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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1909
Page
9
A letter from BILL H. asks about loving a chum’s friend. The reply urges frank talk with the friend, then pursuing the young woman if the friend stays silent. The guidance emphasizes letting the lady shape future actions.
One of New York State's leading women physicians, Dr Catherine Kelly, claims a new tissue-building formula can enlarge the bust by about four inches, tone arms and neck, and improve health. She offers a 50 cent free package and a mailed 50 cent treatment upon sending a coupon with ten cents to cover handling, addressed to Dr Kelly Medical Co Buffalo New York.
Three cupfuls of sour dried apples soaked overnight then simmered with molasses and spices until absorbed. Butter sugar eggs milk and flour with raisins, baked in a hot oven. Also notes on corn starch lemon extract cream tartar and egg white methods with additional recipes from Mrs Currier Mrs Bickford and Mrs Clark.
Charles W. Farnum, secretary of the Millinery Merchants Protective Association, defends milliners against claims that robins and other song birds are killed for plumage. He says such birds are not used in wholesale or retail millinery and that foreigners are cited as the main killers but milliners maintain law abiding conduct.
Society notes announce the engagement of Miss Alice Sohier a Vincent Club member to Herbert Bramwell Shaw son of Mr and Mrs S Parkman Shaw. Sohier is known for outdoor life riding and athleticism and is daughter of Colonel William D Sohier. Wedding date not yet announced.
Jacob Stearns, who handles Bowdoin Square Theatre patrons, recalls the challenge of anticipating audience wants. He notes ticket demand, including a woman requesting a three week ahead piano-side seat only if a specific performer appears, and a man asking for a seat near a fire escape.
North End parishioners organize a St. Méloney’s concert and lecture at St. John's Hall Moon Street on Washington's Birthday at 8 p.m. The program features parish children, a church quartet, other artists, and a flag drill by parochial pupils. Professor Timothy Drake will lecture on Oberammergau with over 100 color views illustrating the sacred drama.
A column mocks language in quotes from a village reporter and a rising politician and records a suffragette’s speech to men about the vote. The prose preserves period tone with references to history, public opinion, and female activism and victory signals.
In a village tale, Sim Braley and Jerry Todd, old friends now 60, quarrel over a widow and ill fitting coat. After years apart they mend fences when Jerry reveals he made Sim’s shoes and Sim returns the coat, choosing friendship over romance. The widow moves on with Thomas Green, leaving the two men united.
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