Boston Barbershop Banter and City Icebreakers
A Boston Herald column sketches light vignettes from the city including a barber shop exchange about a wife shaving a man each morning, notes on Dartmouth athlete Walter Norton preparing to move to Cincinnati for business, and a parade of local figures such as Senor Don Francisco de la Barra and Rev. W. W. Bustard. The piece ends with playful anecdotes about newsboys, Roxbury breweries, and a Quincy mayor's dangerous demonstration with dynamite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Walter H. Norton
Dartmouth
Cincinnati
Norton
Charles H. Norton
Winthrop
Letter Carriers’ Association
Norton, Jr
Don Francisco de la Barra
United States
Magnolia
North Shore
Senor
The Woodman and Uncle Walt Trade Verse on Conservation
A 1910 verse exchange features Uncle Walt and a woodman debating conservation history from Pinchot to Ballinger. The dialogue spans claims, court decisions, and Brandeis speech, urging a full view of past projects and contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinchot
Guggenheims
Garfield
Brandeis
Ballinger
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
The Thief Who Found His Mother and Ruth
John Kendrick, nearly destitute and torn by guilt, steals a bag at a railway station to save his dying mother. He returns home to her bedside where she regains strength, but a sudden reunion with Ruth reveals the truth. Ruth reveals she recognized him from the cards inside the bag and confirms his past error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Foley
Federal Building
Mr. Foley
Sunset Farm
Holliston
John
Big “Bug
Sammie
John Kendrick
Elinor
Kendrick
Clinton
Ruth Thompson
Ruth
Birt's Head Wash Promises Hair Health
A promotional note extols Birt's Head Wash as the best remedy for hair and scalp trouble. It claims deep cleansing, dandruff removal, and naturally stopped hair loss without free alkali or alcohol, with prices listed at 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birt
Ruth and John Face Truth and Seek Family Blessing
Hector the inspector overhears a confession of theft and love. Ruth steadies John Kendrick with compassionate words as they decide to seek forgiveness and tell his mother the truth, hoping for her blessing before reuniting.
Paragraphs on Fashions and Fads From the Season
Sleeves settle on short and three quarter lengths for summer wear. Beaded scarfs with gold or steel beads are popular. Embroidery decorates belts collars and small yokes. Bracelets over gloves are discouraged or worn under. if used with long gloves they should be avoided. Enamel green shines on beach parasols. Suede slippers match costumes. flesh colored stockings. Brilliantine preferred for bathing suits to avoid cling or weight. Vanity bags feature gold clasps and two metal mesh designs.
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George
GeorGe McManus
Vale -God
BROWN
W. W. Bustard
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Frank R. Norton
Whitman
Tom Tucker
Boston Nationals
Holyoke
Tere
Roxbury
Ree
William T. Shea
Quincy
Louis Restelli
Quincy Slayer
Shea
Nantasket
Pemberton
Boston Harbor
Atlantic Avenue
Rad” McCormick
Brookline Baths
Rad
Georges Banks
Newfoundland
The
College of the City of New York
Majestic
Richard Buhler
Don Jose
el Caney
San Juan Hill
U. S
French
Walt
Boston Theatre
Keith
the Post
Sunday Post
Ida E. Rogers
Batterymarch Street
Hector the
Bustem
Fawates A
Dorset
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