Women bathers at Revere Beach and other city anecdotes
A column recalls an unusually long line of women at Revere Beach, notes women entering diverse fields such as baseball scoring, and recounts tales from city life. It mentions Eva Bunker as a high school student acting as scorer for Hyde Park and Oak Bluffs teams, and recounts social travel for Michael Cavanaugh and King Manuel of Portugal. It also covers heat relief efforts by Mrs. De Angelis and Mrs. Andrews, and local police efforts on Powder House Boulevard improving pedestrian safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere Beach
Revere
Eva Bunker
Hyde Park
Bunker
Hyde Park High School
Oak Bluffs
Marthe’s Vineyard
Michael Cavanaugh
Middleboro
Taunton
King Manuel
Portugal
Gaby Deslys
Mr. Cavanaugh
Lisbon
Lisbon, King Manuel
America
Boston
Mary de Angelis
Julius Andrews
Washington School
Norman Street
de Angelis
Angel of the Bae
Dear Sisters Questioning Mrs Hemall Humorous Letters
A reader questions whether Mrs. O. T. Hemall is a man after her witty epistles spark other sisters to doubt the author. Mary Ann urges Hemall to deny the libel to protect the ladies’ reputation in a quiet circle.
Broken Song Fragment Reflects Moira O Neill Verse
A fragmented reader poem appears as a lyrical reminiscence. The piece asks questions about a tall fair figure like a king's daughter and a May morning with lines about laughter blushes and a vanished beloved. The verse centers on memory and absence.
Advices on Planting Shade Trees for Homes
A writer urges Sisters to plant shade and fruit trees to cool homes and provide for children. She shares personal experience with a lush two-side shade canopy and lists tree options, noting practical benefits like fruit, savings, and child enjoyment. The piece contrasts neglectful neighbors and recounts a separate tale of poor choices and financial loss.
The Housegirl Problem Debated By Roxbury Readers
A Roxbury reader raises concerns about the housegirl problem noting higher wage demands shorter hours and reduced work effort. The letter cites vacation trends impacting the ability to keep housegirls and recalls a past experience with a housemaid who insisted on leaving to return for a vacation.
Clothes for the New Baby to the Sewing Circle
Beatrice asks the Sewing Circle for winter baby garment ideas. She notes summer shirts exist but seeks guidance on suitable winter outfits and welcomes any practical patterns or tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Milly Seeks Remedies for Eye Styes From Sewing Circle
Milly asks the Sisters of the Sewing Circle for advice on remedies for styes. She reports having had many this past year, sometimes two at a time, and seeks the best remedy according to the group's experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of the Sewing Circle
Milly
A Vintage Kitchen Cream Pineapple Salad and More
Beaten eggs folded with sugar and vanilla create a light base for pineapple cream. Whipped cream and pineapple are folded in, then served in punch glasses with a whipped topping. Also includes Scotch Short Bread recipe with butter sugar and flour. Chicken and celery salad dressed with oil vinegar and mayonnaise ready for ice chilling and serving.
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F. B. Flinn
Lafayette Street
St. Johnsbury, Vt
N. F. Jordan
Delaware Place
Brighton
D. Brunt
Linden Street
Fitchburg
M. E. Harwood
Miller Street
eDorchester
The Amir's Daughter and the Soldier of Perot
Dero the Amir of Afghanistan's daughter enlists Sydney DeWarren a Canadian mining engineer to thwart an Afghan invasion of India. He earns a king's praise, sails to London, then learns the Amir faked his death to guard his daughter. DeWarren returns to Perot to find Dero, and they acknowledge their love.
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Perot
Afghanistan
Dero
Amir
Sydney de Warren
Gfrl
Sydney
Siberia
India
England
DeWarren
Sydney DeWarren
Canada
Liverpool
London
Visk
Lero
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John O'Neil
North End
Dearo
Apple Island
Henry Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
O'Neil
Dearo Camp
New England
Athol
City Point
Head House
Long Bridge
Fort Independence
Henry
School Street
Europe
Powder House Boulevard
West Somerville
Erin
Moira O'Neill
THE
Boston Post
Sewing Circle
Boston Daily and
Sunday Post
Newfoundland
Roxbury
Namm
aQne
Eve
Ati
Borden
ARE
Bordens
Borden's
Peerless
Borden's Condensed Milk CO
the Post
Edith R. Twombley
Intervale Park
Dorchester
Om Oe. Ee Furnishings
Sox
Hamburg
W. B
Broidery
Col&c
Batiste
Hamburgs
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