Sign of whiskey advert torn down in Malden sparks temperance surge
The two year old giant sign on a Malden roof promoting whiskey is being dismantled after a local temperance push led to its painting and removal. Downtown crowds watched a federal jury escort through streets while bailiffs cleared crowds during a murder case in Boston. Judge Putnam voiced opposition to the death penalty while Life magazine’s reputation faced mockery in a humorous exchange.
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Pinex Pine Syrup Cure For Coughs
Home remedy promises rapid cough relief in 24 hours using a pint of sugar syrup and Pinex extract. Mix one pint sugar solution with two percent Pinex in a bottle, add, and shake. claims to boost appetite slightly and act as a mild laxative, with a satisfaction guarantee from The Pinex Co.
The Witch’s Endor Party Idea From The Witch’s Daughter
A detailed party plan describes staging a Witch of Endor entertainment with guests selecting gifts wrapped as prophecies. It covers room setup with dark lighting, two doors for flow, and a fortune reading finale, with items bought from a five and dime store and personalized fortunes for ladies and gentlemen.
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Endor
Ehdor
Europe
Déandle
Didgéenes
Dear Sisters All If you have husbands that do not use brute strength
A private letter urges wives to seek non abusive husbands and to value restraint over force, promising guidance to safeguard dignity and harmony in marriage.
Affinity Victim Cited in Cautionary Advice to Parents
A fragment urges caution toward wages and parenting, noting not to neglect children and suggesting a sacrificed life for éhila may be ruined by a bad father. It ends with a call to cheerfulness for the children's sake, labeled as AN AFFINITY VICTIM.
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Éhila
Dear Dutiful Mother Responds To A Young Heart
Imogene defends a mother’s right to allow her child social freedom. She notes her own 17 year old son brings friends home weekly and participates in skating gym and theater without strict curfews. The letter laments a sad heart and urges understanding.
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Imogene
Man Seeks Advice On Remarriage After Long-Lost Wife
A Boston-area man writes to a sewing circle confessing deep grief after his wife of 18 years died a year ago. He fears loving another and asks whether he should remarry, noting he is five years old and has no family left. He owns a home in a suburb near Boston and seeks guidance.
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Boston, Révere Beach & Lytin Railroad Company
Boston
Adams
Géorge Hall
Bilox
Claribel
Bill Belltope
Sewing Circle
Newton Newkirk
Jack’’ Smith
Ned P. Walker
Maine
Havana Harbor
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Walker
New England
Wudeeia
Davies
Letton
Beltane
John
Ted
Grandpa
Baby eye crossing remedy teaching focus for infants
A reader reassures Genevieve about a baby’s eyes. The family physician said the eyes are fine as infants begin using them and often cross. The advice is to gently flash fingers before the eyes to attract attention and teach straight gaze, expecting improvement soon.
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Genevieve
Soldier enlistment shifts and a Dorchester child tale
The piece notes rising enlistment applications among company commanders amid Strike era changes. It also recalls a Dorchester boy who interprets grandfatherly gifts as spiritual guidance, joking that he recalls heaven prior to birth.
Dear Miss Champagne Advice on Age Gap Romance and Theist
A 24 year old asks if she should follow her heart or friends about dating a 45 year old man who offers steady income. The columnist urges following genuine mutual interest, warns against peer pressure, notes age alone isn’t decisive, and emphasizes respect, boundaries, and proper social conduct before marriage.
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Miss ChampagNé
Das
Miss Champagne
Advice on accepting riding invitation from coworker
The writer asks whether to accept a coworker's invitation to go riding. Guidance recommends not accepting until he visits her home, noting his good intentions but the need to establish personal acquaintance first.
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Miss Champagne
Harold
Hunt Girl in Forgery Case
Julius Sterberger, arraigned in Superior Criminal Court on forgery charges with $2500 bail, awaits trial. Police search for a young woman described as essential to Sterberger or “Jim the Pen Man” in his illegal operations. Sterberger was recently returned from New York to face multiple forgery charges.
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Julius Sterberger
Superior Criminal Court
Sterberger
Jim the Penman
New York
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