New Car Line For Holiday Shoppers
Commencing today and continuing until after the holiday an extra line of cars will run every 10 minutes from 1 to 6 pm between the South and North stations. Northbound service passes Summer and Washington streets Postoffice square and Devonshire street. return trips go through Washington and Summer streets.
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Summer
Washington Streets
Postoffice Square
Devonshire Street
Washington
Summer Streets
Doings of the Van Loon Family Shaving Brush
A passing remark notes the Van Loon family and a shaving brush nearing its end of use. The line conveys a casual domestic scene with a hint of practical concern about replacing the item soon.
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van Loon
More Money for School Authorizes Extra High School Funds
A letter to Acting Mayor Kenny reports the Finance Commission urging the council on Dec 22 to accept Section 2 Chapter 363 of the 1913 Acts to allow $100000 more for the High School of Commerce. The panel notes action needed by Dec 31 1913 to avoid delays and cites land costs in Fenway Avenue Louis Pasteur at 75000 square feet with rates of 75 and 80 cents per square foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Kenny
Finance Commission
High School of Commerce
Commis
Policemen Sought for Shopping District Patrol
A committee requests extra plainclothes policemen to guard the shopping district against shoplifters. They will call on Police Commissioner O'Meara this morning to discuss increased police presence.
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O'Meara
Sewing Circle Debate on Educating Children In Virtue
A Boston Post Sewing Circle letter was printed with parents arguing over whether exposing children to discussions of morality protects them or corrupts them. A Winter Hill correspondent urges parental instruction to shield daughters from immorality, while others warn against teaching about evil to preserve innocence.
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Sewing Circle
Winter Hill
Debate Over Obedience Clause in Marriage Rites Continues
Readers discuss whether wives should promise to obey husbands in marriage. Letters describe experiences of control and loss of freedom, with callers split between upholding obedience and endorsing mutual respect and shared decision making. The exchange includes critics who favor removing the clause and treating husbands and wives as partners.
Union and Liberty Prayer for the Nation
A ceremonial verse calls for divine guidance to unite the many in one and to lift a banner bright across the land. It proclaims the nation’s cry for Union and Liberty and the enduring unity of the people under a shared emblem.
Letters to the Sewing Circle Highlighted in Sunday Post
The Sunday Post features a selection of the most engaging letters to the Sewing Circle. Readers share tips, anecdotes, and questions about stitching, mending, and craft projects.
New England Housewives Recipe for Tapioca Milk Custard
One heaping tablespoon tapioca soaked in cold water overnight. Beat yolks of one egg with sugar, heat milk near boiling, mix and cook 16 minutes. Beat egg white with sugar and brown in oven. Flavor with vanilla. Recipe credited to Mrs J P Conroy of Mattapan.
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J. P. Conroy
Temple Street
Mattapan
Illness Is Only a Habit by Miss Susie C Clark
Miss Susie C. Clark told the Metaphysical Club at 30 Huntington Avenue that illness is a bad habit and not to be talked about. She urged disapproval of mourning and said health inquiries encourage illness. She predicted a future when illness habits are outgrown.
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Miss Clark
Susie C. Clark
Metaphysical Club
Huntington Avenue
Starry wisdom on age mood and growth in a public talk
A speaker urges lifting mood by walking upright, smiling, and gazing at the stars. She argues old age is a habit of mind and the elderly need not be infirm, condemns mourning as unhealthy, and criticizes Dr. Blod's five foot shelf for lacking spiritual uplift. She cites the Bible and Swedenborg as sources.
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Charles W. Bliod
Swedenberg
Nationalization of American Law Discussed in Kansas City
Curtis Guild of Boston former Massachusetts governor told the Knife and Fork Club in Kansas City that lack of uniform state laws hinders business and moral progress. He urged a single national law of incorporation and noted divorce laws affect national morals.
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Kanbas City
Curtis Guild of
Boston
Massachusetts
Knife and Fork Club
Guild
Howard to Command U. S. Asiatic Fleet
Rear Admiral Thomas Benton Howard, president of the naval examining and retiring board, was assigned to command the Asiatic Fleet by Secretary Daniels. He will succeed Admiral Reginald F. Nicholson around February 15, as Nicholson moves to Washington for duty with the navy general board ahead of retirement planned for December.
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Washington
Thomas Benton Howard
Naval Examining and Retiring Board
Daniels
Asiatic Feet
Reginald F. Nicholson
Nicholson
Navy General Board
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New York
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Mrs. W
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Mike
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Colo Salis
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Union and Liberty
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Alice E. Ryter
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