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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1911
Page
11
A petty con man tests his nerve by targeting a wealthy household. After encountering refined surroundings that trigger memories of his former self, he succumbs to guilt and despair, tears up the magazine, and leaves with a hardened resolve to continue his fraud, smirking at his prey.
Includes multiple brief recipes and instructions for pies and cakes with names and addresses of contributors Mrs W H Lewis Mrs L M Murray Mrs Arthur W Glines Laura Humphrey. Recipes cover dough crust gingerbread gelatine coffee dessert and baked rings with notes on oven times and serving ideas.
Joseph Pulitzer a lawyer admitted by Missouri Supreme Court Annie Besant a theosophical leader married an Episcopalian cleric and separated in 1873 James Lane Allen a novelist Latin scholar once Latin professor at Bethany College Loie Fuller a dancer formerly a temperance lecturer George W Cable a novelist wrote under the nom de prime Drop Shot Francis Wilson an actor and rare books collector whose father is a Quaker
The Rev. Henry Bull new American provincial of the Society of St. John the Evangelist arrives in Boston aboard the Zeeland. Father Field remains in Boston as provincial superintendent. The Rev. George Heber Jones to deliver the sermon at the People's Temple. Trinity Church Sunday school funds to support Mother's Rest at Revere Beach. Women's Foreign Missionary jubilee events planned at Tremont Temple March 14 and 15. The Rev. A K MacLennan to return Friday from California. Dr Kellogg of Quebec to stay and assist in services this week.
The torpedo boat destroyer Trippe completed two standardization trials in Rockland Maine on Feb 22, recording 11.8 knots over four hours in Penobscot Bay and 27.68 knots over four hours in Petit Manan, meeting oil and water consumption guarantees. Tomorrow two more four hour trials are planned at 26 knots and 20 knots.
An advertisement from the Los Angeles Times endorses canthrox as a simple, inexpensive shampoo. It claims canthrox cleanses the hair and scalp without harm, leaving the scalp soft and hair lustrous, if dissolved in hot water and used correctly.
Paragraph points to short Eton coats and long tailored lines with hobble done away. White woolens silks and wash fabrics lead retail offerings with velvet bags gaining favor over mesh. Embroidered lunch cloths use lace and fine linen, while skirts stay narrow and plaits appear knee high. A black tailored costume with velvet bands and lattice silk cord dominates elegance.
Fort Fairfield Me Feb 22 Eight potato houses at Easton owned by G M Colbath T Merle Hoyt W J Weymouth W H Billings S J Hudson C N Delpite Eugene Thompson and the E L Cleveland Company were destroyed with about 75000 barrels of potatoes valued at 75000 and houses valued at 25000 Most insurance covered losses The E L Cleveland Company lost two houses but one was saved.
The annual report shows the asylum in flourishing condition with 206 children at start, 125 new arrivals, totaling 331 cared for. Ninety four placed with families, 287 remained inmates at year end. bequests from Patrick Larkin and Bridget A Dowd supported donations totaling 881 from individuals plus 300 and 459.92 from estates.
The first glimpse of the Pageant of Darkness and Light, planned for the World in Boston, was offered at People's Temple during the 7th annual young people's missionary rally. Three sessions by the youth plus a denominational gathering in nearby churches were conducted under local pastors' direction.
A reader asks how to approach a quiet girl met daily on the way to work. The columnist urges finding a proper introduction by learning her name and whereabouts, then attending churches and social functions together to establish respectful contact.
An anxious letter argues a young woman should refuse fifty dollars from a man after four months of acquaintance. It warns accepting money lowers a woman’s self respect, invites ulterior demands, and shifts the relationship toward improper familiarity. Only a husband or close relative should provide money or clothes. others should give impersonal gifts.
The writer Flor rie advises marrying rather than delaying, sharing her own experience of a husband who started with low pay but soon earned more. She praises his kindness, notes living comfortably with three children, and urges the recipient to marry without delay, wishing them well.
A letter from a reader north of Boston on the Boston and Maine line praises pure witch hazel rubbed into the scalp. It claims the product stops hair loss and relieves itching, recommending nightly use for two weeks and then weekly. The note is addressed to August and mentions Margaret's Mama.
A reader shares instructions for dyeing a light blue wool dress red. The steps include boiling out the existing color, using wool dye, using a large dish, and airing the garment to avoid spotting. The note warns dye strength and potential shrinking.
A marginal note advises the girl with muddy complexion to wash with warm water and a coarse cloth using pure castile soap, scrub and dry, then apply peroxide applied carefully avoiding the eyebrows. Let it dry, morning wash, then peroxide again, finish with rice powder to reduce shine.
A reader urges the value of marriage over single life, praising companionship, love, and home happiness. Another letter from New Hampshire notes hard work, health, and enjoying farm life with a husband who helps, signing as A N. H. MAPLELEAP and addressing several communities with affection.
A reader asks if round garters harm children when worn and speaks about rocking babies. She asserts rocking is harmless and mentions she has five children to whom she has rocked. The note ends with a wish that the reader could see.
A male writer details home remedies and frugal living. He describes giving castor oil to children with stomach issues and stresses daily income figures of $12 to $20 weekly for spouses. The letter highlights country living, rent of $10 monthly, and contentment despite limited funds.
A vintage beauty note describes a rouge alternative using vinegar, nutmeg, honey, inglass and sandalwood. It instructs heating gently, straining, cooling, then applying to wash skin for a pink glow without harm. Emphasizes satisfactory results from this black beauty guide.
Dear Sisters would welcome ideas for handling old love letters exchanged with her husband. A friend suggested shredding and stuffing a sofa pillow, but she dislikes that. She asks for practical suggestions and wants them soon. Still in love.
Dear Sisters asks whether chiropody is profitable to learn and requests details on cost and duration. Valley Flower notes the inquiry and seeks guidance on training length and financial prospects.
A reader describes a painless Japanese method to remove facial and arm hair, claiming rapid results and permanent relief. The notice offers free full details by mail for a two cent stamp to Caroline Osgood in Providence Rhode Island.
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