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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1899
Page
2
In a Boston Post interview, Dr. McCoy critiques early medical practice for failing to treat bronchial disease at its source. He argues that brutal drugs hid symptoms, allowed decay, and spurred patent remedies, forecasting cheaper professional care at a one dollar rate to prevent bankruptcies.
A Victorian medical claim highlights a method by Almyr Physicians that approaches bronchial disease differently, pitched as a remarkable relief to patients suffering from bronchial tube conditions.
The patient shows exposure symptoms with a chilly sensation and creeping feelings along the back and legs. He sneezes shivers becomes feverish and loses appetite. Nasal congestion headaches fatigue and restlessness on attempting sleep follow as breathing difficulties persist.
Dr McCoy explains he supports a $1 mail treatment rate to aid hundreds of patients who cannot travel to Boston for care. He says the offer provides a chance to correspond, assist, and potentially cure many correspondents who have sought his help for years.
Toward noon his nose discharges watery fluid then mucus with possible blood or pus. The head clears at times but becomes congested again at night, marking an acute cold. It is described as a mucous membrane disease affecting the nose throat bronchial tubes lungs bladder and kidneys through connected membranes.
South Boston sergeant Harry Russell of the First Heavies has been named sergeant major of Colonel Rice s Twenty sixth Regiment bound for the Philippines. He will depart Tuesday and report to Major Foote in Boston for orders from the U S recruiting officer.
A patient experiences repeated chills sneezing a dry husky throat and aching bones progressing to a parched throat and constant swallowing pain. He rests and awakens with feverish symptoms and mucus, indicating the disease that began in the nose has extended along the throat membranes.
A patient ignores an earlier throat condition until one night chills trigger hoarseness and coughing. The disease travels from throat to the glottis, attacking the vocal cords that guard the airway to the lungs.
The patient recovers then grows chilly and coughs worsens. He feels throat dryness and chest pain as breathing speeds. Though hoarseness faded, the disease has moved down from the vocal cords to the windpipe, indicating tracheal involvement.
The patient experiences chills during damp weather after feet get wet and restless sleep with a worsening cough. He notes sore throat chest pain and chest oppression, then coughs up tough sticky mucus that becomes yellow green. Night coughing wears him down as disease advances into the bronchial tubes.
The account traces a illness advancing from the upper air passages into the lungs. It notes a fresh cold as trigger, worsened nights, and a dry cough on waking. Weight loss, dyspepsia, and irregular appetite accompany expectoration of yellow matter and foul smelling cheesy lumps.
Bank officers committee hosts a field day at Riverside Recreation grounds this afternoon. A special train from Boston & Albany at 2 35 p m takes members to the grounds arriving about 3. A bankers versus brokers baseball game plus track races and water sports at the outdoor pool are planned with over fifty canoes and two bowling alleys free of charge. High diving canoe tilting and tub races may occur under Mr. Harry L Burrage supervision.
War Department releases General Otis cablegram noting sixteen churches occupied by U S troops in various localities with four partially occupied and services uninterrupted. Three convents also occupied and ten churches previously held by insurgents now under protection.
Dr. Michael Chirurg, a well known young Boston physician, runs for Representative to the General Court from Ward 9. He is recognized for philanthropy and as a friend of the working class.
A physician urges a patient to seek a healthier climate, but the patient, unable to afford it, remains with the same doctor who has allowed his condition to worsen. The man grows steadily weaker, losing flesh, tiring easily, and becoming short of breath with exertion.
The text describes ulceration in the lungs destroying bronchial tubes and tissues. Cavities form, discharge appears sometimes with blood, night sweats soak bedding, and fatal hemorrhage from a lung vessel may follow as the lung is destroyed.
A bold sales pitch announces a program at Almyr offices offering treatment until cured for bronchial disorders for $1 a month. It claims you can learn the cause of your trouble for free before paying and starting treatment, requiring a physician's prescription or medical evidence.
A party of insurgents derailed a railroad train one and a half miles south of Angeles and opened fire on the derailed cars from a bamboo thicket. Two Americans were killed and five wounded. Lieutenant Lome and five scouts defended the train and repelled the attackers, leaving six dead rebels found in the firing position.
The unidentified schooner wreck was located today in a cave near Cape Pine in Avalon. The crew likely perished during last week's gale. Seven dories were found nearby. the vessel was probably a Grand Banks fishing boat with at least twelve crew. Two boats with four men each are missing from Bonavista Bay.
The Democratic State committee head quarters hosted a large attendance as delegates debated in a spirited convention. Colonel Drinkwater praised the Paine Mack ticket for integrity and strength, denying claims of a packed convention and noting unused delegate seats. Senator Flynn called the fight healthy and rumored retirement contingent on decisions after talks with allies.
Excerpts from interviews with J Donoghue of Lawrence and M J Reidy of South Boston praise Ramsdell and the ticket. They dismiss convention turmoil as entertainment and assert Paine and Mack are fit to lead the party in the fight for human rights and liberties.
Mayor Quincy denounces the Democratic State convention for selecting a full national delegates slate in advance. He argues the move was irregular and undemocratic, packed with outsiders, and undermines voters in districts who should choose their delegates. He says the party faces political indifference and questions the transparency of ticket distribution.
A Boston politician defends his record against charges of organizing opposition to a party plan. He asserts his commitment to home rule, recalls past campaigns, and states he will vote for Paine while condemning the current administration's Philippine policy. He emphasizes not being driven from the Democratic Party.
Dedham figure Winslow Warren former port director says the Mechanics Hall convention is a disgrace and declares he will not vote for Paine or Mack. He opposes the anti imperialist plank and criticizes the boundary between gold Democrats and the new party, predicting imperialism as a major issue next year.
Representative Clerke has served Ward 10 in the Legislature, earning praise for patient, impartial service to laborers and capitalists alike. He is noted for opposing extravagant public spending and for fighting for economy, earning respect from fellow representatives.
A Americus Georgia city solicitor reports a Mrs W F Marsh improved sleep after switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee. The change cured sleeplessness and nervousness, with further praise from Mrs Davenport and Mrs W H Howard. T W Callaway of Gatewood Grocery notes local approval and bank president endorsement of Postum Cereal Food Coffee.
Former Lynn mayor Ramsdell, nominated by Massachusetts Democrats for state auditor at a Boston convention, declines the nomination by letter. He denounces the convention as a perversion of Democratic principles and criticizes the State committee for packing the gathering to favor George Fred Williams and Boston interests.
An early 20th century fragment promotes Omega Oil for foot pain with Swiss origin and Boston company claims. The text veers into a political letter criticizing Massachusetts Democrats and urging party reform ahead of 1900.
Hon George Fred Williams expressed satisfaction at ex Mayor Ramsdell declining the auditor bid. He termed Ramsdell’s rejection anticipated and attributed the convention’s sole error to the nomination. The vacancy will be filled by the executive committee per convention authority.
A Ward 10 Republican committee statement argues the majority acted to fill a vacancy in Ward 10 after ex-chairman Clerke’s disputed move. The group asserts the chairman overstepped and that the committee legally elected Innes to fill the seat, with signatories listing Fred E Grave and others.
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