Rivermouth When a Boy Returns in Old Time Narrative
Thomas Bailey Aldrich recounts his boyhood journey from New Orleans to Rivermouth aboard the Typhoon and by rail. He recalls the town’s colonial ghosts, the State House, the old William Pitt tavern, famed visitors like Lafayette and Washington, and Dame Jocelyn’s tales shaping a vivid New England port myth.
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Rivermouth
New Orleans
Boston State House
William Pitt
America
Boston
Marquis Lafayette
Providence
John Hancock
Duke of Orleans
Louis Philippe
France
George Washington
United States
Jocelyn
Washington
Dame Jocelyn
Grandfather Nutter
Typhoon Arrives at Long Wharf in May Morning
The narrator notes a calm May dawn as the Typhoon reaches Long Wharf. Indians are absent or scarce, whether due to being late risers or away on a warpath, leaving questions about their presence in the scene.
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Long Wharf
Promising Deafness Help with Fluid Enserol Remedy
Advertisement claims Fluid Enserol will improve hearing, relieve buzzing and ringing, unclog nostrils, and clear catarrh. It instructs purchasing at drug stores, mixing with warm water, applying drops nightly, and gargling to test hearing after a few weeks with expected head noises and nasal relief.
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Riker Jaynes
Journey to Rivermouth and Meeting Grandfather Nutter
The narrator recalls a dawn ride past a red barn and a shaggy dog as two young combatants clash beside a factory. After a long train journey, the party reaches Rivermouth and meets a serene, Pilgrim Father like Grandfather Nutter at the narrator’s birthplace.
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Rivermouth
Grandfather Nutter
Continued in Tomorrow's Post
A note states content continues in tomorrow's post referencing a 1911 publication by Mary Elizabeth Aldrich and distribution under Houghton Mifflin Co. terms. It indicates authorized publishers and copyright details for the work.
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Mary Elizabeth Aldrich
Houghton Mifflin Co
King Ferdinand's Doctor Accused as German Spy
A Reuters despatch from Petrograd quotes Bucharest stating King Ferdinand dismissed Doctor Groetzel after twelve years as his medical adviser when Groetzel was revealed to be a German spy. The report notes the information comes from Sofia via Roumanian capital channels.
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London
Reuter
Petrograd
Bucharest
Sofia
Ferdinand
Doctor Groetzel
Groetzel
Alligators Taught to Shoot the Chutes Highlighted
In the next Sunday Post Magazine an intriguing feature recounts how alligators were trained to ride waterslides. The piece blends curiosity with wildlife education, exploring methods and safety considerations.
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Next Sunday Post
Rev Galusha Anderson Publishes Fourth Book at 83
The 88 year old Rev. Galusha Anderson D D oldest active Baptist minister in Massachusetts has published another book the fourth in recent years. He says he feels as healthy as ever credits longevity to simple living. Born on a farm he worked hard before college and spent years in pastorates across the country now gardens several hours daily at his Newtonville home on Jenison street.
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Galusha Anderson
D. D
Massachusetts
Dr. Anderson
Anderson
Jenison Street
Newtonville
Boston Owned Steamship Carolyn Reaches Galveston
The only Boston owned steam ship in the Galveston area is the Carolyn owned by Johnson Steamship Company of Boston. It carried coal from Baltimore to Galveston and was expected to discharge there when swept by the hurricane.
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Galveston
Carolyn
Johnson Steamship Company
Baltimore
Twelve Vessels Reach New Fish Pier with Groundfish
Twelve ships docked at the new fish pier yesterday with groundfish. One vessel carried two swordfish while mackerel arrivals were limited to four trips at T Wharf. Prices at dealers ranged from 8 cents for haddock to 15 cents for halibut. The Mary De Costa carried two swordfish among its haul. The T Wharf lineup included Robert & Edwin and On Time with 2000 fresh mackerel totals, plus the steamer Etonian under charter.
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Boston
T Wharf
Haddock
NEW Fish Pier
Pontiac
M. Santos
W. Goodspeed
Henrietta
Tessie Costa Wee
Jorgina
el. DeCosta
Long Island
Mary DeCosta
Ae Progress
Mary de Costa
Robert & Edwin
Independence
Nautilus
Etonian
New Steamers Headed for Local Trade and Delays Ahead
The Cunard liner destined for Liverpool will depart tomorrow due to freight delays. A new vessel, Stephen R. Jones, is under construction at Newport News for Crowell & Thurlow and will mirror Edward Pierce. launch expected around Oct 16. Walter Friend & Co. buy the Maton for Atlantic coastwise service, cut and joined for Canadian locks, crew of 22. Federal inspectors may probe the Lackawanna Nanticoke collision off Handkerchief. a buoy marks the wreck. Boston mariner Clarence Tingle, once Nottingham’s commander, is among the deceased. Danish Belgien arrives with sugar. Knud II. due next week with more cargo.
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Cunard
Liverpool
Stephen R. Jones
Newport News
Crowell & Thurlow
Jones
Edward Pierce
Walter Friend & Co
Boston
Maton
Lackawanna
Nanticoke
Clarence Tingle
Nottingham
Cienfuegos
Landsman
Shipping News Arrivals and Sailings Include Many Vessels and Tugs
Shipping news lists numerous steamers and schooners arriving and departing from ports like Portland New York Norfolk and Lynn. Vessels include Belgien Neilson Governor Dingley St John City of Rockland Col orado Hawkesbury Yarmouth and Prince George with tows and barges from P N Co Mauch Chunk and Ephrata.
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Belgien
Dan
Neilson
Cient
Dingley
Ingalls
St. John
St. Port
Portland
Prince George
Yarmouth
Kershaw
Johnson
Norfolk
Bunker Hill
Decker
New York
Camden
Rawley
Bangor
City of Rockland
Linscott
Bath
Ransom B. Fuller
Strout
Watuppa
Almy
Mauch Chunk
Newburyport
Portsmouth
Perkins
South Amboy
Saco
Murrell, Walton
Seawalls Point
Poith
Emetie
Monococy
Newport News
Lynn
Itasca
Crockett
Stockton Springs
Sunbeam
Barter
Warren B. Potter
Pierson
Rockport
U. S
Kearsarge
Colorado
Hull
Eng
Fridtjof Nansen
Manchester
Halifax
Hawkesbury
Charlottetown
Quantico
Philadelphia
F. J
Thomas J. Scully
Delawanna
New Bedford
Old Dominion
Providence
Liberty
Sewalls Point
P. N. Co. No. 20
L. Perkins
Eleanor A. Percy
Luther T. Garretson
Jacksonville
Errs Lawrence
Marguerite
Ipswich
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BY Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Plymouth
State House
Hampton
Ripplin
West India
Great Britain
Christopher Columbus
Pepper Whitcomb
John Smith
Earl of Halifax
Beast
Gordon Dry
Roesslie
Vane
Ginter Co
Elm & Union
Washington St
Canal St
Bromfield St
Specialty Shop, Inc
Tremont St
Boylston St
Beecham
Gaiusha Anderson
Filene Millinery Shop
Paddy
Paris House of Reboux
Filene
Paris
Filene Millinery Atelier
Filene’s
Kiso
WWE
Victrolas
Victor
Victrola
CC Harvey G
Boylston
Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co
Washington Street and
Cornhill
Victor Talking Machine Co
Camden, N. J
George Lincoln Parker
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