavour of Simmons College.
Quincy September 15 Selma Ackensen a pale faced Swedish girl without relatives will face infanticide charges tomorrow after a three month old child was found dead in a Quincy park. She boarded with a Dorchester family then left the baby near Merry mount Park with medicine bottle nearby.
A impoverished half-educated girl fled from the spot to be arrested the next day in Dorchester, where her employers were unaware of her trouble and shame, bearing the burden of care for her future alone.
A former employee describes severe stomach pain, rapid pulse, and weight loss before using Grape-Nuts. After starting the cereal, appetite and weight improved, pulse normalized, and health restored. The testimonial notes a self‑experiment removing the food caused decline, then recovery upon resuming Grape-Nuts.
An advertisement touts Golden Specific as a secret home remedy to cure habitual drinking. It claims the treatment can be added to food or drinks without the drinker knowing and asserts a guaranteed cure with no harm. A Cincinnati physician offers free samples by mail to women seeking to help husbands.
An Osmo-Chemic medical institute in the Boylston building offers virtually free treatment to any invalid, arguing physicians must relieve suffering as a life saving obligation. The article likens medical neglect to murder and asserts doctors incur sin by refusing care. The facility touts a cutting edge X-Ray system with fluoroscopic viewing for a definitive diagnosis, available at no charge to applicants.
Mrs. Sarah A. Mullett of Walpole Massachusetts recounts seeking Osmo-Chemic treatment after side pain revealed a tumor by X Ray. She states the treatment cured the tumor and later malaria, expressing satisfaction with the results.
Osmo Chemic physicians urge patients who consult other doctors for catarrh asthma bronchitis consumption cancers or tumors and have endured months without relief to seek care. They invite such individuals to enroll by September 30 for a free examination and trial of the new light treatment.
Mrs G W Duncan of Chelsea Mass recounts fifteen years of back pain from heavy nurse work. She says Osmo-Chemic doctors cured her and several friends, also relieving throat and nasal catarrh. She praises their treatment as the only one she can recommend.
Mrs Maude E Nelson of 1438 Hudson Somerville Mass reports three years of bronchial asthma and indigestion. After failed remedies, she tried the Osmo Chemie light cure and cites marvellous relief and daily improvement in a testimonial signed Mrs Nelson.
The Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine Incorporated releases its chief consulting physician J. L. Plunkett M D and provides permanent offices in Boston Lynn Worcester Manchester Portland New Haven Bridgeport for patient visits. Office hours run 9 am to 12 m 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 8 pm daily with Sundays closed.
Herbert W. Phillips plans a second suit against Royal R. Sheldon for alienation of affection after filing a divorce libel against his wife Susan E. Phillips. Sheldon, a Chelmsford Foundry treasurer and noted automobile figure, is said to be missing with Mrs. Phillips. the case could seek about $50,000.
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