Bishop Anderson Confirms 226 at Our Lady of Lourdes
Bishop Anderson administered the Sacrament of confirmation to 226 boys and girls in the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Jamaica Plain yesterday afternoon assisted by Fathers Riley Golding and Reardon. Sponsors were John Tobin for the boys and Miss Mary Broderick for the girls. He later confirmed 135 boys at the House of the Angel Guardian.
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Anderson
Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
Jamaica Plain
Daniel H. Riley
Thomas J. Golding
George Reardon
John Tobin
Mary Broderick
Notable Clergy Assist at West Roxbury Service
Notable clergy assistance noted with Rev Father Gunning of the C S Ss R and Father Moore of West Roxbury participating in the service.
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Father Gunning
Moore
West Roxbury
Socialist Tinner Is Elected Mayor
Massillon Ohio reports P. H. Vogt a tinner won the mayoral election on the Socialist ticket. He defeated Republican C. W. Angerman by 102 votes and Democrat Dr. Seth Mattery by 310. Vogt is a former city councilman while the rest of the Republican slate for the city ticket prevailed.
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Massilon
Ohio
P. H. Vogt
C. W. Angerman
Seth Mattery
Vogt
Dr True Elixir Endorsed by Boston Mother of Three
A Boston mother thanks Dr True’s Elixir for restoring health to herself and her three children. She details relief from headaches, dizziness, poor appetite, and bowel issues, and notes its role in treating her youngest child’s stomach worms. The ad claims the product has helped since 1851 and urges readers to buy at all dealers.
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Boston
Mass
Lamson, St
Nellie Woodford
J. F. True Co
Dr. True
Penn Realty Trust Company
Agai
Louise
Temporary R. R. Bill Is Now Likely
Washington leaders tentatively arranged a plan to passage temporary emergency railroad legislation. It aims to protect railroad and public interests if the roads revert to private control on January 1, as President Wilson indicated.
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Washington
Wilson
Temporary rail bill urged as permanent railroad law slides
Senate committee met at a special session to back a temporary measure to continue federal compensation to railroads, as leaders acknowledge final enactment before Jan 1 is virtually hopeless. House and Senate leaders outline a plan to begin House bill debate next week, with December action likely if the peace treaty moves.
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House
Capitol
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Congress
Wilson
Hinesate
Senate
Senate postpones action on temporary measure until December
Cummins and other Senators delayed further moves after conferring with House leaders. It was decided to postpone action on the temporary measure until December, with belief that it will be shown that permanent legislation cannot pass before the President turns back the railroad properties.
Theresa Doherty Becomes Bride in Somerville Nuptials
The Rev James J O Pirieri presided at the nuptial mass for Miss Theresa A Doherty and John J Lynch both of Somerville. Miriam Doherty cousin of the bride maid of honor Dzgmnel F Lynch best man. The couple will reside in Belmont after a wedding breakfast for immediate families at the bride’s Allston home. The bride is a former Somerville Journal Sunday American Boston Record reporter and daughter of the late James A Doherty. The groom, son of Mrs Margaret Lynch, has been with John Hancock Life Insurance for ten years. The ceremony followed by a family breakfast. The couple plan a New York State trip then reside in Belmont.
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James J. O’pirieri
St. Catherine's Church
Somerville
Theresa A. Doherty
John J. Lynch
Miriam Doherty
Allston
Dzgmnel F. Lynch
James A. Doherty
Convent of the Sacred Heart
Albany
N.Y
Boston University
Somerville Journal
Sunday American
Boston Record
John Hancock Life Insurance
Margaret Lynch
New York State
Belmont
Senator Thomas Declares Winter In Senate By Hair
Washington November 5 Senate tradition marks winter with the moment when Senator Thomas of Colorado appears wearing a white wig described as his hair. The sight ends summer baldness as the season officially opens with the hairpiece.
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Colorado
Prattle on pronunciation and Prince Street history
A letter to the editor discusses how to pronounce saute and pajama, offering pronunciations and notes on usage. It also asks whether Prince Street in Boston was named for Mayor Prince or a royal figure, recounting name changes from King and Queen streets and pondering the street’s origin.
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Sir
Prince Street
Prince
Atlantic
Boston
King Street
King
State Street
Queen
Court Street
De Haviland four planes praised as fast observation craft
The War Department report on aviation from World War I notes the De Haviland four redesigned design as a fast observation and bombing aircraft. It cites poor visibility and a dangerous crash tank, yet credits exceptional maneuverability and speed that made these planes the fastest on the western front.
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Pw Gst
de Havil Iaa
United States
Forg Ves
War Department
de Havilands
Prohibition Amendment rights on transporting liquor between homes
The letter asserts a man may keep liquor at home for himself and guests under the Prohibition Amendment. It raises whether moving to a new residence grants a legal right to transport such liquor to another neighborhood or town, seeking interpretation of cross-jurisdiction transport legality.
Debate over wine and cellar rights debated in Senate
The text notes uncertainty over whether traveling senators could take wine and liquor home. Senator Sterling suggested the answer was unclear and would require personal interpretation. A reader asks about November snow in Boston 1918, noting traces on Nov 25 and 26, first measurable snow Dec 3, with about six inches on Dec 6.
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Con
Senate
Phelan
Sterling
Post
Boston
Patched old saying on pennies and dollars origin
The letter argues the phrase about pennies bringing dollars is not a praise worthy virtue and questions its origin. It notes the saying’s first appearance and seeks the source for the old proverb as printed to the editor of the Post.
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Post
Covetous Fellow Quips on Police and Pounds
A Chesterfield letter dated November 6, 1747 recalls a covetous, sordid fellow who quips Take care of the pofice for the pounds will take care of themselves, illustrating thrift and prudence in period speech.
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Earl of Chesterfield
How cold in mid winter on the equator
The temperature near the equator in January averages about 80 degrees Fahrenheit. It depends on elevation and proximity to the equator. Higher elevations are cooler, and proximity to the equator keeps the overall climate hot year round.
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Equator
Treaty Versailles to take effect November twenty eighth
Paris reports that the treaty of Versailles and the peace settlement with Germany will become effective on November 28. The protocol will be signed and ratifications exchanged between Germany and allied powers then, according to well informed circles in Paris.
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Paris
Germany
Inside bathing every morning for health and vitality
A morning routine proposes drinking hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the digestive system. Advocates claim it reduces constipation, bilious attacks, and skin pallor, improving appetite and overall well being within a week.
Symptoms of anemia and Dr Williams Pink Pills ad
A public health ad explains anemia as bloodlessness from lack of sunlight and poor diet. It links symptoms such as pallor fatigue and headaches to low hemoglobin and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills plus fresh air sunlight and proper meals as treatment. Personal testimonials claim weight gain better sleep digestion and renewed appetite after a week.
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Williams
Waxim A. Lashua
No. 33
Rule Street
Keene
N. H
Mr. Lashua
Ellen Harnden
Beach Street
Fitthburg
Mass
Dr. Williams
Indigestion Cure Promoted By Bisurated Magnesia
A New York physician identifies gastric catarrh as the real cause of chronic indigestion and warns of stomach mucous buildup leading to ulcers and cancer. The remedy urged is pure bisurated magnesia with hot water before meals, acting as solvent and antacid to cleanse the stomach and aid digestion. Obtainable from local druggists in powder or tablet form.
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New York
Skin Peeler Sells Fast On Beauty Demand
Merchants report mercorized wax skin peeler selling beyond any similar product. It gently exfoliates the devitalized cuticle to reveal a younger under-skin, removing blemishes and spots while remaining harmless. Applied like cold cream and left overnight, it promises rapid complexion renewal.
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Jpruggists
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