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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
7
Readers weigh in on how shoppers treat salesgirls in big stores. A Boston letter describes a rude shopper at a department counter and a kind response with flowers that brightened the clerk. The exchange echoes calls for civility toward sales staff.
The piece argues virtue versus vice in politics and labor, citing Governor Hughes and Richard Croker. It contrasts crusaders claiming virtue with true behavior, noting unions and eight hour days vs wage abuses. The author satirically weighs virtue’s rest and vice’s labor, urging reader discernment.
A reader critiques clerks at Back Bay shops for gossiping on the sales floor after dances, arguing it delays service. The writer notes clerks’ attention to the floor-walker while chatting about outfits and gifts, claiming it harms business.
Mt Auburn burial to follow services for Dr George E Merrill president of Colgate University who died at his Hamilton home. funeral set for 3 pm tomorrow with body later taken to Mt Auburn Cemetery Cambridge Mass for final services at 2 30 pm Sunday.
Five men will be ordained priests by Archbishop OConnell at St Johns Seminary Brighton this morning 8 30. Participants include Sullivan Driscoll Griffen Connor and Murphy with Lydon Trayner Leddy Cavanaugh Fitzgibbons Twomey Desmond Reardon and others receiving subdeaconate tonsure and minor orders at ceremonies and subsequent first masses announced for June 21 1908 in various parishes.
A fateful boatside meeting sparks a budding romance as a carefree city woman freely enjoys a two week vacation. A stranger on board greets her with wit and charm, and the pair bond over shared tastes and memories turning toward a Lakeside meeting to finish their evolving tale.
Chicago report notes the Dancing Masters Association will push clog dancing as the main social dance next winter with an $80 class emphasis. The trend, backed by New York high society and Cincinnati, seeks a modified clog suited to all ages. Modern vaudeville routines and classic dog dance are slated as supporting acts in national fashion.
Funeral services for Isaac B. Rich were held at Second Church Copley Square. The Rev. Edward A. Horton and Rev. F A Wiggin delivered tributes and eulogies. Pallbearers included notable figures from business theatre and the Elks. burial followed at Forest Hills cemetery. Attendees included Napier Lothian General Charles W Bartlett and actress Charlotte Crabtree.
Brawding B. Edick of Watertown a baggage master faced a charge for taking two copies of a newspaper meant for a subscriber. Judge Ray imposed a fine of 14 dollars.
In a statement Rev. William E. Wolcott of Lawrence argues the actions aim to test trustees legal right to vote on removing the Andover Theological Seminary to Cambridge rather than merely blocking the move.
A reader under the byline Brown Eyes asks whether it is proper to bow to a young man who admires her but she fears his aim is wealth. The columnist cautions gentle approach and warns the man may seek introduction via her brother, noting love may find a path if proprieties are respected.
Ed ward Whelan, found guilty of stealing an old straw hat and a screw driver from a church sexton, was sentenced today to ten years in the Eastern penitentiary in Easton Pennsylvania.
A collection of home recipes includes a minced cold meat dish with bread slices served hot, a lemon snow dessert with gelatine and egg whites, and a hominy fritter method fried in hot lard. Each entry lists contributor names and addresses in New England towns.
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