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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1914

Page

7

Bahai movement promotes meetings in Boston’s Copley Square

The Bahai movement seeks unity and millennial timing, boosting public interest through newspaper ads in Boston. Boston Assembly leaders hope to grow membership as regular meetings occur Thursday 8 PM and Sunday 11 AM in Room 517 Pierce Building. Speakers yesterday hailed from Washington DC New Bedford and Boston.

Boston Copley Square Boston Assembly Pierce Building Washington, D. C New Bedford

Bahai movement seen as path to universal unity across faiths

Q leaders describe a universal civilization emerging from the Bahai movement, uniting all religions, races, and nations. They say adherents expect prophets for each faith but seek a common fulfillment, with Bahai teachings integrating prior sacred truths and providing a practical philosophy for modern spiritual needs.

Shah Bahram Krishna

Boy Wins Fight for His Bride of Eleven in Missouri

Henry Dodd, 19, wins custody battle as Judge Ragland dismisses habeas corpus brought by Mary Schermerhorn. Court permits the 19 year old groom and 11 year old bride to live together, ending custody proceedings in Hannibal.

Hannibal, Mo Henry Dodd W. T. Ragland The Common Pleas Court Mary Schermerhorn

Harvard doctor cautions against frequent tonsil removal

Dr Algernon Coolidge Jr warns that tonsil and adenoid removal is overused for minor throat troubles. He says tonsils protect against disease by trapping germs in crypts, and surgery should be for recurrent severe illness or airway obstruction only.

Algernon Coolidge, Jr Harvard Medical School

Tonsil crypts and anti-toxin in medical debate

A doctor argues against removing tonsils, suggesting crypts may produce immunity to certain illnesses and that tonsils should be left alone if harmless. He notes that operations for tonsils were rare up to 20 years ago and that the disease affecting the tissue is not new, with good results cited.

Find Gold Lodged in Tooth of Hog Breckenridge

In Breckenridge Colorado a 300-pound hog head was cut for souse when Mrs. Kate Warren of Dillon found a gold nugget in the tooth cavity. The nugget, valued around eight dollars, came from Thompson ranch near the Gold Hill placer mine in Blue River Valley, about six miles north of Breckenridge.

Breckenridge Col Kate Warren Dillon Thompson Ranch Gold Hill Placer Mine Blue River Valley

Antis Reveal White List of Prohibited Theatrical Works

New York February 8 anti suffrage group releases a white list of stage productions meeting approval of the New York State Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage. The list contrasts with plays and films endorsed by suffragists, aiming to condemn works depicting white slavery and the social evil. Prominent suffragists had recently endorsed several such dramas.

New York New York State Association Woman Suffrage Party of Alice Hill Chittenden

Labor Board Coming Here Emphatically endorses garment pact

The Federal Commission on Industrial Relations endorsed the current cloak and suit trade agreement in New York and announced public hearings to improve conditions. Sub committees will visit Baltimore Philadelphia Rochester Cleveland Chicago Boston and St Louis to pursue this effort.

Washington New York Federal Commission On Industrial Relations Baltimore Philadelphia Rochester Cleveland Chicago Boston St. Louis

The Silver Teapot Theft and Return Mystery

In a quiet breakfast after the loss of a cherished silver teapot linked to a wedding, the Mertons suspect among themselves while Elinor hints at guilt and a kitten named Tabby becomes a turning clue. A week later Alice and Kitty discover the teapot hidden with Tabby’s yarn, traced to the cat’s harmless mischief.

Mertons John Alden Priscilla Mrs. Merton Mr. Merton William Emery Elinor Wiliam Emery Fliner Tom William Tabby Alice Merton Kitty Jones Kitty Alice

The Real Thief and a Forgiven Kiss

In a quiet evening scene Elinor confronts guilt after a kitten yarn incident. William Emery enters with Tabby and a playful accusation turns tender as Elinor asks forgiveness. The moment resolves with a gentle kiss.

Elinor William Linor

Silk Stockings Adulteration Tested At Filene’s

An old tester’s warning describes lighting a silk stocking to reveal iron or tin loading. If it smolders with red hot thread, loading exists. pure fabric leaves a fine ash. Crest Brand stockings claim to be free of loading and sold as Pure Fabric at Filene’s Street Floor.

Filene

Women Knit Underwear Prices at Filene's Third Floor

Swiss rib sleeveless union suits priced 69 cents to 75 cents, $1.42 and $1.50 options in cotton and silk blends. Crest Brand and silk and wool union suits offered at various values from $1.29 to $4, with filene’s third floor noted.

Crest Brand

Petticoats on Sale at Filene's Third Floor

Silk jersey and chenille pleated flounces petticoats priced at 3.50 for a five dollar value. Adjustable tops and belts fit waists from 22 to 34 inches. Practical daily wear noted for durable jersey flounce.

Filene

Slippers for the Opera at Filene's Fifth Floor

Fine slippers in fabric with beading and unique design priced from $5 to $12. Deauville side-button Colonial pumps at $5, hand-made French patent pumps with low heels $5, bronze Colonial slippers with Spanish curved heel $5. Four to five hundred boots reduced from $3.50–$4 and 85 to $1.95–$3.25. All leathers, some cloth tops, not all sizes.

Deauville Filene

Women’s Gabardine Raincoats Limited Offer

Our privilege to offer a limited number of Women’s Gabardine Raincoats priced at $10.75, styles plain or belted back in tan or dark blue, all sizes. Also $7.50 Rubberized Tweed Raincoats. Regularly priced at $15 and $18.50.

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