Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Said to Cure Coughs
Baltimore executive E. S. Taborn reports his wife’s chronic cough waned after using Duffy’s and credits the medicine with restoring strength and weight. He also cites a department store employee in Baltimore cured after starting the tonic, and notes his own relief from long standing constipation and bowel trouble.
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E. S. Taborn
Duffy
Taborn
Baltimore
Duffy’s
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
Art of Living at Smallest Cost in Boston Debated
A Boston reader argues for frugal living within modest incomes while citing examples of families and individuals supporting dependents. Another letter questions the feasibility of self-made clothing for workers, noting the time cost vs wages. The exchange highlights income disparities and the gap between need and luxury.
Living on 250 a Year: Critics Question the Experiment
A Post Young Woman critic publicizes letters questioning the feasibility and fairness of the author's yearlong experiment living on $250 annually. The reply reflects her personal experience and stance on the criticisms.
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The
Post
Ready Trimmed Hat Priced At Three Dollars
The article notes a ready trimmed hat can be bought for 3 dollars, while suggesting a more artistic touch would suit a hat better when trimmed by a comparatively artistic woman rather than a milliner.
Women Workloads The Editor Notes Shared Household Tasks
In a letter to the Post a Mrs. L. M. Seaver argues that a woman must trim hats and manage all housework herself or have little time to earn money. A commentator outlines five girls sharing tasks from cooking to cleaning, beds, and purchasing, with emphasis on time and division of labor.
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iTo
Post
Protests on Women’s Earnings and Living Standards
Letter to the editor argues against affordable living for women and questions the idea of surviving on 250 dollars yearly. It critiques limiting wages and cites Mr Atkinson as saying capable women should command higher salaries.
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Post
Atkinson
L. Lois Davidson
Boston Visitor Injured in Sudbury Street Accident
Thomas Lyons forty from Dover arrived to see Boston and was knocked down by a team driven by William J. Magee of East Cambridge at Sudbury and Merrimac. He suffered a fractured shoulder blade and other injuries and remained at the Relief Hospital for a few days.
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Boston
Thomas Lyons
Dover
N. H
William J. Magee
East Cambridge
Sudbury Street
Merrimac
Lyons
Relief Hospital
Sunday Afternoons for Women in Bake Shops
A reader argues bake shops should close Sunday afternoons to relieve women from burden and fatigue. He urges proprietors to cooperate, close on Sundays, and shift shopping to Saturday or Sunday morning, expressing hope for widespread compliance and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Henry Newman
Editorial on merger bill and public utility caution
The letter urges postponing action on the merger bill for a year to foster careful thought about railroads and street railways. It argues public service companies relate to people through proper understanding and criticizes past neglect of public rights and utilities policy.
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Pse
Massachusetts
Wakefield pastor embroiled in romance rumors
Wakefield Congregational Church pastor Rev. Albert P. Davis faces unconfirmed claims of engagement to a Boston schoolteacher Miss Jennie Carter and rumors of a second engagement to widow Mrs. Ben White. Davis says the matter is private and his resignation from the church stands, with plans to study abroad unchanged.
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Wakefield
Albert P. Davis
Wakefield Congregational Church
Jennie Carter
Boston
Carter
Lewis E. Carter
Eaton Street
Davis
Postman
Helen White
Mr. Davis
White
Thomas Winship
Wakefield National Bank
Hallie Erminie Rives
Asbury Park
N. J
Ocean Grove
Post Wheeler
Miss Rives
Wheeler
London
Murder Probe Shifts to New York Authorities
In Bennington Vermont on May 4 the inquest into Doc Bartlett's death concluded the murder occurred across the state line near Walloomsac. New York authorities may prosecute now as two suspects fled Walloomsac, prompting Troy detectives to intensify the manhunt.
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Bennington
Doc Bartlett
Bartlett
Walloomsac
New York
Troy
Melrose Cats as Trespassers
Chief of Police McLaughlin and officers seek guidance after two cats trespass on Jackman property on Lebanon Street. Neighbor W H Allman moved away with his cats, which would not relocate. The Jackmans seek police action to remove the felines.
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Melrose
McLaughlin
Jackman
Lebanon Street
W. H. Allman
Emerson Street
Allman
Jackmans
Sherrie Found Guilty of Murder in Somersville Case
Frank Sherrie was convicted of the January 5 murder of Mrs. J Kulas, a Polish boarding house keeper, in her Somersville home after a three hour jury deliberation. Sentencing was deferred to the next morning.
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Rockville
Conn
Frank Sherrie
Kulas
Health Focus Improves Businessman Through Grape-Nuts
A businessman details how over-eating caused post meal heaviness and pain, then credits Grape-Nuts with relief. After months of use his digestion improved, weight normalized, and mental sharpness returned, making business more enjoyable and productive. Name attributed to Postum Co. Battle Creek Mich. There’s a reason.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek, Mich
Daly Praises Cambridge at Knights Banquet
A Cambridge banquet by St. John’s Council 13 Knights of Columbus East Cambridge drew 250 guests. Mayor A J Daly of Cambridge delivered a praise filled toast highlighting Cambridge’s material, intellectual and spiritual contributions and noting local figures and institutions such as Longfellow Holmes Lowell Fiske Higginson Father Scully Holy Ghost Hospital and Father Mathew.
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Cambridge
Daly
St. John's Council
Knights of Columbus of
East Cambridge
Revere House
J. C. Pelletier
St. John’s
Father Mathew
America
Longfellow
Holmes
Lowell
Fiske
Higginson
Angel of Charity
Holy Ghost Hospital
Father Scully
Drunk Maxwell Arrested After Finding $1284 in Pockets
In Melrose Thomas Maxwell was arrested as a drunk after officers found 12 new $100 bills and other money totaling $1284.46 plus a bankbook with over eight dollars on deposit. Judge Bruce fined him $5. The money was stored at the chief’s residence overnight.
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Melrose
Thomas
Maxwell
Hanley
McLaughlin
Green Street
Bruce
Samoset Final Meeting Elects New Officers
The Samoset social and political organization of Ward 15 held its final meeting at the old clubhouse and elected officers for the coming year. President William Kells, vice-presidents William S. McNary and Henry F. Naphen, treasurer Daniel V. McIsaac, secretary James J. Lynch, financial secretary David A. Kurriss, and directors Howard P. Barry John H. Toland Dennis S. Ryan Patrick J. Healy and William Martin were named.
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Samoset
Ward 15
William Kells
William 8. McNary
Henry F. Naphen
Daniel V. McIsaac
James J. Lynch
David A. Kurriss
Howard P. Barry
John H. Toland
Dennis S. Ryan
Patrick J. Healy
William Martin
Club to Open New Dorchester Street Headquarters
The club moves to a commodious new headquarters at Dorchester Street corner of Gold after extensive alterations to two large rooms. The new clubhouse opens for inspection Sunday afternoon May 7 with a talk by Congressman William S. McNary and others. The annual outing to Westwood will be discussed.
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Dorchester Street
Government Expert Testifies in Stillings Contempt Case
Edwin L. Pride the government accountant testified in the contempt hearing against George Jr and Guy C Stillings. He faced a two hour cross examination about the books of the defunct Preferred Mercantile Company. The hearing adjourned until Monday.
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Stillings
Edwin L. Pride
George Jr
Guy C. Stillings
Preferred Mercantile Company
Robert W. Nason
Styles of 1850 Shown at Merchant Tailors Meeting
Following the Merchant Tailors' Exchange banquet in Boston at the Hotel Bellevue, an exhibit displayed styles and costumes from 1850. Tailors' plates illustrating the fashions of the era drew interest from attendees.
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Merchant Tailors
Merchant Tailors’ Exchange of Boston
Hotel Bellevue
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