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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1919
Page
8
Readers will recall the beloved heroine as this compact rendition appears in the Boston Post Sunday edition. Charles E. L. Wingate, noted editor, presents a lucid summary that preserves core character and tone for fans of the classic tale.
Arthur Clennam and Little Dorrit bond through shared history and hardship. A hidden will page, Rigaud’s blackmail, and Mrs. Clennam’s confession reveal lineage and fortune. Amy Dorrit’s mercy and Arthur’s recovery culminate in marriage and a fresh start.
The passage portrays Charles Dickens as passionately drawn to acting, nearly pursuing the stage with Covent Garden ambitions derailed by illness. It details his expressive eyes, vivid attire, and defiance of ordinary dress, noting his theatrical successes and bold personal style.
Borgo San Lorenzo Italy July 2 There is extensive earthquake damage as the town resembles bombed French districts. The cathedral lies ruined hundreds of homes and shops shaken down many still habitable collapsed later. Many residents live in tents and seek clothing and food while bakers and shopkeepers refuse to reopen due to unsafe buildings.
Des Moines Iowa July 2 The Iowa Legislature today ratified the federal suffrage amendment The Senate vote was unanimous and the House approved the measure by a decisive margin as the chamber adjourned for the day The action marks Iowa joining other states in adopting women’s suffrage.
James Moore Hickson, famed faith healer credited with miraculous outcomes in New York and Philadelphia, will not hold public missions during his Boston stay. He plans to arrive by weekend or Monday, rests in a nearby state, and his Bowdoin street mission already attracts widespread applications for sessions.
May reports say Hickson will not hold public missions in Boston after previous visits. A female associate requests anonymity due to heavy inquiries as he plans private sessions at the Church of St. John the Evangelist on Bowdoin Street. In New York and Philadelphia he is credited with miraculous cures amid strict nondisclosure of healed individuals.
Demobilized service men canvass in Cambridge Arlington Everett Revere and Malden for the Knights of Columbus drive to secure jobs for ex soldiers sailors and marines. A clearing house at 77 Mt Auburn street Cambridge lists employment opportunities and a Lynn office at 14 Spring Street opens to support the effort. Director-General Peter W Collins will inaugurate the drive in Lynn with uniformed canvassers and the United States Shipping Board band.
The Anchor Line steamer Massilia Captain Walter from Glasgow dropped anchor at quarantine last night and will berth at Cunard pier East Boston at 7 this morning. Her arrival restores passenger service between Glasgow and Boston, suspended when the Allan line withdrew its steamers over two years ago.
A severe storm wrecked the naval air plane aboard the steamship Elinor in Pernambuco Brazil. The plane was lost after moorings broke and drifted. Passengers faced food and water shortages as damage spread to harbor blocks homes and coconut groves, with substantial losses.
A Ohio druggist seeks Castoria formula from The Practical Druggist and is rebuked for using substitutes. The journal says it won’t supply proprietary formulas and urges using the genuine Castoria of Chas. H. Fletcher, warning mothers to recognize the signature when buying.
Lieutenant Jules Viscayart a United States Army aviator and former Boston resident was killed at Mitchel Field Long Island when a plane he tested dove and caught fire. He was 25 years old married and resided at 71 Batavia Street Boston up to March 1 when he was transferred to New York.
Mrs George Rcu binson of Proc tor avenue Manchester N H reports severe anemia related indigestion with nervousness headaches and dizziness followed by improved health after two boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills She praises increased appetite and stronger nerves and recommends the remedy in ads noting prices six boxes for 2 50 and free booklets on nervous disorders and diet
After a hard day outdoors or a tedious indoor session one can refresh quickly. An ounce of saxolite and a half pint of witch hazel mixed and applied to the face for two to three minutes supposedly smooths wrinkles, firms tired skin, and brightens appearance. The remedy is claimed harmless and ready at the nearest drug store.
An ad claims Balmwort Kidney Tablets relieve kidney and urinary ailments. Testimonials from Mrs. Frank Monehan of 1519 Penrose St. St. Louis praise the product as the finest on the market and essential for daily life.
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