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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1914
Page
3
Mrs Louise D Watt of New York reports a reception her Danish maid held in her rose garden with best china and silverware. She says it cost little and harmed nothing while giving to workers away from home a chance to see new people, methods and utensils.
A columnist recounts experiences with a Danish maid and other foreign workers in her home. She portrays them as eager, sociable youths who host parties and bring charm, while arguing housewives have a duty to see the person behind the servant and expect honest, respectful service.
Charles A. Howard aged 20 of 600 Massachusetts avenue Arlington conductor was severely injured by a fall from his car on the Harvard bridge early yesterday.
Dr Charles E Buck professor of pediatrics resigns citing unjust treatment of students over degree grants. Trustees Henry Abrahams and Robert Gallagher also resigned from the board. Civil suits for misrepresentation and attempts to revoke the college charter expected, with several cases pending.
Bertrand N. Matthews of Evanston Wyoming claims the world will end October 18 1914. In a printed circular he states a new era began February 17 and will end with the destruction of New York Albany Boston San Francisco and other coast cities.
Beatrice Nebraska reports an unusual local character who built a coffin years ago and has slept in it nightly on his front porch. He crafted it larger than standard and installed springs in the bottom for comfort.
The speaker laments funeral expenses arguing that large sums are squandered on funerals while providing himself with basic comforts such as blankets and quilts.
In Peckham Col on August 23 Mrs Paris Cogburn was knocked down by a cow that then chewed and destroyed a new hat and its trimmings after the animal spotted fruit on the headwear. The incident left her with a hurt hip but no serious injuries.
Joseph Buckley of 37 Henderson Street Arlington was thrown from the milk wagon after his pair of runaway horses bolted down Bunker Hill Street toward Sullivan Square. He clung to the reins but was knocked under the wheels as a horse fell. Dr. Charles McNeill aided him and Buckley was taken to the Relief Station with severe injuries, expected to recover.
Six German steamships now in Boston harbor will be unloaded today and their stores sold at auction. Owners avoid Atlantic crossing to prevent capture by English cruisers. Sailors will reside in quarters ashore and strict watch guards ships from tampering. Ships include Hamburg American Cincinnati Amerika North German Lloyd Koln Wittekind Willehad and Hansa Ockenfels.
Mr W S ML of Boston earned a practical business education at Burdett College and quickly secured a good position with a Boston firm. His initial edge led to a 90 percent salary increase in three years. Fall term begins Sept 8.
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