Bent Pin Mythloose Luck on the Maine Railroad
A railroad crew narrates a string of misadventures in Maine after a bent pin is found. They face delays from a broken rod and a crossing with cows, yet later receive a pay raise while debating luck versus fate. The narrator recalls the bent pin’s supposed influence and the town’s chatter about luck.
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Tony Hastings
Tony
John
George
Rayport
Wronp
Bayport
Mollie
Sid
New England Housewives Recipes From Sunday Post Page
Recipes from Mrs Johnson, Mrs Murphy, Mrs Schroder, and Mrs Taylor include Yellow-eye bean dish baked with molasses and oil, apple muffins with milk and flour, spiced brownies with nuts, and stuffed baked potatoes. Each entry cites a contributor and address, reflecting domestic cooking guidance of the era.
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New England Housewives
Sunday Post
M. FE. Murphy
Chester
Frank Ll. Taylor
Jm F. D
Hudson
Mass
Among the Churches of Greater Boston
A Boston church roundup notes Trinity Church holds a farewell old year and welcome new year communion led by Rev. Alexander Mann with Rt. Rev. William Lawrence preaching. Other items include Metaphysical Hall social, St. Paul’s noonday talks, and watch night plans at People's Temple M B R Church and Union Congregational Church.
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Trinity Church
Alexander Mann
William Lawrence
Massachusetts
Boston
New Thought Forum Association
Metaphysical Hall
Huntington Avenue
St. Paul's Church
E. S. Rousmaniere
D. D
F. J. Walton
Ralph M. Harper
Union Congregational Church
Allan A. Stockdale
People’s Temple M. BR
Columbus Avenue
Epworth League
The
Temple
George W. King
Stage season teaser with Belasco and stars in Boston
The Return of Peter Grimm stars David Warfield at the Hollis on Monday. Olga Nethersole opens a Shubert engagement with Maeterlinck Mary Magdalene. Several other premieres and repertory shows roll out across Boston venues next week, featuring many noted actors and productions.
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David Belasco
Peter Grimm
Hollis
David Warfield
Olga Nethersole
the Shubert
Maeterlinck
Mary Magdalene
Miss Nethersole
Charles Frohman
Arsene Lupin
Park Theatre
Boston
William Courtenay
Virginia Hammond
Majestic
Madame X
Dorothy Donnelly
Adeline Genee
Frank Lalor
Eva Fallon
Bessie McCoy
Annie Yeamans
Globe
Edward E. Rose
Harrington Reynolds
Ramsey Wallace
Jessie Arnold
Sarah Bernhardt
Camille
Jeanne d'Arc
Sapho
Joan Craig
Castle Square
Camp
Grand Opera House
East Lynne
Ruth St. Denis
Imperial Balalaika Orchestra
Tremont
Forbes Robertson
Shubert
the Park
B. F. Keith's
Edwin Stevens
Ethel Green
Hoey and Lee
Bedini
Arthur
Bowdoin
Cora Livingston
Howard
Jardin de Paris
London Belles Company
Waldron
Golden Crook
Columbia Theatre
Star Show
Cremation Held For Jinn Pittman In Cincinnati
The body of Mr Pittman was cremated in Cincinnati today after his first wife died there due to no local crematory. He had previously taken a body to Pittsburg for interment and later brought ashes to mingle with the rose garden.
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Incinnati
Pittman
Kind Boy Uncle Walt Poem Recalls Helping Youth
An 1910 verse recalls a boy who helps a wounded man after a fall. The speaker laments cruel jeers from onlookers while praising a kind helper who lifts him and vows recovery. The piece ends with a nod to Walt Mason influence and a general call to value humane action.
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Andlin
Glen
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
This Cat Rings Dinner Bell Ahead of Time
Tate the cat of Haverhill owns a repertoire of tricks described as remarkable by its owner W. Hoskins. The cat reportedly rings the dinner bell when hungry, sometimes before the appointed time, and weighs 31 pounds with an astonishing claimed age of 412 years.
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Tate
Haverhill
W. &. Hoskins
Campbell appoints brother of Harvard star as superintendent
The Industrial School for Boys at Shirley named George P. Campbell of Cambridge, brother of Harvard football figure Dave Campbell, as superintendent. The appointment was announced by the school trustees yesterday.
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Dave Campbell
Industrial School For Boys
Shirley
George P. Campbell
Cambridge
Harvard
Fads and Fashions Parade New Velvet Paletots and Accessories
Paragraphs describe evolving fashion trends including a long corded velvet paletot and lace sailor collars for gowns. Silk crepe draperies echo Indian cashmere shawl patterns. tan shoes rise in demand. chinchilla tones dominate. chiffon jumpers gain praise. serges in black white navy remain popular. Garlands on cloche hats and varied materials like silver and satin appear in evening wear.
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Chinchilla
Paris
Love and Sentiment in A Lady’s Courtship
A reader asks Mildred Champagne if it is proper for a young lady to permit affectionate gestures from a chosen suitor before an engagement. The columnist counsels patience, exclusivity, and social restraint, arguing the girl should wait for a declared intention before granting lover’s privileges.
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Miss Champagne
Ips
Red Nose Troubles Alice Seeks Cold Weather Remedy
A letter from Dorothy, 18, asks for help to stop a red nose in cold weather. She notes pale face otherwise and mockery from friends and wonders if a sister of the Post knows a remedy. She welcomes any suggestions.
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Dorothy
Dear Patsy B Lover of Beauty Seeks Youthful Look Advice
A reader replies to Lost Youth urging women not to neglect personal appearance and shares her routine. She claims regular 10 minute daily care and a modest yearly spend can shave 15 to 20 years off looks, noting she is 60 but appears 40 due to facial and hair treatments and massage.
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Patsy B
Patsy
TO STOP BEING SKINNY
A reader reports extreme weight gain after using oil in sherry to curb appetite. The note jokes about rapid weight gain since June and urges regular weigh ins at the grocer with biweekly checks, asking for reader feedback on results.
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Winthrop
Plaster of Paris Plaques Sought by Girl Graduate
A reader from the Sewing Circle asks for a reliable plaster of Paris plaque recipe. The Girl Graduate requests help from circle members, hoping to join in circle projects and yields the favor of guidance.
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Plaster OF Paris
Sunshine After Rain Letter Offers Advice on Despondency
A reader recounts personal struggle with despondency and nerves in a housework heavy life. The writer urges rest, a tonic, and help with chores, noting two young children and a patient husband as factors in recovery. The letter signs off as SUNSHINE AFTER RAIN.
Lost Youth Letter Sparks Circle Contact
A fragment shows a youth writing to the Circle, noting she had never written before but felt compelled to reach out. The message ends abruptly with a directive not to respond.
Melrose Ad Promises Youth Revival Through Daily Grooming
A Melrose advertisement urged women to reclaim youth with cold cream manicure hair curls and neat dress. It claimed husbands would notice a change and promised great personal transformation with persistent effort.
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Melrose
How to Keep Husband at Home To Daisy Lee
A reader advises simplifying home life to keep husbands at home. It urges less decor, fewer pillows, and more practical comfort like a reading lamp, cushions, a pipe, and space to relax. The piece notes men dislike chores and highlights lavender scent and washing curtains as easy improvements.
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Daisy Lee
John
Patsy B
Disagreement Letters To Aunts And Cousins Over Beliefs
A reader responds to Aunt Helen and Sister Isabel challenging traditional views. The exchange praises comforting verse and calls for broader ideas, suggesting Aunt Helen attend a more progressive church. Another note agrees with Cherished sentiments and endorses a wall display of shared guidance for family harmony.
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Isabel
Helen
Swansea letter seeks Cymroderian Society contacts in Boston
A reader from South Wales who has lived in Boston for over a year requests information about the Cymrodorian Society of Boston. He expresses interest in joining and asks sisters to share details so his "mom" may notice the plea. He signs as "SWANSEA" from South Wales.
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A. C. Dixon
D. D
Moody Church
Chicago
Ruggles Street Baptist Church
Boston
England
Spurgeon
Tabernacle
London
Archibald Brown
The
Dixon
Tondon
Cymrodorian
Old Town
Swansea
South
Wales
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