Carnegie Ready to Testify After Scotland Sail
Andrew Carnegie sails for Scotland for his annual summer outing. He says he knows nothing about the steel business now and will testify before the Stanley committee if asked. He notes no serious business issues, calls the Standard Oil decision desirable, and may be called to testify in autumn.
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York
Andrew Carnegie
Scotland
Stanley Committee
Washington
Standard Oil
Carnegie
House
Steel Trust
Wash That Itch Away with D D D Prescription
A local promotion claims European springs offer eczema relief but suggests home treatment with D D D Prescription as instant relief for itching and skin impurities. The ad urges buying a 25 cent bottle at Riker Jaynes Drug Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Deast
Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores
TIZ for Tender Feet foot remedy promotes comfort and cure
A new scientific foot bath tablet draws out inflammation and soreness and promises to cure corns callouses bunions frostbites chilblains ingrowing nails tired aching swollen nervous sweaty feet and bad smell Smaller shoes possible with TIZ 25 cents a box from Walter Luther Dodge & Co Chicago Ill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Luther Dodge & Co
Chicago
Ill
My Dear Muriel and Ant Deterrent Guide
A reader writes from a farm life about being a 21 year old girl with family duties and loving her stepmother who taught her to cook. She encourages stepmothers and seeks more letters. A second note offers insect control tips including tartar emetic, cloves, lavender oil, sugar sponge traps, wormwood leaves, and a strong alum solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel
Sunshine
Peggy Bradford
October Bride Advice on Umbrellas and Husbands
A domestic note advises not to list umbrella refusals as a grievance. If a husband helps in other ways, complain only if needed. A jewelled umbrella makes him conspicuous. consider his feelings and trust he will bear real burdens when needed. FRANCES.
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Frances
Keep Your Money Separate Before Marriage Says Advice Column
A Chelsea column counsels a bride to keep her own bank account in her name and add to it as desired. It warns that merging funds with a fiancé can lead to financial difficulty if trust or capability fails. The piece emphasizes preserving independence and cautions against sharing money upon marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Remedies for Ants for the Sister Troubled with Ante
A friend reports success with remedies for ant problems. The note suggests a home solution approach and mentions a buy recommendation for an effective product.
Fels Naptha Soap Ad Promotes Time Saving Washes
An old advertisement argues Fels Naptha soap will become universal for laundry. It contrasts imitation fears with progress, cites sewing machine and telephone as time savers, and claims cold or warm water washing with less rubbing halves wash time while reducing effort and cold risk.
Changing Initials in Marriage
A young city stenographer asks for readers opinions on marrying a man whose initials and surname match her own, noting his surname is identical to money and initials. She seeks experiences from other sisters on this advised risk and whether such matchups affect marriage.
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Winnirb
Mother-in-law loyalty and conflict in family roles
A mother-in-law speaks on daughters-in-law and the bond between husband and his mother. She laments unkind remarks and the feeling of outsiders in aging. She notes mothers invest in sons and fear estrangement in later years.
Worms Attack Plants in Garden Sisters Seek Help
A reader named Gquinevere asks the Dear Sisters column for advice on protecting seedlings from cutworms which are quickly destroying plants just above ground. She describes damaged beds and asks for guidance from fellow readers.
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Gquinevere
Trade and social class in America argues for true aristocracy
The writer argues that tradespeople merchants bankers and professionals share a common earning base and that social rank comes from plains education and breeding not birth or title. The piece suggests greeting a grocer or tradesman on the street should not lessen one’s dignity and rails against class arrogance. The author signs as LADY BALTIMORE.
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America
Lady Baltimore
Revere Town Hall Ball Draws Large Local Crowd
A May festival and ball at Revere Town Hall drew a representative crowd led by Mrs. Helene L. Sweeney. Children performed a series of fancy dances such as May dance and the dance of the fairies, with solos by Gladys Johnson Edith Groves Beatrice Baker and Gertrude McKinley, followed by dancing by family members into the morning hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helene L. Sweeney
Mrs. Sweeney
Gladys Johnson
Edith Groves
Beatrice Baker
Helene M. Sweeney
Gertrude McKinley
French Schooner Agonaise Sunk in Collision Near Magdalen Islands
The French fishing schooner Agonaise was sunk in a collision with an unknown vessel while entering Grand Entry Magdalen Islands. The crew was saved and a despatch to the local agent here confirms the incident occurred a day or two ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Pierre
Mig
Grand Entry
Magdalen Islands
Midnight Owner of Words Faces Ghost of Fame
A renowned author in his quiet library confronts a midnight guest who speaks of the cost of fame. The visitor recalls a past ascent and a fall into brain fever as the author battles the urge to keep writing and endure the strain of genius.
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John Graham
Isanity
The Trials of Motherhood and a Gentle Remedy
The article discusses motherhood as a major life epoch and the strain of childbirth on women. It argues many women lack preparation and suffer nervous exhaustion, then endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as aiding recovery and restoring health without narcotics.
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Tria
Chang
Lydia E. Pinkham
Old Boston Bedding Firm Traces History to 1859
John Holman Co. manufacturers of guaranteed bedding at 184 Richmond Street, claims status as Boston’s oldest bedding firm. Founder John R. Holman died December 1885. Walter A. Holman became partner in 1881. Eugene D. Lacount joined in 1883 as the third member, with the firm evolving from Union Street to Washington Street and finally to their present location.
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John Holman & Co
Richmond Street
Boston
Eugene D. Lacount
John R. Holman
Union Street
Friend Street
Washington Street
Hanover and
Cross Streets
John Holman
Walter A. Holman
Cambridge
Winchester
Eugene Lacount
Hotman
John C
Walter A
Lacount
Spencer
Mass
Somerville
Ashes of a Dream: John Graham Lets Fame Go
A man, John Graham, destroys his manuscript to renounce wealth and fame. He gives money to a stranger who vows repayment, but Graham accepts the burden of his sacrifice and turns away, resigned to his fate.
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John Graham
Alumni and church society meetings held across city churches
At Second Church alumni gather in Channing Hall of the Post Office Mission Workers at 12 30. Meadville Alumni Association meets in Bulfinch Place Church at 2. Young People's Religious Union business session in South Congregational Church at 2 30. Cheerful Letter Workers meet in Channing Hall at 5. Vesper service at First Church. The Lend a Hand Society held its annual public meeting in Park Street Church vestry yesterday afternoon presided by Rev. Christopher R Eliot.
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Second Church
Channing Hall
Post Office
Meadville Alumni Association
Bulfinch Place Church
Young People’s Religious Union
South Congregational Church
First Church
The
Lend A Hand Society
Park Street Church
Christopher R. Eliot
Among the Churches of Greater Boston Unitarian and Methodist events
Various services and lectures across Boston churches mark Ascension day and Unitarian anniversary week. Rev. Edmund Rousmaniere speaks at St Paul’s Tremont. Rev. Kenneth Forbes at noon. Union Church Bible School meeting and social hour follow. May 38 rally features Rev Homer Stuntz. King’s Chapel hosts prayers and society meetings.
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St Paul’s Church
Tremont Street
Edmund 8. Rousmaniere
Grace Mission
Norwood
Kenneth R. Forbes
St. Mary’s Church
East Boston
Homer ©. Stuntz
The
Board of Foreign Missions
Greater Boston
Conrad Employees Ball Draws 400 Couples at Intercolonial Hall
The Conrad Benefit Association hosted a successful annual reception and ball at Intercolonial Hall on Tuesday evening. Over 400 couples attended with Sidney S. Conrad and Miss Jennie Canty leading the grand march and many prominent local couples noted among the guests. J H Donovan served as floor marshal and TY B McGrath assisted as floor director with a large group of volunteers helping manage the event.
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Conrad Benefit Association
Conrad & Co
Intercolonial Hall
Sidney S. Conrad
Jennie Canty
Thomas McGrath
Molly Stuart
Frederick Andrews
William Hyland
Thomas Donovan
Margaret Webber
J. H. Donovan
TY. B. McGrath
B. F. Andrews
Catherine Desmond
Margaret Morrison
Agnes Doyle
Emma Sullivan
Mollie Reardon
Mary Sullivan
Esther Boss
Daisy Killeen
IL. Dryden
Irene Morse
Mollie Stuart
Margaret Pooler
May Bunton
Pearl Hillard
Gertrude Lichtenstein
Sarah Blumenthal
Lost wedding ring found after eighteen years in Quincy
Mrs. Oscar Olsen of Whitwell Street Quincy had her ring return after eighteen years. A gardener who spaded the lawn at her former Parker Street home found the ring with initials inside. After investigation ownership was proved.
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Oscar Olsen
Whitwell Street
Quincy
Olsen
Parker Street
Infants' Hospital plans outlined at Harvard Medical School
Bishop Lawrence and Harvard leaders explained the new Infants' Hospital as an observation facility for Harvard medical students. President Lowell highlighted its dual aim to aid sick poor children and advance knowledge of childhood diseases, with Dr. Warren and Dr. Eliot stressing breast feeding and infant mortality concerns.
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Bishop Lawrence
Lowell
Emeritus Eliot
Harvard
John Collins Warren
Harvard Medical School
Harry D. Thorndike
Charles D. Sins
Joseph S. Fay
Edward W. Holmes
S. Parker Bremer
Eliot
Massachusetts
Lawrence
Harvard Medical
Gotham Ashes to Be Carted at Night
New York to remove ashes and garbage at night after Mayor Gaynor approved a Street Cleaning Commission recommendation by Edwards. The change, costing an extra 400000 dollars annually, ends daytime collection and aims to reduce dust splashes on pedestrians.
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Gotham
New York
Gaynor
Edwards
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Boston Post
Anty Udge
Revere Town Hall
the Post
Sunday Post
Genevieve M. Bolce
Ingleside Street
Roxbury
Old Boston
Union Church Bible School
King’s Chapel
HE. M. Slocombe
Augusta
Unitarian Historical Society
Massachusetts Convention of Congregational Ministers
Fellowship For Social Justice
Conrad
BALL
James A. Houston Company
P. H. Magrane, Pres
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