The Chances of Bristol Bay
Ethan Brett, a navy man and native of Bristol Bay, faces a choice as his enlistment nears its end. He recalls his factory-born past, his dead mother, and a lost sweetheart Helen Bever, while a commanding officer probes for his next employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby H. Martyn
Norfolk
Ethan Brett
Navy
Bristol Bay
Bristol
Ethan
Brett
Yender
Helen Seaver
Helen Bever
Sewing Circle Forum Aids New England Homemakers
The Sewing Circle in the Boston Daily and Post offers a women’s forum for home makers to discuss problems and exchange help. Topics include household affairs health hints baby care gardening and household economy. Correspondents may use pen names and write on one side of the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Circle
Boston Daily
Lane Day Post
New England
Boston Poat
New Start for Son and Father at the Rope-Walk
A tense scene shows Ethan seeking a fresh start with his father. He longs to begin at the bottom and prove himself, hoping to win back his old sweetheart. The father, softened, agrees that both men now have chances ahead, ending with a hopeful note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethan
Bub
Youngest Boston preacher given pulpit in West Duxbury
The Rev. Albert B. Evans of Winthrop, a member of Boston University School of Theology, is supplying the West Duxbury Methodist Church pulpit. Evans, noted as the youngest preacher in New England, entered his theological studies at 18. A Boston Evangelical Alliance committee seeks urgent financial support for an upcoming tent and open-air meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert 8. Evans
Winthrop
Boston University School of Theology
West Duxbury
Boston Evangelical Alliance
J. Reynard Lawrence
Raynham Baptist Church
Providence
R. I
Lawrence
Abington
Paddle on the wall becomes a memory of mischief
A verse recalls a boyhood home where a wooden paddle hung on the wall and a father’s rebuke shaped a boy’s early life. The speaker reflects on December snows, past tricks, neighborhood laughter, and the enduring image of the paddle that anchored family discipline in the house where he was born.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Mason
Political Courage At Gravesend Arrests Kane
The account recalls Charles E. Gaynor risking his life to arrest John Y. Kane at Gravesend Coney Island during New York’s turbulent era when law and order were debated. It notes Gaynor’s insistence on justice over factional boasts and hints at the ballot as a potent tool in choosing proper leadership.
Editorial Praise for The Firearms Menace
Letter to the editor dated August 11 1910 commends a Post editorial titled The Firearms Menace for its call to place the piece on the front page of newspapers. The writer condemns gun violence and supports stronger public restraint on firearms.
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POST
The
Sunday Post
Gospel alliance boards summer meetings and clergy moves
The article lists outdoor gospel meetings, tent services, and staff details for an alliance with 81 outdoor and 27 tent meetings this season. It notes venues in Somerville and East Boston, plus a big tent in Warren avenue with Schafer and Naftzger in charge, and mentions various pastor appointments and a nationwide church federation program.
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Alliance
Magoun Square
Somerville
Central Square
Boston
Warren Avenue
Clarendon Streets
Charles T. Scha
Paris Fashions Declares Transparent Sleeves a Feature
Paris notes fashion trends with transparent sleeves ruling the season. Lingerie and white tailored waists remain popular while silk and satin tailor made suits dominate the fad. Long gloves suit afternoon and evening wear as cottons show Persian prints and chamois gloves appear for children. Leather belts gain attention though dress material belts dominate. Cotton crepes decline for blouses yet fine cotton etamines appear in models.
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Paris
Gaynor Crusader for Civic Reform
A reader argues Mayor Gaynor is underappreciated as a civic reformer, contending that his career involved efforts against corruption. The letter recounts Gaynor’s role, urging readers to reassess his impact beyond widely known incidents.
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Gaynor
Amen de Honorable Mayor Gaynor Earns High Praise
The New York Sun lauds Mayor Gaynor for exceeding expectations and delivering vigilant, honest service. It commends his bravery, intelligence, and plain speaking, hoping he will continue his admirable public work and gain lasting esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Gaynor
Would-Be Farm Wife Advice on Starting Out
The writer urges a cautious path for aspiring farm wives, noting steady income beats risks in early farming years. He suggests renting a country home with a large lot, exploring neighbors and schools, and then buying if the experience is satisfactory.
Not For Suffrage Praise From Woman Suffrage Column
A reader praises the piece Not For Suffrage praising a female writer in WOMAN'S WORK. The letter extols the author as a superior advocate and urges continued engagement with the suffrage debate. It lauds women as mothers of leaders like Washington and Lincoln.
WANTS HOME FOR LITTLE GIRL
The note asks for help finding a home for an 11 year old girl. The mother, a widow, has a 9 year old son and cannot care for both children. She seeks assistance from the sisters of the community.
Visiting in St John Dear Rosenthal Friedberg
A letter from Butzbach at 722 Upland Road Quincy expresses gratitude for an invitation to visit and says he is currently in St John New Brunswick staying for the hot weather and will call on his return.
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Rosenthal Friedberg
St. John
N. B
Butzbach
Care for Rubber Plants in The Sewing Circle
Reader Genevieve asks how to care for two large rubber plants whose leaves are turning black. Advice sought on watering and sunlight needs.
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Genevieve
Praising Suffragists and Dignity of Motherhood Debate
A reader named HOLLYHOCK argues against the suffrage movement and the idea of maternal dignity. She contends many women lack interest in outside roles, urging focus on quality of life over quantity of population and criticizing immigrant mothers. She invites further letters.
Fresh Air Cure Advocated for Child Health
A reader argues against school child medical exams as a money making scheme and urges open windows for health. She claims fresh air cures lung trouble and cites personal experience of sleeping with windows open year round. She invites testing the idea and reporting results through the Sewing Circle.
English Papers Sent From Wallington Notices
A speaker explains English newspapers are unavailable locally and are sent every other week from sisters in Wallington. She passes them to friends and notes reading Surrey’s fetters and other titles while continuing to seek access to more English news.
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Wallington
Surrey
English fighter letter seeks sisters from Surrey
A letter from English fighters expresses longing for home and asks to locate two Larvis sisters from Carshalton Surrey now in South Boston and North Adams. The writer recalls West Croydon and London and invites replies from any of the sisters, mentioning the EPSOM Derby.
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England
Larvis
Carshalton
Surrey
South Boston
North Adams
West Croydon
London
Epsom Derby
English Wife Seeks Old Parkin Recipe From Home
A reader asks for a traditional English park in response to a letter. She explains she is married to an Englishman who recalls home baked parkin and requests a recipe to surprise him. She wonders if others can share the method or another sister might help.
How to Bake Chicken Pie and Banana Ice Cream Delights
Cut and boil two chickens to make tender meat for a rich pie with a buttery crust and seasoned gravy. Also included is a cucumber brine method, a cocoa custard crust bake, and a banana orange lemon frozen dessert with whipped cream.
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Kk. M
Norwood
Columbia Street
Portsmouth
N. H
Margaret Ennis
Alleghany Street
Roxbury
George C. Wendel
Hudson Street
Boston
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George Matthew Adams
Dean Shailer Mathews
University of Chicago
First Church
Clarence JL. Eaton
Medford
Bellows Falls
Central Congregational Church of
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Cornelius Chase
Meadville
Penn
E. C. Herrick
First Baptist Church
Charlestown
Amherst
Upland Road
Quincy
Horlick
S. S
Gombine
A. M. Thompson
Broad Street
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U.S
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Tremont Street
New York
210Th Ave
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