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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1907
Page
2
A 3 year old named Thomas Savage wandered along Columbia street in Cambridge, resisting name and address. A bluecoat arrested him after a long walk toward Station 2. His worried mother traced his steps, feared he was drowned, and bribed him with candy as she retraced the day.
A store announces a swift sale of a large stock including dry goods dress goods silks velvets hosiery and underwear with linings table linens and more. The message hints at special low prices and urges customers to seize the bargains while the sale lasts under these circumstances.
A newspaper features a limerick contest asking readers to complete a four line verse. Prizes include $100 for best fifth line, $25 for next, five $5 awards and many $1 consolation prizes. Readers submit clever endings hoping for a bridegroom’s proposal twist.
A young boy with curly yellow hair and wistful blue eyes is found after walking about four miles. He describes seed lots of cows horses cars and a large wagon with horses, and declares he will go again another day.
Providence Rhode Island September 25 The case of William B King's will leaving a fortune to Louise B Blakenburg shows an unknown bride may exist Johnston residents doubted such a figure yet King's sister Abbey A King who shared his hermit life knows of the woman and where she may be found but will not discuss the matter
Shorty McCabe voices his odd line about music as Sewell Ford presents The Record of Rusty Quinn. This dialect tale is hailed as one of the series' best and appears in upcoming Next Sunday's Magazine.
North Attleboro reports thrill as William E. Smith of Central Pharmacy regains custody of his three year old daughter Clare from her grandmother amid court actions. Grandfather Edwin Smith faces abduction charges. custody hearing set for Taunton Probate Court. Also included is a local testimonial about Cooper stomach medicine and its claimed benefits.
In Dedham Judge Emery Grover heard two cases involving Peter J. Webb of Hyde Park and Charles Porter Plympton of Medfield. Plympton faced perjury charges tied to poor debtor proceedings, with case continued to Friday and bail set at 3000. Webb, linked to a $1246 larceny claim from Hollis Jordan, received a continuance to October 2 with $800 bail.
The defeat of Senator Bromberg by Gideon Abbott in West Roxbury sparks Democratic cheers, with talk Bromberg may run independently or seek the Board of Aldermen. Rumors swirl of Doherty and Teeling actions as Charlestown leaders hint at independent support. No recount requests were filed by election commissioners.
San Francisco Sept 25 Daniel A. Ryan an attorney prominent in politics was nominated for mayor by the Republican municipal convention last night William H Langdon the present district attorney was renominated.
William H. Cogan, a retired Boston police inspector, sought dissolution of a receivership on his property. His daughter petitioned for guardianship. Cogan supported examination by alienists while claiming mental soundness. A prior decree granted his wife $8 weekly separate support. A receiver was appointed when he left Massachusetts. he returned in 1906 and contest remains. Judge Grant ordered continued proceedings with alienists' report.
Four years ago I suffered a severe inflammatory rheumatism attack with four months bedridden, fever, skin peeling, hair loss, and multiple bed sores. After trying many remedies, Cuticura Resolvent restored appetite, weight, and skin. hair regrew with Cuticura Soap and Ointment massages. Mrs. Lavina J. Henderson Stamford Conn March 6 and 12, 1907.
A promotional ad touts Cuticura products as a complete external and internal treatment for eczema and skin issues. It endorses Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent with prices and the claim of worldwide sale and mailed free book availability from Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. Boston.
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