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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1908
Page
7
Observant Citizen notes that the White Star liner Cretic plys New York to Mediterranean routes and will call at this port on its forthcoming Italy voyage. The ship formerly sailed Boston to Liverpool as the Mayflower under Dominion management.
Miss Anne Christian Anderson a Norwegian born in Cardiff Wales wed Dankert Pisant chief engineer of the tramp steamer Christian Bores at the Episcopal rectory in Lewes Delaware. The ship captain learned his bride would meet him on arrival in the United States and joy filled the vessel as the couple prepared for a new life together.
Pianist Emil Sayer performed at Jordan Hall presenting Bach and Stradel transcriptions along with his own Mendelssohn and Chopin works. Critics praised his tone and precision amid a varied program, noting a memorable Butterfly study and an encore of Schubert. The audience showed strong appreciation with repeated recalls.
Boston officials consider an open air school for consumptive pupils after Dr. James J. Minot warned about 2000 cases in city schools. The plan calls for five physicians to inspect pupils and use Franklin Park refectory or portable schools if needed. The diet program and park authorities’ cooperation are emphasized as the experiment proceeds.
In New York Mme Emma Eames denounces the mad rush of modern life and fashion. She attacks haste, unthinking behavior, and contemporary styles claiming women adopt ugly extreme dress. She urges moderation and self study in personal appearance.
A reader asks if a vacation romance proves lasting love and if a man should propose. The columnist warns that a two week acquaintance cannot establish suitability, notes the fiancée’s right to break an engagement, and urges ending old love before starting new.
An enthusiastic revival continues at the Methodist Church in White River Junction Vermont. Pastor Rev. R I B Illman is assisted by Edwin A Corbett. Yesterday was Decision Day in the Sunday school and about 85 or 40 were added to the probationers list.
The Rev. Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman will lead evangelistic meetings in early next year with district committees to choose venues and regulate services. Meetings likely run January 24 to February 16. Speakers included Shaler Matthews on the Gospel of Modern Man, and church leaders from Baptist Methodist and Congregational backgrounds discussed missions and the American Board. The Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America will convene in Philadelphia in December.
A simple treatment uses a cloth dampened with X Zalla applied directly to the rash. Repeatedly wet the cloth with X Zalla, obtainable at drugstores, to heal sores or rashes on face scalp body and elsewhere.
Miss Lyndon hosts a Halloween gathering with bats, owls, and masked revelers. A Big Owl helps calm her as secrets surface about a past accident involving her friend Bessie Burton and a long‑silent memory. John Burton reveals Bessie is alive and visiting tomorrow.
A column presents multiple home recipes including sweet potato biscuits with yeast, chocolate butter balls, chilled fruit canapés, a custard mold, and a chocolate nut cake. Each entry lists contributor names and addresses in Boston area neighborhoods.
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