Conceit and Hope in the Same Box
A fragment notes Pandora opened a box releasing blessings but leaving Hope inside. The piece then praises Mark Cross as possessing the world's greatest leather stores.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
6
A fragment notes Pandora opened a box releasing blessings but leaving Hope inside. The piece then praises Mark Cross as possessing the world's greatest leather stores.
Illustrated vanity case covered with long grained morocco and a gold plated clasp. Outside measurements 41 44 by 31 4 by 33 percent inches. Includes nine pieces: comb mirror puff box memorandum book smelling salts bottle scent bottle hair pin box rouge stick box nail file. Price 7.50, other vanity cases 6.00.
Frightened resident of 73 Westland Avenue Back Bay ready to leap to the sidewalk as flames rushed up a third story stair. Ladder 17 crew led by Captain Stickle raised a ladder and brought Mrs. Abner J. Fogg down safely in her night robe. She was taken to a nearby apartment to recover.
Miss Mary Goddard a trained nurse faced danger as a blaze at a four story brick building trapped occupants. She rushed across the street with wet towels and a blanket believing a baby was inside but no child was found. Firemen saved Mr and Mrs George J Godfrey and other residents losing all possessions as damage reached about 1000 dollars. The fire started in the basement and spread upward.
The next Sunday Post features a color comic page for children titled Pranks of Pierrot and the Tiny Tads. Bright art and playful scenes promise lighthearted entertainment for young readers.
The Scottish Clans of Greater Boston marked the 600th anniversary of Bannockburn with an entertainment in Hancock Hall Dorchester attended by representatives from 18 clans. Thomas Hislop spoke as a Boer War veteran and Scottish Clans members highlighted their charitable work. Evening events continue in Corinthian Hall South End with over 250 attendees expected and bagpipe music.
Catholic Church announces completion of plans for the annual parish field day of Our Lady of the Presentation Church Oak Square to be held at Rogers Park playground Brighton next Saturday Rev Daniel W Linehan pastor will lead the outing assisted by Rev Hugh McDermott Also events include a 25th ordination anniversary for Rev George A Lyons at Our Lady of Lourdes Jamaica Plain next Sunday A lawn party by Mrs William Linn Chelsea proceeds to Holy Name table for Our Lady of Grace Church field day July 25.
The article recalls the Old Boston Elm known as The Witches Elm in Boston near West Street. A modern shoot remains in an iron railing on the Common with a tablet recounting the tree’s long history from 1722 to 1854 and its role in early Massachusetts Bay records.
Funeral services for Michael M. Cunniff of 1089 Beacon Street were held at St. Aidan's Brookline with a 10 o'clock requiem high mass. Attended by prominent business leaders and officials, the service included a Cathedral quartet and brief rites at Holyhood Cemetery. Interment followed graveside prayers by Bishop Anderson.
The unidentified young man found dead face down on a Jamesville flat car was beaten and died from brain hemorrhages. Autopsy by Dr. Frederick H. Baker found torn clothing labels, a handkerchief with the initial B, and shoes by Rice & Hutchins of Boston. A penciled scrap read “With best regards, Skipper. Captain Kennedy's friends.”
Summer services at Church of Our Saviour Allerton start and run to September first with William F. Patrick and Mandeville Barker Jr. as lay readers. Donations from Esther Hannum of Cambridge include 2000 to St. Peter's and 5000 to a special fund, plus 1000 to St. Philip's and 2000 to the Massachusetts auxiliary. The Flint Street and Grace Baptist churches unite under Rev A B Tyler and Rev William H Dyas. July 5 to Aug 2 worship in the morning at the Methodist and Baptist churches with Dyas preaching, Aug 9 to Sept 6 set for Dyas. Rev James A. Francis of Clarendon Street will travel to Iowa Minnesota and California then Chautauqua. After July 2 Rev John S Blair preaches. Brighton Avenue Baptist and Methodist unite July 1 to Sept 7 at Brighton church with Rev E P Tullen and Rev Frank E Potter in charge. Bishop Brent refuses election as bishop of New Jersey to replace Bishop Sharkey.
Governor Walsh and state officials accuse trustees and heads of insane and charitable institutions in Massachusetts of flawed tax methods that have harmed the state's reputation and wasted funds. They argue millions could be saved with efficient procedures while the state still leads in caring for dependents.
A six woman suffrage group invaded Paragon Park during St John’s Day festivities hosted by Knights Templars. Miss Margaret Foley led the crowd with a Votes for Women banner as 500 Knights of several commanderies listened while she spoke. The organizers called the stunt a success and promised more actions.
Governor Walsh demands accurate statistics on the foreign born inmate population, citizenship status, and costs in state institutions. He cites Massachusetts vs Connecticut deportations and calls for relief through proper reimbursements and confinement only for legally charged individuals.
A stirring instalment of The Screen will be printed in the next Sunday Post Magazine. The piece promises engaging coverage of cinema trends and notable performances.
Four gallant knights led a suffrage banner through the park where a crowd of diverse age groups gathered near shooting galleries and amusements. Miss Foley spoke with humor and vigor, was joshed by the audience, and answered 35 questions as knights praised her grit and laugh.
Captain Mark L. Ingraham of Rockland Maine died today aged 9, last of six brothers famed as coastwise vessel and steam boat commanders. His longest service was on the steamer Lewiston on the Boston and Bangor route. His final voyage occurred in 1879 aboard the schooner Chase with three near fatal incidents.
Eminent specialist claims nine of ten stomach troubles arise from fermentation of food causing wind and heartburn. He prescribes a teaspoon of bisulated magnesia in water after meals to stop fermentation and neutralize acids, available as powder or tablets from any druggist.
Advertising copy touts Colorado travel with the Rocky Mountain Limited from Chicago to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo and the Colorado Flyer among other trains. It promises courteous service modern all steel equipment and a travel bureau at 288 Washington St Boston with experts to plan trips and provide hotel and camp information.
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