Betsy Doll Sparks Family Reconciliation Episode
Eloise arrives with Bethsy doll triggering Gordon and Alice to confront a hidden family tragedy. The siblings forgive, and Gordon asks to marry Alice after revealing his father killed his mother and himself. The household moves toward peace as Eloise sings at the lamp.
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Molly
Teen
Eloisé
Grandpa
Gordon
Alice
Floise
Harry
Bethsy
Betsy
Paris
Harriet
Eloise
Leo XIII School Holds 37th Commencement at St Thomas
Commencement exercises for Leo XIII School Jamaica Plain marked the 37th year with a high mass at St. Thomas Church. Silver medals were awarded to Mary Frances McCarthy Joseph Patrick Keyes Alice Donlon John Francis Biesty and Thomas Aquinas Phelan. Rev. Mark E Madden preached on Catholic Education and Monsignor Thomas Magennis conferred the degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of
Jamaica Plain
St. Thomas’ Church
Mary Frances McCarthy
Joseph Patrick Keyes
Alice Donlon
John Francis Biesty
Thomas Aquinas Phelan
Mark E. Madden
Thomas Magennis
P. R
Boston Basso Debuts to Rave in Covent Garden Revival
Gaston Sargeant, the Boston basso, sang in a Covent Garden revival of Louise. He impressed with vocal excellence and notable ease and skill on stage during his London debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gaston Sargeant
Boston
Covent Garden Theatre
Louise
Love and Suspicion in a Boston Chicago Courtship
A 22-year-old man asks Mildred Champagne whether to forgive a fiancée after finding another man at her home. She suggests giving her the benefit of the doubt, noting the visitor may be an old friend, and advises not to be overly suspicious.
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Miss Champagne
Chicago
Boston
Trg
WEBER
Unwelcome Attentions and a Persistent Suitor
A woman faces years of unwanted attention from a married man who stalks after her, calls, and writes despite her repeated refusals. The writer urges firm action to stop the harassment, noting cities enforce laws to protect women and that such cases should be reported to authorities for punishment.
Jigsaw Puzzles Supplant Bridge in Paris Social Scene
Parisian society abandons bridge after a decade for jigsaw puzzles imported from America. Hosts host puzzle teas as guests concentrate on assembling intricate pictures. Professional bridge teachers face hard times amid the fad.
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Paris
America
Fashions and Fads Display Paisley Silk and Accessories
Paragraphs highlight vogue Paisley effects and black touches in wash suits. Crushed suede and satin belts, Cluny Irish lace Insets on French batiste waists, shirred cretonne bonnets, straw and cretonne combinations, and crepe hand painted scarves. Auto veils use washable silk mesh. sunshades feature silk knots. parasols show Paisley silk and carved wood handles with matching handbags.
Melba to Sing in Chicago and New York for Season
Chicago reports that Andreas Dippel and C. A. Ellis arranged for Mme. Melba to appear in Chicago and at the Metropolitan in New York next season. She will perform as Mimi in La Boheme, Gilda in Rigoletto, Violetta in La Traviata, and Desdemona in Otello.
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Chicago
Andreas Dippel
Chicago Opera Company
C. A. Ellis
Mme. Melba
New York
Metropolitan
Mimi
Admiral Dot Retires Leases Hotel to Labor Leader
New York June 26 Admiral Dot the midget once linked with Barnum's circus leased The Admiral Dot Hotel in White Plains to Joseph G. Knapp for 10 years. The smallest man in the United States plans a retiree life with an estimated fortune near 250000 and will attend the Eiks convention.
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New York
Admiral Dot
Barnum’s Circus
Rhubarb and fruit preserves and sweet loaves recipes shared
A collection of home recipes with names and addresses including MISS MILDRHD COLLINS of West Medford and MRS. BE M. BRYANT of Manchester, N H. Recipes cover rhubarb preserves, dates and walnuts dessert, a fruit loaf with molasses and soda, and a strawberry pudding with sauce.
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Mildrhd Collins
Monument Street
West Medford
BE. M. Bryant
Granite Street
Manchester
N. H
Reception for retiring First Presbyterian pastor
A reception will honor Rev. James Alexander, retiring pastor of First Presbyterian Church at the corner of Columbus Avenue and Berkeley Street. The informal gathering Thursday evening was arranged by church members who say he is not leaving the city.
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James Alexander
First Presbyterian Church
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley Street
Pacowanaes
Igartoee
Final Vesper Services Close Season Across Boston Churches
The final vesper services were held across Boston churches with closures until early September. Notable departures include Dr. Gordon to Kennebunk Maine and Rev. Hale delivering open air talks. Upcoming events feature a Boston Christian Endeavor rally at Auburndale and visiting ministers filling St Pauls Brookline pulpits through September.
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Chestnut Hill Chapel
Edward Hale
Church of the Disciples
South Congregational Church
Edward Cummings
Arlington Street
Boston Christian Endeavor Union
Auburndale
Francis E. Clark
D. D
Clark
Centenarian Uncle Walt Contemplates Life and Death
A dramatic monologue attributed to Walt Mason from 1910 reflects on aging and purpose. The speaker contrasts living long with meaningful labor and suggests preferring a brief, fruitful life to endless years.
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Lord Byron
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Sewing Circle Opens Broad Home Forum For New England Readers
The Sewing Circle in the Boston Daily and Sunday Post invites homemakers to discuss home life family dilemmas and practical tips. Topics include managing husbands and children health remedies baby care and household economy with anonymous letters and helpful advice. Correspondents are asked to write on one side and send questions to the Sewing Circle Editor Boston Post.
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Sewing Circle
Boston Daily and
Sunday Post
New England
Himy
Boston Post
Poverty and hardship test a devoted mother at Bay View
A reader signing as BAY VIEW writes about chronic poverty, low earnings, and the struggle to feed three children while staying a faithful wife. She asks the Sisters of the Sewing Circle for guidance on coping with hunger and despair and whether poverty drives love away.
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Bay View
Remedy for hard corns sought by readers
A reader signoff, WHITE ROSH, asks for a remedy to treat hard corns. The column previously offered a light remedy for soft corns and invites sisters to contribute practical cures.
Rooster Noise Complaints Prompt Neighbor Dilemma
A poultry keeper seeks remedies to stop a crowing rooster after three new houses were built nearby. Neighbors complained, and the writer fears having to cull the bird. Possible steps include noise abatement, zoning rules, and humane options.
Potato Yeast Recipe Question to Mrs F E Porter
A reader asks Mrs F E Porter of Boylston Street Shrewsbury to share precise measurements for potato yeast in bread making. They request the exact quantity for one quart of liquid to bake four loaves and seek guidance on preserving yeast for winter as mentioned in the Sewing Circle column.
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F.E. Porter
Boylston Street
Shrewsbury
Veritas
Lilacs Letter Exchange About Children Names
A correspondence explores family details with mentions of a girl one year older than the writer's oldest child and a younger girl described as a dear little sweetheart. The writer asks for the recipient's children's names and repeats affection for lilacs and the desire for another reply.
Opening Daughter's Letters
A mother argues against reading her daughter's mail without permission. The speaker insists daughters must be raised to distinguish proper content, placing responsibility on mothers to avoid intruding into privacy. The piece, labeled "TULIP," advocates parental restraint and respect for personal correspondence.
Clubs for Young Women Seeks Recommendations
A 17 or 18 year old seeks suggestions for suitable clubs to join and asks for details on admission procedures. The reader introduces herself as new to the column and requests reader guidance from those familiar with local organizations.
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Kolfie
WANTS PLACE FOR BABY NEAR SISTERS SEEK ADVICE
A discouraged mother writes to the Sewing Circle asking for a convent or home near Boston that would take in her three week old baby, free or for a small monthly fee, so she can work. She seeks guidance from kind sisters.
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Boston
Cure for seasickness with sandpaper remedy
A reader recalls a passenger claiming infallible seasickness prevention by applying fine sandpaper beside the skin over the stomach. The method may redden the skin but cold cream helps. The writer requests verification from SC Peggie.
Mother's Helper and Syringa Insect Remedy Confession Letter
A letter to the Sewing Circle promotes using an oil can filled with gasoline and 20 to 80 drops of carbolic acid to spray nests and bugs behind moulding, baseboards, and closets. The writer claims daily treatment for weeks will rid all bugs, stating experience from New York apartments.
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New York
War Office Request for Soldier Details in London
A Morning Glory notice seeking army records asks for the regiment, service number if known, and dates of service. It directs inquiries to the War Office in London via the adjutant with the address in hand.
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War Office
London
Where to Train as a Nurse in Boston for a Child’s Nurse
A reader seeks addresses of Boston training sites for becoming a child’s nurse. She notes fondness for children, enjoys the circle’s letters, and asks to hear from readers of “Chums from Gloucester.” Campbell Plaid, 20, blonde, lives ten miles from Boston, wishes good luck to the Boston Post Sewing Circle.
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Boston
Gloucester
Boston Post
Hotel rest cure gains vogue in London hotels
London reports the hotel rest cure as a seasonal trend. Clients hire a special suit in fashionable hotels where absolute quiet is ensured, communications are blocked, meals are delivered silently, and the patient remains hidden from others.
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London
Scalabrinian Visitor Preaches Sermon at North Square Church
The Feast of St Luigi di Goa was observed at Sac Heart Church with Rev Francesco Berti di Assisi delivering the high mass sermon. The Italian Society Sant Luigi attended the services while Benediction was given by Sacerdote Professor Pietro Pisani, head of local Scalabrinian priests.
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Luigi di
Goa
Sac Heart
North Square
Francesco Berti di Assisi
Sant Luigi
Pietro Pisani
Graduation at St. Mary's North End
The graduation exercises at St. School North End were held yesterday morning after the 10:30 mass at St. Church. Rev. Joseph Mulry S.J. of the Jesuit Missionary Band delivered the sermon.
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St. School
North End
St. Church
Joseph Mulry
Jesuit Missionary Band
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