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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1911
Page
7
Cliftondale residents, especially on Mt. Vernon street, praise Jimmy the handsome cat owned by Mrs. J. M. Stokes of No. 19. The clever feline offers his paw to strangers, enjoys attention, and performs tricks, always eager to learn new ones.
Dear Miss Champagne answers a reader on whether to check outer garments in a theatre and which cutlery to use. She notes personal choice and convenience, with guidance on using knives and forks appropriately and how many pieces appear at a typical place setting.
An advertising pitch extols self reliance and hope, urging readers to overcome hardship. It promotes Munyon's Paw Paw Laxative Pills as remedies for constipation, indigestion, liver sluggishness, and blood impurities, quoting testimonials and promising refunds if unsatisfied. The message blends motivational rhetoric with product claims and pricing details.
A narrator notes the ease and composure of guests as they steer a dinner conversation. The dialogue emphasizes maintaining civility and engaging topics to keep the mood pleasant despite surrounding noise.
A young Pepperell mill girl asks about a swift romance with a 23 year old bookkeeper. The adviser counsels caution, urging a year or two to know each other, plan a home, and judge character, while both partners save for a future.
In New York on January 11 Henry S. Oppenheimer was found dead in his room with a gas tube in his mouth. A coroner’s note quoted his remark about gray hair making services unwanted. He claimed to have attended school with President Taft in Cincinnati and spoke of sharing classes with the future president.
figures from the American Consulate at St John New Brunswick show a drop of over one million dollars in shipments from this port to the United States in 1910 compared with 1909. total 1910 was 2 368 153 while 1909 totaled 8 417 416. decline mainly due to less lumber and related products amid 1910 market conditions.
Census figures released show New Hampshire rural areas lost more than 5200 people over the last decade, while Maine rural districts held steady. The report highlights shifts in rural population between the states and municipalities.
New Hampshire saw an 18 948 population gain in the decade driven entirely by municipalities over 5000 residents, averaging about 11 percent growth. Berlin led with 82.6 percent, followed by Laconia 26.6 and Manchester 22.9 percent. Dover and Somersworth lagged or declined. Maine municipalities over 5000 contributed nearly half of the state’s 47 905 increase, with Waterville and Portland among the fastest growing cities, while Bath Calais and Gardiner declined.
The Rev. William E. Gardner becomes chairman of World in Boston board, succeeding Rev. Roy B. Guild. South End Union and Shawmut Congregational Churches hold an annual meeting and supper. Melrose New England sanitarium hosted a social and supper. Union Square Somerville evangelistic services continue at Prospect Hall Congregational Church. Reverend Webster H. Powell begins a sermon series at First Methodist Dorchester Lower Millis. Reverend Howard Charles Gale to lead First Universalist New Bedford starting February 1. Boston Methodist Social Union to host a Monday banquet at Park Street Church focused on evangelistic work.
Elebris to Gonzales a 16 year old husband of Margarita Gonzales 14 faced Juvenile Court on a failure to support charge. Married in San Miguel Mexico months ago the couple’s case drew Humane Society remarks as the youth said to have played marbles since arriving in Los Angeles. Judge Wilbur released him on promising to attend to his duties.
A cannon captured by Confederate raiders in 1864 was discovered today in a deep hole in Flat Creek near Exeter. The group led by E. F. Heisler, secretary of the Kansas Soldiers' Memorial Association, retrieved the gun which will be stored at the Kansas State Historical Society in Topeka.
In Minneapolis three burglars wounded Patrolman McGuire and fired into the air to summon aid. McGuire, despite grave pain, retrieved his pistol and returned fire before collapsing in the snow. The attackers fled when two men approached.
In Middleboro the Bible class at Central Congregational Church led by John E. Erickson has seen rapid growth. Erickson began giving each member a new suit on his birthday, prompting many applicants and a full roster in a month, with plans for more gifts.
Milwaukee January 11 LImburger cheese will always make itself known Swiss cheese will always be porous says A S Baer secretary of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association We have tried experiments but they never proved a success We thought we had a cheese that contained all the flavor of Limburger minus the smell but it was a decided failure Then again we had a cheese that looked like Swiss but it was solid no holes or eyes The taste was far from being Swiss It cannot be accomplished.
From Hot Springs Arkansas officials urge use of local hot waters for the christening of the battleship Arkansas next Saturday. Communications were sent to Secretaries Meyer and Ballinger requesting the substitution of hot water for the customary wine in the ceremony.
Miners at Dunn and Co drill through the barrier pillar separating Dunn colliery from Kingston Coal Company to drain water into the Kingston workings. The ownership dispute fuels 24 hours of drilling as crews press on to connect the water flow.
Barriers hinder progress as Kingston Coal Company workers press on with a stubborn confrontation. The clash continues amid blocked efforts and ongoing resistance among the men.
Representative John Burgin, father of 15, plans a free matrimonial bureau to marry off all legislators. He will introduce a bill for a tax on bachelors to fund the effort and encourage the movement in Jefferson City.
Gladys, Andrew and Evelyn Rooth perished when a fire destroyed their Minneapolis home. Their mother Bertha Rooth was seriously burned while attempting to rescue the children after leaving them alone briefly.
President Lynch of the National League named a playing rules committee with M. S. Robison as chairman and Charles W. Murphy and August Herrmann as members. The panel will convene in New York during the schedule meeting in February.
In Norristown Pennsylvania on January 11 a large rat attacked four year old Mary, daughter of Mrs Annie Heller of East Main Street, tearing several toes on her left foot as the mother awoke to her cries and saw the rat flee behind a trunk.
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