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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1895
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Sunday issue priced at 76 cents for three months and reference a person named Rubwebbers. The readable content is unclear on events or details beyond pricing and a name.
The Clearing House Associations of Boston and New York urged national banks to swap their gold for United States Treasury certificates. This would bolster public confidence, remove reserve anxieties, and potentially negate the need for a bond issue. Banks’ action could unlock gold to meet commercial demands.
The article discusses repeal of the act barring Confederate officers from U S positions, arguing it ends lingering Civil War discriminations. It asserts treason is now odious and urges the policy be fully removed to teach the new generation a complete reconciliation. The piece frames the change as a final removal of Civil War remnants.
A terse reflection on civic cohesion notes that the strength of the republic depends on unity among citizens. It warns that divisions erode collective power and undermine national resilience, urging broader solidarity across communities.
A World inquiry elicits calls from church leaders and public figures for peace between England and America. Bishops and Cardinal Vaughan urge avoidance of bloodshed, while Henry Labouchere argues for an unbiased arbitration to resolve the dispute, framing a path to a just settlement this Christmas season.
The chairman Dingley intends to push two bills in the House. One a tariff revenue bill and the other a bond measure. Republican leaders claim the split is to ease free coinage Republicans. Critics say separate bills better for relief of the Treasury from gold drain.
The message hopes readers share the Christmas spirit, urging a day of cheer, charity, and goodwill beyond the home. It asks everyone to set aside worries for twenty four hours, let peace prevail, and extend kindness to neighbors and all in need.
The Hovey family retail house leads with 5 o'clock closing for the winter season, citing sound commercial and humane reasons. Experience shows late afternoon trade dwindles after holidays, allowing large stores to reduce hours without harming customers. If adopted broadly, employees gain, shoppers adjust, and no one loses the last shopping hour.
The Observant Citizen wishes all friends a merry Christmas and notes the season awakens better nature and kindness. Soft southern winds and festive sun lure shoppers to Boston’s retail streets as crowds rush to complete their last minute gifts for the Christmas tree.
The narrator recounts a humorous tale of Barbara from Camberwell who proclaims to be his muse for The Woman Who Chid, they wed, and plot to read their lives atop Everest. Barbara and the moon’s playful banter lead to comic chaos as the narrator confronts moonlit interference and loss.
Christmas excitement fills the air as women consider furs as ideal gifts. The article notes boas and matching muffs are popular, with Kris Kringle likely bringing gifts from distant hunting grounds. Furs suit many tastes, making them a safe seasonal choice for maid gifts.
The article surveys festive fur accessories as enduring decorations for Christmas gifts. It details muffs and boas crafted from fur, satin, and velvet, with trims like flowers, rosettes, and colorful ribbons. Specifics include stone marten tails, white satin, violet accents, Marlborough bows, mink and lambs wool combinations, and velvet mantles.
A home menu listing baked apples omelet fried bread green pea soup roast lamb and more outlines quantities and methods. Recipes include baked apples with sugar butter and nutmeg, an omelet with eggs milk flour and beaten whites, fried bread with yeast dough, pea soup with peas water milk and seasonings, and a scalloped potatoes dish with onions butter and milk. Ends with Mrs. C. P. Beckwith at 19 Pearl Street, Boston.
A Boston household column lists luncheon fare and dessert items including oranges shredded wheat lamb chops baked potatoes buttered toast doughnuts coffee and more. It includes two dated recipe fragments for doughnuts and gingerbread with measurements and substitutions attributed to Mrs H Goodhue of 218 Huntington Avenue Boston.
The Boston Post invites readers to submit three daily meals for a five person family with a maximum weekly food cost of 10 dollars. Entries must be brief and follow sample formats, with meals labeled breakfast dinner and supper or breakfast luncheon and dinner. The first contest ends Nov 9, with weekly Saturdays thereafter. winning bills printed Mondays and Sundays. send by mail to Cooking Editor, The Post, Boston. Rejected entries are not returned.
A collage of short witticisms and jokes from various papers, including lines about Christmas excess, Senate talk, and social misunderstandings. The snippets feature quips about spending, time, engagement rings, spelling, and politicians, with a satirical tone typical of era humor columns.
Mrs Curzon formerly Miss Lester, a Washington belle, writes to a confidant that she expects to present her husband with an heir to the Scarsdale title and estates some time in February. Mr Carson has moved to the London suburbs where the expectant mother will reside. Mrs Cleveland, informed of the news, sent a decorative framed baby picture to accompany the note.
The modern iron North Chelsea bridge, under construction for months, is nearly complete and will run by electricity. Residents of Chelsea and Charlestown faced daily disruption as the old route closed. A temporary railroad pier and Chelsea ferry provided access while navigation remained uninterrupted. New piles have strengthened the structure on the Mystic River piers.
In Leeds overcoats are made from pine and spruce pulp fabric while London foresees a water driven 750 psi power transmission. French army uses antiseptic peat wool from Ireland via a German syndicate. A hollow tube grate heats feed water, liquid air may become commercial, and a Geneva watchmaker pushes a watch and tiny phonograph. A bicycle frame filled with acetylene for headlights, an electric railway progress indicator, a Brooklyn electric fire engine, and new champagne sealing by copper plating. A rapid coal car unloading device, an English hydraulic lifeboat, Petry’s electric bulletin boards, and electric pants with night visibility all feature.
Arnold B Sanford reported a tree cut from his lawn on a Friday morning. Inspectors Medley and Shea investigated and learned two boys under 10 had donated a Christmas tree to June Street Primary School but had cut one from Sanford's lawn the previous evening. Sanford plans to prosecute.
Dr Frederick C Jackson, primary witness against Dr M R Griswold in an arson trial, has been expelled from Hartford lodge AF&AM for un Masonic conduct. The lodge acted amid resentment over Jackson deserting Griswold and allegedly guiding him into a trap aimed at ensuring conviction.
In Malden on December 24, Willig Curtis Goss of Melrose wed Anna Mabel Parker at First Baptist Church. Rev. H O Hiscox and Rev. Albert G Bale led the ceremony. 600 guests attended a reception at the bride’s home. The couple will reside at 122 Wyoming Avenue, Melrose after February 1.
A Boston letter to the editor lauds Commissioner Curtis for a Woodbury Street raid on a Roxbury craps game framed as a show of authority for Captain Wyman and Precinct 10. The writer claims officers ignore crime except when minors offend and cites visits to Roxbury Municipal Court showing many offenders are youths. He questions police dedication despite funds and powers and calls for tougher action in Precinct 10.
Alexander L. Clark a Lynn patrolman died at his home after five months illness dropsical consumption He was born in Franklin Maine in 1841 served in a Maine regiment during the Rebellion He became a regular officer in 1880 Funeral likely at 2 pm Thursday with full police turnout
Edward Everett Hale gives a series of readings for Central Lend a Hand in the Queensland South Meeting House this week. Thursday and Saturday at 4 p.m. feature Recollections of People I Have Known. Monday at 4 p.m. presents Colonel Clempson’s Calendar and Susan’s Escort.
The P C B elected officers including President Rev D M Lockrow Vice President Josephine B Kimball Treasurer Caroline Johnson Secretary Lillian Lockrow and committee chairs Robert Stockbridge Edith Johnson for prayer meeting and lock-out duties in the newly formed slate.
A fire at Strickland's livery barn in Burlington Iowa destroyed 49 horses and 200 carriages and wagons. Estimated loss runs between 40000 and 50000 dollars with about 5000 dollars insured. Fire crews fought the blaze this morning and the cause is under investigation.
In Middleboro on December 24, the Cape Cod line up train struck and killed David Grennell while injuring John Letcher who suffered a broken arm. Both men were Lakeville residents returning home.
In the Police Court Miss Anna Webster, calling herself The Prophetess, was adjudged insane and ordered to be taken to the Danvers asylum. Court records show she is sane in all matters except religion, where she is a monomaniac. she speaks eloquently and uses pure English.
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