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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
7
A former Littleton saleswoman supports stricter treatment of customers who visit stores to look and insult without buying. She recounts shoppers who pull goods and argue that clerks deserve authority to eject such non buyers. She urges better privileges for staff to deter disruptive behavior.
Dear Miss Champagne advises that living under secrecy fuels conflict. She urges the couple to establish a private home or separate living, arguing newlyweds must resolve quarrels alone to build harmony and mutual understanding.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra attended the wedding of Jean Reid, daughter of the American ambassador Whitelaw Reid, to Hon. John Hubert Ward at St. James Palace Chapel. The service featured a Windsor canon and elaborate gifts from royal and noble guests.
Miss Ursula Juliet Morgan, daughter of Mrs. John D. Morgan, married Rev. William Fitzsimon, rector of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, at Tuxedo Park New York. The bride was given away by her uncle J Pierpont Morgan. Five hundred guests attended the ceremony.
In Lima Ohio on June 23 a horse pulling a carriage with elopers Robert McKay and 19 year old Elizabeth Krauss collapsed in Main Street as Elizabeth’s father Isaac Krauss intercepted them. The pair were placed in a touring car and sent toward the country home while McKay made a quip about the horse.
An old advertisement extols Maps Flake wheat cereal, detailing steam cooking for six hours, thinning and toasting for 30 minutes, and infusing with maple syrup. It argues green apples and undercooked starch upset digestion, comparing other cereals as inferior and priced at 10 cents, Maps Flake at 15 cents as the best nourishment.
A humorous column on marriage and romance rails against stale songs and endless sacrifices. It jokes that husbands invent stories to please wives and warns against marrying for hollow romantic gestures without real financial and emotional balance.
By Marcie E. Reay a famed soprano returns to her childhood home and the old Town Hall where she once dreamed. She longs for a reunion with the man who urged her to stay, only to find him in the audience as she delivers a heartfelt aria and a shared memory "Just a Song at Twilight."
In Fort Collins Colorado Howard Shaul seeks a divorce from Edna Shaul citing six reasons including threats to kill him, throwing a poker, neglect of babies, and insults. Edna counters with six grounds for divorce including his failure to provide food, striking her, and jealousy.
A collection of home recipes with potatoes cabbage and dessert ideas from readers Mrs Mabel Goldthwaiter Mrs F Be Banks Mrs G W Banspach and Mrs C K Bardy detailing mashed potato dish cabbage prep apple pastry and chocolate custard with kitchen tips and addresses.
Smith College trustees sought Bliss Perry Harvard professor editor of the Atlantic Monthly to succeed President Seelye but Perry said he would not accept the honor after speaking with a Post reporter.
Professor Perry visiting Northampton for Smith College senior class commencement. Trustees seek his fit as Smith president while Mrs. Perry confirms he plans to stay at Harvard next year to teach his courses. The Smith authorities press him to decide, with strong arguments expected before any final decision.
In Boston's Egleston Square Methodist Church area a protest meeting last Sunday night opposed granting a Washington Street saloon license near the church. A vigilance committee formed to monitor all licensing actions vows thorough oversight to protect the square's reputation.
Next Sunday morning and evening the Rev Dr P S Henson will deliver his last sermons at Tremont Temple until Aug 30 When he returns he will preach until Dec 1 when his resignation takes effect Next Saturday students attending the Summer School of Theology at Newton will attend a mission at Bowdoin Square Tabernacle The programme lists a series of institutes and schools through Aug 31 with daily scripture expositions and religious gatherings
The Sagamore Beach colony on Cape Cod welcomes a rising stream of religious conventions this summer. Rev Cassius M Ward, graduate of Newton Theological Seminary, has served Ebenezer Baptist Church for two years and will continue as pastor. He hails from Mississippi and funded his education through work.
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