Turning toward Plymouth in a reckless moment
A young man in a rowboat ferries toward a harbor island while reflecting on family tensions and a possible new life. He notices a floating Detroit Call addressed to Evelyn L. Baxter and imagines a link to the mysterious owner, deciding to investigate who brought the paper by seeking a Plymouth-bound boat.
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Baxter Evelyn L
Bay Avenue
Detroit
Detroit Call
George
Nova Scotia
Cross
Mary
Pymouth
Plymouth Departure and a Quiet Betrothal on the Wharf
A restless young man awaits news on a Plymouth dock while a steamer arrives from Boston. A thoughtful woman boards, their reunion leads to a private moment in the bow as a hometown paper hints at a family business scheme involving Abbott and his father. The scene blends longing, marriage talk, and coastal travel.
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Plymouth
St. John
Michigan
Detroit
Laura J Gerry retires after 52 years in Boston schools
Laura J Gerry of South Boston ends a 52 year teaching career in the Boston system. For 39 years she taught third grade at Capen School and influenced many local leaders. A Hawes School alumna and longtime city educator, she now receives a pension while under treatment for a nervous breakdown.
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Normal School
Mason Street
Simonds School
Hawes School
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Tuckerman
East Fourth Streets
Capen School
Thomas N. Hart
East Fourth Street
Everett
O'Meara denies candidacy for Congress
Boston Police Commissioner Stephen O'Meara denied authorizing any mention of him as a candidate against Congressman Andrew J. Peters or any other. He said his term lasts until next June and many events could change plans. An afternoon paper claimed friends believed he would run, prompting his denial.
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Stephen O'Meara
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Andrew J. Peters
O'Meara
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Home recipes and preserves tips from Mrs Norwood and neighbors
A collection of kitchen instructions and dessert ideas from readers including washing grapes for syrup canning, a mustard egg mayonnaise, olive and Neufchatel cheese sandwiches, fruit cocktails with brandy and pineapple, and a peach cherry cream short cake recipe credited to Mrs Geoge C Wendell of 107 Hudson Street plus others from Dover New Hampshire residents.
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W. B. Hayes
Oak Street
Dover
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George C. Wendell
Hudson Street
Embarrassing Myrtilla Causes Family Breakfast Moment
A stern father questions a young salesman at breakfast. Myrtilla blushes, stammers that he sells automobiles, then jokes he might sell face powder after recalling a sample on his arm. The moment captures awkward social expectations and embarrassment.
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Myrtilla
Sewing Circle at Boston Post invites home makers to share advice
The Boston The Sewing Circle is a regular department in the Boston Daily and Sunday Post. It serves as a woman's forum for New England home makers to discuss family, health, remedies, babies, housework, gardening and more. Correspondents may use noms de plume and write on one side of the page.
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Sewing Circle
Boston Daily and
Sunday Post
New England
Boston Post
Miss Champagne
Gas Company Seeks to Address Meter Complaints
The officials of the gas company say they will gladly investigate any trouble with your gas meter. They are anxious to provide the best possible service and invite you to communicate with them to resolve the issue. Ed.
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Waltham Remonstrant
Can a Woman Make a Will Without Official Seal
A reader asks if a woman may draft a will or testament with a witness present without a lawyer or justice of the peace’s seal and if such a document would be legal. The Boston Post notes that validity hinges on witnessing, signature, and intent rather than seal, and that statutory formalities vary.
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Boston Post
Justice of the Peace
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A Folk Remedy For Neuralgia In The Head
A reader claims a simple lemon infusion cures neuralgia in the head. Slice one lemon and pour a pint of boiling water, drink hot in the evening with no sugar until relief occurs. EK. R. G.
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EK. R. G
Request for Sewing Circle Pieces and Coin Purse Color Help
A letter asks Sewing Circle sisters to send pretty small child spoken pieces and seeks guidance on turning a gun metal coin purse from yellow back to its natural black color, expressing thanks and goodwill toward Birdie.
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Sewing Circle
Birdie
Red ants trouble sister cured with Sassa fras oil
The sister troubled by red ants is advised to visit the druggist and buy ten cents of the oil of Sassa fras. She should apply it on shelves to rid herself of the pests. Ox-eyed daisy.
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Daisy
Bright child seeks country life companion offer
A brief missed fragment notes a child described as bright and talented, fond of country life. The line invites any ladies who might adopt or take the child for her company to contact immediately, signed Lynn Mother.
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Lynn
Time Out For The Maid Says Ta Case
A fragment discusses misunderstandings between a mistress and a maid. It notes that generous patience with housemaids can cause trouble with mistresses who hire relatives or friends as help. The piece cites a sample miscommunication and remarks on balancing leniency with practicality.
What Man Owes To Woman From a Plymouth Thought
A Plymouth, New Hampshire note argues that every man owes life and achievement to women, especially to mothers, citing a Bible verse about awakening and light. The short reflective piece honors women as brave, underpaid martyrs and heroines behind every man’s existence.
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Christ
Bay View Letter Encourages Husband’s Return of Love
A tender message to Bay View urges a wife not to give up on her husband. The writer notes the husband’s affection despite the hardships of drink, poverty, and caring for a large family, and asks the wife to stay hopeful for love to endure for mother and baby boy.
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Bay View
Sassafras Remedy for Small Red Ants
Cleaning shelves or places they frequent and applying a thin Sassafras scent along back edges with a brush can deter small red ants. Repeat if they reappear. One ounce lasts, a seasonal remedy. G. W.
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G. W
Love and Courage in a Blinded Heart Advice
A Maine Girl asks Mildred Champagne about a six month acquaintance with a traveling salesman who asks for marriage. The adviser urges frank honesty, ending a loveless engagement to avoid a blighted marriage, and suggests letting the suitor continue his travels while she keeps her freedom for genuine love.
Letter Encourages Frugal Mate Selection
A dated missive advises a young woman to value a sober, non drinking suitor. The writer laments a friend who smokes, praising restraint and urging practicality over risky habits in marriage prospects.
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