Campaign banners and a Carnegie organ grant in Everett
Dana W. Baker of Exeter launches a campaign banner as Exeter Republicans hesitate over names amid a 1899 law. Judge Henry Shute later helps resolve the banner issue. Everett’s Mystic Side Congregational Church receives a Carnegie donation to buy a new pipe organ, to be installed on Saturday Oct 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana W. Baker
Exeter
N. H
New England
Henry Shute
Henry J. Kilbourn
Mystic Side Congregational Church
Everett
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Mr. Kilbourn
J W Devine Builds Garage in Allerton
J W Devine has constructed a garage near his home in Allerton. A long time pedestrian and golfer, he recently gave up those activities due to a foot ailment and has turned to driving as his new pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Devine
Allerton
Novel life preserver built from olive oil cans on train
A Boston and Maine train rider reports a playful scene where two 5-quart olive oil cans tied with rope served as a makeshift life preserver. Boys performed various tricks aboard, enjoying the improvised buoyant device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine
Lieutenant Oscar Peare Rejoins Dorchester Desk After Wedding Trip
Lieutenant Oscar Peare returns from a Maine wedding trip to the Dorchester division where his desk holds a large bouquet of forget me nots and a token of esteem from the Honorable John D. Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Peare
Bride
Maine
Dorchester
John D. Long
Dorchester Wrestler and Swimmer Dr W F Provan Noted
Dorchester figure Dr W F Provan, renowned as an expert swimmer and a wrestler, is highlighted for his athletic versatility and local prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Provan
Dorchester
Wanderlust to Worry A Poem by Walt Mason 1912
A lyrical piece contrasts a life of roam and later settled respectability. The speaker recalls roaming with the homeless, living freely with scant care, then settling into wealth and social polish yet haunted by constant worry about bank failures cyclones and jail. The poem reflects nostalgia and anxiety across a century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
No mean ability shows interest in aviation and a tragic flight
The speaker notes strong but unproven talent and reports the doctor visiting Squantum field daily. He claims plans to fly with Miss Quimby on the day of her death, after a promise to travel with Mr. Willard upon her return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Quimby
Mr. Willard
Immigrants Observe Independence Day Sports on Common
An observant citizen notes Italians watching Independence Day events on the Common. Two hold small American flags while others carry valises stamped inspected, indicating recent arrival in America. J's Son.
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America
J’s Son
Melrose girls swim at Revere Beach under Grace McDevitt
The phole girls of the Melrose exchange, with few exceptions clever natatorialists, swim each afternoon between shifts at Revere Beach. Grace McDevitt leads as supervisor and is noted as a very fine swimmer.
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Phole
Melrose Exchange
Revere Beach
Grace McDevitt
Friends plan testimonial for Rev. Dennis P Crimmins
The friends of Reverend Dennis P Crimmins, after 19 years at the Church of the Holy Rosary in South Boston and his recent promotion to a South Weymouth pastorate, organize a testimonial in token of the esteem he is held in.
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Dennis P. Crimmins
Church of the Holy Rosary
South Boston
South Weymouth
Knowles Sails Provincetown Boat With Tiny Brownie Engine
Howard A. Knowles, a resident, rode aboard a Provincetown boat powered by a six horsepower Brownie engine. The report notes his presence on the vessel during the journey.
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Provincetown
Howard A. Knowles
Nervous Cure Claim From Dr Williams Pills
Memphis printer James F Thompson shares a family cure for nervous disorders noting his son Ray recovered from a St Vitus dance after two doctors failed. The ad argues blood purification strengthens nerves and promotes recovery with Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People available from Schenectady.
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James F. Thompson
Iowa Street
Memphis
Tenn
Thompson
Ray
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Smallest practical auto and two car load of shoes ship out
In Somerville a man named Knowles left for the Cape district for two months. He weighs under 70 pounds and stands 3 feet 8 inches, and recently overhauled his tiny auto with a two horsepower engine. J C Karcher and R N Baumgardner, New England freight agents, began a major shipment from Campello: 17 solid rail cars of Brockton footwear bound for St Louis.
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Somerville
Cape District
Knowles
Messrs
J. C. Karcher
R. N. Baumgardner
New England
Hine
Clover ,Leaf Railroads
Campello
Brockton
St. Louis
Taft Noted Suffered Too From Conventions
The Observant Citizen reports that Hon. David I. Walsh returned lighter after the Baltimore convention, William Jennings Bryan shed about ten pounds, and Mayor Fitzgerald came home thinner. It notes President Taft did not escape lighter weight at the Chicago convention.
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David I. Walsh
Baltimore
William Jennings Bryan
Fitzgerald
Taft
Chicago
Chinatown vigil and Dorchester clubs in a summer of changes
In Boston area notes, Chinatown residents back the safe and sane Fourth while fireworks fade. Dorchester women elect Mrs. Percy E. Hunt as district chair, planning a croquet club and warm season games. A bridge project recalls a 30 year old trunk mystery near Foxhill, and Boston & Maine offers onboard water with a car cup rule, ending public cups due to infection risk.
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Chinatown
Harrison Avenue
Colonial Club
Percy E. Hunt
Saugus River
Lynn
Foxhill
Dlam
Jennie Clark
Boston & Maine Railroad
Ga F
Heart Stuffed with Bread Crumbs and Bacon
Instructions for preparing stuffed hearts with a bread crumb and onion dressing, then baking in stock until tender. Includes serving with mashed potatoes and a signature from Mrs James H Knowlton of Denver. Also provides a bread and yeast cake recipe with lemon juice and cinnamon by Miss Grace M Skimmon of Bangor Me.
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James H. Knowlton
Arapahoe Street
Denver
Cal
Grace M
Skimmon
Hammond Street
Bangor
Sewing Circle Forum for New England Homemakers
The Sewing Circle in the Boston Daily and Sunday Post offers a woman’s own forum for home makers to discuss problems and exchange advice. Topics include household management, family troubles, baby care, economy, flowers, and gardening, with optional pen names. Letters should be single side and addressed to the Sewing Circle Editor.
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Sewing Circle
Boston Daily and Sunday Post
New England
Boston Post
First letter in column on wives obey husbands vows
The letter discusses a wife’s vow to obey her husband and her conscience when disagreeing with his orders. It notes a wife who refused to be bullied and chose to stay in the city with a female friend while her husband moved to a country cottage, with the husband sending half his wages.
Do Not Marry For Work Says Mother Of A Genius
A mother in a social circle extols motherhood and child language as a personal delight. She recalls past work choices after giving birth and warns young mothers against marriage as a way to avoid labor, noting her own financial choices benefited her children.
Kitty and Yacht Misunderstanding Reunites After Secret
Mrs Kitty Carstein misreads her husband Dick's remark about selling a “trim little craft” as a jab at her weight and plans to leave. She discovers the “Kitty” is a yacht bought for their honeymoon, not a person. Dick reveals the deception was to spare her worry, and they reconcile at Castle Rock after a town date.
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Kitty Carstein
Richard A. Carstern
Bob
Kitty
Castle Rock
Disgusted with you letter to a judgmental wife
A correspondent signing as a wife who cannot be bullied accuses a fiancée of betrayal. She attacks the fiancée and urged wife to abandon a female friend, promises to marry the best man, and vows to confront infidelity with biting, accusatory language.
I Took My First Chance at Marriage at Sixteen
A young wife writes about leaving her husband’s control after marrying at sixteen and having two children. She describes his bans on dancing, money mismanagement, and the strain of keeping house on a minimal income. She insists on personal freedom and plans to attend dances with friends.
Freckles Vanish With Ethine Double Strength
An eminent skin specialist announces a new drug ethine double strength offered by Houghton and Dutton Drug Co and Riker Jaynes Drug Co under a money back guarantee. First night use shows improvement with lighter freckles possibly vanishing. The product is advertised as harmless to tender skin.
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Houghton Utton Drug Co
Riker-Jaynes Drug Co
Houghton & Dutton Drug Co
Lawyer and Crook Exchange Daring Interrogation
A courtroom quip has a lawyer asking a suspect if he is guilty. The crook replies not guilty claiming he hasn’t stolen in six months. The lawyer counters about defending him, illustrating a sharp exchange.
How One Girl Solved the Problem Dear Sewing Circle
A 19 year old recounts moving from the provinces to Boston with $18. She found a place in domestic service after a failed search for high class office work. She now has a bank balance, supportive employers, and a summer home at North Scituate, expressing contentment with domestic work over office jobs.
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Provinces
Boston
South Shore
North Scituate
Dividing Pay Envelopes for Wife and Boss Approval
A helper describes setting aside part of a man's wages in a separate envelope for the wife who calls weekly to complain of excessive spending. The practice calms tensions at home, improving behavior, and is advised to involve the husband’s boss to show responsibility and earn respect.
Baby Talk Sparks Debate In Sewing Circle
A reader reports a professor launching a crusade against baby talk and prohibits phrases like choo choo for locomotive and moo moo for cow. The letter invites more opinions on the issue.
A Romance of Cousins in a Sewing Circle Advice
A letter replies to a sister asking about marrying a cousin. The writer explains she avoided cousin marriage after years of study and hospital service. She details marriage to a physician and living nearby, warning the cousin union carries risk and regret. Grace signs the note.
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Chum
Grace
Starving Her Baby Dear Mothers of the Sewing Circle
A letter from Mrs A A A urges mothers to feed infants adequately noting a drastic turn in her starving child after increasing nourishment. She recalls a pale friend’s baby who improved after more food and stresses that proper feeding yields quick positive change for the little ones.
Letters From Sewing Circle Promises Next Sunday's Post
Some of the most interesting letters to the Sewing Circle will be printed in next Sunday's Post.
One Exception Mr. Grewel Quarrel Over Dress Goods
A dialogue reveals Mr Grewel deriding women for crude sense of right and wrong while Mrs Grewel counters about judging dress goods highlighting domestic tensions and manners.
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