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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1913

Page

6

Milk and Baby Hygiene Association Hosts Mothers Christmas Parties

The Milk and Baby Hygiene Association will hold Christmas parties for mothers and little mothers at 12 baby health stations this week. Organized by Ruth Wigglesworth and the auxiliary committee, the events aim to bring festive cheer to tired tenement mothers. Stations and dates include South Bay Union Dec 2 3 p m East Boston Maverick Dispensary Dec 8 7 p m Hale Street near Bowdoin Dec 2 2 p m Denison House Dec 29 3 p m South Boston Court House Dec 30 2 15 p m Lincoln House Dec 30 3 p m.

The Milk and Baby Hygiene Association Ruth Wigglesworth South Bay Union Station East Boston Maverick Hale Street Bowdoin Square Denison House South Boston Court House Lincoln House

Xmas in Lynn for Glynn visit with Magrane family

Governor Glynn of New York and Mrs Glynn spend Christmas with Mrs Magrane in Lynn. Arrival is this afternoon. It is their first Lynn visit since their marriage over ten years ago. They will be in Boston for part of the stay.

Glynn New York

Firemen Lose Big Monkfish in Catch and Release

Engineer Charles McLaughlin of Engine 47 grappled the second monkfish in local waters yesterday after spotting it at seven in the morning. He seized the creature with a boat hook, then tried to keep it alive with a line and hook. The fish leaped free just as it neared the water, dragging the line and hook with it.

Charles McLaughlin Engine 47 McLaughlin

Catholic Church Notes from St. Marys and Vicinity

Catholic Church Notes report Holy Communion at St Marys North End and breakfast at Revere House. St Peter's Dorchester conducts lecture series on Prominent Catholic Laymen with Rev Hugh Blunt. third talk on Sir Thomas More, Martyr. Tomorrow St Vincent’s South Boston hosts Christmas party for children with sewing school exhibit. Young Men’s Club officers named. Rev T GC Sullivan is spiritual director.

St. Mary's Church North End St. Mary’s Holy Name Society of St. Peter's Church Dorchester Hugh PF. Blunt Sir Thomas Moore St. Vincent's Parish South Boston Young Ladies’ Library Association Agnes Nolan Christina O'Donnell The Young Men’s Club St. Vincent’s Parish William Ford Daniel Santry Fred Gormley John O’hara

Everett Civil War veteran dies after street collision

James Blair, 70, a Civil War veteran from Everett, died yesterday at Whidden Memorial Hospital from injuries after being struck by a touring car driven by Lorenzo C. Creamer of 16 Walnut Street Revere a week earlier.

Auto Hills Everett James Blair Whidden Memorial Hospital Lorenzo C. Creamer Walnut Street Revere

Paris Spring Millinery Debuts With Black Straw Street Hat

One of the first spring millinery creations by Lewis features a black straw hat trimmed with a black taffeta bow and two large jet pins. It showcases early spring styles from top world milliners and emphasizes a stylish street hat model.

Lewis Underwood & Underwood Paris

Japanese arms for Mexico prove business not conflict

Tokio reports the arsenal is producing a quantity of arms ordered by the Mexican government for shipment soon. Japanese officials insist the sale is a business matter and not a sign of hostility toward the United States.

Tokio United States

England Reports 8 Women Plumbers in Census Findings

London Dec 21 census report shows 8 women listed as plumbers in England and Wales. Most are widows, reflecting small but present female participation in the trade amid broader occupation trends.

London England and Wales

New Year's Gold Award Abolished by Boston Elev Co

Ng gold awards will be given the street carmen by the Boston Elevated Company on New Year’s Day. It will save the company over $60,000. The union requested abolishing the gratuity and sought better year round wages instead. Last New Year’s Day 4000 men received gold gifts.

Boston

Fire damages summer home of Dr Waldo Forbush

The Somerville residence of Dr. Waldo Forbush at Squantum was heavily burned at 10 last night. Fire departments from Quincy and Atlantic prevented total destruction. Police suspect arson after a cellar window was pried open and rubbish ignited. investigation to continue today.

Waldo Forbush Somerville Squantum Quincy Atlantic

Brothers playgun tragedy claims 16 year old in Canandaigua

Frederick H. Clark, 16, was shot and killed by his brother Edward, 15, in Canandaigua New York. Edward believed the .22 rifle was unloaded when he pointed it at Frederick and pulled the trigger during play.

Canandaigua N. Y Frederick H. Clark Edward

The Woman Who Was Too Disinterested Fable

A tale recounts a woman who ignores her fiancé as he favors another woman. Friends warn her to intervene but she trusts fidelity and conscience. He proves unworthy and marries the other woman, drawing no sympathy from friends who blame her. Next fable: The Woman Who Deliberated.

Zueblin Praises Walt Whitman as American Democracy's Exponent

Professor Charles Zueblin in Ford Hall lauds Walt Whitman as the most complete exponent of American democracy. He credits Whitman with a cosmic philosophy viewing the body as good and explains his stance on slavery sex and death.

Charles Zueblin Walt Whitman Ford Hall Whitman America

Christmas gift twins to meet the president at age 95

The Christmas gift twins William and Samuel Muncy, aged to be 95, are reported to have the chance to visit the president. The item notes their milestone and the impending birthday in early December.

Babylon L. J William and Samuel Muncy

Boys plan private car trip to Washington to see President Wilson

On the coming Thursday, excited youngsters learned friends arranged a Washington trip to call on President Wilson. Neighbors started a fund to cover the journey and hopes for enough subscriptions to provide a private car.

Washington Wilson

Spanish War Soldier Found Dying in Room

Andrew Keefe of Cambridge a Spanish war veteran famed for bravery was found unconscious in his Windsor Street room yesterday morning. The gas jet was partly open and the room closed. He was taken to Cambridge Relief Hospital and remained unconscious but not in immediate danger last night.

Andrew Keefe Cambridge Windsor Street

Cambridge Boy Run Down by Train Dies

William Hilliard, 11, son of Sidney Hilliard of 170 Spring Street Cambridge, died at Cambridge Relief Hospital after being run over by a freight train on the Boston and Albany spur near Brigham Milk Company. The accident happened around 2 PM as he played on the tracks with other boys.

William Hilliard Sidney Hilliard Spring Street Cambridge Cambridge Relief Hospital Boston & Albany Brigham Milk Company Hilliard

Sterling Silver Novelties and Home Goods Prices

A catalog of ornate gift items and household supplies with prices ranging from 25c up to $38. Featured are Sterling Silver Novelties such as pepper shakers and cheese knives, leather boxes, glass photo frames, tea bells, and a wide array of clocks, fans, and decorative pieces. Also listed are children's books, toys, puzzles, doll houses, and craft items with varied price points.

Ines Habas Drake

Novelty Jewelry Sale Items and Price Ranges

Catalog lists numerous novelty jewelry pieces and textiles with price ranges. Hat pins, mesh purses, rhinestone buckles, sterling vanities, beaded and sterling bags, wrist watches, gilt bags, gold pencils and knives, hairpins, circle brooches, and embroidered handkerchiefs with prices from fractions of a dollar to over eighty dollars. Also lists wool blankets and large wool items with per pair prices.

Hosiery for Holiday Gifts in Complete Assortments

Hosiery for men women and children offered in complete assortments. Women's silk sisle cotton and silk lisle among acceptable gifts. A special item on Monday Dec 22 includes 1200 pairs of thread silk black and color stockings for street and evening wear valued at 1.50 with special price.

Cape Street

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