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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1917
Page
21
A local Bugle editorial condemns women's suffrage claiming women lack business in politics. The piece cites personal illness and urges keeping women from voting, arguing crooks would rule if suffrage existed and noting broad revenue from saloons.
The note reports an entry through an unlocked door last week in which office shears were borrowed and not returned. The writer demands return or equivalent, noting the tools cost 50 cents new five years ago and are now sharper and worth more.
The text notes Hank Dewberry smoking a stubborn clay pipe for seven years. After a fall breaking the stem, the pipe remains strong and makes him and others sick from the odor. Clem Wheeler suggests soaking in turpentine to soften the taste, a plan Hank dislikes.
The column details severe cold with men wearing multiple shirts and pants to cope. It mentions Peter Anson with ear trouble and a humorous note about a snake. Zackary Peabody suffers ear exposure during freezing conditions. Ananias Hooker is knocked by a ram and narrowly escapes, planning lamb for later. Mrs. Luke Sampson buys a sewing machine to cloth herself and neighbors.
A village tale recalls Seth Dewberry the janitor who scaled the church roof to ring the bell after finding no rope. The rope was later found in Sim Wilkins' barnyard amid accusations. Other local vignettes include Milly Hoskins in church fashion and Whittacre’s return from a lumber camp.
In a small shop Amri Haines enters with six dozen eggs saved by his wife. A neighbor asks for a light and, while searching his pockets, he drops the basket. The eggs crash to the floor and all but one are broken, leaving the scene in comic chaos.
A local ad by Silas Skillings offers to host sled ride parties on weekdays excluding Sundays. He lists a large road sled with bubble runners, a straw-filled wagon bed for about 25 people, and two strong horses. Rates are mentioned but not specified, with invitations for young men and their sweethearts to join for an evening out under moon and stars.
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