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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1906
Page
4
Salvation Army workers transform a hall for a grand children's program. Volunteers set up over 6000 toys and distribute barrels of candy to youngsters and parents. Cooks work to prepare refreshments as the crowd gathers for the festive event.
The Salvation Army plans a large community feast requiring 19 000 pounds of chicken 5 000 pounds of turkey 10 000 pounds of potatoes 5 000 pounds of roast beef 5 000 loaves of bread 1 500 bunches of celery 20 bags of turnips 20 bags of squash 8 000 pounds of mixed nuts 2 500 pies 200 pounds of butter 625 pounds of ground coffee 500 gallons made coffee 4 000 pounds of mixed candy 60 boxes of oranges 1 500 dolls 800 sleds 4 000 hockey sticks 500 pairs of skates 1 000 pairs of shoes 1 000 pieces of clothing and 500 miscellaneous toys and games.
Salvation Army workers prepare a city wide Christmas campaign to aid about 15000 people. At Mechanics Building on Huntington Avenue the day starts with 9:30 baskets of turkey and sides for those with tickets. A noontime meal will serve staples to 3000 attendees. The afternoon features a large Christmas tree display for children with 50 fine specimens.
Boston reporters describe newsboys selling papers in holiday crowds and workers on trolleys preparing for a busy Christmas. Newsies look forward to Salvation Army dinners and a social club boxing bout, while conductors expect long shifts and family time sacrificed. The Italian North End observes mass and lively home revelry with dancing and songs.
CHICAGO December 23 Coroner Burnett of Phoenix Arizona, reviewing Nicholas De Raylan secretary to Baron von Schlippenbach, declares De Raylan was a woman. The body not buried until identity and title to property are cleared amid conflicting wife statements and War Department records.
John R. Hegeman leads a Metropolitan Life call to agents detailing updated mortality tables based on company experience since 1890. The notice outlines 1907 policy forms including ordinary life, limited payment, endowment, term plans, and several renamed or new options with generous surrender values and flexible benefits.
Mrs. Mary E Feehan of 625 Albany street with eight children and her sick husband died leaving no money. Daniel Shea of 421 Harrison avenue also seeks aid for a baby eight weeks old and a son eight years old. Salvation Army, Associated Charities, Volunteers of America and police aid strive to feed fuel and clothe families amid widespread hardship.
The article describes fishermen at T wharf facing a "gander" Christmas aboard their schooners. Some can go home to Gloucester, but many remain on the Banks or tied up, working minimally, sharing meals, jokes, and yarns while the day passes with hardy, hopeful spirits.
Pittsburg date reports twelve forged notes totaling 200 000 dollars found in the Farmers and Drovers National Bank of Waynesburg. Political paper up to 250 000 dollars with forged names. 100 000 paid to Bank Examiner John B Cunningham. Receiver Cunningham records bank property around 400 000 dollars for depositors. Former cash ier J B F Rinehart and sheriff John J Koebert linked to the case. Rinehart loses a 100 000 home and 300 000 in other lands. coal lands valued at 51 000 plus. Cunningham had threatened to close the bank last May. Rinehart offered 1 000 000 in securities. 400 000 deposited. Securities by Koebert were for political notes. Cunningham confiscated them Friday, announced yesterday.
Henry Sterling secretary of Boston Typographical Union 13 was unanimously endorsed to be a member of the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration if the board personnel changes. The union heard about over the counter insurance plans and savings bank insurance, deferring action until the theory of the latter is heard. The Saturday half holiday at the state printing office was discussed and referred to the legislative committee.
A humorous note questions baby check practices in Boston terminals. The piece invites attention to a bootblack area where mothers leave children while shopping, pointing to vigilant youth tending the corner and describing onlookers’ reactions to the scene.
The article promotes budget friendly cigar gifts for Christmas from United Cigar Store. It lists brands such as Orlando Bismarcks and La Belle Senora Concha Especial with prices from 1.50 to 5.00 and notes a wide display of smokers' novelties in principal stores.
A chaotic scene unfolds at United Cigar Stores as a man struggles with a baby in the aisle. He imagines the stern measures of a female predecessor and endures a tense shopping moment amid missing pins, tight clothing, and a threatened bonnet string.
A promotional piece extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription as cures for catarrhal diseases and female ailments. It highlights open ingredient disclosure, non alcohol content, and testimonials while urging readers to request a medical booklet from Dr. R. V. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
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