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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1908

Page

7

Bride Sees Husband Die in Pond Tragedy

In Uate Rhode Island John Colon foreman of Spencer Farm drowned after boat capsized during a fishing trip with subordinate William Reed. Colon sank when water leaked into the boat and he lost his balance. his wife witnessed the accident from a nearby window as Reed swam to shore. Colon was 28.

Uate R. I John Colon Spencer Pond Colon Spencer William Reed Reed

The Office Boy Who Won a Stubborn Heart

A tenacious orphaned boy Henry White, hired after a strict interview, rises from cleaner to head of the office. Ten years later, his quiet devotion to Gladys Harwood, daughter of his boss, earns his place as her fiancé after a decisive private consultation.

Henry White Henry Smith Street Mr. Harwood Cupid Son of Venus Gladys Harwood Glenwood Avenue R. W. Harwood Gladys

Handsome New Christian Scientists Publishing House Opens

The Christian Scientists unveil a modern three story fireproof publishing house at Falmouth and Norway, with passenger and freight rooms, ample storage and space for future annexes. The building houses printing forms for Sentinel and other papers using lintotype machines, while the Huntington avenue site will be repurposed for publishing.

Christian Scientists Falmouth Norway Streets Sentinel Huntington Avenue

New Denomination Builds Modern Limestone Headquarters

The denomination expands to a new limestone building with state of the art heating and lighting. The lower floor houses a salesroom reading room and department offices while the second floor serves as editorial rooms and offices and the third floor hosts additional operations.

The Sentinel

Fashion notes for fall styles from Miss Mary

Skirts shorten. large earrings return. hats push puffed styles out. Empire aprons suit small girls. cuff ruffles rival throat frills. Peau de soie to reappear. rough straw hats with sugar loaf crowns and vari colored scarves popular. Bridge stockings with openwork hearts and suits in black and tan. Applique decorates coats and curtains. medallions from old dresses repurposed.

Man from Brockton Survives Neck Injury After Nantasket Dive

Albert Pulsifer of Brockton dove from a raft at Nantasket and suffered a broken neck. He remained alive at midnight and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. The accident occurred near the hotels and he did not notice the tide at four thirty. Dr Sturgis was summoned after bystanders saw him fail to surface.

Nantasket Albert T. Pulsifer Brockton Massachusetts’ General Hospital Boston Pulsifer Atlantic Hill Dr. Sturgis

Preserving and Pickling Recipes from Early American Home Cooks

A collection of home canning and pickling directions includes instructions for making cordial syrups with cider vinegar and sugar, layering fruit with spices, sweet carrot puree flavors, cucumber pickling with vinegar, and a sassafras drink mix. Names include MARY I. LLOYD BE C PARSONS MRS ADA N GOVE and CLARABEL CROOKER with addresses in Roxbury New Bedford Claremont and unspecified.

Mary I. Lloyd Dudley Street Roxbury BE. C. Parsons Sears Street New Bedford Ada N. Gove West Pleasant Street Claremont N. H Clarabel Crooker

Advice on Love and Money From Mildred Champagne

A 22 year old asks how to balance savings and lavish spending for a fiancé near Boston while earning $9.50 weekly. The columnist urges boosting income, discipline, and large ideals, arguing better salary can fund comforts and future marriage plans. The piece emphasizes willpower and persistence as keys to success.

Miss Champagne Boston la Post

Dear Miss Champagne ends romance with drinking lover

A 17 year old girl seeks advice about a 23 year old lover who drinks heavily. The columnist warns against meeting him again and says a drinking man is hopeless, advising the girl to end all thoughts of him and that marrying such a man invites pity from others.

Miss Champagne Priskiok

Letters Advice From Boston Directory Exchanges

Citizens submit requests for information and guidance to local offices and officials in Boston. The letters reference flags at sea, university law matters, the district attorney, shipyard captains, and access to city directories for names and contacts.

Miss Speyer Weds Waldo I. Shuman In Long Branch

Miss Ruby Speyer daughter of Leo Speyer of New York to Waldo Irving Shuman of Boston and New York marry at Ruby Villa Long Branch. The ceremony features informal summer attire, a simple noon service, and a coastal honeymoon by automobile via Maine Canada and the Great Lakes.

Long Branch N. J Ruby Speyer Leo Speyer New York Waldo Irving Shuman Samuel Shuman Boston Ruby Villa Jerome Avenue Irene R. Shuman Elsie Borg Nettie Gerstie Edith Borg Shuman Harold Adams Joseph Lillenthal San Francisco Norman Gorlberg Edwin Waldo Shuman Roxbury Latin School Massachusetts Institute of Technology Ernsdale Woolen Mills Clinton Mass Maine Canada Great Lakes

Division 34 A O H Holds Meeting

Division 34 A O H met last evening in Parkman Hall on Boylston Street with P J Leonard presiding. Several candidates for membership were proposed. Leonard and Major Thomas O Connor were chosen to represent the division at the State convention starting in Lynn tomorrow. Discussion of meeting matters was led by Daniel Herlihy M J Ahern Michael O Neil Major O Connor Thomas Kearns and President P J Leonard.

Parkman Hall Boylston Street P. J. Leonard Thomas O'Connor Lynn Daniel Herlihy M. J. Ahern Michael O'Neil Major O’connor Thomas Kearns

The Summer Dish Digestible Wheat for Heat Control

A doctor advised summer diet centers on whole wheat made digestible. Steam cook six hours cure and thinly flake then toast flakes for 30 minutes at 400 degrees to separate starch particles so digestion is efficient. The process yields a fully digestible food but requires four times longer prep than flaked foods.

Maple Flake Wheat Promises Kids Liking Summer Menu

Advertises Maple Flake Wheat as a child friendly dish cooked in maple syrup. Claims it will entice children to eat it in summer and want more after tasting. Urges readers to buy a package today and stop reading ads afterward.

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POST Sunday Post Priscilla Seaver Moore Place Arlington, Mass Mother New Christian Science Church Christian Science Church Washburn Crosby's Miss Mary CROS God Tedaly R Sur New England Mildred Champagne C. BE. H BE. L. G Charles Silloway City Messenger Department KE. N. H Boston University Law Department Jerome Department of Justice New York City Nahanters W. A. Marshall Charlestown Navy Yard M. R Attleboro Haverhill Street Boston Directory EB. L. P Miss Speyer Waldo I. Shuman He Me Ramiy Oboe Battle Creek Mich Vian Bosto Seup St. Charles Washington Street Weybosset Street Providence Main Street Fall River Williams Street Brooklyn Philadelphia London England N. B
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