Protection to Children Society Reports Six Month Results
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children reported in its semi annual meeting that during the first six months 6260 children received protection and investigations in 2067 homes. Conditions in 631 homes were so poor that 1604 children came to the attention of courts, with 419 removed from their homes. Twenty eight men prosecuted for chastity crimes and 107 parents for neglect. Treasurer John H Sturgis announced $8800 from Maria A Evans estate and a $200 legacy from Helen M Chase for the work of the Haverhill chapter.
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Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
John H. Sturgis
Maria A. Evans
Helen M. Chase
Haverhill
Girl disarms bank robber in Ontario assault
In Agincourt, Ontario, two robbers storm a Bank of Nova Scotia. Cashier R C Lang was severely wounded and a robber shot through the head. Clerk Miss Chapman grappled with the wounded assailant and disarmed him before he escaped in a car. Lang and Mrs Chapman were alone in the bank.
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Toronto
Ont
Agincourt
Here
R. C. Lang
Bank of Nova Scotia
Miss Chapman
Lang
Chapman
Peru gratified at Americas role in world construction
New York May Peru's first ambassador to the United States Dr Francisco Tudela y Varela was guest of honor at a Pan American Society luncheon welcoming him to his post He declared Peru viewed the United States decisive in world construction and expressed sincere gratification at its role
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New York
Peru
United States
Francisco Tudela Y Varela
Pan-American Society
Head of Raymond's Very Much Alive
A Monday Post item stated the head of Raymond's was dead but this was erroneous. The person named Raymond has no ties to the Raymond Syndicate. Frank I. Dorris, head of the Raymond Syndicate for years, is alive and active.
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America
Raymond
Power longtime Ward 20 activist dies at 43
William J. Power a longtime Ward 20 political figure and former president of the Jefferson Club died at his Dorchester home 28 Mt. Ida road after a protracted illness in his 44th year he was active in local politics for many years and held leadership roles in the club.
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William J. Power
Ward 20
Old Jefferson Club
Mt. Ida Road
Dorchester
Etiquette and Manners for Wedding Gifts and Welcome News
The usual wedding gift should be useful and ornamental for the new home with items like silver linen cut glass or china plus furniture rugs lamps and pictures. A bride should acknowledge gifts promptly ideally before the wedding day with spontaneous notes that express appreciation. It is proper for a hostess to meet first time woman guests at the station or boat landing or send a representative or capable servant if unavailable.
Household Hints from Mrs Crosby at Lexington Street
Household hints advise stove lining repair with a paste of coal ashes and salt mixed with water, drying overnight to extend stove life. A corn pepper cleans fragile berries by shaking in water to wash without crushing. When ironing garments with button rows, place a folded Turkish towel over buttons to prevent breakage and save time.
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H. B. Crosby
Lexington Street
Boston
Buttercups of Gold Across the World of Midas
A lyrical tribute to King Midas scattering coins worldwide as a symbol of wealth. The speaker longs for fortune, praising the rich king and imagining vast riches after a long wait. The piece blends mythic imagery with personal desire for prosperity.
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Midas
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