New England Crops Revive as Weather Favors Growth
The report notes farmers and gardeners have recovered from a harsh season and can start two weeks behind, with melons squashes cucumbers and tomatoes gaining new life. Nationally wheat and corn production are projected at about 700 million and 2.25 billion bushels, underscoring prosperity while stressing local vegetable supplies for healthy city living in the New England metropolis.
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Smith
New Engl
Department of Agriculture
Washington
New England
Lodge at Nahant Showcases Senator Lodge’s Versatility
The junior Senator from Massachusetts gave a charming address at Nahant’s semi centennial celebration. He is praised as a skilled political leader who quietly governs Massachusetts with strength. Beyond politics, his literary and historical talents earn equal admiration, making his speech a valuable local chronicle.
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Massachusetts
Nahant
Commonwealth
Henry Cabot Lodge
Lodge
New England
Extra Session Looms for Congress in November
Senator Quarles of Wisconsin reports the President will call Congress to meet November 9 in an extraordinary session. The piece questions the source and fate of the President’s aims, noting possible moves on Cuban reciprocity for December sugar, and quick passage of the Aldrich currency bill. It urges New England lawmakers to demand tariff and policy concessions if needed.
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Quarles
Wisconsin
Congress
Senator Quarles
Milwaukee
Ceer
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
New England
A New Jerusalem on Emigration and Jewish Role
A New Jerusalem argues against a plan to resettle overcrowded Jews in agricultural land. Arnold White advocates a Russia England and America conference, but the article contends Jews are a commercial people, not agriculturists, and have thrived in liberty worldwide as business and cultural leaders.
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Arnold White
Russia
England
America
Europe
Race and Jewish Identity in Modern Civilization
The text discusses the race question and asserts that Judaism now stands as a major element in contemporary civilization, highlighting its evolving status and influence in social and intellectual life.
Emerson Memorial School opens lectures on Emerson life
The Memorial School of the Free Religious Association begins a three week series in Concord and Boston with 30 lectures on Emerson life and work. Distinguished scholars from the Concord tradition Harvard and Saturday Club join Edwin D. Mead and others. Morning talks in Concord and evening talks in Boston feature friends and eminent Emerson admirers.
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Memorial School
Concord
Boston
Free Religious Association of America
Emerson
Niagara Falls Memoir Aboard the Maid of the Mist
Newton Newkirk recalls Niagara Falls experiences with vendors, cab drivers, and a perilous Maid of the Mist trip. He jokes about theft, high prices, and near mishaps while describing Prospect Point, the incline railway, and the famous steamship voyage. He notes a plucky yet stubborn boat captain and ends with anticipation for future installments.
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Prospect Point
Maid of the Mist
Horseshoe Falls
Steve
Falls
Newton Newkirk
Suburban mosquitoes and city tales in The Observant Citizen
The column mingles humorous notices on suburban mosquitoes and east side tedium with sketches of local transit feats. It relays that Reporter Farnham rode the East Boston tunnel, and jokes about Rockefeller’s Mexico oil schemes, state seal Latin, and plans of South Boston signalman Aubrey Falls.
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State Street
Boston
East
Taxing bachelors sparks store ladies debate
City department stores were the scene of a lively debate as young salesgirls discussed taxing bachelors. A chorus of opinions ranged from support to mockery with remarks about money, independence, marriage, and the presiding social norms. Some urged taxing bachelors as a means to provoke change, while others warned it would not alter personal choices.
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N. E. Sullivan
Frances Keefe
Ethel Evarts
Miss Kay
Miss Blanche Lyons
Miss Grant
New Bribery Charge In Postal Scandal
Washington July 14 post office inspectors probe charges against John M Masten assistant superintendent of the railway mail service and former chief clerk to the first assistant postmaster general Terry now in government service alleges Masten sought payments to reinstate him in a former post in Masten's bureau Terry says he was removed from a dead letter office post and reassignments followed Masten allegedly refused to return an affidavit to the first assistant postmaster general and the Civil Service Commission is involved Grand jury discussions and ongoing transfers between departments are noted plus the absence of action until Postmaster General Payne's return and his trip along the coast through Boston and possibly Maine coast
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Niagara Falls
Tensorial
New York
Boston
Boston Daily Post
Post
Niagara
Washington
Post Office
John M. Masten
Railway Mail Service
Terry
Masten
City
Postal Service
Jonason
Johnson
Civil Service Commission
Federal Grand Jury
Payne
Grand Jury
Postoffice Department
Commission
George A. C. Christiancy
Department
Tyner
Revenue Cutter
Maine
Poland Springs
General Manifolding Company
Franklin, Penn
William H. Landveight
Taxing bachelors and wives in early letters
A letter to the editor argues bachelors should be taxed for remaining single and criticizes married men who cannot support wives. It suggests taxing men who do not support their wives who must work, and calls for lessons to be taught. July 14. Winthrop Girl.
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Anna Murdock
Miss Austin
Mrs. Nill
Miss Malone
Miss Lovell
President Hall
Grace Brooks
Miss Barry
Miss Andrews
Miss Stuart
Trude
Post
Winthrop Girl
Ten Years Of Sorrow And Reunion In Small Town Street
A grieving woman in black revisits a familiar house where a past love vanished ten years ago. A gate latch startles her as Jack Trenton, now aged and sunburned, appears. Their reunion reveals shared losses a husband buried and a recent encounter with fate and memory.
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Virginia Creeper
Ually
Jack Trenton
Tallest Man in Boston: 8 Foot 2 Inch Visitor
Edward Beaupre of Willow Burch Northwest Territory, age 22, visits Boston stoking crowds while described as the world’s tallest man at 8 feet 2 inches and 367 pounds. He sleeps on three floor mats after a clerks room search. a tailor must cut 18 yards of cloth for his new suit as his tour of leading U.S. cities continues.
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Boston
Edward Beaupre
Willow Burch
Northwest Territory
Clark’s Hotel
Beaupre
Edward
United States
Reunion in the Old Rose Garden
A repentant husband confesses past failings to Nellie and asks forgiveness. They walk the garden where youth blossomed, the scene shifting from bitterness to renewed love as they recall happier times and vow lasting devotion. The memory of their first vows returns as they grasp each other’s hands.
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Nellie
Gayelles
Rose Garden
Goodby
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Mexico
John D
Diazforthwith
Callender
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First Street
South Boston
Mr. Falls
Winthrop
the Post
Beare
Elizabeth Spaulding
Middle Street
East Weymouth
Chickering
Oc. Cigar
Union
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