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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1909
Page
9
Darrell works intently on a painting as his model Miss Clark reveals a growing emotional bond. He debates timing and meaning while the model teases a hidden affection, hinting at a nearer friendship beyond portraiture in a tense creative moment.
A testimonial describes years of unwanted facial and arm hair. After trying many depilatories, creams, and skin treatments, a so called simple remedy claimed to permanently remove all hair is offered. The writer asks for a two cent stamp to receive full details from Caroline Osgood in Providence Rhode Island.
President Roosevelt orders restoration of Jefferson Davis home and a Cabin John Bridge tablet. Mississippi plans to bear a Jefferson Davis likeness on silverware to be presented to the battleship Mississippi. Secretary Meyer declines comment on acceptance by the Navy Department.
A 19 year old writes of a failing relationship with a famous ball player and asks whether to press for his intentions. The reply urges clear terms, classifies male attentions, and warns against possible marriage aversion as a will o the wisp. A father’s view and other letters are discussed with moral guidance.
Providence March 25. Rev Frank J Goodwin of Pawtucket heads Rhode Island Federation of Churches delegation at the State House urging passage of proposed marriage law revisions after noting about 600 marriages last year by nonresidents and runaway marriages with no opposition reported.
Exeter, N H March 25 The endowments of Hubert Engbert Teschemacher class of 1874 and Mrs Margaret Ellen Langdell longtime Boston residents who died two years ago and the Hon Robert T Lincoln son of the late President Lincoln create the benefactor fund exceeding 100000 The Teschemacher legacy provides 250 annually to undergraduates who are Exeter alumni and Harvard students for excellence A life size Lincoln portrait and two historical letters from President Lincoln are donated by Robert T Lincoln to his alma mater including a Civil War era letter to Gen Grant and a town invitation to address a meeting.
Bessilee Merrill, prominent society belle and leading woman in Mr. Hamlet of Broadway, appears with Eddie Foy’s company under Shubert direction. The piece frames her as a true daughter of the South and notes the musical comedy trend of society belles on stage.
A Sun City article recalls Miss Merrill as a true Confederacy daughter from the South. General Merrill of Nashville, an Lee lieutenant, influenced her given name. A family council chose Bessilee over Elizabeth or Lee for its novelty and euphony.
A reader laments Boston transit inefficiency on the Hanover Street line noting 19 subway cars pass before a Hanover car arrives and waits for crowded city-bound cars. The letter urges the city to adjust schedules to reduce delays and improve morning service for commuters.
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