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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1909
Page
7
The piece surveys season trends with black braid trimming and side fringe on gowns, slim straight silhouettes for dinner dress, and soutache braiding on neckpieces and fur muffs. Empire wedding gowns remain preferred, bands of trellis-work return, and rosettes replace some large buttons on smart coats.
Rev Dr Walter Calley may occupy a pulpit in Boston at First Baptist Jamaica Plain after successful tenure at Bowdoin Square Tabernacle. Arthur Varley of Yarmouth offered Maplewood Congregational Malden call. Park Street Church set for its final Feb week centennial observance with speech by Rev C H Parkhurst. W T W day of prayer met at Pilgrim Hall led by Mrs J K Barney. Unitarian Jamaica Plain pastor Charles F Dole on leave. will swap Sundays with Rev B A Goodridge Santa Barbara. Public meetings set at Kingsley Hall and New England Baptist Library executive session at Ford Building.
City officials say no extra workers were hired to clear yesterday’s snow. Superintendent C Barton Pratt notes about 400 men can handle any snowfall under a foot and would rely on contractors if heavier. In December, Superintendent Emerson awarded removal work to contractors across districts at 30 to 50 cents per cubic yard, with price reflecting haul length.
Readable reminiscences recount Lincoln’s humor and sharp judgments. A tale of two fighters frames his warning to friends about Douglas debates, followed by anecdotes with Thurlow Weed, Gideon Welles, and Judge Blair. Lincoln’s stories mix humor and political insight.
A letter from L. E. B. asks whether to marry an 80 year old suitor who loves her. Advice urges against marrying for fear of being an old maid and promotes independence and happiness with the right partner. The Silent Pleader follows Richard revealing his plan to marry a poor but loving girl against his father’s wishes. His mother and father visit the old home and recognize true love, choosing to support their son's choice and relive better days.
Colonel Alexander P. Graham was unanimously chosen president at the Canadian Club of Boston during the annual election and banquet. He noted Canada’s growth in farm, banking, rail, insurance and manufacturing sectors and urged fostering relations with the United States. A resolution endorsed the new U S Great Britain treaty and urged prompt talk of a treaty with Newfoundland on Atlantic fisheries.
A letter asks if an engagement ring must be a stone and if a signet ring can serve. The writer notes rings vary by taste and budget with the spirit of the gesture most important.
Mimi Aguglia stars as Nela in Peccatrice a three act Sicilian drama at the Majestic Theatre. Raimundo and Antonia spark jealousy in a tale ending with Nela's death from heart disease. The company adds Catalleria Rusticana and I Carbonara with extra matinees through next week.
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