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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1910
Page
7
C B Horton of 240 Allston Street Cambridge cared for a carrier pigeon that collapsed in his yard last Sunday. The bird bore marks including a triangle containing the number 092 and registry number 3127.
The Brandegee estate Faulkner Farm hosts Brandegees and staff for a Christmas tree party while the Anderson family and employees attend at Bandegee. The Andersons then visit Paulkner Farm as Christmas repeats. They plan to return to Brookline by June.
Roger Webster age 16 of Somerville confessed to Chief Kendall that the $9 and a diamond ring alleged stolen from his father’s home were a myth. He said he created the story to impress a girl in Everett whom he wished to gift a ring this Christmas.
Imperial California reports a series of light earthquakes starting last night with two shocks of notable strength. No damage was reported as of today.
A humorous verse laments bunion pain and growing deformities. The speaker jokes about arch supports offering relief while imagining foot amputation as the sole cure. The narrator signs as OBERIA, addressing other shoe wearers with dark humor.
An expectant mother asks the Sisters to suggest suitable dress patterns for a first baby. She is new to town and has no friends to advise her. The note seeks practical wardrobe ideas from the local Sewing Circle.
A reader questions Aunt Helen’s harsh views on the hereafter and argues for a kinder belief in God’s pity. The writer cites Whittier's lines about islands of peace, expressing faith in love and care beyond this life. ISABIL.
A Circle of sisters offers practical 1911 resolutions to brighten home life. Suggestions include maintaining constant cheer, making the home a true haven for husband and family, aiding outsiders and the poor, and curbing pride and extravagance to foster thrift and economy.
A reader asks how to shorten a long surname and retain the final part for easier pronunciation. The writer notes this is their first circle letter and signs as LONG NAME while endorsing another reader's sensible letter and praising the Post.
Readers request Querida to drop poetic flights and offer practical advice for living in this world. The note asks for sensible writing that enlightens daily life, while suggesting future guidance for life after death.
The note from MARIE suggests a home remedy for cracked hands using one half pint witch hazel one ounce glycerine and the juice of one lemon. Mix in a bottle and shake then apply as needed the mixture soaks in without stickiness and is praised as the finest remedy the writer has used. Her husband suffered with winter cracks but the formula acts as a charm.
A reader asks about Norwegian oil for weight gain. They request guidance on how often to take it, the appropriate amount, and expected pounds gained. They sign as Winthrop Skinny.
Paragraph points on fashion trends show beaded marquisette and semi princess dresses remain in style. Fur trimming appears on children's hats and winter suits while edelweiss accents grace black hats. The frock with obi girdle and tunic silhouettes define the era.
A narrator recalls Cousin Belle who trusts signs and fears trifles. A ladder, a black cat, a table of 13, a moon sighting, and a canoe mishap lead to a cold and a moral about superstition. Belle vows to rethink her beliefs after the night of misadventure.
David W. Collison, assistant keeper at Seven Foot Knoll light on the Patapsco River, recounts battling ice and storm to fetch Father John’s Medicine from Sparrows Point when weather trapped him. He trusted the remedy to ward off the illness and keep his station.
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