City Point Methodist Episcopal Church History
The City Point Methodist Episcopal Church grew from an 1873 Sunday school and was officially recognized in 1883 with Pastor Charles Tilton. The present structure was completed under Rev. W. A. Thurston and now serves under Rev. Thomas H. Gallagher who began his charge two years ago. previous pastors included Candlin Evans Wood Mayo and Lyman Hale.
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Point
City Point
Emerson
F. Jones
Charles Tilton
Tilton
G. H. Perkins
W. A. Thurston
Gallagher
Iowa
W. A. Wood
W. A. Mayo
Lyman Hale
Delightful serial "Her Word of Honor" next Sunday's Post Magazine
Edith Macvane, daughter of Professor Macvane of Harvard, presents a notably fine instalment of the serial Her Word of Honor to readers. The public will find this episode in the upcoming Post Magazine.
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Edith Macvane
Professor Macvane
Harvard
Post
Time it for speedy stomach relief with Diapepsin
A 1920s style ad touts Page's Diapepsin as the quick remedy for upset stomachs and indigestion. It promises fast relief from heartburn, gas, and bloating, noting millions use it with meals and claiming it prevents gastritis and other stomach issues.
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Page
Cae Pep Ik Drug Store
Talks on Love and Sentiment by Mildred Champagne
A letter from a reader seeks guidance on love. The correspondent, aged 22, weighs choosing a devoted, upright man who loves her openly over passionate romance, guided by gratitude, respect, and admiration amid worldly challenges. The columnist praises loyalty and cautions against fleeting flattery.
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Mildred Champagne
Treasured Old Recipes From Boston And Maine Women
Boiled fish dish with cracker sauce and egg binding. served with parsley sauce. Cocoa tea with tapioca and vanilla, served chilled with sugar cream. Rhubarb tart baked in crust with meringue frosting. Recipes credited to Mrs. A F Wenham Mrs Inez E Fitz and Florence Cardinal with street addresses.
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A. F. Wenham
Norway Street
Boston
Inez E. Fitz
Lincoln Street
Somerville
Florence Cardinal
Water Street
Skowhegan
Talk on Our Faith Tonight by Roxbury Knights in Tremont Hall
Roxbury Council No. 128 Knights of Columbus hosts Rev. Henry Borgan of Mission Church as guest speaker in Tremont Hall Roxbury for a discourse on Our Faith The event marked a notable collaboration with Redemptorist figures in the area.
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Tremont Hall
Roxbury
The
Knights of Columbus
Henry Borgan
Mission Church
When the Birds Sing Loud We Know the Spring
Poem fragment in which nature signals season change and love returns as days brighten. A short meditation on cycles of weather and emotion with a signature line R I 0.
Married life advice and reflections from a bachelor letter
A letter discusses gender roles and household duties, arguing husbands should share chores even without servants. The writer, a 40 year old bachelor, notes his own habits and contradictions, mentions inviting Ninita to brand a photo on packaging, and ends with a humorous aside about Noah’s Ark returning.
Dear Sisters Wife in Name Only Describes Unhappy 13-Year Marriage
A married woman with two children writes of emotional distance from a husband eight years older who avoids activities. She confesses love for another man and contemplates divorce, warning readers to look before marriage while sharing her loneliness and piano in the parlor.
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Wen
Marriage a Business Proposition in Sober Prospect
A widow with three children asks if a widower with a lonely home and similar grief should marry as a business arrangement. She argues they could provide mutual care and stable lives, asking whether love is required for marriage or if their case merits an exception.
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Bertha
Dear Sisters Confession on a Husband's Absences and Trust
A troubled wife writes to sisters about her husband's away from home hours, hidden earnings, and suspected affinity. She questions blame and seeks guidance on marital trust as five years of marriage include nights out, drinking, smoking, swearing, and secrecy.
Dear Louige Advises on Marrying an Invalid Suitor
A 25 year old writes seeking guidance after her fiancé, now ill and deemed incurable, faces potential broken engagement. She weighs duty and love against social pressure and her own desire for a healthy life, asking for counsel on whether to marry or remain single.
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Louige
Women and smoking questioned in sewing circle note
A reader condemns women who smoke in a letter to the sewing circle, rejecting the idea that smoking fits a lady and expressing doubt about women who smoke and have children. The piece conveys social norms and personal judgment within a historic community.
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Ninita
Not a Girl's Job Says Boston Sweetheart at Sixteen
A Boston letter writer argues that men should propose in love. She contends a suitor must ask for a hand or risk losing the girl. The advised stance is to go half way in romance but avoid proposing.
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Boston
Fashion Notes For Winter Styles In White And Velvet
Paragraph Points Or Facts and Fashions previews Southern season wear with white whipcards and serges, braided trims, a warm blanket coat with brocade, and a cerise taffeta hat. It highlights fur neckpieces, floral hats, lace blouses, gold mesh accessories, and lace yokes. Grays dominate tailored suits and evening wear in various fabrics.
Welsbach Co Sues Over Infringement in Ohio Case
The Welsbach Company of Philadelphia and Bryant Electric Company of Bridgeport join a U S District Court suit against Standard Stamping Company of Marysville Ohio. They claim infringement of William and Henry Anderson patent No 906128 and Joseph E Martin re issue No 18324 on a spring clamp shade holder used with the Welsbach inverted incandescent lamp. They seek injunction and accounting for past infringements.
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Cincinnati
Welsbach Company
Philadelphia
Bryant Electric Company
Bridgeport
Anderson and Martin
Standard Stamping Company
Postal savings bonds reach Boston in first issue
The first batch of postal savings bonds arrived in Boston distributed yesterday to 19 depositors who had applied. The bonds total 2900 dollars at 2.12 percent interest, redeemable by the government after one year and by the holder after 20 years, with values from 20 to 600 dollars. 1300 dollars are coupon bonds and 1600 dollars are registered bonds.
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Boston
Third Valentine Dance by Winthrop Episcopal Guild
The Young Woman's Guild of the Episcopal Church in Winthrop hosted its third annual Valentine party and dance in the new parish house last evening with about 200 guests. Officers led by Miss Wilkins presided. entertainment committee included Mrs. Harry C. Hehibeck, Miss May D. Brown, and Miss Sally Clark.
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Young Woman's. Guild of the Episcopal Church
Winthrop
New Parish House
Harry C. Hehibeck
May D. Brown
Sally Clark
Brief 17 Word Will Filed in East Cambridge Probate
The will of Mrs. Emma F. Shapleigh of Newton filed in the East Cambridge Probate Court is 17 words long, the shortest on record. It states all to the husband Emma F. Shapleigh signed in January 1912 with witnesses F R Clark D M Copp and W C Dalton.
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Emma F. Shapleigh
Newton
East Cambridge
Middlesex
F. R. Clark
W. C. Dalton
Dear Doctor's Stomach Rite Cure Report From Mary MacDona
Mary MacDona of 67 Washington St Quincy reports long lasting relief from nervous dyspepsia after using two bottles of Stomach Rite and starting Blood Builder. She claims to be entirely cured with no stomach trouble now.
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Mary Macdona
Washington St
Quincy
Dear Doctor's Daughter Ends Indigestion With Stomach Rite
A reader reports her nineteen year old son cured of severe indigestion after using STOMACHSRITE. The ad promotes the remedy for indigestion, gas, heartburn, sour stomach, and constipation with a promise of quick proof from one box. Available at drug stores or by mail from Dr John Wilbur Daughter Co. in Westerly Rhode Island.
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Park Ave
Woonsocket
Houghton & Dutton’s Drug Dept
Boston
John Wilbur
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