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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1911
Page
9
A long reader letter discusses mood, humor, and mental health, advising on melancholy, nature, and spiritual thoughts. It cites Mark Twain books, Mrs O. T. Hemall, and quotes about reaping what we sow. The writer suggests studying mental processes to shape thoughts, character, and life, ending with SWEET ALYSSUM.
Lilla tests a suitor on a cliff edge amid memories of her sister Nora. The man risks himself to recover a cherished handkerchief, revealing his devotion as Lilla faces a potential goodbye and a tense later confrontation by phone.
In a letter to the Circle, a correspondent condemns husbands who seek affinities as despicable, urges separation for the children’s safety, and praises a mother’s devotion. Another note lists favorite twin boy names and praises the Post Sewing Circle as the best reading.
A reader in Roslindale seeks opinions on climates of various U.S. states or cities. The aim is to aid a friend with a catarrhal condition planning an indefinite stay in a city whose climate may help. Any general advice on suitable climates is requested.
A reader advises not to wear a kimono outside one’s room and suggests plain waist and skirt for morning wear with a simple wash dress. For evening wear, ladies may indulge in grooming. Also notes that a lemon hair wash from a previous print is excellent.
A reader asks if she should win back a young man now in love with her friend, noting she loved him first. The adviser says the man’s current devotion complicates a return, urging the writer to accept her mistake and step back, leaving the couple alone while moving on to other prospects.
A young woman asks for guidance on dating several suitors without causing offense. The advice warns that juggling many romance options leads to trouble and loneliness. It recommends focusing on one partner to improve chances of marriage and emphasizes concentrated effort in seeking a spouse.
July 4 incident near President Taft's reviewing stand in Indianapolis involved a spent bullet from a 38 caliber revolver striking Mrs. Harry D. Tutewiler who remained at the box after treatment. Police began a manhunt for the shooter as Taft and his party were unaware.
Detectives searched the monument area and nearby rooftops for 88 calibre revolvers but found none and heard no reports of a weapon. President Taft visited former Vice President Fairbanks, had breakfast there, reviewed parade floats at the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument, and attended a Marion Club reception greeting hundreds. At the State Fair grounds he witnessed a prearranged locomotive collision, both engines remaining on track but reduced to scrap iron. Taft spoke on Canadian reciprocity at a Marion Club banquet, arguing GOP support for reciprocity aligns with Republican doctrine and stressing arbitration and currency reform as non party issues.
A Sunday Post feature lists recipes for Sour Milk Pie and Hamburg steak with onions and tomatoes. Included are contributor notes from MRS. MARY A. De LUZE of Truro and MRS. WILLIAM H. NOBLE of Westville along with ANNIE VEZZANI of Gardner, Maine.
Nathan Haskell Cole demonstrates a strong gift in Penelope of the Mill as his submission for the $10,000 contest. Readers of the Post Magazine next Sunday will find a story praised by fans and admirers, likely elevating his standing.
Two cars collided at North Beacon Street and Cambridge Street in Union Square Brighton injuring James McNabb and Mary A Baker with leg, wrist, and possible spine injuries. McNabb taken to City Hospital while Baker, bruised, was returned home. Dozens of bystanders or passengers were lightly bruised.
A Waltham bound car collides with a Brighton bound Oak Square car at a crossing. Front ends crumple and passengers are hurled into the street. McNabb on the Waltham car’s running board suffers a crushed leg. Mrs. Mary A. Baker is pulled free with back injuries. Patrolman Edward Carty sustains a fracture after assisting victims. both are treated at the City Hospital.
Gloucester July 4 Charley Taft son of the President piloted the racing 15 footer Swallow to a close win in a club race at Annisquam YC He beat Tabasco Jr by 27 seconds with Princess 6 minutes 22 seconds behind in a three boat race on the harbor marks.
Martin Connelly aged 26 of 273 West Fourth Street South Boston car cleaner for the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad was run over by a shifting engine in the Dover Street yards last evening and was almost instantly killed.
A stray bullet hit Mrs. Bertha E. Goode, a Black woman from 24 Notre Dame Street, Roxbury, as she stood in her doorway talking to a friend. She was taken to City Hospital where doctors described her condition as not serious.
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