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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1909
Page
7
In Gloucester Hazel M Grant 13 narrowly escaped death when a touring car owned by George H Russell sped toward her. Officer Anderson ordered the car to stop and the girl and companion ran into the street. The vehicle was halted, with Hazel escaping unharmed aside from bruises.
Menominee captain Anfindsen returns from Antwerp with students who studied overseas. Judith Shepard and Faith Rogers of Cleveland report that while hard work is required, American girls show strong progress in various regions. Berlin courses and exposure to peers helped shape their success. Syracuse's Charles Holzwarth and Yale’s W A Durham also rejoined after study in Europe.
A young woman seeks guidance about an engagement with a man who now writes less and works in a city. The adviser notes city temptations are not greater than country ones and suggests evaluating his commitment by letter cadence, proposing patience and caution rather than immediate breakup.
Dear Miss Champagne advises Teresa that bashfulness may reflect caution, not lack of interest. She suggests letting the relationship mature, not pressuring the suitor, and discreetly awaiting a proposal that may emerge after continued, unobtrusive visits.
Recipes from New England housewives compiled in a Sunday Post feature include cabbage onion relish with vinegar and spice, beef and pork meatballs, fried stale bread batter, and an inexpensive chocolate ice cream. Names and addresses accompany each recipe.
A 3000 year old jaw from an Etruscan tomb was shown at the international dental congress in Berlin. The jaw features a calf’s tooth held by gold fittings, illustrating ancient dental work.
A woman claims a simple scientific method removes freckles and brightens complexion. She promises to mail the free prescription and instructions to anyone who writes, stating it has worked for thousands with a velvety pink and white skin tone.
Henry Philburn, a plumber's helper, working in the Suffolk county courthouse registry of deeds, was severely burned when a passerby kicked over a pot of molten lead. The heat struck his head neck and back. a heavy cap saved his head. He was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Edwin D Mead of Boston spoke at the Nobel Institute in Christiania. Mead discussed his lecture work in the United States for a united world and Mrs Mead spoke on the American school peace leagues before a crowded conference.
Lenox society lights up as Madame Carnello Deggio of Rome hosts a reception for her $5000 marmoset at the Hotel Aspinwall. The small creature, insured for $5000, draws a dozen city leaders and Boston to New York social figures who fawn over the pet.
William Peel, famed on Boston streets, was arraigned in the local Police Court for a second time. The case was postponed a week to allow an insanity investigation. He had written a letter to Judge Murray denouncing fines for public speaking as theft. He was jailed in Charles Street and caused a disturbance in court before removal to the Tombs.
A fashion overview notes long duster coats in pongee and shan tung, white muslin blouses, large feathered hat trims, linen coats with black accents, cinnamon straw millinery, jet buttons and brooches, sleeveless coats with side cords, and varied sleeve shapes. It highlights colors like chartreuse green tafetta with marine blue veiling and ornate parasols with carved handles.
A letter from a 22 year old, 5 foot 4 inch, 110 pound office worker asks for advice to gain about 15 pounds. The reply suggests nourishing foods, butter, olive oil, fruits and nuts, slow thorough chewing, and even a milk diet at some sanitariums. It mentions Sargol as a purported flesh builder with a sample offer from the Sargol Co.
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