Interesting work of the nursery for blind babies
Dr Edward A Horton at a Boston Nursery for Blind Babies reception says the four year program has admitted 46 blind infants, six regained sight, and highlights help from physicians. Horace G Allen reports finances strong but needing support. 15 children currently cared for from families unable to provide proper treatment. Dr Plumb spoke on behalf of Rev. Hale who could not attend.
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Edward A. Horton
Boston
Plumb
Roxbury
Campaign Anecdotes About Governor Candidate Douglas
An old Massachusetts man recalls the Democratic nominee William L. Douglas as a persistent youth who rode westward and spent time shoeing at a prairie workbench. He quips that he planned to walk back to Plymouth and wanted shoe leather to last the journey.
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William L. Douglas
Massachusetts
Douglas
Far
West
Young Douglas
Horace Greeley
Prairies
Prairie Schooner
Plymouth
Corbett Advocates Martin For Water Commissioner
Schoolhouse Commissioner Joseph J. Corbett highlights General Martin as the stronger candidate for water commissioner, praising his soldiering and Republican alignment. An amusing London visitors anecdote follows, with Lord Denbigh mistaking Colonel Sid Hedges for Grover Cleveland on arrival.
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Joseph J. Corbett
Augustus P. Martin
Quincy
Corbett
Parker House
Republican Organization
Martin
Lord Denbigh
London Honourables
Boston
Sid Hedges
Grover Cleveland
Grover
Colonel Hedges
Morgan gives Italian government stolen cope
In New York on November 3 an item about a stolen cope from the Cathedral at Ascoli, Italy is attributed to an issue involving Morgan and the Italian government. The fragmentary report mentions alleged involvement or transfer of the cope and references authorities in Italy and the United States.
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Morgan
New York
Ascoli
Italy
Coverne
Rgan
Fat Lady and Midget Discuss Wild Man of Borneo Football Hire
A humorous exchange pits a fat lady against a midget as they wonder what has become of the Wild Man of Borneo. The midget reveals a college has hired him to play football, prompting disbelief and laughter.
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Borneo
Medders Honors Team Handling At College
Josh Medders tells his father the college boys say he led the team better than anyone else. Mr Medders responds to work by hitching up the mules and hauling wood this afternoon.
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Josh Medders
Back to the Old Love Dear Miss Champagne
A young man seeks guidance on reconciling with an ex sweetheart from Maine. He recalls a past quarrel, her potential continued affection, and his desire to renew their bond. The adviser urges starting anew with attentiveness, apologies, and renewed effort, noting that the timing may rekindle her interest.
Dear Miss Champagne I Advise an Unsure Courtship
A young woman asks Mildred Champagne for guidance on marrying a working class lover opposed by wealthy parents. The letter argues social station is not a barrier if the partner is congenial and can provide a comfortable home, urging a decision rooted in love and character.
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Miss Champagne
Dear Miss Champagne Advises on a Crushed Romance Joke
A reader requests guidance after a misunderstood joke about engagement ruined a six month relationship. The advisor suggests explaining the joke and apologizing to mend the friendship and regain the young man’s trust.
Mourning Custom for a Son After Father's Death
In a question from F. E. D. a reader asks how long a son should wear a black armband in mourning. The reply states that one year is the customary mourning period for a father.
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Miss Champagne
Doves Mourn For Nests In Old South Church Tower
Multitudes of homeless doves search vainly for entry into the boarded up Old South Church tower. They flutter about and cry, lamenting the loss of home in the city’s busiest district. Women who fed them in winter will miss the birds, which for years inhabited the towers and foraged crumbs from office windows.
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Old South Tower
Old South Church
State Sues Milkman for Fever Germs in Milk
New York State Department of Agriculture seeks 14900 in penalties from Charles M Briggs of Elma Erie county a milkman for selling milk alleged to contain scarlet fever germs.
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STATE
Buffalo
N. Y
Charles M. Briggs
Elma
Erie County
State Department Agriculture
Judith Spencer Fends Off Burglars With Water Pails At Home
Judith Spencer facing loneliness at Marlboro Street home as she returns from the seashore. Two intruders enter, she douses them with water from buckets, alarm alerts her brother Jack and Porter Harris. The prank leads to a wedding a year later as Porter asks permission to write.
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Judith Spencer
Marlboro Street
Jack
Porter Harris
Judith
Porter
Society Tonight Quiet as Week Ends Nears
In a quiet Friday scene the usual social rehearsal by the Symphony Orchestra is skipped. After yesterday's excitement, the gay crowd looks to weekend country parties. Miss Naneen Mitchell, lately at Virginia Hot Springs, heads to New York with her mother for debutante preparations in Washington. The Walter J. Mitchells stay at Manchester-by-the-Sea until holidays, then move to the capital to launch their daughter.
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Naneen Mitchell
Virginia Hot Springs
New York
Washington
Walter J. Mitchells
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Capital
Miss Mitchell
North Shore
Thomas W. Lawsons
Beacon Street
Elizabeth Porter
Chickering Hall
Emmanuel Church
James Lawrence, Jr
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Mr. Medders—Waal
Maine
Byron
Mildred Champagne
Tessif
Houston
Sunday Post
Christine Jackson
Broadway
Everett, Mass
Tae
Santa Clara
North
Hebron
Vermont
Locust Valley
Elgin
Java
Aden
Golan
Rose” Brand
Washington St
Canal St. Cor. Elm & Union Sts
Summer St
Tremont St. Rox
Shawmut Ave
Inter Grocery CO
Jostons Gastest
Washington Street
Gilchrist
Oxford
Otton
Garmet
Sian
OAC
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