Twin Names Propose Pairs For Newborns
Lily of Medford quotes a young married mother suggesting twin name pairs such as Paul and Pauline Joseph and Josephine Gerald and Geraldine Henry and Henrietta Olive and Oliver William and Wil lamina George and Georgiana Charles and Charlotte Edward and Edwina Ernest and Ernestine.
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Paul
Pauline
Joseph
Josephine
Gerald
Geraldine
Henry
Henrietta
Olive
Oliver
William
Williamina
George
Georgiana
Charles
Charlotte
Edward
Edwina
Ernest
Ernestine
Lily
Medford
Ring worm remedy sought for children by Newcomer
A reader asks for an effective home remedy for ring worm affecting their children. They report trying corrosive sublimate and iodine without success and fear spread. They request local guidance on safe, practical treatments.
Call to visit the Little Sisters of the Poor in Somerville
A letter urges relatives to visit residents in care homes more often to brighten their days. The writer, ALVINA, cites examples from Melrose and a doctor’s relative, highlighting neglect by family and the moral call to share more kindness before death.
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Little Sisters of the
Somerville
Melrose
Alvina
Simple wart cure via iodine treatment shared in letter
Ada learns of a reader MPDFORD advising a three week iodine regimen to shrink and vanish warts. The method uses a small brush to wet each wart daily until improvement, noting a stain version and a stainless alternative.
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Ada
Mpdford
Dancing and theatres in the Christian life
The author argues that Christians may enjoy dancing and theatre in proper times and surroundings. He notes a broadened outlook for modern believers, compares theatres to teachers, and advises choosing uplifting works while pursuing virtue and good housekeeping as Mr Right arrives.
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Mr. Right
Ready to face life with a fine mind and pure heart
The message notes a stance of readiness and courage to confront life’s challenges, emphasizing integrity and resolve. It frames personal preparedness as a guiding principle for daily conduct.
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Curly
Duchess How To Save On 17 A Week Sparked Reader Challenge
A Missouri reader questions the Duchess article claiming the $17 weekly budget fails to cover food clothing fuel and light for a family of four. She asks for specifics on what the author buys and how to feed a family within that limit.
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Post
Missouri
Tom
Request for Duchess figures on family expenses
A reader signs as SINCERITY asking the Duchess to provide figures on how she covers a weekly food bill of about $7 for a four person family plus clothing recreation car fares postage newspapers stationery doctor fees illness guest expenses holiday costs church dues life insurance and fuel while living on the remaining $333 after other accounts.
Maud Muller Costume Advice From Cleopatra
Cleopatra offers playful guidance for Maud Muller to perform barefoot and wear a tat tered gown ankle length. She suggests tan makeup on feet ankles face and hands with dark sunburnt grease paint easily removed with cold cream and notes past success with similar costume cues and encores.
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Maud Muller
Cleopatra
Sensible talk on furnishing and living plans
A letter discusses modest, independent furnishing ideas for a home. The writer favors careful, long term improvements, noting potential moves or job changes could affect budgeting. The tone stresses practicality and personal choice in decorating decisions.
Mrs Rice names actress in divorce suit
Mrs Francis Drake Rice wife of George Graham Rice filed for divorce in the New York Supreme Court naming a young actress as co respondent She seeks $1000 monthly alimony and $2000 counsel fees while the suit is pending claiming he has not contributed to support since last July
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New York
Francis Drake Rice
George Graham Rice
B. H. Scheffels & Co
Supreme Court
Free flesh builder promises free sample by mail
An advertisement touts a new flesh-building tablet called Sargel that allegedly increases weight and improves health without strenuous dieting or exercise. Readers are offered a free 50 cent package by sending a coupon, name, address, and 10 cents for distribution to the Sargo Company in Binghamton New York.
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Stimply
Sargo Company
Herald
Binghamton
N. Y
Sargol
Flesa
Sargol CO
40 Years Weds Asks Divorce
Civil War veteran Gilman Feott, 66, sought a separation from his wife Fannie in a contested divorce in Boston court. He charged she sold his furniture while he was away, had him arrested on assault charges from which he was acquitted, nagged him, and caused him distress severe enough to seek care at Togus Soldiers' Home. Mrs. Scott was to testify the next day to oppose the decree.
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Marrie
Gilman Feott
Fannie
Mr. Scott
New York
Togus
Scott
Boston
No 60 Virginia and other given names explained
The article traces the name Virginia from Latin roots and its emblematic anemone, noting its use in English speaking countries and France through Paul et Virginie. It mentions Virginia Harned, born 1868 in Boston, as a key bearer, with Trilby as her breakout role. Additional names Ursula Ruth Angelina are listed as future entries.
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Virginia
Virgo
France
Paul Et Virginie
Bernardin de St. Pierre
Walter Raleigh
South Atlantic
Queen Elizabeth
Virginia Harned
Boston
England
Churches in Greater Boston Observe All Saints Day
All Saints Day observed in Episcopal churches noting services and sermons. Bishop Lawrence to preach at St Pauls at 10 30 a m while Rev Edmund S Rousmaniere leads service. Other church events include a Boston Christian Endeavor Union rally at Park Street Church, donation day at Baptist Home Cambridge, and 100 volunteers urged for World In Boston. Hindoo widow art at Temple Street Church drawing attention to 4000 duty on imports and proceeds aiding Hindoo women. Charlies W Fulton leaves Dudley Street Baptist for Chicago to assist evangelist Chap man for three weeks. St Stephens Men s Bible Class meets at Decatur street parish house to plan winter entertainment.
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All Saints
Church of the Advent
Brimmer Street
Lawrence
St. Paul’s
Edmund S. Rousmaniere
Woman’s Missionary Society
Boston Methodist Social Union
First Presbyterian Church
Columbus Avenue
W. H. Bashford
China
Temple Street
Boy Shot by Stepsister in Lincoln Maine Tragedy
Millage Lyons a 10 year old boy was accidentally shot and killed by his stepsister Helen Cole at Webster Plantation in Lincoln Maine. He had just come home from a hunting trip with his father and another man when he handed Helen his 22 calibre rifle. The weapon discharged and the bullet struck the boy in the heart.
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Lincoln, Me
Millage Lyons
Helen Cole
Webster Plantation
Young Lyons
Water famine grips Belchertown town
Belchertown reports a water famine with many families deprived of water for several days causing great inconvenience and discomfort in the community on October 31.
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Belchertown
Baptist Ministers Clash Over Politics at Meeting
The Rev. Herbert S. Johnson pastor of Warren Avenue Baptist Church and father of the Bar and Bottle Bill was accused of playing politics by Rev. Walter Calley of Jamaica Plain at the close of a Baptist ministers meeting at Chipman Hall yesterday morning.
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Herbert S. Johnson
Warren Avenue
Walter Calley
Jamaica Plain
Chipman Hall
Temperance talk ends with no endorsement in Dorchester meeting
Dr. Calley a Republican, seeks fair play as he questions Governor Draper’s bar and bottle bill stance. Rev. Gifford says Foss would enforce temperance laws. meeting ends without official endorsement. Speakers include Rev. Johnson and Rev. Swett, Dorchester Senate candidate.
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Foss
Dr. Calley
Mr. Johnson
Draper
Lyman W. Swett
Dorchester
Forest fires threaten ranches on Cheyenne mountain slope
Forest fires sweep the east slope of Cheyenne mountain near Colorado Springs. The Star Ranch health resort and Torralin ranch buildings are in danger as the fire spans about four miles. No casualties reported, but losses run to many thousands of dollars.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Cheyenne Mountain
Star Ranch
Torralin Ranch
Firemen in Street Smashup in Haverhill
A mysterious fire in Haverhill caused $800 damage as firemen returning from the scene collided with a job wagon. The crash tore ladders and a pole from the truck and narrowly avoided injuring several firefighters as they leaped clear of flying gear.
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Haverhill
New $500 000 Mill Planned for Brattleboro Vermont
Brattleboro Vermont. A US$500000 textile mill is to be added to the city industries soon. Local subscriptions total US$120000 with the remaining funds coming from Massachusetts and Rhode Island capitalists. The project represents a large industrial expansion for the area.
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Brattleboro
Bra
Tleboro
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
No More Stomach Distress For Readers Of The Post
An ad for Pape’s Diapepsin promotes relief from indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims five minute relief, prevents sour stomach, heartburn, belching, and bad breath, and urges readers to buy a 50 cent case from a druggist to restore appetite and comfort at meals.
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the Post
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Freeflesh Builder
Maurice Ketten
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Turkey
Henry W. Fiacher
Ursula
Ruth
Angelina
Greater Boston
Boston Christian Endeavor Union
Park Street Church
Baptist Home
Cambridge
W. H. van Allen
T. D
Japan
Back Bay
Father van Allen
Charlies W. Fulton, D. Do
Dudley Street
Chicago
Chapman
St. Stephen’s Men’s
Decatur Street
Herbert Johnson
Johnson
Colorado
Washburn-Crosbys
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