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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1911
Page
9
General Hugh Bancroft, chairman of the Boston Dock Commission, is said to rival Kris Kringle in popularity as a letter carrier delivers hundreds of letters daily. He faces a flood of requests for jobs and related appeals.
An advertisement urges readers to use Toris compound with syrup of sarsaparilla mixed in whiskey as the fastest remedy for rheumatism and back ache. It claims immediate results and instructs readers to insist on the original sealed yellow package from Globe Pharmaceutical of Chicago.
A narrator extols women's virtue and suffrage while recounting a parade of women at a county jail. Flowers are placed at the cell of a captured killer awaiting execution, as the jailer notes daily floral tributes to the condemned man.
An office boy rises to engineer duties directing efforts to redeem Boston Harbor and position the Hub as a premier eastern commercial center. The piece also notes maritime activity at Lewis wharf with rigging, the holiday marriage peak after Thanksgiving, local literary mingling, and remarks on political veteran figures as election signature work looms.
The Citizens' Municipal League filed nomination papers for Ballantyne, Coulthurst and Kenny with about 11000 signatures each, plus roughly 6000 per candidate, totaling over 30000 signatures. Most signatures came from volunteer canvassers as the league plans renewed campaigning.
Washington December 15. The House public lands committee considered and referred the investigation resolution to a three member sub committee. Judge Baker of California and Representatives Murray of Massachusetts Mondell of Wyoming will oversee an immediate review of the administration of public land laws and related matters. The Western representatives Baker and Mandel join Murray as the eastern member on the panel.
Albany Des 16 Application to the Public Service Commission by the Fitchburg Railroad Company asks authority to issue 1.2 million dollars in bonds to repay money spent by the Boston and Maine Railroad for improvements to the Fitchburg property. The peak expenditure cited is 628,548 dollars for electrification of the Hoosac tunnel.
A captain and two young brothers share daily visits to a weathered wharf. The captain recalls whaling days as the boys imitate sailors, the mother objects, and a final voyage ends with the captain answering their call with homeward hope.
The Sewing Circle department invites home makers of New England to share domestic problems and seek advice. Correspondents may publish under noms de plume and ask questions about marriage, children, baby care, household economy, flowers, and gardening.
A reader identifies marital strain over budget limits and old clothes. Esther notes her husband earns $45 weekly while she cannot afford new clothes, contrasting with her own frugal stance and hinting at financial stress in marriage.
A woman describes persistent discipline by her husband who spanks her for minor mistakes. He uses a trace-strap and palm-steps, punishes for dirt on nails and a burnt loaf, calls her a cry baby if she cries, and withholds adequate shoes. She seeks help and relief from the abuse.
A correspondent asks about the health or social implications of going barefoot around the home in hot weather while a husband forbids wearing shoes and stockings when going to market. The writer notes torn shoes and requests advice, signing as SAD SUSIE.
The speaker notes jealousy and the likelihood of consequences if Esther sends her away. A message to Spunk mentions wanting to shake hands and acknowledges Esther’s spunk while describing tense, personal dynamics between the characters.
A married woman recounts her husband’s brother living with them. The brother earns $21 to $24 weekly and longs to marry, claiming his focus is farming. He is 26, single, and eager to find a partner. The writer seeks guidance from readers.
A crew reports a captain fallen on the wharf as the vessel bobbed at sea with his face to the horizon and a calm smile on his lips.
The Boston Post investigates alleged vote buying at New Bedford in the last state election and calls for action against the political heeler and those who employ him.
A reader rebukes a husband for sending his wife secondhand clothes from a first wife. She argues forty five dollars weekly is enough for a comfortable life and urges apology and fair sharing. She suggests the wife work if needed and condemns secondhand attire. Goldene Rule writes the closing note.
Beauty experts describe a simple at home tonic made from saxolite powder and witch hazel. Bathing the face in the lotion tightens skin and underlying muscles, reduces enlarged pores, lifts sagging areas, and leaves a refreshed youthful appearance.
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