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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
11
Spectators at a Boston Cleveland game laughed when Red Sox pitcher Charlie Hall jokingly walked off with a bag of peanuts and a boy chased him for payment. A policeman joined in after identifying Hall, sharing peanuts amid the light moment.
An advertisement asserts Rough on Rats has a 40 year proven record with few unconfirmed reports of rats dying in houses after use. It argues consumers deserve value and certainty, claims the product also kills mice roaches rats bed bugs flies prairie dogs and other vermin.
A 1911 verse by Walt Mason critiques public zeal and polarization. The speaker laments extreme opinions on treaties with Germany, Dr. Cook expeditions, and various policies, calling for old time moderation and balanced judgment.
A large party of young men and women were seen riding in a hay-filled truck, enjoying the trip as if in a luxury touring car, while Boston events featured a Flag Day talk by Daniel V. McIsaac. Separately, City Point tennis clubs contested court plans as Marine Park eyed an aquarium and new courts in another park area.
Tufts College holds its class day with an 8 30 am senior chapel, 11 am chapel for seniors and friends, 1 pm fraternity spreads and public dinner at the gymnasium, 2 30 pm tree exercises, a 5 30 6 pm band concert, 6 7 pm fraternity and public spreads, 7 pm Glee Club on the Museum steps, 7 11 pm band concert, and 8 pm dance for seniors and friends in Goddard Gymnasium.
Advert says Brandreth’s Pills provide cleansing while strengthening and purifying for constipation, claiming a seasoned remedy beyond mere purges and avoiding dose escalation.
A Rhode Island girl asks if writing to her chum's brother while he serves a three year absence is wise. The adviser cautions about waiting and family opinions, noting trust in the brother and the value of avoiding unnecessary heartbreak.
Wise asks if a good night kiss is proper with a devoted young man. The advice urges refusal unless there is a clear commitment and respect. She should demand a sound reason for a kiss and protect self respect, noting a future partner may claim her.
The article notes twilight chiffon rising in demand and 12 to 16 inch colored skirt bands as a fashionable touch for linen and voile dresses. It highlights decorative blouse motifs, two piece back collars with braid and embroidery, new crossed-stdle suits, and evening headdresses with lattice work and aigrettes. It also mentions knitted chenille coats in bright colors and extensive use of ribbons and velvet on hats, with velvet expected to stay strong for the year ahead.
Iris Lee reveals her family’s tragic past to John Mason on Mt Medi. She cannot marry him while her dead mother and missing English father shaped her life in Libya. He pledges love. they decide to leave for France together after the sunset.
The United States transports Kilpatrick and Sumner sailed with 2700 troops from the First and Third regiments of the brigade now in Galveston Texas. The transport McClellan is loading and will sail in a few days. Troops will be transported to the ports nearest their original posting locations.
A Vermont mother asks for kinder ways to handle a four year old who resists discipline after a six week trip south. She also seeks the value of coins including an 1804 half cent an 1852 three cent piece an 1858 Eagle cent an 1883 five cent piece and a 1869 two dollar bill showing Jefferson and the White House.
Florence shares five years of camping experience in Cambridge and nearby areas. She praises camping as a healthy, inexpensive way to rest, noting land rentals at two tents for $2 weekly, a five cent city fare, and proximity to stores water and cars in a grove setting. She stresses a good tent with a fly.
A reader from England defends the three social classes and denies snubbing tradespeople, stating that wealthier and poorer groups coexist and that snobbery by some “would-be” elites is not representative of all English people. The writer, English-born with noble lineage, asserts her family never snubbed others.
A letter from EF FR condemns a daughter for neglecting aging parents. He argues a mother’s love surpasses all and urges kind sisters to write about children visiting parents in old age. He warns punishment will come sooner or later.
A letter from Lonesomb expresses sympathy with Millbank about a grouchy husband. The writer describes life in the country with few neighbors and scarce pin money. She notes loneliness, wishing for closer companionship but fears similar tensions, and ends with a hopeful note about silver linings.
A Dorchester maid argues that maids earn far more than many office girls, noting annual wages from 200 to 400 dollars plus board and laundry, contrasting with low weekly office pay. She challenges the idea that maids receive only 75 to 90 dollars yearly.
A reader cautions against elopement urging quiet plans for a wedding, noting stigma and regrets from elopements and divorces. The letter advises talking first with the spouse and their circle, and to act for children's sake before rash actions. A warning about infidelity and pride closes the piece.
A brief exhortation urges a wife to be loyal to her husband, improve him by example, and change her thinking to a higher plane. It emphasizes love, personal responsibility, and collective peace under divine guidance, encouraging silent support and positive influence.
A reader with a 15 year age gap praises her marriage four years in, saying happiness prevails and experience strengthens love, urging others to ignore gossip and value an older partner.
A mother seeks twin names. Suggestions include Carol and Carolyn, Ethel and Ethelyn, Madalen and Margaret, Marjorie and Helen, Heloise and Anna, Alice and Eloise, Elsie and Marion, Mildred. Four names referenced alongside Waltham.
A homemaker describes a meat loaf dish with onions and poultry seasoning baked in a round pan, served with celery gravy and mashed potatoes. The note is signed by Mrs. Bart J. Gynch of City Point. It also details a butter almond biscuit recipe by Miss Loretta Collins of South Boston.
A Dewittville New York woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with ending years of head and back pains and bearing down suffering. She reports a healthy baby girl after using the remedy and urges others to try it before surgery or despair.
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