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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1912
Page
4
Boston Elevated Company service between Mattapan square and the South and North stations via Columbia road remains discontinued despite Matapan Civic Improvement Association petition. Commissioners say existing doubled service to Dudley street already handles the traffic.
A dealer explains one tactic to avoid scheduled price cuts by touting an extraordinarily low first price aimed to sell out before reductions begin.
Congressman Billy Murray stood on a tug outside Boston Light as his bride of two days sailed away on the Cymric. He watched the yacht fade, the handkerchief vanish, and the hull sink, leaving only the desolate lightship in view.
Congressman Murray married Mary A. Lappen of Dorchester last Sunday. He left for Washington today to discuss naval matters revealing his plans for an extended honeymoon once duties allow. He joked about Cymric and dreadnoughts while awaiting pilot and officials at Boston harbor.
A reader defends quiet women while noting the social shift toward fashionable dress. She recounts attention from suitors after dressing stylishly, contrasts quiet ladylike behavior with modern attire, and urges wives to keep home as a haven and to greet their husbands with warmth.
In a dated letter Roxbury consoles a wife about neglecting their wedding anniversary. She laments aging and fear of her husband judging her. The writer suggests resilience, noting many couples miss anniversaries yet maintain love and care in marriage.
A wife replying to a letter argues that marrying a man eager to build a home brings happiness. She emphasizes that she would feel fortunate to be engaged to a partner who desires a settled home life and suggests that she would enjoy sharing a life with her future husband.
A Reader of the Post quotes a harsh note criticizing a young woman’s flirting and social behavior. The writer claims those who know her would disdain her, arguing that men seek only temporary amusement and not lasting marriage, and mocks her claim to win men with a smile.
A letter advises a sixteen year old and family to hire a part time helper for cleaning ironing and baking and to share chores. It suggests discussing finances with her father and enlisting younger sisters to assist. The writer wishes happier news and signs off as Willoughby.
Letters to the Sewing Circle are among the feature items in Sunday's Post with readers sharing opinions, tips, and stories about crafts. The column offers a glimpse into community concerns and friendly debate.
Daisy reunites with John after years of separation prompted by a pair of blue baby shoes. A cooling marriage heats back to life as she writes Dear John and he returns to forgive and renew their love.
The Meridian Street bridge linking East Boston and Chelsea reopened yesterday for foot travel after being closed since March. The new draw span is 100 feet wide, allowing passage of large vessels through Chelsea Creek and replacing the old 59 foot draw that served for over 30 years.
Miss Blanche Estelle Lyons of Roxbury will marry Arnold Hartmann of Brookline at the Hotel Somerset at 3 PM. The ceremony, to be conducted by Rev. Dr. Schindler, ends a long romance carried between trips from this port to Buenos Ayres.
The ceremony will be intimate with Miss Lyons attended by her elder sister Mrs. B Schellenberg and bridesmaid Miss Ruth Myers. Best man is Edward H Hartmann. Miss Lyons, Radcliffe graduate, is a linguist and musician. Hartmann is purchasing agent for American Leather Co in Buenos Aires. They will honeymoon briefly and sail August 20 from New York to Buenos Aires to start married life.
Willie invents a mechanical deer and Muggsy provokes a parrot, promising more in next Sundays Post. The quirky duo’s antics set up a humorous feature for readers.
Ex Senator Frank Linehan, jailed at Deer Island, appears before the executive council as Governor Foss submits a pardon petition. Action is unlikely this week. Mrs Linehan appeals to the Governor citing destitute circumstances and six children.
One man died and six others were prostrated by heat yesterday. Adelbert Foote of 8 New Hampshire Avenue Bradford collapsed in the trainmaster's shed at the North Station while visiting his brother George and died two hours later at Relief Hospital.
Yesterday reached a maximum of 8 destas, same as Monday, while four more prostrations bring total to six. The weather bureau predicts unsettled conditions with showers today, followed by fair weather Thursday.
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