Wood Violets A Tale Of Hidden Hearts And Regret
In an art exhibit a woman recalls a past love as the painter who inspired a portrait reappears. Years later her daughter announces an engagement to Mr Worthen, while the mother confronts memories of sacrifice and lost innocence amid a fading sunset.
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Europe
Observant citizen and city life notes from Boston era
The piece follows Fred Wright the new Liebler & Co resident manager on Eliot Street and Boston figures like Mayor Fitzgerald and Charles Hoyt era theatre. It paints city scenes from jewelled dogs to temperance parades, secret service plates, egg pricing talk, Bangor nurses, Matt Vahey’s career shift, and local anecdotes of fires, boating, and summer travel.
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Fred Wright
New Liebler & Co
Eliot Street
Boston
Charles H. Hoyt
Park Theatre
Otis Hadley of Somerville Dies at 30
Otis E. Hadley a longtime Somerville resident and manager of Noyes Brothers died after a brief illness at Somerville Hospital. He was 30, leaves a wife and seven year old son, and had been at 11 Green Street before hospitalization. He fell ill Saturday at work and underwent an appendectomy.
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Otis E. Hadley
Somerville
Somerville Hospital
Hadley
Noyes Brothers
Green Street
Shining Promises and Labor Versus Dreaming
A column quotes Walt Mason praising workers over schemers and cites Hans Fritz and Hiram as examples of practical effort. The piece is followed by local society notes: church services on Aug. 14 and Nehemiah Boynton sailing for Europe with Mrs Boynton, plus Charles and Mrs Chester returning to Bristol after a Newport Jamestown vacation.
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Hans
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Fritz
Hiram
Columbia
Walt Mason
George Matthew. Adams
Charles E. Chester
Trinity Church
Mrs. Chester
Bristol
Boylston Street
Newport
Jamestown
Inspector Burr and his double in the police lore
The report notes Inspector Burr of the police department eyeing a mirror and his lookalike, calling the juryman a ringer. Burr, described as energetic and renowned among criminals, and his partner Inspector Doc Smith head a squad battling pickpockets and yeggmen.
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Tom
Jack’ Burr
Police Department
Inspector Burr
Watts
Doc”’ Smith
Religious gatherings and memorials in Greater Boston churches
Bishop Von Scheele of the Swedish Lutheran Church will address two services at Cambridge Broadway Lutheran Church today at 4 and 7 45 PM welcomed by Rev W Jacobson. Funeral services for Mrs Eliza Hamilton were held in Cambridge with burial at Forest Hills. Missionary day unfolds at Old Orchard Christian and Missionary Alliance convention led by Rev A B Simpson.
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von Scheele
Swedish Lutheran Church of Sweden
Broadway Lutheran Church
Cambridge
W. Jacobson
Park Street Congregational Church
Charles D. Kellogg
D. D
White Plains
N. Y
Eliza Hamilton
John A. Hamilton
Raymond Street
Forest Hills Cemetery
Old Orchard
The
Christian and Missionary Allance
A. B. Simpson
New York
Hope Mission
Boston
David Reed
Camp Grounds
John R. Anderson
Wil
O. P. Gifford
First Baptist Church
Brookline
Vineyard Haven Baptist Association
Oak Bluffs
Economical Beef Heart Dishes and Quick Steam-Paked Treats
Recipes for using beef heart including boiled heart with turkey dressing and gravy, crosswise slices cooked as steak, and hash or soup meat from trimmings. Also includes a custard dessert with egg whites and yolks, plus a hamburger steak and pork crumb bake. Shared with names and addresses of contributors.
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Agnes M’manus
Crescent Street
Brockton
Philippines Postal Savings Deposits Reach $1.65 Million
The Philippines had 282 postal savings banks with net deposits of 1 648 024 dollars at the start of June. Filipinos made up 65 percent of depositors, Americans 29 percent, Europeans four percent, and Asiatics 2 percent.
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Washington
Philippines
Manila
Treasury Department
Birt's Head Wash Promises Deep Cleanse For Hair So
An old advertising pitch claims Birt's Head Wash digs dirt from inside pores, not just on the hair. It contrasts with ordinary soaps and barber shampoos, alleging superior moisture and scalp comfort. Tubes 25c, jars 50c.
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Birt
Sewing Circle Forum for Home Makers in New England
The Sewing Circle in the Boston Daily and Post offers a regular department for homemakers to discuss family and home topics. Readers may use pen names and ask questions, focusing on household management, child care, health hints, remedies, gardening, and related advice.
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Boston Daily and
Sunday Post
New England
Boston Poat
Seek Help For Homeless Young Woman Leaving Hospital
A local appeal asks kind women to host a young woman leaving hospital who has no home. She seeks a week or few days of shelter on a piazza, lawn, garden, or farm and will offer light work or services in return. The note signs as A FRIEND.
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New York State
Plymouth Rock
Sisters seek homes for girls and women in need
Roxbury writer offers to foster a needy girl or woman. She explains being away from home much and willing to provide a good home to someone in need, with or without a baby.
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Roxbury
Letter from a Nova Scotian Seeks Old Town Contact
A Nova Scotian widow writes from Valley Harbour Bouchte asking for letters from fellow Nova Scotians. She left 20 years ago and last visited 17 years past. She hopes to return in summer, mentions seven children, and asks others to share where they lived. CLASS WIFE signs.
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Nova Scotia
Nova
Riding School Near Boston for Working Woman?
A Constant Reader asks if there is a riding school near Boston where a working girl can attend without feeling intrusive. She has a daughter who works and earns well but feels she could gain strength. asks if such a course is advisable and requests any information.
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Boston
Letter offers help to struggling hoisting engineer's wife
A reader expresses sympathy for a hoisting engineer and his wife and offers assistance. The letter conveys shared hardship and a willingness to help, reflecting community support for the couple facing financial strain.
Advice on Rest and Family Struggles From Hillside
A Hillside letter discusses a tired husband needing rest despite costs, stressing that short-term financial strain is wiser than breakdown. The writer notes a 14 year old could soon work to ease finances and mentions personal family struggles and sympathy for readers Crystaline and Anti Cat.
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Hillside
Husband in the kitchen irks the farmer's wife
A farmer's wife shares a sharp observation from the Sewing Circle about husbands who lounge in the kitchen and comment on her cooking, noting it provokes her nerves and affects home life.
Value of a Dime in 1858 and 1855 Coinage
The note asks about the worth of a ten cent coin in years 1858 and 1855. It references historical dime values and a tie context.
Fashions and Fads Parade in Colorful Hats and Blouses
Huge colored enamel hatpins replace rhinestones for now with good quality always in style. Nine of ten prettiest blouses feature chiffon silk mousseline etamine veiling silk satin lace or contrasting chiffon. Vests in rich satin embroidery are worn under satin coats while linen suits pair with Bedford cord or pique vests. New lingerie blouses use heavy hand woven linens with openwork embroidery and fine lace.
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