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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1912
Page
8
A Boston Post Dinner Editor prompt invites readers to describe the most memorable meal in 200 words. The page features letters recounting low‑cost feasts and the circumstances that made them unforgettable, including where and when, and what was eaten.
A Boston to Nova Scotia trip recounts Christmas travel disrupted by a blizzard. The author describes delays in Yarmouth and a long, foodless train ride, ending with a homecoming meal of creamed salt codfish and mince pie that outshone the next day’s roast goose. IF. McDONALD. Spruce Street, Watertown, Mass.
Amanda Cote of 59 Milton Avenue Dorchester recalls being told in September she needed surgery for appendicitis. After a week on diet she received beef tea and milk for three weeks before an operation on September 21. She recovered well and enjoyed milk toast on September 29 at 12:30, describing it as her best dinner.
The Narragansett burned to the waterline after a collision with the Stonington in fog off Cornfield Light on June 11 1980. A surviving passenger Frederick M Smith recalls the harrowing night and his life saving rescue followed by prolonged illness and a single memorable meal of broiled mackerel at Portland Maine residence.
A traveler narrates a frugal meal in a Canadian farmhouse where a weathered man proves a meal can be made from a stone and simple vegetables. The old couple and writer, A R Henderson of Roslindale, share in the curious supper.
An unnamed narrator recalls a meal created from imagined dishes after a busy day. He fends off hunger by considering Post recipes he sent to his married daughter and imagines the act of cooking as a comforting substitute.
A historical brief notes Mrs. Petts of Leominater praising an imaginary meal drawn from unseen recipes. The fragment centers on unusual taste experiences and the writer’s personal delight with fictional dishes.
The writer recounts his third year at the Agricultural College in Berlin and plans a solitary Thanksgiving in November 1910. A surprise reunion with his mother arrives at his apartment, delivering a Boston style feast with Vermont turkey, mince pie, and radishes, described as the best dinner he ever ate. Ernest Genoud, Dorchester, Massachusetts.
In Rutland Vermont Judge Martin imposes five years at Atlanta Federal Penitentiary on George Edwards alias Portland Fatty for robbing the Morgan Vermont post office. Edwards, described as a burglar of national reputation by postal authorities, was convicted today.
An old advertisement promotes Brominated Quinine as a universal cold and grip remedy. It urges readers to call for the full name and look for the signature E. W. GROVE on the product claims.
Jules Lumbard once rallied Civil War era recruits with the Battle Cry of Freedom. Now living in penury in Chicago he supports his brother’s 90 year old widow on his pension of street singing. Lincoln praised their impact on enlistment citing two men not military men.
Mrs. Anna Hoe of 412 South Eleventh Street files a complaint in Newark Fourth Precinct Court accusing her husband of prioritizing a cat over his family. Judge Charles Herr scolds him for neglecting the children as the cat causes ongoing quarrels and spousal and child abuse allegations surface.
Chicago January reports malt dealer Charles A. Purcell as executor of sister-in-law Mary B. Purcell who left 250000 for relatives and 250000 for charity. He says he is at sea over how to spend the money, noting his failed Christmas charity and considering a home for abandoned infants as a needed effort.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania Mayor John V Kosek shouldering a shotgun went to the public square at an early hour to wage war on sparrows that have plagued the city. The simple action underscores a local effort to curb a bird nuisance.
The Mayor joined a Park Commission effort to shoot sparrows roosting in trees. For over thirty minutes he fired repeatedly, bringing down many birds. After ammunition ran out, 200 dead sparrows were counted.
Pendleton Oregon January 24 A Coombs Canon rancher James Fix reportedly killed 275 rattlesnakes in one day last week in Uma tila county. The skins were sold in town to Major Moorhouse and Fix also collected 20 pounds of oil valued at 9.50 dollars per pound.
Smallpox case found in Salt Lake City jail crippled police. Health Commissioner Sprague ordered vaccination for all patrolmen and attachés. Protests arose but the order stood. many showed scar evidence.
The Rev. Madison C. Peters of Pilgrim Congregational Church on Madison Avenue will open a church grocery next Saturday to aid the poor and combat high living costs. If successful, additional store locations will follow funded from the pastor’s own pocket.
The initial stock costs include potatoes apples canned goods eggs and a restricted line of vegetables. For now the store operates only 10 to 12 noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The first organized U S girl scouts will debut tomorrow night at a special entertainment and drill at Markhite square. United States Scouts No 1 manages the event with a girl captain and lieutenant leading 10 to 14 year old soldiers.
Mrs. Robert Garrett, Baltimore anti-suffragist leader,发布 a declaration in the city as the suffrage movement faces strong opposition. The report notes the pastor's remark on suffrage strength and ongoing civic debate in Baltimore on January 24.
Rev 8. M. Engle accuses Mrs. Donald R. Hooker and Mrs. Howard T. Schwartz of serving liquor punch at a suffrage meeting, claiming it led to many drunken men. Governor Crothers and former Governor Warfield attended the reception. Colonel William B. Powell denies the charge, saying tea punch and claret punch were served and Mrs. Hooker was at the coffee table.
Three hundred old square grand pianos will be burned in a planned bonfire at the Meadows edge during the National Piano Dealers' Association annual convention in May. Pianos will arrive by carload from across the country and a 50 foot high heap will be torched after city permission from Mayor Harry Bacharach.
An advertisement touts Pape s Cold Compound as three years of research worth over fifty thousand dollars. It claims no quinine is used and asserts that dosing every two hours until three consecutive doses end grippe and severe colds, with quick relief from headache, nasal congestion, feverishness, and rheumatic twinges. The 25 cent package is marketed as universally available from druggists.
The ad claims Well and strong health for women and growing girls through Dr Williams Pink Pills that improve blood and nerves. It cites Miss Anna L. Martin of Roxbury Mass who recovered after five years of nervous disorder and malarial illness with the pills restoring appetite sleep and strength.
The advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic for thin or impure blood and claims usefulness in anemia chlorosis rheumatism and after fevers. It asserts benefits for nerve health digestion and various paralysis cases and invites readers to request a free blood diseases book and buy the pills priced 50 cents a box or six for 2.50 from Schenectady New York.
In Revere Massachusetts Mrs L Lipman aged 341 Beach Street suffered four years of anaemia with weakness pale appearance and fainting spells. After trying doctors and hospital care she credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring her strength flesh and color following months of use and improved health.
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