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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
7
An ad describes a clothing line with bust and hip measurements, back length, material batiste in white, hose supporters for front and sides. Available sizes 18 to 30 with price details from $5 to $1. sale price $2.50. A model for every figure and request to ask merchants.
The Boston Congregational Club backs the New England congress in Worcester March 3 and 4 by planning a February 24 meeting with opening addresses from Rev. W. L. Anderson Amherst and Rev. Dr. A. Conrad Park Street Church. other church notes include Sleeper Hall dedication at Boston University and revival updates at People’s Temple led by Rev. Dr. George Wa. and Evangelist Hugh Smith.
Mrs. Bertha Wilder Elton petitions the Legislature to form a commission to investigate conditions of home life in the Commonwealth. She calls for safeguards on children’s expenses and feeding, and for courts to hold parents responsible for their children. The commission would include a wife and mother, a physician or nurse, and representatives from police and humane groups, reporting by January 15, 1909.
In East Cambridge divorce court Judge Bond presiding a large docket featured many cases of desertion drunkenness and abuse. Wives including Julia E White Roxanna Bailey Bertha Riley Grace Weeks Florence Tyler and others sought alimony and freedom from husbands with reports of beatings drunkenness and non support. Several suits were uncontested and will proceed to March for further action.
Washington report of Brigadier General Francis S Dodge U S A retired medal of honor recipient who earned recognition for gallantry at White River Colorado and served with the Twenty third Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment in the Civil War. He was 66.
American ambassador to Great Britain Whitelaw Reid sailed for Europe today aboard the steamer Barline. He departed New York on February 20 amid diplomatic duties and preparations for continued posts in Britain and continental affairs.
The Hon. E. Moody Boynton says the Boynton bicycle railways are owned by a Boston New York holding company at 63 State Street and Wall Street. They carry a $15,000,000 capital and cover all patents past present and future with controlling Boston Quincy and Fall River lines. The franchise is described as Massachusetts so far the most valuable, allowing a double track railway through Boston to Fall River and with mayoral consent could replace the elevated system and serve 1,600,000 people in Greater Boston.
The Southern Society of Boston entertained Congressman Ransdell of Louisiana at the Boston City Club luncheon. Speeches were given by Judge D. L. V. Moffett Senator Josiah Holden Lafayette Blair H. C. Long and others. Ransdell’s eloquent address praised General Lee Grant and Lincoln amid hearty applause.
Abraham White of New York, famed for a 12 year old windfall from a 44 cent postage stamp investment that yielded 1 500 000 in government bonds, helped finance a Boston company tied to a New York City issued 44 per cent bond award totaling 3 400 000. The arrangement marks White’s sixth success with similar schemes and clarifies lingering questions around the Massachusetts Loan & Guarantee connection.
Abraham Whith of New York has amassed a fortune by bidding on government and municipal bond issues. He leads the Massachusetts Loan and Guarantee Company of this city and was formerly dubbed the Postage Stamp Bidder.
Mr White, president of a local company, disclosed a capital increase from 25000 to 250000 after a bid conflict. He claimed to have used Allan Reid and Stephen Tingley to secure a bond award, paid the full sum ahead of schedule, and cited a plan to beat a $50 million New York issue. The bonds sold around 104.223, with offers above 107, forecasting about 100000 in profit.
The steamer Roda, driven ashore on Jones Beach several days ago, has broken in two. She carried a cargo of iron ore.
A compilation of home dessert and entree ideas from New England housewives with full recipes and serving tips. Contains names and addresses such as Carrie A Ryder Lowell and Mattie Flynn East Boston along with several dish instructions including Raspberry Charlotte and Newport cakes.
The Burns Memorial Association presents a Scotch concert at Tremont Temple featuring Mary McLeod the Scotland star and J. M. Hamilton with other Scots talent. Proceeds go to the Burns Memorial fund now at $10,000.
YASNAYA POLYANA Russia February 20 Count Leo Tolstoi has received a phonograph and a letter from the American inventor Thomas Hoison praising the author and requesting a recording of Tolstoi speaking his own Gospel texts. Tolstoi will reply with a cylinder featuring several English voice interpretations.
The piece, linked to an old story often misattributed, appears in La Cruche by M uterean a contemporary of Fontaine in some editions. It is generally pronounced in Ireland Col raine.
The article promotes Maps-Flake as a complete digestible food made from wheat processed through steam cooking, flaking, and 400 degree toasting. It argues the long method ensures all starch is soluble and nourishment is maximized, with maple syrup flavor and a 15 cent package. It positions Maps-Flake as a premium, nutritious choice for hotels, clubs, camps, and dining cars, emphasizing value through nourishment.
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