Public nuisance and political notes ripple through city life
The column laments public spitting and ice safety near stations and bridges, noting police inaction and a crowd of improvised stunts on the Mystic River. It mentions the Charles River ice channel by the park department and political maneuvering for Walter H. Creamer’s congressional bid in the Lynn to Lawrence district.
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Mystic River
Chelsea Bridge
Revere
Metropolitan Park Department
Charles River Basin
Park Department
Cambridge
Jerry
Walter H. Creamer
Lynn
Lawrence
Essex County
Mr. Creamer
Democratic’ State ‘Committee
Congressman Roberts
Chelsea
George Hudson
Mars
Point Allerton
Spartan
Delaware River
Mr. Hudson
Hair Growth Tonic Promised in Simple Home Formula
Advertisement touts a home prescription with Bay Rum Lavona de Composee and Menthol Crystals said to regrow hair, restore gray to original color, stop shedding, and cure dandruff. Drug stores offer to fill the formula. note warns against applying on the face and emphasizes safety.
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Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores
Beewax Bitters Rescue of a Failing Writer
A lyrical reminiscence chronicles a determined writer who fails to gain fame through papers and magazines. After many rejections his fortunes change when a kindly sprite advises Beeswax Bitters, restoring his health and success as his name finally appears in journals.
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Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Choose the girl with the temperament you can live with
A reader asks whether to return to an old fiancée or marry a new beloved. The advisor says the first love likely faded and urges selecting the congenial, amiable partner who brings real happiness, even if not the idealized beauty. Prioritize practicality over romantic memory.
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Miss Champagne
Inviting Him Home Clears the Path to Dating
In this past advice column, a 19 year old asks if she should invite a young man to call. The counselor says to invite him to her home first, so her parents can meet him, then accept his outings if approved.
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Miss Champagne
Oyster Stew and Veal Cutlets From Local Recipes
A Norfolk styled home cooking note describes frying fat pork to render, then cooking potatoes with milk and oysters, and serving with crackers. Another recipe outlines veal cutlets rolled in cracker crumbs, fried slowly, seasoned, and served with lemon juice. Names Mrs C Smith and Aldea Joubert appear with addresses in Vinalhaven and Springfield.
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C. Smith
Vinalhaven
Aldea Joubert
Suffolk Street
Springfield
Papes Cold Compound Says It Cures Grippe Fast
An old advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound cures colds and Grippe within hours. It states three doses every two hours end headaches stuffed nose feverishness sneezing and rheumatic pains. The copy notes no quinine and a 25 cent price after three years of research.
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Pape
Grippe
Sewing Circle Offers Homemaker Forum For Readers
The Sewing Circle in the Boston Post is a regular department for homemakers across New England. It invites discussions on home life, family problems, baby care, budgeting, gardening, and related topics with anonymous submissions and advice to help one another.
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Boston Daily
New
Boston Post
Fashions For Elaborate Ball Slippers And Sashes
Paragraph outlines ornate ball slippers with gold and silver galleon appliques set on black and white satin. It notes oval buckles, many for the latest style. It also mentions boy tunics, winter wash ing silk outfits, and a rise of two end ribbon sashes with square or Japanese bows.
Dear Minnie a Maine mother's advice on love and forgiveness
A Maine mother counsel to a reader on repairing marriage through devotion. She recalls a reunion with her husband after separation, urging the wife to trust, forgive, and return to shared home life. The letter endorses enduring affection, family, and mutual support.
Red headed husbands discussed in a letter exchange
A fragment shows a cordial note about red headed husbands. The writer mentions a friend with the same issue and asks Jean to write again to confirm if her husband is also a redhead. The tone is light, intimate correspondence.
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Jean
Dear Baby Rose I Am in the Same Fix as You
A reader writes about a troubled marriage and a friend who objects to the idea of leaving her husband. The message hints at conflict between personal desire and social expectations.
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Baby Rose
Advice On Child Care From Bettina To Barbara
Bettina urges Barbara to consult a well known doctor’s book on child care and feeding. She notes the author dedicated the work to young American mothers and says she could not manage without it as a fellow inexperienced mother wishes well for Barbara and her baby.
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Barbara
America
Bettina
Big Stick Advice On Marriage And Divorce Courts
A writer urges using strength to preserve marriage rather than rush to divorce. The letter-writer claims husbands often thank wives for steering them away from ruin, recounting personal relief after years of unhappiness and a husband who returned to devoted loyalty.
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Coraf
Unclear reflective note on relationships and conduct
A fragmentary passage discusses managing familiarity in relationships and urges early action while admonishing severity with friends. The text implies guidance on conduct but lacks concrete events or identifiable persons.
Advice on handling unwanted advances in marriage
A married woman’s letter argues that women should resist persistent suitors and tell husbands the truth. It urges women to refuse unwanted kisses, claim sickness as needed, and rely on their own resolve to set boundaries with friends and lovers. The writer shares personal experiences to support standing firm.
Thinks Husband Should Be Cook Too
A married woman asks the Sewing Circle for advice on household duties. She notes her husband pays wages weekly but avoids chores like washing dishes and cooking breakfast. With a baby and a wish to hire help, she seeks guidance on shared duties and going out in the evenings. Brown Fyes.
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Brown
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the Common
State Street
Boston Chamber of Commerce
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Henry B. Quinby
New Hampshire
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Quinby
Milford
St. Mary’s
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Sullivan Square
City Square
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Henry C. “Towle
Dorchester
New England
Richeson
Pelletier
Boston
Lavelle
District Attorney’s Office
Forest Hills
Mr. Lavelle
Revere House
Edward
Prince of Wales
Fat Men’s Club
Fat Men's Club
Ebon Ard & Eaton
Uncle WA
By Mildred Champagne
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Hubby
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