Observant Citizen notes and local color from Boston
The item bills A C Ratshesky named by Governor Foss as a delegate to a national conference in Boston. It recalls a nurse anecdote about experience versus empathy, a London actors tale explaining White Rats, a Huntington avenue car incident with a polite rebuke, a fox terrier near cars, a wind damaged flower pot in Roxbury, and updates on John Dillon’s improving injuries, Frank McGlinchie’s NY offer, Lt Governor Frothingham on the number 13, and Fred C Miskelly’s resignation as Revere sealer of weights and measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Ratshesky
Foss
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
Boston
Bbtt
Joe Burns
White Rats
Actors’ Union
London
Actors’ Club
Oxonian Puts Back in Antwerp After Fire
The Leyland line steamer Oxonian bound Antwerp to New Orleans put back to Antwerp after a fire on the River Scheldt was extinguished. The vessel was not seriously damaged, though some cargo likely must be discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
Leyland Line
Oxonian
Hair growth claim advances Crystalis remedy
A Boston Post offer promotes Crystalis as a hair growth cure with dramatic testimonials. It promises new growth within weeks, color restoration, and even pet coats, backed by a $1000 gold-forfeit if claims fail. Readers can request free information via a coupon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creslo Laboratories
Boston Post
Free information coupon for Crystolis hair growth
An old Boston Post coupon offers free information on Crystolis a new hair growth discovery addressing baldness dandruff and itching scalp. Readers are instructed to mail the coupon to Cresto Laboratories Dept No 480 Scranton Pennsylvania for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cresto Laboratories
Dept. No
Scranton
Penn
Boston Post
Totet
Polly and Stephen a Cowards Claim in Mountain Romance
Polly, a fearless mountain girl, falls for Stephen Brooks the new Knowles sheep farm manager. He rejects joining the local guard. she mocks his supposed cowardice and he withdraws. A rescue by Stephen of a fallen workman and a rattlesnake encounter reveal his bravery and Pollys awakening to his courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Stephen Brooks
Long Meadow
Knowles
Chapel
Stephen
Tom
Blue Ridge Hill
Suzy Mullett
Suzy
Ordination and church notes from Greater Boston areas
The Bishop ordained Rev. Ralph M. Harper of St. Paul's in Tremont Street. Rev. Roland Cotton Smith preached. Dr. Stackhouse to lead a November Baptist lay movement statewide. Several clergy illnesses, sabbaticals, and assignments noted. Brookline St Mark's preaching plans. Dorchester pastor Powell on six week vacation with care by Rev. Heath. YMCA camp at Sharon Heights to open June 21 with W Deming assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Ralph M. Harper
St. Paul’s Church
Tremont Street
Roland Cotton Smith
D. D
St. John's Church
Washington
F. W. Padelford
Massachusetts Baptist Society
Willis P. Odell
Neely
St. Mark’s Methodist Episcopal Church
Brookline
St. Mark’s
Charles Wesley Burns
Germantown
Penn
First Methodist Episcopal Church of
Dorchester
W. H. Powell
San Francisco
Yosemite Valley
West
W. H. Heath
Dle
Ruggles Street
Lake Massapoag
W. §. Deming
Tremont Temple
Sharon Heights
Mass
Boston
A. H. War
Young Man 21 Seeks View On Evening Liberties
A 21 year old man asks Mildred Champagne for guidance on late nights and independence. The exchange weighs parental caution against adult responsibility, noting health risks and the need for self control versus grown man status. The letter ends with wedding blessings and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Champagne
Fads and Fashions A Letter On Marriage And Styles
Paragraph notes advise a soldier with $18 monthly earnings on marriage, housing, and financial safety before a post home. It also surveys spring fashion: short sleeve revivals, bracelets, unlined coats in voile and lace, worsted flowers on linens and chiffons, black satin, and coronet style hair braids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Champagne
A. EE
Complexion Lotion Promises Rosy Cheeks Says Mae Martyn
In the Los Angeles Star Mae Martyn argues against powder or rouge for rosy cheeks. She promotes an inexpensive lotion made by dissolving four ounces spurmax in half a pint hot water with two teaspoons glycerine, claiming it leaves a clear smooth rosy look longer than powder and reduces shine.
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Los Angeles Star
Iter
Health
Mae Martyn
Beauty
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