Observant Citizens Share Local Views On Trees and Ports
John B. Cornish of Centreville notes apple trees in bloom across the street signaling early spring. Harry E. Wellman advocates Boston waterfront development with expanding hinterland for foreign trade. In Springfield, Dr. James H. Van Sickle tests promotion by subjects replacing traditional grade-based methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Cornish
Centreville
Cape Cod
Harry E. Wellman
Port of
Boston
Springfield
James H. van Sickle
Oldest voter Anthony Dyke walks to polls this week
Anthony Dyke of Braintree, among the state’s oldest voters, plans to cast his ballot this week without an automobile, choosing to walk to the polls after voting since 1848. The letter-writer notes Miss Elizabeth P. Durham of Back Bay resigns from the Rhode Island Child Welfare Conference due to ill health and Dr. Anna L. Strong will succeed her. A correspondent says a simple, inexpensive obesity cure exists, recounting a weigh-in at Milk Street station showing 157 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Dyke
Braintree
Elizabeth P. Durham
Back Bay
Rhode Island
Providence
Durham
Anna L. Strong
Milk Street
Cambridge
Central
Tona Vita National Tonic Promoted As Quick Energizer
An advertisement urges tired and weak readers to visit their druggist for Tena Vita the national tonic. It claims physicians recommend it and that it builds up run-down people nationwide. After one week of use, it suggests weighing oneself to see the effect. Available at all druggists.
Pleased with a Dime Weight Loss and Late Garden Pansies
A passerby notes weighing just under 150 pounds on a balance for a penny candy cost, claiming seven pounds lost for a dime. An election bouquet of giant pansies from Mrs. F. K. Tilton at 9 Cottage Street Everett arrives, hardy enough to bloom after three frosts this fall.
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F. K. Tilton
Cottage Street
Everett
92 Year Old Fred Ayer Rides Two Miles at Virginia Hot Springs
The Observant Citizen highlights Fred Ayer of Commonwealth avenue completing a two mile horseback ride at Virginia Hot Springs despite age. It notes other Boston details including notable residents and local events such as property sales, militia leadership changes, and the tenor of autumn in Back Bay and city ports. It also mentions the Inter State Commercial Club plans, Auburn Maine park efforts, and a straw vote forecast aligning with actual returns.
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Sunday Post
Massachusetts
Coure
Post
Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
Foss
Walker
Tird
Willie Westinghouse invention stirs trouble. Muggsy salvages day
In the upcoming Post comic section, Willie Westinghouse unveils a wild invention that causes chaos but Muggsy finds a clever fix to turn trouble into a laughable victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Westinghouse
Muggsy
Post
The Way She Won and a Village Love Test
Dramatic short story about Beth Robinson as a beloved figure who toils to support her grandfather and faces social disapproval. Doctor Roger Pierce defends Beth against his family’s insults. A riding accident exposes Beth’s true value when she saves Leslie and earns reconciliation with Roger’s mother and sister.
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Beth
Roger
Elizabeth Robinson
Roger Pierce
Robinson
Berenice
Beth Robinson
Robinsons
Pierce
Elizabeth
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Elizabeth Robinson saves Leslie and is offered marriage by the doctor who declares Beth has won. The story continues with the doctor recognizing Beth as the winner and a note of a future feature by Goldfogle Martin and Charles T. Brown in next Sunday's Post Magazine.
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Congressman Goldfogle
New York
Martin
Colorado
Charles T. Brown
Post Magazine
Steamer Minto Frozen in Hudson Bay
Canadian government steamer Minto is imprisoned by ice in Hudson Bay and may be detained until spring. A despatch to agent C. H. Harvey confirms the Minto reached Cape Wolstenholm near the Hudson Strait’s eastern entrance, easing anxiety about its delay.
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Halifax
N. S
Minto
Hudson Bay
C. H. Harvey
Marine Department
Naval Service
Cape Wolstenholm
Hudson Strait
Gentle Facial Massage For Hollow Cheeks And Neck
A reader asks how to fill hollow cheeks and neck. The advice recommends daily use of a high quality cold cream and emollient skin care with vigorous slapping of the cheeks and neck to flush the skin, followed by gentle rubbing for five to ten minutes twice daily, promising marvellous complexion improvement.
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Miss C. C
Hair troubles and wavolene remedy advised
A reader complains of stubborn hair that frays and refuses to stay neat. The answer notes many suffer the same issue and endorses wavolene, applied to the hair to keep it curly for days and improve texture for a natural fluffy or wavy look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Co. B
Hair dandruff cure with yellow mingos treatment
Mayme R asks for a cure for dandruff and improved hair luster. The answer prescribes a four ounce jar of plain yellow mingos massaged into scalp and hair at least every two weeks, claiming it as an excellent treatment used by professional hairdressers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme R
Face care tip for weather-exposed skin
In cold weather the skin reddens and flakes from exposure. The remedy is massaging the face with glorial balm a pure fragrance free grease less vanishing cream before going out. Use it regularly. it helps prevent roughness and ugliness from the elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell W
Hair and eyebrow Growth Tonic Suggestion from 1900s Note
A historical remedy recommends a alcohol free hair tonic using one and a half ounces of concentrated hairwand powder in a pint of water. Shake and apply twice daily to scalp with fingertips. For eyebrows mix a level teaspoon of powder with one ounce of vaseline and massage nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relva C
Physician Recommended Fat Reduction Method
A reader asks about slimming and avoids doubtful cures. The reply endorses a physician prescribed treatment using sealed tube grain tablets phy-thyrin with directions, claiming safe 6 pounds loss in a few weeks.
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A. G. RR
Harmless depilatory recommendation for facial hair
Miss B asks for a harmless depilatory. The answer recommends ordinary fluvo powder from druggists in sealed vials with directions. It claims the powder does not mar the skin and can be reapplied if hair regrows due to its harmless character.
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Miss. B
Hair Growth Mixture for Beard and Mustache Darkening
A home remedy suggests using a level teaspoon of concentrated hair powder mixed with one ounce of white petroleum jelly. Apply this mixture to the beard and mustache twice daily, massaging it in for several moments to encourage darker thicker growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W
Advise on facial massage and hair shampoo from a facial soap
Mrs A C asks for a deep facial pore cleanse without irritation from ordinary soap. The answer recommends a water massage with Global Glowene as a superior cleanser and deep pore treatment, noting its fine use as a shampoo and its vegetable oil base.
Woman Seeks Plan to Fill Hollow Neck and Increase Bust
Mrs J W asks for a home cure to fill hollows in neck and shoulders and boost bust size. The response claims medicated venos o tubes can add firm flesh and develop the bust, noting actresses and society women use them. It includes home use directions and suggests starting with eight grain hyponuctane tablets.
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J. W
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Boston Stock Exchange
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