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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1898
Page
2
Public notice promotes free mail distribution of a brochure titled A Lesson on Hypnotism by Prof J R Herrin of Decatur Illinois. The offer invites 10 000 readers to request a copy to learn hypnotism as a science and personal skill, with safeguards against misuse and instructions to mail applications marked FREE LESSON.
Police intensify patrols for a major parade drawing 90 000 visitors. Inspectors arrest several suspects, including four Bowery men and a Fall River youth, on vagabond and suspicious activity charges. City held in festive colors with flag-bedecked streets across the route.
The article extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for indigestion and related ills, claiming they improve digestion, blood quality, nerves, and complexion. It lists endorsements and pricing, urging readers to obtain the product from Stuart Co., Marshall, Michigan, with a free booklet offer.
The wife of Lieutenant Charles L. Bent travelled 3500 miles from San Francisco to New York to nurse him amid typhoid fever at Massachusetts General Hospital. Bent, a Cambridge native and West Point graduate, was later moved to Boston and slowly recovering with his wife by his bedside, reading to him from San Francisco.
A description details Mrs Bent a tall 23 year old with chestnut hair and keen eyes, who journeyed across the continent to care for her husband. She remains hopeful they will return to San Francisco when he recovers, while presenting a poised, determined demeanor.
Bridgeport reports no new developments in the Yellow millpond murder mystery as police and detectives press their eight day inquiry. Two strangers arrived to inspect rubber cloth and wearing apparel found with the victim, but names are undisclosed. No word from New Haven or Meriden regarding the claws being investigated.
News reports a ten ton Francis P. sailing from Gloucester to Boston with 3000 pounds of fish capsized off Collins Ledge near Nahant in a Monday afternoon squall. Three Portuguese men were aboard. one drowned before rescue.
Grand Sire-elect Pinkerton attended his first public function at Pierce Hall with the Rebekah branch honoring Grand Sire Carleton, escorting Mrs. Carleton and other dignitaries. Members from across the state gathered as an orchestra played from afternoon into evening, praising Boston’s large sisterhood.
A list of residents including Gertrude W. Noyes of Somerville Emma J. Knight of Worcester Sarah J. Cass of Boston Sarah E. Leavitt of Dorchester Olive Cousens of Charlestown May J. Mills of Cambridgeport Caroline Mellen of Hyde Park and others are recorded.
The past grand representatives of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows gathered for the twenty second annual reunion at Music Hall last night. Attendance was below expectations and speakers faced delays before the program began chaired by President John W Stebbins. J Otis Humphrey of Illinois extolled fellowship and duty, linking Odd Fellowship to wartime sacrifice and humanitarian service.
Two regiments of Patriarchs from Maine take possession of the Amer fleet in a ceremonial arrival. Uniforms and emblems displayed as part of the event. The scene emphasizes militant rank and organized display by the Maine contingent.
Five hundred people gathered last evening with colors flying as the Waterville Mil itary Band of thirty pieces performed. General H. G. Foster led the procession with chevaliers bearing a medallion portrait, while visiting cantons from Portland Lewiston Bath Biddeford Belfast and Bangor joined the parade under various regimental commands.
Land Evergreen of Gardner Halifax of Waterville Somerset of Skowhegan and Augusta of Augusta report headquarters opened at Room 114 in the American House. No definite return time to Maine. the company offers wringers by mail or telephone with delivery in perfect order cheaper and better than competitors. The American Wringer Co. at 7 and 9 Franklin Street, Boston. Telephone B 26%.\"
A sale listing numerous reduced items including Bay Rum, Comfort Powder, soaps, toothpaste, face powders, toilet salts, talcum powder, and flavoring agents. Prices cut from various higher amounts, with items like Beefe Malt, Lovage, Cardamon seeds offered at low per ounce or per unit rates.
An old medical powder claim touts Dr Anderson Carbobareum Toilet Powder made of ghaka, recommended by top physicians and nurses. It is described as soothing, healing, and antiseptic for chafes and irritated skin.
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