Rise of Elwin C. Foster North Shore street railway chief
Elwin C. Foster of Lynn rises from milk route to general manager of the North Shore street railway lines. He led the Lynn Boston system through electrification and expansion, earning respect by impartial treatment and placing 1200 conductors and motor men under his rule. Foster mentored many successors and is praised for leadership during harsh winters and rapid growth.
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Consolidated Street Railway Lines
North Shore
Elwin C. Foster
Lynn
Foster
Democratic America
Boston
Lowell
Cape Ann
Osborne
Mr. Foster
Lynn & Boston
American Street Railway Review
Post
South Shore
Beverly & Danvers
Wakefield & Stoneham
Reading & Lowell
Woburn & Reading
North Woburn
Salem & Wakefield
Gloucester
Essex & Beverly
California
Boston & Lynn Road
Central Square
Road
North Shore Traction Company
Chelsea Square
Union Square
North Shore Lines
Traction Company
Pos
Modern Diana of Boston Back Bay Excels in Bear Hunt
Boston social hero Miss G Pomeroy joins a private car party to Glenwood Springs Colorado. She leads a perilous bear hunt, shoots the animal to protect its cubs and dogs, earning praise as a fearless skilled markswoman. Her feats spark interest in rifles among Boston society.
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Boston
Miss G. Pomeroy
Miss Pomeroy
Rocky Mountain
Colorado
D C. Beaman
Denver
William Radcliff
London
Eng
Glenwood Springs
Col
Glenwood
Brain
Mr. Houghton
Miss
Pomeroy
Diana
America
Europe
Wagonwheel Gap
Massive Midseason Sale Cuts Prices On Furnishings
A retailer announces a two week clearance of new and desirable goods including furniture carpeting draperies ranges bedding and more after a July 1 stock count. Prices are cut to near cost to clear stock before new fall patterns arrive with free delivery to New England railheads and flexible credit options.
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New England
Vintage Fabrics Price List Entry Snapshot
A historical price list shows various fabric qualities and sizes with discounted prices. Items include Silk Velour Damask Turkish Velour and Oak China Closet pieces with labeled codes and reduced figures.
Parlor Beds and Oak Furniture Price List
A catalog listing upright parlor beds in various oak finishes with prices ranging from 35.00 to 115.00 and matching oak chiffoniere beds and mattresses priced as shown. Figures include 86 Oak Upright Parlor Bed 100.09 67.50 and 95 Oak Upright Parlor Bed 115.00 95.00 among others.
Antique Chamber Set and Accessories Catalog Listing
A fragmented catalog shows various antique chamber sets and items with prices. Entries include 25.00 to 75.00 price ranges for multiple sets and single pieces, mentioning 10 pos and 3 pos configurations and several item codes such as 16-Antique and 618-Soli Mahoreny Chamber Bet with differing quantities.
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Edwin C. Foster
Ton & Lynn
Shore Street Railways
Uta
Lee Wa
Harvard
New York
Chicago
Paris
Thomas A. Edwards, M
Boylston St
Mass
W.rh
Hervey General House Furnishers
Sunion ST
Tatan Eee
Eeos
Chiffonieres
The
Boston Tailoring Co
Washington Street
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