Mansion of Betsy Patterson Burns in Maryland
The Springfield mansion birthplace of Betsy Patterson and later home of Governor Frank Brown burned early today. It housed relics and served as Dr. J Clement Clark’s residence and office at the Speld State Asylum for the Insane. visitors saw the window Betsy jumped from to meet her suitor Jerome Bona Parte.
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Sykesville
Springfield
Betsy” Patterson
Is Er
Frank Brown
J. Clement Clark
Speld State Asylum For the
Maryland
Betsy’ Patt
Baltimore
Jerome ‘Bonaparte
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Advertises Comfort
Cuticura Soap and Ointment claim to soften reddened rough, chapped and burning hands and faces overnight with pure emollients. They boast low cost and wide availability, with free samples and a 32 page book mailed from Boston. A Cuticura Shaving Stick is offered at 2 cents.
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Cuticura
Boston
Readers Propose Leap Year Rule to Stop Proposals
A reader urges every fourth year to be leap year so men would not propose, arguing women face misreading and labels when they explain, and asks others to share opinions. A Practical Woman from East Boston explains self description and age gap concerns.
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The
Post
Boston
Wits Z H. J. K
A Woman's Right to Propose marriage in My Old Age
A letter to the Existor of the Past argues a woman should have equal right to propose and support a future husband if needed. The writer notes independence, a good salary, and a house inherited, seeking to marry for family in old age. She cites several eligible young men and questions material concerns in love.
Organized labor fights tuberculosis with housing and hygiene
Organized labor advocates better housing, cleanliness, fresh air, and sanitary workshops to curb the white plague. Medical opinion agrees advanced tuberculosis is not curable by medicine, while virgin pine oil from Leach Chemical Co promises a home remedy for colds and throat inflammations through a simple mixture with glycerine and whiskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leach Chemical Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
Sole Right of Man by An Old-Fashioned Girl
A reader signing as A Mere Man praises mutual give and take in marriage and questions modern assertions of male privilege. He argues men should give up smoking and clubs for a happy home and cautions against exclusive affinity relations. The letter reflects early 20th century views on gender roles and Leap Year courting.
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Angeline
Lfe
Lynn
Talks On Love and Sentiment and School Athletics Hearings
A reader asks advice on a love triangle while a town board sets athletic pricing. The document records advise on romance and outlines new budget rules for school sports, plus appointments, bequests, and estate details from a long probate docket dated 1910.
Fashion Notes on Evening Gowns and Materials
Chiffon and satin dominate evening wear with satin bands and beadwork. Gowns favor embroidery with beads, tubular fringe, and gold or silver lace. Coral cameos and gold chains return as accents, while light corals flatter complexions.
Regulation shifts control of school games finances
The School Board last night moved authority for fixing admission prices to school games and the general regulation of school athletics finances from the business agent to the athletic committee of the Headmasters Association.
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Headmasters Association
Public Bequests Total $170000 In Kimball Will
Oliver I. Kimball of Newton left public bequests totaling 70000 to charitable, hospital and religious groups and schools and private gifts near 100000, in a Boston footwear firm founder’s will filed in East Cambridge Probate Court. He died January 30, with no estate valuation listed in the papers.
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American Sunday School Union of
Philadelphia
W. R. Moody
Northfield
Mass
Mr. Moody
American Board of Commissioners of Massachusetts For Foreign Missions
Young Men’s Christian Association
Lynn
Lynn. Hospital
Utica Normal and Industrial Institute
Utica
Miss
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Associated: Charities
Society For Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Boston
New England Watch and Ward Society
Salvation Army
Voodees Industrial School
Denmark
D. C
Evangelistic Association of New England
C. Ellsworth Hatch
Walter Kimball
Warren M. Kimball
Arthur C. Kimball
Fred N. Kimball
Nelson W. Kimball
East Cambridge
Oliver I. Kimball
Newton
Kimball Bros.’ Shoe Company
Lincoln Street
Kimball
Exhibit 20 Paintings From Enneking's Brush
J Eliot Enneking son of Boston artist John J Enneking mounts twenty paintings at the W J Gardner Company gallery 298 Boylston Street He studied at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the New York Art League selections include The Mary Jane a marine and Popular Brook a landscape both painted recently and earning honorable mention at a New York show last fall.
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Enneking
J. Eliot Enneking
John J. Enneking
Boston
Art Gallery of the
W. J. Gardner Company
Boylston Street
Young Enneking
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Art League
New York
Whang Baxter on Life as Ocean Valley and End
The poem critiques life as a perilous voyage and a treacherous valley, filled with traps and woes. It contrasts Baxter’s grim reflections with a persistent urge that the world remains good despite dangers. The verse ends with a sigh over life’s struggles and the inevitability of death.
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Whang Baxter
Whang
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Cambridge Man Charged With Arson After Fire
Thomas Kenny of 5 St. Clair Place Cambridge is charged with arson after allegedly telling his father he set fire to his home where his wife and three children were present. Police say he was drinking and ignited the dining room and kitchen. firemen contained the blaze at his uncle’s home on 404 Green Street. Minor damage reported.
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Thomas Kenny
St. Clair Place
Cambridge
Kenny
Green Street
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Mrs. Bennie Benedict
Williams
Mae
Pansy
Chic
Betsy Patterson
Jerome Bonapart
East
Organized Labor
California
FIG Syrup CO
IA Fig
By Mildred Champagne
Miss Champagne
Dorchester
Ellis
David A. Ellis
George E. Brock
Elizabeth T. Tetlow
Girls’ Latin School
John Tetlow
J. Ellis Ames
Sunday School Union
Bordens
Bas RO
MaxCo
MEW Work USA
Borden
ORDEN
Borden Condensed Milk CO
England
Geo
Wm. Bentley Co
Tel
Richmond
Walt
Boston Elevated Railway
Talbot and
Blue Hill’ Avenues
Franklin Field
Iola Street
P. H. Magrane Pres
P. B. Magrane Treas
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