Spanish painter Franc Villar to exhibit in Boston at Huntington Avenue
An exhibition of Franc Villar's oil paintings opens March 8 at 200 Huntington Avenue for two weeks. The artist, new to America, showcases 50 works including portraits of notable figures and scenes of Spanish life with Moorish and gypsy motifs. Singers Constantino Mardones Blanchart plan to perform at the Opera House to boost the event.
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Franc Villar
Huntington Avenue
Opera House
Constantino
Mardones
Blanchart
John I. Gardner
Eben Jordan
Villar
Archbishop O'Connell
N. &. Anmister
Henry Russell
Boston
Buenos Ayres
Roca
Alcorta
Sarmiento
National Gallery
Paris
Rome
Madrid
America
O’connell
Merry del Val
Alhambra
Tindaraja
Tree Carved Love Pact Under Mother Nature's Consent
A rustic tale follows Ben and Marie who carve their initials on a birch tree by a lake. After misunderstandings and a reprised effort to renew the carving, Marie rejects another suitor and Ben confronts a confirmation of their union as Mother Nature's consent.
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Ben
Marie
Jake
Stewart
Green
Mother Nature
Warren Club to Work for Charity in Jewish Children Fund
The Warren clubhouse in Roxbury will host a one night theatre event to auction unsold seats for a grand concert at the Colonial Theatre on April 2. Proceeds will fund the new Home for Destitute Jewish Children near Dorchester, a first state built Jewish charity, costing about $100000 with over $50000 already raised.
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Warren
Roxbury
Charles H. Hertz
Colonial Theatre
Canterbury and
Austin Streets
Dorchester
Massachusetts
Penny Lecture From Walt Mason on Beggars and Gin
A 1911 quote from Walt Mason depicts a charitable speaker lecturing a ragged beggar on thrift and bank saving. The beggar retorts that more talk means fewer coins, noting the wind of lectures reduces his funds as he travels from Boston to Des Moines.
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Boston
Des Moines
Walt Mason
Little Known Facts About Well Known Persons
Hall Camed, novelist and playwright, is an architecture expert. Jesse R. Grant, son of U. S. Grant, collects old coins and medals. Anna Dickinson, famed suffragist from 50 years ago, lives retired in New York. Alan Dale, dramatic critic, is English. real name Alfred J. Cohen. Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, also devised a bullet-detection probe. Charles Rohlfs, husband of Anna Katharine Green, was an actor with Edwin Booth.
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Hall Came
Playright
Jesse R. Grant
U. S. Grant
Anna Dickinson
New York City
Alan Dale
Alfred J. Cohen
Alexander Graham Bell
Charles Rohlfs
Anna Katharine Green
Edwin Booth
Among the Churches of Greater Boston
The Rev. Dr. Figgis of Mirfield England is invited to lecture and preach at Harvard. Tomorrow he delivers the sermon at the Church of the Advent. Students at Cambridge Episcopal Theological School joined a quiet day led by Rev. Samuel S. Drury. Several clergy and ministers are active in recent campaigns and travels.
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Figgis
Community of the Resurrection
Mirfield
England
Harvard University
Church of the Advent
Brimmer Street
Cambridge Episcopal Theological School
St. John’s Chapel
Samuel S. Drury
St. Paul’s School
Concord
Alfred E. Wright
All Souls’ Unitarian Church
East
Boston
Ministry of
Farnsworth Lecture Explores the Dalmatian Coast
KF Farnsworth spoke at Tremont Temple for a travel talk titled The Dalmatian Coast Beginning in Fiume the journey moved to Zara and across to Montenegro The speaker displayed remarkable photographs of grand mountains and thrilling passages notably the Shoelace trail and coastal scenery.
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Farnsworth
Tremont Temple
E. Farnsworth
Dalmatian
Fiume
Adriatic Sea
Zara
Montenegro
Family recipes from Mrs Perkins Mrs Wilson and Mrs Marsh
Recipes collected from residents include simmering pork with vegetables and cracker milk soak, tapioca puddings with pineapple and meringue or cream, apple bake with crust and maple sugar sauce. Names involved: Mrs Perkins Louise Wilson Mrs George C Marsh. Locations: Somerville Dorchester Lebanon New Hampshire.
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Louise Wilson
Harvard Street
Dorchester
George C. Marsh
Lebanon
N. H
Wolf's Red Tag Sale Attracts Steady Interest
The Wolf's "My Clothier" red tag sale at Hanover and Port land streets lowers prices on winter goods to clear inventory. Owner Wolf states all winter merchandise must go and uses strong discounts to spur quick purchases across departments.
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Wolf’s
My Clothier
Hanover
Portland Streets
Mr. Wolf
Dear Miss Champagne Opinion on a young lady’s behavior
A letter asks Miss Champagne for her view on a young woman who calls a man not a gentleman yet keeps his belongings. The writer hopes her opinion will help resolve ongoing controversies and hints at possible extenuating circumstances in heart balm cases. The writer ends by asking for the woman’s side of the story.
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Miss Champagne
Sailor's Sweetheart Defends Love Across Uniforms
A 21 year old telephone operator writes to support a sailor lover on a European cruise, stating she will marry him in June. She recalls loyalty amid criticism, notes his gallantry, and urges G B L to stay true to her sailor regardless of opinions. She emphasizes equality in civilian or uniform attire and pride in her romance.
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Miss Champagne
U. S
Sailor Boy
Assessors Case Probed by Finance Commission
The Finance Commission opened inquiries into the Board of Assessors action to dismiss eight first assistant assessors and install nine new ones. It questioned the dismissed staff and will broaden hearings to the newly appointed assessors.
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Finance Commission
Board of Assessors
Gift ideas for a birthday party favors
A sisterly guide suggests simple, thoughtful party favors and timing. Give small items like personalized candles or mini treats as guests arrive or during refreshments. Offer a quick note of appreciation with each favor and keep distribution smooth to avoid interrupting the event flow.
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Jane
A Young Folks Party Plan from Dewdrop
A structured young folks party plan by Dewdrop suggests eight boys and seven girls, with the hostess as the eighth girl. Guests draw partner cards, then pair off to enjoy evening games, a 9 PM lunch, candles, month color decor, a central birthday cake, ribbon garlands with favors, and a menu of sandwiches cakes ices fruit and punch.
Red Spots On Her Face Hurts A Young Girl’s Pride
A seventeen year old schoolgirl writes to the Sisters of the Circle asking for help with persistent facial red spots from pimples. She fears patent remedies and worries over her appearance despite a good home.
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Sisters of the Circle
Potato Water Remedy and Hair Care Letter to Readers
A reader requests guidance on using hot water potato soaking as a remedy for salt rheum on hands and asks for instructions. Another reader seeks the formula to address falling hair and mentions caring for a five month old and cherishing baby time.
Duties of a Steamship Stewardess
A Steamship stewardess duties inquiry from Sewing Circle Sister asking for full information and sources. The response ends with NIX indicating no assistance provided.
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Sewing Circle
Nix
Married Old Maid of 34 Replies with Financing Figures
A letter requests more figures than facts about a couple's finances and lifestyle. The caller asks for address cost of the house eating habits and health while urging the husband to act rightly and seek friends.
Just An Ordinary Mother Finds Home Is Heaven on Earth
A reader known as Just Another Mother writes that a stable home and family give life meaning. She describes eight children, daily routines, and the joy of keeping a clean house, good meals, and healthy clothes, insisting happiness comes from home rather than external displays.
Social functions and wardrobe advice for refined evenings
Advice on social functions notes that hosting with informal chafing dishes or Dutch suppers creates homey sociability. Suggestions include rarebit, creamed oysters, oysters stew, sardines, cheeses, olives, and potato salad with German bread. Postscript by ALICE MARIE offers wardrobe guidance for theatre and dinner parties, warning against mismatched dark skirts with white blouses and promoting versatile fabrics.
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Y. Union
Alice Marie
Undecided on marriage told to seek simple life
A reader advises that starting with little pay can still bring happiness. She notes she and her husband lived on $10 a week, paid $12 rent, and felt contented with a good home. She encourages the undecided to value a contented heart and steady home life.
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Morning Glory
Successful Farming Couple Reaches $3500 Estate
A seven year farming effort began with $300, producing a family of four and property valued at $3500. The FARMHER'S WIFE offers further help if possible.
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Farmher
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Grippe Cure
An advert claims a 25 cent dose of Pape's Cold Compound every two hours can halt a cold or grippe within hours. It promises relief from headache pain nasal congestion feverishness and sore throat after the first dose and states quinine is ineffective for colds.
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Pape
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