Pollyanna Visits Mrs Carew in Boston Beneath A Wealthy Veil
Pollyanna travels with unflagging cheer to Boston and meets Mrs. Carew in a mansion, drawing bright curiosity about luxury and social life. The tale follows Pollyanna as she explores rooms, gowns, and jewels, while Mrs. Carew braces for a potential sermon that may alter their budding friendship. A long letter from Ruth to Della updates the household on Pollyanna’s first days, her charm with staff and neighbors, and Ruth’s mixed feelings about keeping the girl.
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Pollyanna
Boston
Mrs. Carew
Jamie
Polly
Della
Miss Wetherby
Mrs. Jones
Carew
Della Wetherby
Tam
Germany
John Pendleton
Beldingsville
Ash-Man
Paper Boy
Ruth
Ollyanna
GETS-IT Corn Remedy Promises Quick Easy Relief
A new corn treatment named GETS-IT is promoted as simple and fast to apply. Advertisers claim it is unlike anything else and will effectively remove corns with minimal application time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ists
Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Boston
Riker-Jaynes
Beauty cream Venosol promises enhanced looks for women
The ad claims Medicated Venosol as a complete beauty aid a cold creme cleanser and bust builder. It touts skin improvement clear bloom and firm health with continued massage and offers a money back guarantee after purchase at drug stores.
Mrs. Gussie Bornstein Granted Divorce
Mrs. Gussie Bornstein, daughter of the late Poco Bennett, was granted a divorce from Harry Bornstein after a Tuesday to bench conference. The court approved an alimony agreement and granted rights for the parties to see their young child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gussie Bornstein
Treasurer of B. and A. to be pensioned after long service
Frank H. Ratcliffe, treasurer of the Boston and Albany Railroad and Boston cashier of the New York Central, marked his 76th birthday yesterday. After over 50 years in the same office, he will be placed on the pension rolls on June 1.
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Frank H. Ratcliffe
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
Boston
New York Central
Aliens denied naturalization after seven year lapse
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that aliens who fail to swear allegiance within seven years of filing their first naturalization papers are denied citizenship for at least two years. The ruling voids all unacted declarations of intention after seven years, requiring renewal and a two year wait.
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United States
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Whitney Earle Harmon
Boston
Harmon
Woodstock
New Brunswick
Congress
Morton
United States District Court At
Putnam
Circuit Court of Appeals
New York
Canadians in Van of Fight Honor Britain Leaders
Sir John French praises Canadian expedition troops at the front in France for valor and sacrifices aiding immediate war aims. Premier Borden replies with pride in Canadian soldiers upholding British army traditions and empire unity.
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Ottawa
Ont
Sir John French
France
Borden
Sir John
Francis H Scudder Dies at 73 in Hingham
Francis Henry Scudder, 73, died at his brother Charles M. Scudder’s home after a brief illness in Hingham. He spent 34 years with the United States sub-treasury in Boston and retired several years ago. He belonged to a well known Massachusetts family.
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Hingham
Francis Henry Scudder
Charles M. Scudder
Scudder
United States Sub-Treasury
Boston
Gibbons Defeats Houck In Ten Rounds In New York
Mike Gibbons of St. Paul defeated Leo Houck of Lancaster in a 10 round bout here tonight. The fight was at 158 pounds with Houck weighing 165 1 2 pounds. Gibbons won every round but did not claim the weight forfeit.
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New York
Mike Gibbons
St. Paul
Leo Houck
Lancaster
Penn
Houck
Gibbons
Cheers for Howard Elliott at City Club luncheon
Boston Chamber of Commerce members toasted New Haven president Howard Elliott at a City Club luncheon. Elliott urged legislative aid and a broad financial plan to expand New England business and railroading with improved cars, service, and safety devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Howard Elliott
New Haven Railroad
New England
City Club
Elliott
New Haven
Healey Named Chief Marshal for Charlestown Parade
Patrick F. Healey of Monument Street Charlestown was chosen by Councillor Daniel J. McDonald to act as chief marshal of the military and naval parade to be held on the afternoon of June 17 in Charlestown. Sailors and marines from five battleships are expected to be in port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick F. Healey
Monument Street
Charlestown
Daniel J. McDonald
McDonald
Ministers to Judge Plant Juice Test At Liggett’s Drug Store
Boston clergy and nearby ministers are invited to judge Plant Juice at Liggett’s Drug Store corner Washington and Avon streets. A frank report after 12 weeks will share results. The ad claims Plant Juice relieves nerves stomach indigestion sleeplessness and general debility and urges free samples for ministers who report back.
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T Liggett
Wasington and
Avon Streets
Boston
Baton
Liggett
Washington and
Ave Streets
Liggett’s
Washington
Avonstree
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John Henry Jones
Francis H. Scudder
Chamber
Healey
Marshal
Nana Vav
Douglas
W.l.douglas
W. L
W.L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Brockton, Mass
ACE
Phewrine
M W. L. Douglas
Spar St
Court Street
Cor
Howard St
Washington Street
Essex Street
Hanover Street
Washington St
Gether
Coast Tillery and Militia
DR. Hewson
Charles Carroll
Carrollton
Pers
Carotton
America
Maryland
John Carroll
Carroll
Colonies
Daniel Carroll
Anheuser-Busch
ST. Louis
U.S.A
Tion
MTD Rady
S.S. Pierce Co. Distributors
Jacob Wirth Co
Boston, Mass
Dr. Edwards
Olive Tablet Company
Columbus
Warner
Warner's Safe Remedies Co
Dept
Rochester, N. Y
D. J. Larie
Lane
St. Marys
Kansas
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