Shaved Her Hubby's Neck Story Delights Temple Meeting
More than 100 members of Old Colony Temple of Pythian Sisters gathered in Rockland for an experience night detailing how each earned a dollar for charity. Tales ranged from wood cutting to sewing, washing, skipping entertainment, and even shaving a husband's neck weekly for four weeks. The executive board debated awarding a medal for nerve and originality.
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Rockland
Old Colony Temple of Pythian Sisters
Temple
Tobacco Association Listens to Addresses
The Tobacco Trade Association of New England met at the American House on Hanover Street with about 300 members. Henry Hanauer presided. J. T. Logan was secretary. Richard E. Traiser urged closer manufacturer jobber cooperation and benefits of advertising driven demand. H. P. Dowst highlighted cooperation between advertising and selling and urged support for New England cigars.
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Tobacco Association
Tobacco Trade Association of
New England
American
Hanover Street
Henry Hanauer
Bieringer Brothers
J. T. Logan
McGreenery & Manning
Richard E. Traiser
H. Traiser & Co., Inc
H. P. Dowst
Humphrey Advertising’ Agency
Mr. Traiser
Equal rights and housework in old fashioned marriage
An readering woman argues for shared home duties while defending a traditional role for women outside work. She notes 40 years of early breakfasts and a compliant husband and asks if a couple should wait to start living in a cottage with a $100 down payment, seeking advice for two desires.
Superintend the Cooking for a Husband with Sausages
Advice to wives to actively manage their husband’s meals. It suggests heating sausages to remove fat, boiling briefly then frying with careful turning and covered pan to reduce grease and harm. Emphasizes cooking personally rather than relying on hired help.
Buy the Best Foods Dear Sister I
A short intimate note urging high priced sausages from top markets as the wiser choice for long term value. The writer signs with initial R.
Shall we wait to buy dear sisters question on starting home
A letter to readers sympathizes with childless women and asks if $100 is enough to start saving for a home. The writer, four years married, notes a husband earning $14 weekly and seeks guidance on this second major goal.
Sausage Dilemma Sparks Cracked Advice Row
Margery notes a sharp quip about a husband choosing sausages despite hurt and the idea of him eating his fist to stop the habit, reflecting a curious astringent rural wit.
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Margery
Engaged Woman Urges Hope Over Illness in Kind Letter
An encouraging note from Independence urges Louise to stay hopeful about her fiancé's illness. The writer cites friends deemed incurable by doctors but now well, urges patience, and asks not to break the engagement. The author asserts equality of men and women and pride in womanhood.
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Louise
Cushions Question Use and Beauty Clash at Home
A reader titled Conscientious asks if her husband is justified in using the delicate couch cushions for lounging and napping, despite their embroidered covers and painted gatin. She contends the cushions are too fine for daily use and should belong to her.
Partners For Life Dear Sisters
A reader describes a marriage built on equality and shared savings and weighs the need to remain prudent and fashionable after the honeymoon. She asks how a virtuous woman can view a neighbor's downfall as gossip while striving to keep her husband’s affection through mutual care.
Indian speaker argues for reform in treatment of tribes
The meeting features Dr. Charles A Eastman urging moral renewal and end to corruption on reservations. He notes Indian schooling progress and taxation gains while criticizing graft, dishonesty and government abuses. Other speakers include Warren K Moorehead and M K Sniffen as the Boston Indian citizenship committee drafts a memorial to President Taft.
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Taft
J. Weston Allen
Boston Indian Citizenship Committee
Washington
Charles A. Eastman
Dartmouth
Long
Eastman
Warren K. Moorehead
William E. Johnson
M. K. Sniffen
Indian Agency
Indian Bureau
Ask Taft to Help Indians Chiefs Voices at Twentieth Century Club
Prominent figures in Indian affairs pressed President Taft to aid Native Americans at a Twentieth Century Club gathering. Speakers criticized the Interior Department for mismanagement, cited cases from the Indian Rights Association, and urged action on fraud, education, and allotment issues including Navajo schools funding and Gila River restoration.
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Twentieth Century Club
Indian Department
Long
William H. Lincoln
M. K. Sniffen
Indian Service
Valentine
Indian Rights Association
William
Indian Office
Department
Department of the Interior
Indian Bureau
Taft
Gila River
Gila Waters
Cables Surface in Ray Case at War Department
Washington reports show War Department cables and messages re Beecher B. Ray. Secretaries Stimson and officials forwarded documents found among General J. Franklin Bell papers to the Helm committee. The exchange mentions orders to proceed to Honolulu and notes calls for disciplinary action.
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Washington
Beecher B. Ray
War Department
Helm Committee
Stimson
J. Franklin Bell
Tasker H. Bliss
Major Ray Faces Senate Committee Over 1908 Taft Nomination
Records show Army paymaster Major Ray faced charges of political activity surrounding the 1908 Taft nomination. Documents reveal Ray sought character letters from Taft, was sent to the Philippines at his own expense by Roosevelt, then ordered back by General Bell at his own expense. Bell cites direction but offers no name. The committee weighs calling Bell as evidence. Ray later extended his leave and returned to the Philippines amid unresolved charges. no court martial resulted, followed by a wave of cable messages.
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Beecher C. Ray
Judge Advocate-General
Secretary of War
Beecher B. Ray
Honolulu
War Department
General Bell
Beecher
B. Ray
Ray
Chicago Sage Ae
Taft
Philippines
Roosevelt
United States
United States At His Own Expense By General Bell
Islands
General Funston
San Francisco
Liberal gifts to opera fund raise strong support
Subscriptions to the 150000 dollar Boston Opera Company guarantee fund continue rising as public interest grows. Major donors include Mr. and Mrs. Boylston Beal and Thomas W. Lawson with contributions of 250 and 1000 dollars respectively, among others listed from Hayden Stone & Co. and prominent benefactors.
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Boston Opera Company
Hayden, Stone & Co
Boylston Beal
Herbert F. Russell
C. H. Albar
Ivebes
William A. Nickerson
Otto Hunnewell
Charles Hayden
Cesees
G. L. Stone
Reas
Timacear
Thomas W. Lawson
Thomas Galvin
Richard Arnold Fisher
Flonzaley Quartet to Close Season in Jordan Hall
The Flonzaley quartet will present the final recital of the season in Jordan Hall on Thursday evening February 2 at o'clock.
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Flonzaley Quartet
Jordan Hall
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