Observant Citizen notes on hats and local happenings
The Observant Citizen column captures local chatter about a hall of fame bid for owners, Frank G Trott’s candidacy, the opening of straw hat season for men, and changes at St Ann's Church in Dorchester. It mentions Edoward L Hopkins planning a 60 foot cruiser launch, a Boston troley placard mishap, John Shepard Sr’s lifestyle, Angell memorial fountain plans for Postoffice square, and obituaries and community events in Dorchester and Roxbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deak
Frank G. “Trott
I’m Growing Old by John Godfrey Saxe
A reflective poem in which the narrator notes aging through contrast between daily joys and rising weariness. He lists growing habits and feelings, then expresses gratitude for memories and future heavenly reward where no one sighs about growing old. The piece ends on a hopeful, spiritual flight beyond decay.
James Kilmartin to Attend Stockholm Olympics
Boston youth James Kilmartin, a former Somerville High School star, leaves for Europe to compete in the Stockholm Olympic Games this summer aboard the Franconia. Colonel E Leroy Sweetser of Everett, who led troops at the Lawrence strike, has joined Olympic lecturers sharing vivid experiences from Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Stockholm
James Kilmartin
Somerville
Boston
Franconia
E. Leroy Sweetser
Everett
Lawrence
Sweetser
Fashions and Fads Parade Lace and Velvet Trims
Paragraph points describe current fashion trends with lace collars tailor made suits fichu draperies and bold earring styles. Shades of tan and champagne popular. red accents on white outfits. velvet and satin girdles and sashes feature on afternoon frocks. Revival of shoulder capes pleatings and shirings from the second empire alongside new trims and crocheted buttons.
Favorite Aunt Recipes and Yields Shared by Mrs Curry
A set of kitchen formulas from Mrs Curry lists quantities for fruit loaf and puddings including butter sugar water walnuts and eggs. It cites Mrs L W Godfrey of Fredericton Junction and Mrs H H Tennyson of Springfield VI as contributors and provides addresses in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Godfrey
Fredericton Junction
New Brunswick
Canada
H. H. Tennyson
Fairview Street
Springfield
The Contrition of Teddy and Delia Holmes in Clovercrest
In the village of Houston, Joseph Marsh hires Della Holmes to care for his three motherless boys after his wife dies. Delia endures Teddy’s eel prank and, after Teddy confesses his mischief, Joseph apologizes and asks Delia to stay as his new partner and mother to the boys. Delia hints she might grow to like him and the eel supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Marsh
Della Holmes
Houston
Joe
Joseph
Delia
Marseying
Helen
Clovercrest
Teddy
Miss Holmes
Della
Ted
Joe Marsh
Joe Smith
Four Scholarships Open At Boston College
The Rev. Redmond J. Walsh S J dean of Boston College announced four scholarships for Boston College to be awarded after a June 15 competition. Each scholarship begins September 1912 and pays free tuition for four years of college. Also on the same day four scholarships for Boston College High School are open to grammar school graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redmond J. Walsh
S. J
Boston College
Boston College High School
He'd failed so often says he loves me
Miss Verner recounts Mr Timmid asking to call tonight and express his love, while her sister remarks such declarations go without saying, leaving uncertainty about what else he may reveal.
Italian Navy engagement reported with royal match ties
A naval engagement is noted with ongoing fighting. The captain is reportedly engaged to the rear admiral’s daughter, linking military action to a personal alliance.
Not A Becoming Crown for Youth
An advertisement touts Hay's Hair Health as non dye that restores gray hairs to natural color and keeps women looking young. It promises quick results and a money back guarantee, with trial and full bottle pricing and ordering details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
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van Loon
Ae - Ath
Frederick A. Reeve
St. Ann's Church,Dorchster
Reeve
St. Ann’s
Edoward L. Hopkins
Mosquito Yacht Club
John Shepard
Pacific Coast
Shepard
Winter Street
Mr. Shepard
Francis H. Rowley
Angell Memorial
Postoffice Square
Angell
R&b Kb
Joseph L. Bergman
Dudley Street
Roxbury
City Hall
Board of Aldermen and Common Council
John W. Latham
Dorchester District
East Cottage Street
Dorchester
Arlington House
Daniel O’brien
Francis B. Sears
National Shawmut Bank
E. Elmer. Foye
Old Colony Trust Company
American Bankers’ Association
H. A. Rhodes
Dorchester Trust Company
Wakefield
Bessie Paeffe
Boston Art Museum
Miss Paeffe
Ikke
India
Patna
Cern
H.orst & CO
Temple Place
Blake
England
Dour
BY John Godfrey Saxe
Cyrus Adams
Essex County
John Greenleaf Whittier
Whittier
Amesbury
Newburyport
St. Paul's
Charles
Housewives
Kee Sunday Post
Lady Baltimore
C. A, Curry
Margaretta Street
Toronto
Ont
Essex ST
Lodel
Lisses’ Tailors
Washington St
Uc Han
Atory
the Sunday Post
Hattie E. Baker
Atlantic, Mass
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark, N. J
Coats
Women’s Coats
Jordan Marsh Company
New England
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