First Reformed Presbyterian Church of Boston
The First Reformed Presbyterian Church at Ferdinand and Isabella streets in the South End is described as Boston’s oldest Reformed Presbyterian body. It has evolved into a people’s church serving Greater Boston and has a history spanning more than fifty years with members weathering typical hardships.
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First Reformed Presbyterian
First Reformed Presbyterian Church
Ferdinand and Isabella Streets
South End
Boston
Real Hair Growth Remedy Praised In Public Test
The Radizene laboratory markets a new hair treatment claimed to cure baldness dandruff gray hair and itching scalp. It guarantees results or money back and offers a $100 reward for readers of the Boston Post upon sending for free information with a coupon.
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Radizene Laboratory
Boston Post
Dept. 207
Scranton
Winter Health and Beauty Remedies Advertisement
An old advertisement promotes home remedies for winter care. It touts canthrax shampoo for cold prevention, a parnous weight reducer, delatone hair removal, and spurmax lotion for skin. The copy emphasizes rapid, simple applications and safe results for hair, weight loss, hair removal, and skin care.
Early Church Foundation and Long Pastorate Details
The narrative traces the church’s origins to 1853 as a preaching mission in New York Presbytery. It organized July 12 1854 with about 20 members. Pastors included James R Lawton and William Graham, who oversaw the erection of the present edifice in 1874. The Rev Samuel McNaugher, born in Pittsburgh, has led the church for 18 years after studies at Geneva College Allegheny Seminary and Harvard.
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Province Court
Bromfield Street
William Graham
Samuel McNaugher
Pittsburg
Geneva College
Theological Seminary
Allegheny
Penn
Harvard College
Rutland Railroad Plan Opposed By Minority Stockholders
Samuel Untermyer representing holders of 750000 dollars in Rutland Railroad stock testified before the Public Service Commission against New York New Haven Hartford’s bid to control Rutland. He argued the petition was vague and urged full disclosure of all tie ups among New York Central New Haven Boston Albany Ontario & Western and Rutland. New Haven Vice President Campbell said Rutland would benefit from New Haven control due to increased business flow.
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Albany
N. Y
Rutland Railroad Company
Samuel Utermyer
New York
Public Service Commission
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Rutland Road
New York Central Railroad Company
Rutland
New Haven
Untermyer
Commission
New York Central
Boston & Albany
Ontario & Western
Campbell
Doctor Webster to plead guilty in wife murder case
John Erwin chief counsel for Dr Harry Elgin Webster announced in Ogle county jail that Webster will appear in court Friday morning to enter a guilty plea for the murder of his wife Bessie Kent Webster and seek the court's mercy.
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Webster
Sterling
John Erwin
Harry Elgin Webster
Ogle County
Bessie Kent Webster
Seven overcome by escaping coal gas in tenement
Seven people were overcome by coal gas escaping from a kitchen range in a Pleasant Street tenement in Leominster. Two occupants, Mrs. John Lanza and Mrs. Angelo Seraphim, are in serious condition. affected were Mr. and Mrs. Lanza, their three children, and the Seraphims.
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Leominster
Pleasant Street
John Lanza
Angelo Seraphim
Funeral Set Tomorrow for Renowned Boston Priest
The very Rev. Msgr. William Byrne D D prothonotary apostolic and longtime vicar general of the Boston archdiocese died at St Cecilia s parish residence aged 77. Born in Meath Ireland in 1835 he was ordained in 1864 and educated Greek and Spanish literature. He led St Mary Charlestown and St Joseph West End before 1901 posting to St Cecilia s Back Bay. He founded the New England Catholic Historical Society and the Boston Temperance Mission.
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William Byrne
D. D
Archdiocese of Boston
St. Cecilia’s Parish
Belvidere Street
Back Bay
Byrne
Churchman
County Meath
Ireland
Maryland
Mt. St. Mary's Seminary
Emmitsburg
Georgetown University
Old St. Mary's Church
Charlestown
St. Joseph’s Church
West End
Cardinal O’connell
Anderson
St. Cecilia’s Church
Pius X
New England Catholic Historical Society
Boston
Temperance Mission
Canadian bank manager indicted for misappropriating funds
Harry B. Clark former manager at the Charlotte street branch of the Bank of New Brunswick was indicted by a grand jury in St John New Brunswick for stealing 2477 dollars. He fled to the United States and was arrested in New York City. His trial is set to open tomorrow.
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ST. John, N. B
Bank of New Brunswick
Harry B. Clark
Charlotte Street
Clark
Amalgamated
United States
New York City
Eight Killed In Gun Mould Explosion In France
Eight steel moulders were killed and 11 seriously injured at a government naval arsenal near Angouleme Charente when a gun mould exploded during pouring of molten metal. Gas emitted from the mould ignited a seething mass of hot metal enveloping workers.
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Ruelle-Sur-Touvre
France
Angouleme
Unhappy Love Dilemma Warns Against Breaks in Marriage
Violet Lea admonishes Circle Sisters about flirty husbands and unhappy wives. Readers urged to move away from affairs, respect marriage vows, and protect children rather than break up homes. The letter promotes honesty and self-respect over scandalous temptation.
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Circle Sisters
Violet Lea
Circle Ideals and New England Courtesy Encouraged
A speaker defends the Circle as a forum for sharing thoughts ambitions and troubles urging sympathy for readers. They acknowledge New Englanders are reserved yet capable of kindness when expressed in words to cheer others. Interact and lift spirits.
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Sisters of the Circle
Dear Sisters I Am a Husband's Pet in Our Circle
A reader writes that her father-in-law advised her to avoid his house, but she would stay away only if unwelcome. She argues that a husband should build the fire and manage tasks, notes her husband supports the home, and they remain close friends after marriage. She signs as HUBBY'S PET.
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Hubby
Sensible Husband and Women’s Roles in Domestic Labor
The excerpt discusses gender roles with remarks that some women seek male attention at any cost. It contrasts men's hard work with caregiving duties for children and implies women prioritize a man’s comfort. The dialogue hints at exchanges about getting women interested and managing household expectations.
Twice Married and a Wife’s Devoted Help
A brief tribute noting a wife as a great assistant and recounting shared humor over letters written to both parties, reflecting on a life of two marriages and enduring companionship.
Letter to the circle about fashion and price claims
A reader signs off in a letter to the circle critiquing women who claim to buy the earth with low wages and mockery of cheap fashion. The writer mocks the idea of a stunning suit at 12.50 and hats at 4.98, urging honesty about appearances.
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Jeff
THINK OF HIS WIFE
A letter urges a woman to give up her relationship with a married man. The writer expresses sorrow for all involved and appeals to integrity, urging the woman to consider the wife’s rights and seek a better future. The message closes with a hopeful sign of possible brighter days.
Rule Today On Packer Notes In Chicago Trial
United States District Judge George A. Carpenter is to rule tomorrow on a defense motion to keep from the record the documents identified by witness Jerome H. Pratt. The letters allegedly bearing pencil markings by Armour Meeker and Connors are at issue. The judge heard extensive argument as the trial opened today.
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Chicago
United States
George A. Carpenter
Jerome H. Pratt
J. Ogden Armour
Arthur Meeker
Thomas J. Connors
Wilkerson
Dear Unhappy-Ber Wise and look out for that married man
A mother warns a young woman about a married man described as a satan in disguise. She urges fervent prayer and constant vigilance to avoid the harm to his wife and children. The letter portrays the man as a brute hiding behind friendly words and pleads the reader to reconsider the consequences of his actions.
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Satan
Cambridge Police Mutual Aid Ball Draws 4000 Attend
The Cambridge Police Mutual Aid Association held its 40th annual ball at the State Armory in Cambridge with attendees from nearly all Greater Boston police units. Mayor Barry and city officials attended as guests and dancing continued into the early hours. Proceeds support the association’s sick and bene fit fund.
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Greater
Boston
Barry
Cambridge
Cambridge Police Mutual Aid Association
State Armory
CARE FOR STUTTERING LETTER TO SEWING CIRCLE SISTERS
A mother asks for advice on her four year old daughter's stuttering. She fears school will worsen the condition and seeks practical help from Sewing Circle Sisters. She signs as Bunnie.
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Sewing Circle Sisters
Bunnie
Woman Struck by Auto Dies in Brookline
A young woman struck by an automobile on Beacon street Brookline died yesterday morning at Massachusetts General Hospital. She remained unconscious after the incident. A card bearing the name Mary Hayden was found in her pocket. Herbert Waters of 59 Addington road Brookline identified the body as Mary Hayden 35 a maid for Mrs Waters.
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Beacon Street
Brookline
Massachusetts General Hospital
Mary Hayden
Herbert Waters
Addington Road
Double Birthday Party Advice for Young Adults
Dear Sisters offer ideas for a joint 20th birthday party with guests aged 18 to 24. Discuss party name invitations and suitable games while seeking fresh, age appropriate suggestions. Also ask for guidance on pimples for a son aged 18 with acne and shaving irritation.
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Sisters of the Sewing Circle
Vassar Girls Among Train Passengers After Crash Near Dunkirk
The Lake Shore Knickerbocker special collided with two freight engines west of Dunkirk at 10 a m. today, wrecking both freight engines and slightly scalding three crew members. The crash injured no one aboard the passenger train, which carried 30 Vassar College students who were moved to a relief train.
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Dunkirk
N. Y
Lake Shore
Shippers Challenge Hardeen to Escape at National Theatre
Five shippers from C F E Osgood store on Washington street challenge Hardeen brother of Houdini to escape from a large wooden packing box. Hardeen will be handcuffed and leg ironed with nails driven through the box and a cable bound around the cover. The experiment occurs tonight on stage at the National Theatre.
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C. FE
H. E. Ramsdell
G. F. Silva
Hardeen
Household features in Sundays Post pages
Next Sundays Post presents special features in the household pages including How to Renovate the Fall of Winter Hat for Spring How to Make Fancy Hat Holders and How to Furnish the Mall Bedroom for readers planning seasonal home updates.
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Next Sunday's Post
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