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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1909

Page

7

Reward of Unselfishness

Arthur Armstrong, a night reporter, helps George Otis the forger escape capture by guiding him toward his love Ruth Burton. Otis returns to New York, while Armstrong receives news from Ruth of her father’s change of heart and their plan to marry, sealing a sacrificial act with hopeful union.

Armstrong Ruth Burton Ruth Westerly George Otis New York Otis Arthur Papa Cru

Love versus money in a young woman’s choice

Dear Miss Champagne asks whether to marry for love or wealth. The adviser notes money cannot buy happiness if the chosen partner lacks financial means and warns that poverty can threaten love, advising a balance of romance and common sense in the decision.

Miss Champagne Fanny

Rat-tail robe tops dressmaker shock in New York

In New York on March 19, Miss Elizabeth A C White, president of the Dressmakers Protect Association, unveils the rat-tail robe following the 600 button gown. She notes husbands to the cyclone cellar as part of the sensational fashion provocation.

New York Elizabeth A. C. White The Dressmakers’ Protective Association

Rat-tail Robe Described With Faux Animal Braid Fashion

Miss White presents a Moyenage style robe with rat-tail braid appliques sewn on in vegetable silk. The garment features a below-hip waistline, vertical rat-tail decorations, and an 80-button cascade along one side, evoking a daring yet debated fashion trend.

Miss White

Recipes from New England Housewives

Beating yolks and egg whites with sugar to form a custard base, then caramelizing sugar and assembling in moulds with boiling water bath. Bake until firm and serve with whipped cream. Also a layered orange cake with sugar, orange sheets, and soft icing. Includes mailing names and addresses for readers sharing recipes.

Winona Webb Hyde Park Avenue Forest Hills George Wright Stafford Street Worcester

Stage Calendar Highlights in Boston Theatres

William Gillette debuts Samson at Hollis while Ethel Barrymore closes Lady Frederick Tonight. Major theatres feature John Mason in The Witching Hour and Eddie Foy in Mr Hamlet of Broadway next week. Various shows including Peggy Mahree The Girls of Gottenberg Kitty Grey and The Man of the Hour run across Boston venues with top names Blakeley Augrade Dresser Naudain O Mara plus Anzac acts and new operas at Park Tremont and Globe.

William Gillette Henri Bernstein Samson Peggy Mahree Park Theatre Joseph O'Mara Adrienne Augarde Gottenberg Colonial Theatre Messrs. Blakeley MacKinder Miss Angeles Dresser Naudain R. G. Knowles Louis Burkhardt Hollis Street Colonial the Park The Tremont Boston Theatres Boston Theatre

Love Triangle Delays Return of German Fiancée

Pius Kiel of Berkfield Missouri wooed Sibila Lambert in Dusseldorf eight years ago. His brother Peter, a Berkfield baker, brought Sibila to New York but she fell for Peter. Immigration officials offered release if Peter married Sibila. he refused. Sibila plans to wed Peter, risking sending her back to Dusseldorf.

New York Pius Kiel Berkfield, Mo Dusseldorf Germany Sibila Lambert Missouri Dusseldortr Kiel Sibila Peter Berkfield Peter Kiel Kronprinzessin Cecilie M@r flance Ellis Island

Girl Burned Fighting Fire at Newburyport Home

Nellie McHugh, a domestic at Edward A. Hale’s residence, was severely burned when his home caught fire. She braved smoke to telephone for help then returned to the kitchen to battle the blaze until firefighters arrived.

Newburyport Nellie McHugh Edward A. Hale

Cat Foiled Elopement Then Outruns Parents to New York

In Middletown Connecticut Lucretia Foppiani aged 17 eloped with her fiance William Kurtz aged 20 after startling the family with a cat. They sped ten miles to Saybrook and caught a late express to New York to marry, while her furious parents had kept a close watch since a prior attempt in January.

Middletown Conn Lucretia Foppiani William Kurtz Saybrook New York

Frederick Billings Will Gives $500 to Fitchburg Church

Probate filing shows the Philadelphia financier left $500 to the First Parish Unitarian Church of Fitchburg. The remainder of the estate goes to relatives.

Frederick ¥. Billings Philadelphia First Parish Unitarian Church Fitchburg

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