Christian Endeavor Seeks Saloonless Nation and World Peace
The World Christian Endeavor convention in Chicago adopts resolutions calling for a saloonless United States and global peace. Delegates from four foreign countries discuss Christianity and peace as Jerusalem is sung by a 1000-voice choir. The memorial service honors deceased trustees and field workers. Daniel Poling delivers closing message. New York City to host 1917 convention, Winnipeg to host 1919.
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Chicago
America
Europe
Jerusalem
Oard of Trustees
Daniel Poling
New York City
Winnipeg
Canada
Oldest Inhabitant Recalls Hottest 13th of July in Boston
The Oldest Inhabitant recalls a 97 above zero temperature in 1894 and a cold 56 below in 1874 and 1888. Official Boston records over the past decade show July 18 readings: 1905 at 74, 1906 at 78 with 62, 1906 again at 82 with 62, 1908 at 91 with 72, 1909 at 71 with 71, 1910 at 87 with 68, 1911 at 89 with 73, 1912 at 81 with 63, 1913 at 82 with 66, and 1914 at 82 with 66.
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Boston
Mercury
Lear
Arrest of two alleged robbers from New Bedford case
Patrolman P. S. Corbett of East Dedham station returned from New Bedford with Samuel Simms 81 and Esther Swan 32 members of a colored quartet charged with robbing Dorothy Johnson of her handbag containing 10 dollars and then throwing her from a taxicab a week ago.
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Corbett
Dedham Street
New Bedford
Samuel Simms
Esther Swan
Dorothy Johnson
Free face powder offer promises beauty secrets and courses
An advertisement touts six packets of color face powder and three large instruction courses on beauty. It claims easy ways to apply powder, hide flaws, and enhance appearance, with a free coupon and no upfront payment required.
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Perenil T
Secrets of Many Beautifull Complexions Promising Free Powder
Virgil of Paris offers Poudre Petalias and Poudre Fascination powders to improve complexions. Six color packets are sent free with a course of instruction, with optional regular powder orders if desired. Address Mile. Simone Mareix in New York for the offer.
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Poudre Petalias
Poudre Fascination
Virgil
Paris
France
Simone Mareix
West Twenty-second Street
New York
Mareix
Dept
West 22d Street
This Is My Own, My Native Land Poem Verse
A moral verse from a patriotic poem urges loyalty to one’s homeland. It cautions that a soul focused only on self and wealth loses honor and renown, ending with a warning that such a person will die unwept and unsung.
Sewing Circle opens home makers forum in Boston Post
The Sewing Circle in the Boston Post invites New England homemakers to discuss domestic questions. Topics include home life, family management, baby care, household economy, flowers, and gardening. Correspondents should write on one side and address letters to the Sewing Circle Editor.
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Boston Daily and
Sunday Post
New England
Boston Post
Why I Never Married and Am I Sorry
A reader explains long engagement and personal independence as she questions marriage. A second letter from Portsmouth recalls growing up with restrictions, mistrusting men, and later reconsidering what makes a man acceptable, including flaws like tobacco use and swearing.
Look Up and Not Down in Letters on Marriage
A collection of readers’ notes on marriage roles. A nurse argues women need not feel wasted if not married, while other letters urge wives to rise early to serve husbands, stressing shared toil, sacrifice, and affection.
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Lot
Elsie
Mildred Praises French Designer and New Sun Dial
Mildred visits and discusses two passions gardening and clothes. She touts a French designer as the last word, admiring her morning costume with a blue coat style blouse, long skirt, red leather lacings, white underskirt, barnyard straw hat and blue trim with a red rose and butterfly. She also raves about a newly installed sun dial.
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Mildred
Man Identified After Kneeland Street Death
The body of the man who collapsed on Kneeland Street was identified as John McLean of 810 Columbus Avenue. Identification was made by William J. Hart of 7 Auésowa atrecy, Everett.
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Kneeland Street
John McLean
Columbus Avenue
William J. Hart
Auésowa Atrecy
Everett
Post's Original Short Story Contest Rules
Announcement outlines rules for the Short Story Competition. It invites writers to read guidelines, emphasizes originality, and explains submission procedures and judging criteria. The notice highlights deadlines, eligibility, and the need for proper formatting and ethical standards.
Old Time Laundry Echoes Of A Family Tale
Frances Burnham recalls a faded family past as her mother recounts farm and servants, temperaments, and a father who kept a strict eye on work. An unexpected visit from her grandfather, H Lawrence Chase, upends the day and promises a reunion.
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Frances Burnham
Ruth
Jane
Hollise
Black Nancy
Frances
Robert
Mrs. Burnham
H. Lawrence
Fashion Notes on Summer Frocks and Accessories
Black-and-white parasols appear fashionable and dresses feature net insertions. Taffeta borders enhance embroidered batiste while fancy foulards pair with full-skirted afternoon frocks.
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Ofte Extraordinaire
Dour
John J. Attridge
The
Sir Walter Scott
Boston Post ‘Sewing Circle
Jaynes Drug Co
Houghton & Dutton Co
Epstein’s Pharm
Liggett’s Drug Stores
C. H. Smith
Klein's Pharmacy
Clark & Mahoney
Hast Boston
Portsmouth
Lewin Circle
Peggy
Fletcher
Chas. H. Fletcher
Astoria
Whichiu
Ce UN Company
Ni Rom City
Dorothy
Ie Post
Mabelle E. Haskell
Birch Street
Rockland, Me
H. Lawrence Chase
Mamma
Criterion Candy Shop
Federal ST. Zhute
Milady Decollete
Gillette
Gillette Safety Razor CO
Massachusetts
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