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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
23
Ellery Sedgwick editor of the Atlantic Monthly offers a condensation of a famous book. The collection is designed as ideal summer reading for readers of all ages and aims to accompany readers on their vacation.
The article reviews George Eliot’s reading beginnings with The Linnet's Life and Waverley, notes her lifelong health challenges, and lists major works including Middlemarch Daniel Deronda The Spanish Gypsy Romola and Mill on the Floss Maggie Tulliver. It also covers her personal life key events such as Lewes's death in 1878 and her later marriage to J W Cross.
In late eighteenth century Hayslope Dinah Morris attracts interest with her revivalist preaching while Hetty Sorrel captivates Captain Donnithorne. Adam Bede admires Dinah though he ignores others, as Ye old gossip centers on romance and social expectations in the village.
An ad touts Tiz as a bath treatment that soothes corns callouses bunions and sore feet instantly. It claims feet become happy and can dance after use and promotes a 25 cent box sold at drug or department stores for quick relief.
In a rural tale from Hayslope, Arthur Donnithorne seduces Hetty Sorrel while Adam Bede, loyal carpenter, confronts him. After a violent confrontation, Hetty confesses a hidden child death. Hetty is imprisoned for child murder, Dinah consoles her, and Arthur earns a reprieve while Adam turns to Dinah and victory over despair.
A note listing prior condensations previously printed in the series, each tied to its publication date. The record records the existence of dated condensations and the ongoing practice of dating each item for reference.
Readers can secure back issues at standard rates: 2 cents each for the Daily Post, 6 cents for the Sunday Post in Greater Boston, and 7 cents elsewhere if applied for immediately.
Private John W. Leigh of G Company 360th Infantry, after over a year overseas service, is reported dying at Haymarket Relief Hospital. He collapsed Tuesday afternoon on a sightseeing tour in Boston near Tremont Street.
Governor Frederick D. Gardner issued a call for a special session of the Missouri Legislature to meet Wednesday July 2 to consider ratification of the federal constitutional amendment granting equal suffrage to women.
A six week army recruitment drive kicks off Monday in Boston district with a goal of 800000 men nationwide. The Boston area aims to contribute 6000 to 7000 recruits and will stage an on street demonstration on the Common showing 60 army trades and life in the service.
Joseph Santosuosso prominent Boston attorney and former exalted ruler of the Boston Lodge of Elks is rapidly recovering from an illness that required an operation. He is convalescing at his Newton home and expects to return to duties next week.
A public meeting at Cambridge City Hall will discuss rent profiteering cases. A special committee, appointed by the City Council, cites landlords raising rents without cause and urges the Board of Assessors to be strict in such cases.
Customer letter proclaims relief from violent headaches after using Fruit-a-tives. Ad promotes price 50c per box six for 2.50 and trial size 25c, with mail order from Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg NY. Address shown at 112 Coburg Street St John.
Joseph Devita a 33 year old furniture mover from Boston died yesterday at the Brightelmstone Club in Allston after a piano slipped and fell on him while being moved from platform to floor. He was employed by John Hickey of Belmont. Devita’s body was taken to North Grove street morgue.
Actress Anita Stewart is hailed as Joan of Arc by the Boy Scouts of America for boosting recruitment in a major drive. After she and Douglas Fairbanks and Charlie Chaplin led big pushes, Stewart joined the effort in a Scout uniform, drawing crowds and signing up new members.
Clarence W. McNeil of Lebanon, a freshman at New Hampshire State College, drowned while canoeing in the Oyster River near Durham on June 12. The incident occurred during a leisure outing for students.
Atlantic City, N J June 12 Dr Lambert Ott of Philadelphia told the American Medical Association that beers and wines of low alcoholic content are not intoxicating and are healthful under strict state and federal supervision. He cited forty years of observation among beer wine and whiskey drinkers.
East Hampton June 12 Dr. Joseph H Sawyer resigns as principal of Williston Seminary due to failing health after serving 25 years in the role.
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