Observant Citizens Attend Theatre Party in Boston
The Observant Citizen Baron and Baroness Van Oettinger joined ex Governor Draper and spouse for a theatre party hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Paul Thorndike in Boston. A long note recounts shipboard mishaps of the freighter Kalinga including a fire and storms and notes the death of Sir Thomas Lipton and his monkey.
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Baron
Baroness van Oettinger
Boston
Draper
Paul Thorndike
India
Kalinga
Greg- 8Ans
Thomas Lipton
Penurious book agent and civic notes touch local life
A Cambridge Y M C A secretary recalls a stingy book agent who left with his card. Mayor Fitzgerald praises abstinence amid campaign weariness. Imm Conception Church guilds attend Pilate's Daughter performance with praise. Malden police sick pay dispute concerns officers losing ill pay. Internal Revenue James D. Gill expects higher state corporate taxes after Supreme Court ruling. James Ryan recovers, Boston Harbor boatmen and spring car season noted. John I Redmond sends shamrocks. Joseph F. O Connell returns to practice with plans to lecture and wed in Dorchester.
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Malden
Internal Revenue
James D. Gill
United States Supreme Court
Gill
James Ryan
Boston Harbor
Prentergast Camp
Mattapan
John I. Redmond
Joseph F. O'Connell
Dorchester
Washington
Boston University
Law School
South Boston Citizens’ Association
University of Michigan Alumni Association
O'Connell
Frederic
Melbourne Street
Frederic P. O'Connell
Post
Prize Story Pushes Writer Toward Money and Love
Chester Randall wrestles with money and temptation after winning a major magazine prize. He recalls Ruth Whittaker, a 16 year old country girl who helped shape his prize story, and ponders whether Ruth or Nellie Crawford inspired the work as he contemplates his next move.
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Chester Randal
Nellie Crawford
New Hampshire Hills
Ruth
Cedar Hill
Harly
Randall
Fads and Fashions Highlight Varied Accessories
Fashion notes emphasize striped fabrics and short capes, with scarves and pearl collars fading. Silk cachemires rise again while rosettes adorn linen frocks. Hats shift to large afternoon shapes and flowered toques, belts match jabots, and Venetian lace bags dazzle.
Sewing Circle Forum for Home Makers in Boston Post
The Sewing Circle section invites women of New England to discuss home life problems and find help. Topics include family management, health hints, baby care, domestic economy, flowers, and gardening. Correspondents may use nom de plume and write on one side of the paper.
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Sewing Circle
Boston Daily and
Sunday Post
New England
Boston Post
How She Treats Scallops Dear Sapphire
A reader explains finishing scallop edges on embroidery by trimming to a quarter inch, turning the edge under, and hemming to the wrong side to avoid rough edges or fringes. The method is simple but effective for a neat, durable edge.
Baby Has No Appetite Worms And Appeal Asked For
A reader asks for treatment options for a five year old boy who has worms and a lack of appetite. She seeks remedies and guidance from Sisters for help.
Inquiring Couple Seeks Two Rooms With Kitchen Access
A reader under the name GREENHORN asks Sew ing Circle for light housekeeping advice before moving to the city. The couple seeks affordable two rooms with shared kitchen use, asks what to start with, and whether rooming houses allow kitchen stove access. They request experience-based guidance on practical living arrangements and startup needs.
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Sewing
Dress for the Baby Dear Sisters
A young mother seeks guidance on learning dressmaking from scratch while caring for a one year old. She mentions a new sewing machine, asks about suitable fabrics for a summer coat for the baby, whether to use cotton or wool under shirts, and invites other mothers to share pretty dress ideas for a one year old.
More Advice for Rutland Marriage and Health
A reader counsel for Rutland urges marrying the man if he accepts conditions, argues it will ease heartbreak and aid recovery, and advises open air living. The writer dismisses tuberculosis as a cause of a child's walking issue, warns against overwork, and favors a joyful home with time in nature to resist detractors.
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Rutland
Patty
Bride seeks simple repast for wedding breakfast
Bride to be asks readers for plain easy to obtain repast ideas for a morning wedding breakfast. She requests simple, affordable options suitable for a quick, uncomplicated meal.
Soothing Home Remedy for Callouses and Corns
For sore feet apply nightly soaks in hot water to soften dead skin. Rub with oil to remove callouses. To treat soft corns, place lemon pulp on retiring for three nights, then soak to remove the corn easily. Dorothy G.
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Dorothy G
Announcement of a new granddaughter
Grandmother reports the birth of a granddaughter with a small announcement card from the family. The card lists the baby's name in the center and the birth date in the lower right, accompanied by cards for both parents.
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Grandma
Robe for Baby’s Carriage Sentiment in Letter
A brief note describes a baby carriage robe of white swans down bound with satin ribbon and a blue bow. The writer mentions a three month old girl weighing 12 pounds, nursing every two hours, and recommends a little anise for colic.
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Jeanette
Eye Health Advice From Massachusetts Eye and Ear
A note directs readers seeking eye information to contact the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary on Charles Street in Boston. The guidance emphasizes safe practices for eye care and urges visiting or writing for details.
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Massachusetts Eye and War Infirmary
Charles Street
Boston
For Sleepless Baby
A mother advises against nitre to help a sleepless infant and recommends olive oil at bedtime or naptime with a prudent caution from a reader with parenting and medical family experience.
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Petsie
A Nurse Suggests Sugar for Sleep Habits in Children
A reader recounts a nurse’s advice to use small amounts of sugar to ease a child into regular sleep. The method is said to be non druglike and nourishing, usable daily or every other day until routine sleep forms. The note asks for confirmation and mentions the Sewing Circle, ADDIE.
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Addie
Birthmark Bleaching Question from Dear Sisters Column
A reader asks about a harmless remedy to bleach a brown birthmark on the face. She mentions a birthmark about the size of a cent and asks if slaked lime water has any effect. She seeks information from readers.
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Toodlums
Little Known Facts About Well Known Persons
Molly Elliot Seawell is Tyler’s grand-niece. John A. Mitchell formerly Boston architect and Life editor. Rev. F W Gunsaulus, famed Chicago preacher, has Spanish ancestry. Alice Morse Earle collects old china and rare books. Olive Schreiner published a women’s book. Johannesburg looting destroyed manuscript. Congressman C F Scott edits a country newspaper owned since 1882. Dr B J Cigrand, dean of Illinois dental college, noted historian author.
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Molly Elliot Seawell
Tyler
John A. Mitchell
Life
Boston
F. W. Gunsaulus
Chicago
Alice Morse Earle
Olive Schreiner
Johannesburg
C. F. Scott
Kansas
B. J. Cigrand
Dental School
University of Illinois
Warrenton Man Held on Burglary Charge After Arraignment
Warren Campbell 32 of Warrenton street was held in 1200 bail after waiving examination in Municipal Court on a breaking and entering and larceny case. He allegedly took goods valued at 25 dollars from Joseph Andersons Milford street home on March 2 and was arrested Monday night by Special Officer Irwin. He tried to flee from his home when alerted by friends but was caught in the cellar.
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Warren Campbell
Warrenton Street
Joseph Anderson
Milford Street
Campbell
Irwin
Dedham Street
New Haven Cuts Readville Force
New Haven cuts 200 men from freight car shops at New Haven East Hartford Valley Falls Readville and Readville Mass per official company statement. Reductions at other branches may follow after Interstate Commerce Commission freight rate decision.
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New Haven, Conn
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
New Haven
East Hartford
Valley Falls
R. I
Readville
Mass
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Henry B. Harris
James Forbes
Stewart E. Rowe
Kensington
N. H
Boston University School of Law
Post Office Department
Job J. Fonda
Troy
M. Ys
Fonda
RK. H. Pierce
Cambridge Y. M. C. A
Fitzgerald
St. Joseph Athletic Association
Pilate
Immaculate Conception Church
Groecer
H. L. Hildreth Co
Tary Ger's
Monarch House
Carpenter-Morton
Lena Spalding
Witherbee Street
Marlboro
THE
Greenhorn
Cas
Readville Force
Crawford
Walker & Pratt Mfg. Co
Union St
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