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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1914
Page
14
A family incident involving the Van Loon household is recounted with a focus on a quick reaction by the mother who noticed a potential danger in time. The piece presents a domestic scene framed as a cautionary moment for readers.
A Boston notice lists civil service openings for men and women including stenographers janitors prison watchmen census takers and various national postings. Positions span postal marine corps gas field work dairy and meat inspection and scientific roles with Jan and Feb exam deadlines and salaries from $60 monthly to $3600 yearly.
This week several blacksmiths helpers are wanted at Charlestown navy yard. Applicants must report to the Board of Employment at the navy yard or to the United States Civil Service Commission at Room 141 in the Post Office building. On Wednesday Dec 30 a competitive exam for clerks and messengers for Boston and the State will be held.
The United States revenue cutter Woodbury will make its last patrol on the Maine coast before being retired at the start of the new year. After five decades of duty it will be scrapped, with many veterans of the revenue cutter service mourning the loss of the gallant old ship that saved lives and property in perilous missions. A new steel cutter will be commissioned to replace her.
Troy Nye Des 27 Colonel Arthur MacArthur grand master of the Grand Encampment Knights Templars of the United States died suddenly of apoplexy at his home aged 64. He was editor and proprietor of the Troy Northern Budget and was elected grand master in 1913. He had been a Mason since 1872.
Special to Georges Regular Customers. I produced herewith is a letter mailed last Thursday to a list of 40 000 or more customers of our Boston Store announcing possible changes in address. Since our list was last revised and delays in forwarding or delivery we reprint the letter here. It is self explanatory.
One of New York's leading society women Mrs Herbert Parsons formerly Elsie Clews daughter of broker Henry Clews has startled readers by crediting the theory that marriage will vanish someday Conventionality is cowardice She is already known as the author of the trial marriage theory
Far from considering the multifold conventions which surround society to day as evidences of a high degree of civilization, she says there was more.
The article envisions a future society freed from convention with love and age based roles, while detailing New England relief efforts for Belgian refugees. Plans for the Harpalyce Christmas ship include loading wheat, potatoes, flour, clothing, and food for delivery in Rotterdam, with a formal farewell ceremony and delegations from multiple states.
Shoppers at Wolf's My Clothier on Hanover and Portland streets enjoy double Legal Stamps all day Tuesday with every purchase. The offer runs the entire day and targets customers seeking added value on formal wear and accessories.
The Christmas ship Harpalyce will depart from Commonwealth docks next Friday under neutral banners. New England relief committees will gather on the pier to send off the 8400 ton cargo of food clothing and toys bound for Belgian aid agencies.
Indianapolis dispatch reports Terre Haute Mayor Donn M. Roberts indicted on election law violations and jailed in default of 10,000 bonds. His wife sought immediate bonds but was told none on Sunday. She obtained a blank bond from U S marshal and planned to return with securities to free him.
After four years of debate Malden finally designates a site for a tuberculosis hospital. The original $12,000 appropriation now falls short due to higher building and labor costs, requiring at least $12,000 more to be requested at the next city meeting.
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