Amusing pupil and Boston society notes from town pages
A Boston district headmaster poses a fractions problem for primary pupils prompting a clever reply. Other items report a street encounter on West Boston Bridge, a German professor at Harvard delivering courses in English, and the Graf Waldersee sailing to Boston with details on its size and captain. Additional items describe schoolboys on Lafayette Mall, a New England baron visiting Annapolis, a humorous table moment with ex mayor Fitzgerald, sparrows lifting a rope, and readers seeking personal advice on a romantic matter with Anxious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauard Meyer
Harvard University
University of Berlin
Meyer
Hamburg
Graf Waldersee
New York
Boston
Vrohlich
Wagner
Red Hair Brings Lesson as Boy Sets Window Record
A father warns his son after a misdemeanor and dyes his hair bright red. The next day the boy breaks windows at a neighbor's greenhouse, provoking further dyeing. The father calls it a success, claiming the stunt has brought the boy to his senses.
A Young Woman Seeks Advice On Delayed Marriage
In a reader letter a 22 year old in love asks if she should hold off marriage for eight years while enjoying a good home. The response urges postponing marriage, noting such a love may imply aversion or a better home and advises the lover to set limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milas Champagne
Post
Boston
New York
Miss Champagne
Stanley Learns Flowers Can Heal A Soldier’s Heart
A boy named Stanley endures taunts from Billy Hurd about being a real soldier and decorates his papa’s grave with violets. He visits his stern grandfather at a big white house, who warms to the child and offers flowers and a chance at a new life for Stanley and his mother. The grandfather reconciles, inviting them to live with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Hurd
Stanley
Billy
Will
White House
Eliza
Papa
Alice
Feminine Intuition in a Gossipy Exchange
Sister teases about Harry engagement to a New York girl. Brother notes she is unusually intelligent, implying she must be plain. The exchange plays on witty gender stereotypes in a light domestic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
New York
Brown-tail Rash Relief Claim Uses X Zalia Liquid
An advertisement asserts that applying X Zalia liquid to brown-tail rash stops itching removes poison and quickly heals the rash, urging immediate use. The notice reads as a consumer remedy claim and includes no medical disclaimer.
Names Are Known They Sleep Here Since The Legions
Poem lines commemorate unnamed fallen soldiers from 1909 with reverent memory of mothers and graves. The verse notes their rest is sweet and their dreams unknown while their names are known in heavenly radiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Cookbook Customs From East Boston To Newton Centre
Home style recipes include butter sugar dough with currant jelly pastries from Mattie Flynn of East Boston and macaroni with cheese cream bake from Mill River cookery notes. Other dishes feature fish croquettes from Attleboro and walnut cheese spread on crusty bread from Newton Centre with brief author attributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie E. Flynn
Lexington Street
Boston
Mill River
Prince Harper
Emory Street
Attleboro
J. G. Schindler
Norton Street
Newton Centre
Illness at Boston College Father O Kane Taken Ill
Dr. Michael O Kane S J of Boston College is very ill. Father O Kane was taken suddenly ill Saturday night and Dr. William Madden was called. Condition not immediately serious but causing alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael O'Kane
S. J
Boston College
Father O’kane
William Madden
New Fashion Notes Highlight Embroidery and Draperies
A mix of English wallflowers and forget-me-nots leads the floral notes while cross stitch embroidery returns in home fabrics such as cushion covers and bags. Popular afternoon and evening draperies include black and white Syrian scarves and Egyptian veils with silver or gold rivets, plus passementerie trims in metallics. Slippers feature Irish crochet with silk lining and gold buckles, and new old-fashioned sashes use wide black chantilly lace bordered with black velvet on light dresses.
Doria Sails With Fitzgerald Pennant in Opening Cruise
The yachting season began with the Doria, cap tain Tom Farrell of Dorchester, leading the fleet. A pennant bearing ex Mayor John F. Fitzgerald flew from the main mast head and will be presented to him. A party of friends joined the cruise and dined at Ped dock's Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortimer E. Twomey
St. Eulalia’s Church
South
Boston
Columbus Club
Dorchester
John F. Fitzgerald
Doria
Cape
Tom Farrell
City Point
Farrell
Peddock
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Beth
West
Tut
Boston School Regiment
Lafayette Mall
Boston Common
Reid
Jet
Pereness Uriu
Vassar
Baron
Annapolis
City Hall
Bktricht
Thomas Nelson Page
Sauthor
Paris
Rock Ledge
York Harbor
the Post
The
Sunday Post
Ida E. Rogers
Batterymarch Street
Cheney Bros
Jordan Marsh Co
Jordan Marsh Company
Walt
New England Housewives
Shad Croquettes
R. M
Daracrapt
Sonny
Miary
Telepost First
St. Louis
Missouri
Kansas City
Sedalia
Telepost Company
5Th Ave
N.Y
Fitzgerald
Doric
Smax Pie
Geo. G. Fox
the Bakers
Charlestown
Hanover
Vetate Eta
Nglan Walter
Hatch & Co
Summer St
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