Alks on Love and Sentiment in a Dear Miss Champagne
In a 19th century style advice column, a 25 year old unmarried woman asks Mildred Champagne how to choose between three married suitors without sacrificing her belief in woman suffrage. The columnist counsels acceptance of a suitable husband, warns against forcing political ideals on unsympathetic men, and urges practical steps like work and independence while affirming the noble goal of women’s rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Champagne
Quick Yeastless Biscuit Recipe From Old Family Cards
A compact collection of biscuit formulas yields about a dozen browned cakes with sugar nutmeg and egg. Instructions cover mixing with sweet cream, flour, baking powder and salt, then baking two-thirds full in greased gem pans for about 20 minutes. Includes notes from Marlo Eastman and Mrs Jennie Stone on variations and serving ideas.
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Marlo
Eastman
Box A
North Conway
N. H
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Promises Hair Growth Guarantee
An advertisement touts Rexall 93 Hair Tonic as effective for dandruff prevention and hair regrowth with a refund guarantee if unsatisfied. Described as pleasant, non greasy, fast acting, sold at Rexall stores and Liggett's Drug Stores in local outlets with two sizes 50c and 1.00.
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Rexall
Liggett’s Drug
Washington and
Avon Streets
App
Temple Place
Front Dear Miss Champagne Fronting a Daughter’s Troubled Marriage
A reader asks if an 18 year old heiress with late father’s insurance should wed a 21 year old with little means. The mother funds lavish living and skirts responsibility. the letter seeks guidance on marriage versus work and domestic readiness amid hard times.
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Champagne
Aank
Last Wedding in Old Church Honors Brookline Pair
Miss Dorothy Dutton and Clarence Melville Cobb of Brookline wed in Cop ley Square’s Second Church, the last ceremony before the old church is torn down. Bridesmaids included Miss Dutton cousins Claire McGregor and Florence Dutton. reception held at the Hotel Somerset. couple to reside at 1559 Beacon Street after June 1. Cobb Harvard graduate 1911.
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Dorothy Dutton
Clarence Melville Cobb
Brookline
Copley Square
Mildred Bradley
Boston
Dutton
Claire D. McGregor
Malden
Florence Dutton
Medford
Walter Buckley
Marie Jones
Ruth Markman
Beatrice Bacheller
Thomas van Ness
Roger E. Hall
Newton
Eastham Guild
Newton Centre
Edward Winslow
Francis W. Breed, Jr
Cambridge
Bertram Hasker
New York
Mitchell Foster
Howard Turner
Gordon MacNeal
Somerset
Cobb
Melville JL. Cobb
Elmer Asa Lord
Sewall Avenue
Mr. Cobb
Beacon Street
Harvard
Miss Dutton
Benjamin F. Dutton
Houghton & Dutton
Russell Case Before Master Hears Identity of Claimant
The long delayed appeal of Dakota Dan Russell from Judge Lawton's Middlesex Probate Court decision will be heard before a master. Judge Braley of the Supreme Court ruled the issue of claimant identity should be heard in two weeks before a court appointee master. In court, William C Russell and executors Ferdinand Almy were present. Fresno Dan Russell was acknowledged as the missing heir.
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Russell
Lawton
Middlesex Probate Court
Braley
Supreme Court
East Cambridge
Lst
Nason
Sheldon
Dakota Dan
Fresno
Dan” Russell
Blanket Maker Declares Bankruptcy in Hubbardston
James BE McWilliam doing business as the Hygienic Blanket Company filed for voluntary bankruptcy yesterday in the U S District Court listing liabilities of 50390 and assets of 40900. The Hubbardston factory and grounds are valued at 27500 with machinery valued at 7000.
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James BE. McWilliam
Hubbardston
Hygienic Blanket Company
United States District Court
Bride and Groom Found Hidden Wedding Ring in Brockton
Mrs. Henry Bell uncovered Winifred Bell’s wedding ring while spring cleaning at 64 Winterstreet. The 18 year old admitted marriage to John H. Geogan of 31 Monomet Street in Portland nearly a year ago. They plan a public re marriage ceremony in Brockton next week for friends.
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Brockton
Henry Bell
Winterstreet
Winifred
Miss Winifred
John H. Geogan
Monomet Street
Portland
Pardon Petition Filed for Ex Bank Treasurer Ingersoll
Augusta Maine April 17 A pardon petition for Richmond H Ingersoll former treasurer of York County Savings Bank Biddeford was received at the executive department The case stems from a $300000 deficiency in large accounts due to long running irregularities He was indicted on four counts embezzlement and on January 18 1911 sentenced to two years in Alfred jail Fifteen months of the term has expired A hearing likely May 10
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Augusta
Richmond H. Ingersoll
York County Savings Bank
Biddeford
Alfred
Jamaica plans steamship line with Canada and Britain
Kingston authorities authorize talks with Canada to subsidize a Jamaica Halifax England route with Boston as winter port. Canadians propose a million dollar company to acquire 50 000 acres of banana land and build an electric tramway to move fruit to the ports.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Halifax
England
Boston
New York
Rain Forces Cancellation Of Harvard Baltimore Game
Persistent rain in Baltimore forces the postponement of the Harvard game scheduled for today with Harvard and Baltimore authorities canceling the event.
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MR Speeler
Divine Muse
I. Foave Union Made
Tan
Gun Metal
Patent Colt
Russia
Paveler
Washington ST
Siegel’s
School ST
Roxbury
Lynn
Market St
Salem
Cross St
Worcester
Front St
Providence
Westminster St
Lawrence
Essex St
Alks
Mildred Champagne
Housewives
Sunday Post
Jennie Stone
Riverdale
Lebanon
Washington
Jennid
Stone Riverdale
Kganize
Mhaniew
Iriah
Miss Dorothy Dutton
Clarence Cobb
Russell Case
Blanket Maker
Cook
American Wine Co
St. Louis, Mo
Wiguxham Pad Co
Park 8Q
Riese
Brown
Charles D. Brown & CO
Ing
New
John Hancock Building
Baltimore
Leeve
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