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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
7
Felice Mazzone and Francisco Cisero, both Boston Italians, were buried to their armpits in a five foot trench on Clarendon Street after a sudden cave-in. Three coworkers on the rim were knocked down, but rescue crews arrived and dug out the pair before the fire apparatus reached the scene.
Frrnest A. Snow, an architect of 15 T Lincoln Street, Arlington, was driven into bankruptcy by creditors. He reports liabilities totaling 173,550 and assets of 29,727.
In a new volume the actress credits mercolized wax with restoring complexion after heavy makeup use. She recommends applying a thin layer nightly and washing off in the morning to absorb worn skin. She also cites saxolite solution with hazel for wrinkles and pores used as a daily facial bath.
Boston readers report Doan's Kidney Pills relieved kidney pains backaches and headaches. Thomas Fakiolakis of 145 Harrison Ave says the medicine cured his suffering after trying plasters and liniments. The ad notes the pills cost 50 cents and are sold by all dealers with Foster Milburn Co. as sale agents for the United States.
A report by the metropolitan affairs committee outlines an act to build tunnels and a subway from Sullivan square Charlestown through Everett and Malden and to remove the elevated structure. The act needs Everett and Malden voter approval at the next state election.
A house recipe combines cold veal minced with ham and macaroni to form a steamed mould served with gravy. Follow with a baked apple custard pudding using milk, cornstarch, eggs, sugar, nutmeg and cream for a economical dessert. Nellie E Zackular Everett.
A review of Jonathan Swift romantic exchanges with Esther Johnson known as Stella shows playful codified phrases such as MD for my dearest and Presto for Swift. The piece notes Swift also courted Hester Vanhomrigh and Jane Waring while Stella’s letters reveal strong affection. It closes with a teaser about Napoleon's love letters in the next installment.
Harvard students present an international vaudeville with acts from more than 20 countries. Foreign undergraduates from Argentina to Turkey perform acts in their native tongues, followed by a one act play. The event, held in Brooks House, is coordinated as a multi nationality entertainment evening.
A 19 year old asks about honor and ending a crush on a woman who is older and may marry. The adviser says honor requires leaving the future in her hands, speaking frankly, and acting according to her decision. Also note a stage photo caption of Miss Elizabeth Upham in a Boston Opera House production.
At the Episcopal diocese of New Jersey convention a canon was adopted to pay married ministers in new parishes an annual salary of 1200 dollars and unmarried ones 1000 dollars per year. The measure aligns with a broader movement for higher clergy pay begun in Massachusetts.
The first performance of Dick the Dreamer, a comic opera by Vincent and Hasty Pudding clubs for Frances E. Willard Settlement, is set for tonight at the Boston Opera House. Final dress rehearsal completed yesterday with Elizabeth Upham as Phyllis, T Frederick Harry as Dick, Vinton Freedly as Robber Chief, and a 200-voice chorus joining the cast.
A Sunday Post essay by Mrs. Van der Wales presents intimate marital conflict stories. A Boston physician shares a heart to heart account of a real patient’s experience, with names omitted for ethics. Illustrations use consented photographs to dramatize the home disruption.
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