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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1912
Page
6
A reader defends Successful, arguing she did nothing wrong marrying a wealthy man and questions why critics expect her to stay with a financially failing husband. The letter endorses selective friendship and self-improvement, condemning sour grapes and relatives unfit for refined company. AVILON.
A 20 year old woman seeks counsel about a 32 year old man who kissed her twice in the last month but has not expressed love or proposed marriage. She fears losing self respect and notes their distance will keep them apart for months.
Poslam Soap marketed as superior for daily use on skin and mucous membranes. Claims include improving color and texture, soft hands, soothing tender skin, and disease protection. Suggests mouth use, baby bath suitability, dandruff aid, and scalp benefits. Large 25 cent cake offered by US druggists with free samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
A Puritan speaker asks whether to let a condition persist or halt it, framing the dilemma as a moral or communal decision. The line presents a direct inquiry about action and consequence.
A letter urges Maude of Malden to consider the hardship of women whose husbands return late and to appreciate a devoted spouse. The writer, 16 years married to an invalid, recounts isolation and lack of nurses, asserting the husband’s care is best provided by his wife and advising Maude to reduce social dancing to improve companionship and happiness.
A reader admonishes the anonymous Miss Sadie for stealing from her husband despite his weekly allowance. The writer argues such conduct will end in strife or divorce and urges reform and open trust.
A reader recalls family fortunes and reverses recalling how a husband rose to head a large corporation while cousins sought jobs from him after losses. The writer warns not to disdain others as fortunes can flip quickly and urges heed to Helper's advice.
Miles J. Rennick formerly a clerk to Senator Guggenheim killed himself in a Washington hospital today. He cut his throat with the glass dial of an alarm clock.
Miss Katharine Mary Andrews, daughter of Walter F E Andrews of Brookline, will wed Edgeworth Frick of Baltimore on Saturday August 10 at St Pauls Church Brookline. The ceremony will be conducted by Rev Carroll Perry with Rev Leonard Storrs assisting. Mrs Effingham Lawrence of New York will serve as matron of honor. A reception for close friends and family will follow.
A car owned by James Hawkes of Boston driven by a man named Poole skidded on an oiled road near Newport Rhode Island and turned turtle. Two women were present along with the two men in the vehicle. one woman sustained serious cuts on her right arm and was badly shaken up. The women refused to provide their names.
Miss Sadie Jones of Newport recovered a lost clover shaped diamond ornament in a peculiar way while examining the gown she wore when it disappeared. The jewel had been missing since last Sunday and a $100 reward was offered after notices appeared in papers.
For the first time in Lynn the Lynn Shoe Manufacturers Association held a meeting with representatives of the shoe unions to discuss the industry. The informal session at Historical Hall in Exchange Street concluded with a press committee pledging further meetings in about three weeks to bring employers and employees together.
In Fallon Nevada Judge Ducker dismisses the case after months of delays. Charlie Andrews Carver of Yale fame filed for divorce from Lulu Fielder Carver, and Lulu countered with a cross complaint. She later sued Carver in Chicago and won a divorce.
Massachusetts Nautical Training School officials received a cablegram from Commander Charles N Atwitter announcing the Ranger sailed from Plymouth England yesterday bound for Malaga Spain.
In Macon on July 23, Essie Carter lies in a hospital cot bruised and near death after a brutal beating by W. S. Dozier the father of a teen infatuated with her. Police say two men held her while fifteen others with guns stood by during the assault.
V O Dozier, described as love crazed, was secured in a brother’s home to prevent interference. Miss Carter says he will come to Macon to return several diamond rings she sent him to pawn for debts. W S Do gier is Terrell county Superior Court clerk with local business and professional leaders assisting. Miss Carter reports a father flogged her with a buggy whip while two men restrained her.
Joseph Thompson the Alabama Mississippi internal revenue collector declined to resign as called for by Secretary MacVeagh, stating he offered restoration twice to the President and will not resign to ease the secretary’s difficulties. Thompson heads Roosevelt forces in Alabama and published the secretary’s letter and his reply.
A vintage ad offers weight loss by dissolving parnois in hot water and taking a tablespoonful daily, eyebrow and lash enhancement with pyroxin, a youth restoring skin lotion with spurmax glycerine, and canthrex shampoos for glossy hair. It promotes rapid, effortless beauty improvements without dieting or professional products.
Two 15 year old boys John Y Labonte and William McCarthy were found drowned in Violette brook three miles from Van Buren Maine after a days long search. They were last seen together and neighbors suspected one may have died saving the other. McCarthy had previously survived a railroad accident and a $5000 verdict was awarded to his family on appeal.
Mrs. When M. English mother of eight children was sentenced to a year and a day in the House of Correction by Judge Dodge for perjury and concealing assets in bankruptcy. She spent last night jailed while her crying children, youngest under a year, oldest 13, wait at home. The eight, including an eight year old in hospital, rely on a nonworking father to care for them.
A frightened baker’s horse bolted toward Washington street as fire apparatus answered an alarm. Patrolman Concannon was knocked down but kept his position, and Fireman Slicker helped stop the runaway horse after it shattered a cigar store window.
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