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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1914
Page
17
Readers discuss restricting marriage to financially secure men and the need for insurance and employer support. Letters promote eugenic ideas, chaperons, and women seeking homes, husbands, and children while debating social norms and independence across several voices.
Superintendent Leonard W. Ross disputes Boston chemist Roger C. Griffin’s claim that rain formed acid caused electrolysis and rail corrosion. He says fenc e bases were set in sulphur and now replaced with lead tubes, asserting the fence remains sturdy and repairs are permanent.
Fire Commissioner Grady granted about 25 Spanish war veteran members of the department leave of absence to attend the memorial services on Sunday. Senior Hoseman James C. Taylor of Chemical Company 2 will lead the detail, which will parade in a body.
Neil, a disheartened salesman, receives a mysterious May Day bouquet from a friend marked “From a friend.” The arbutus joy sparks friendship at the boarding house, improves sales, and leads to a revelation about Miss Avery and Mrs Caxton, ending with renewed hope as the tide turns.
A short verse recalls two walks with Pleasure and with Sorrow. The speaker notes no memories from Pleasure but learns from Sorrow’s company, reflecting on what sorrow teaches during the journey.
A tangled tale follows Sumpter Love and Hugo Loubeque from West Point rivalry to Manila intrigue. Lucille Love outwits spies aboard the Empress, recovers stolen papers, and survives wrecks, cannibals, and jungle dangers aboard Captain Wetherell’s yacht. A dramatic open-boat pursuit ends with Loubeque doomed to a perilous sea surrender.
In a tense exchange Lucille and Hugo confront fate and past betrayals. Hugo reveals pride in his vast powers yet admits a faltering choice between Lucille and the papers, while she weighs the cost of love against his looming mission.
In Lucille Love the Girl of Mystery Hugo Loubeque and Lucille share a cold night as he counts provisions and drafts a map. He warns three days of supplies, lends his coat, and Lucille drifts toward sleep while he studies stars and paper. The tale continues tomorrow in the Sunday Post.
The article lists venues showing Lucille Love the Girl of Mystery across New England and nearby states. Theatres include Bowdoin Square, Premier Theatre, Huntington Avenue, and others in Boston area, along with venues in Newburyport, Worcester, New Bedford, and beyond to Maine New Hampshire Rhode Island.
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