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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1919
Page
16
Alice Fox Pitts of New Bedford received one hundred dollars for her condensation of Wilkie Collins' famous mystery story in the Post's Condensed Novels Contest.
The narrator recounts how Laura Fairlie, Lady Glyde, and the Woman in White are tied by dark deceit. Sir Percival Glyde and Count Fosco scheme to control Laura’s fortune, leading to betrayals, forgeries, and a fatal fire. The追 narrative ends with justice and reunion at Limmeridge House.
The article notes Collins met Charles Dickens and their lives became closely connected. Dickens guided Collins’ work on Household Words and All the Year Round, shaping his most famous form a intricate mystery plot. It highlights Collins as unrivaled in that genre and cites The Woman in White and The Moonstone as major successes.
Walter Hartright recalls a sultry August night when a woman dressed in white asks for London. A carriage and a police inquiry soon follow about a patient who has escaped an asylum. Hartright moves from Hampstead to Cumberland to teach Laura and Marian, torn by love and duty.
A long list of proposed marriages shows couples from Dorchester Roxbury East Boston South Boston Medford and more. It records ages occupations and addresses for both partners including several widowed divorced and special permit cases.
The passage notes months later the son becomes heir of the estate of the house of Limmeridge. It also references copyright notices for The Boston Post and a condensed Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe adapted by John Kendrick Bangs to be printed in tomorrow's Post with publication dates.
Readers can secure back issues at standard prices: 2 cents per copy for the Daily Post, 6 cents in Greater Boston for the Sunday Post, and 7 cents elsewhere, if ordered promptly.
Mrs Nellie S Marston testifies in Superior Court that her 17 year marriage ended after her husband Willard M Marston fell under the influence of Mary Thompson wife of Eugene W Thompson a towboat captain The couple known each other 25 years and lived like siblings The suit seeks 3000 dollars for alienation of affections as judge reserves ruling
Chairman Edward T. Kelly leads an inquiry into Webster-Jordan Company rentals on Huntington avenue to assess if a 2 percent rent increase is justified. Health Commissioner Woodward launches a second probe into tenant complaints of weeks without garbage pickup and unsanitary hallways, urging cleanup if conditions exist.
The Charles Town navy yard welcomed the battleship Utah and five submarines yesterday afternoon. Captain Henry Fiough commanded the Utah with Rear Admiral Eberle aboard, increasing the yard’s fleet.
Disabled soldiers with existing jewelry skills or who can enroll in an apprenticeship are in demand in jewelry centers, especially Rhode Island, according to Colonel Arthur Woods, aide to the Secretary of War overseeing the re employment of ex service men.
Ella F. Eaton widow of Charles S. Eaton contests the will allowance despite an ante nuptial agreement. She accepted a quarter share but may claim a third as dower after inventory of the estate.
Judge Braley ruled that Eaton depleted his estate before death by large gifts to his sons including a big stake in Thompson's Spa, violating an agreement. Ezra and Malcolm Eaton, executors, had sought to block their stepmother from acting against the will. The full bench overruled their objections. Chief Justice Rugg wrote the opinion.
The newly organized Pacific fleet will depart Hampton Roads for the Pacific coast on Saturday July 19 after a New York conference between Secretary Daniels and Admiral Hugh Rodman. The fleet is due at San Diego between August 5 and 10 with calls at Los Angeles San Francisco and Puget Sound and possibly Hawaii. Daniels may not accompany the fleet.
A wireless message reports the army transport Dix has been taken in tow to Honolulu by the submarine tender Beaver after losing a propeller while en route from Manila to San Francisco.
Mrs Beatrice Stott of Central Falls Rhode Island credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring her strength after pleurisy. She reports improved appetite and color after three boxes and urges others to try them. Pills available from druggists or Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY at 50 cents a box six for 2 50 postpaid.
Advertisement promote Sloan's Liniment for vacation muscle relief and insect bites. Claims quick penetration without rubbing and comforting relief for pains strains sprains and bruises. Sold by druggists in 60c 80c and 1 20 price points.
Mr. J. M. Hunter of Longmont Colorado reports Balmwort Kidney Tablets relieve rheumatism better than any prior remedy. The ad claims rheumatic causes include kidney and bladder dysfunction and that Balmwort revives their activity. Sold by all druggists.
Advertises mercorized wax as a nightly facial treatment that absorbs discoloration and freckles to reveal healthier skin. It warns against greasy creams and powders during hot weather and urges readers to obtain an ounce at a drug store for clearer, younger looking skin in about a week.
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