My Romance With Girls and the Bond of Sisters
The writer reflects on letters from girls who admire her and seek friendship, contrasts girls with boys, and recalls a brother who acted as a chaperone. She notes the value of female solidarity, shares childhood memories, and urges kindness over jealousy while seeking future friendships and guidance from mothers. Mildred G. critiques a reader’s romance and suggests maternal counsel in marriage decisions.
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Buffalo Bill
Salmon Alley
Sissie
Japan
China
South Africa
Esquimaux
Mary Pickford
Mary
Jack
Mamma
Mary Pickford Talks Set to Run Five Days Weekly
Mary Pickford will appear five days weekly in the Daily Post and every Sunday in the Sunday Post, according to the new schedule.
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Mary Pickford
Daily Post
Sunday Post
Photoplay Production Time Cited By Mable Franks
Mable Franks states that creating a five reel photoplay requires about six weeks of work per project. This estimate reflects production timelines common in early cinema and discusses practical stages from scripting to final editing.
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Mable Franks
Kaiser Will Visit Brussels in December Tour
Emperor William will visit Brussels from December 19 to 22 with plans to tour nearby areas including Waterloo. Belgian correspondents report special police have arrived to guard the Emperor during the trip.
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Kaiser
Brussels
Amsterdam
London
William
Belgium
Waterloo
Quinn appeals to save Boston Common in street widening vote
Sheriff John Quinn urges residents to vote no on widening plans for Boston Common amid concerns over loss of public open space. He warns the danger lies in eroding the historic green area and urges preservation.
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John Quinn
Boston Common
Santa Claus
Toyland
Cambridge Candidates Withdraw Amid Last Minute Drama
Ex Mayor J Edward Barry’s mayoral bid in Cambridge was withdrawn just before the 5 pm deadline. Representative John T Lynch acted for Barry and kept a crowded city clerk’s office guessing whether the withdrawal would be filed.
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J. Edward Barry
Cambridge
John T. Lynch
Barry
Last-minute Withdrawals Reshape Local mayoral Race
James F. Black withdrew minutes before deadline leaving Mayor Good and ex Senator Brennan as Democrats while Republicans run four candidates led by Wendell Rockwood. Conference failed to yield agreement. ballots will list all four GOP hopefuls as showdown near closing time.
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James F. Black
Mayor Good
John P. Brennan
Wendell D. Rockwood
George E. Sherman
George R. Henderson
William G. Andrews
Mr. Barry
Thomas J. Conrick
Barry
Capt Wiley of Company M Seeks Retirement After 23 Years
Captain Wiley of Company M Eighth Regiment Somerville has petitioned Adjutant General Cole for retirement. A nearly quarter century Militia veteran he commanded the unit and served in the Spanish American War including time as sergeant major of the provost guard in Cuba.
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Wiley
Somerville
Cole
Cuba
Common Lands Pressed by Recurrent Encroachments
A fragment notes ongoing encroachment on common lands, citing repeated pretexts. The terse item highlights ongoing dispute over rightful use and control, with no further specifics available in the readable text.
Fulton and Leavitt Elected by Chamber of Commerce
William D. Fulton was elected chairman of the executive committee of the Grain Board of the Boston Chamber of Commerce for 1916. William S. Leavitt was chosen vice-chairman. The committee handles grain trade matters and makes recommendations to the directors.
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William D. Fulton
Grain Board
Boston Chamber of Commerce
William 8. Leavitt
Mobile coast defence guns proposed for coastline
Washington reports that gigantic guns mounted on motor trucks or railway cars may be added to the coast defence system. Army ordnance experts are testing mobile batteries to protect coastlines not covered by permanent fortifications. A portion of the $80,000,000 coast defence budget could finance this project.
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Washington
Army Ordnance
Middlesex Rifle Club Plans Weekend Shoot at Lincoln Range
The Middlesex Rifle Club of Lincoln schedules a week end shoot this afternoon on Tower road. Competitors will shoot along the 200 800 and 600 yard ranges at the club range.
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Middlesex Rifle Club of
Lincoln
Tower Road
Adamson Cough Balsam advertised for coughs and grippe
An advertisement states Adamson's Cough Balsam cures coughs colds and grippe and is available at all druggists.
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Adamson
Sympathy for the Horse Card Displays in Boston Stores
The A P C A asks shoppers to help horses used by store delivery by buying early and carrying small packages. The card urges relief of the animals during the holiday shopping season and is displayed in conspicuous places by leading Boston merchants.
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Boston
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BROS
Scollay
Quinn
Black
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Company M
Houghton & Dutton
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Lek Inch
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Leavitt
Roxbury
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the Christmas Candy Factory
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Dion
Little Tom
Hodgman
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Tovland
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