Observant Citizen Notes Varied Garden Statues and Local Items
The Observant Citizen reports decorative bearded dwarf statues in General Draper’s grounds at Hopedale. It also covers rental hardships after a Grant Street fire in Quincy, sculptor Henry Kitson’s light-filled home, South Boston gym activity, Winthrop neighborhood events, flu season musings, Red Cross Christmas stamp talk, and a Brighton couple’s discreet wedding reception at the bride’s parents’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
t+ertt
Henry Hudson Kitson
Theo Alice Ruggles Kitson
Collins
Kitson
Butler Road
Quincy
Mr. Kitson
Puts On Flesh At A Surprising Rate
An advertisement promises rapid weight gain with a free trial pack of a new discovery. It claims thin readers can gain ten to thirty pounds and invites readers to mail their name and address with ten cents, sending a plain package from The Sargel Co. at 1126 Herald Bldg. Binghamton NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargel Co
Herald
Monument to Memory of Three Concord Brothers
In Concord a Sleepy Hollow cemetery monument honors Asa Heald Melvin John Heald Melvin and Samuel Melvin three brothers who served in the Union armies in the Civil War and died in the conflict. Designed by Daniel Chester French the piece is touted as his best work and stands at a crossroads in the cemetery backed by a wooded hill.
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Concord Brothers
Concord
Sleepy Hollow
Asa Heald Melvin
John Heald Melvin
Samuel Melvin
Daniel Chester French
Wit and Good Cheer Prelude to Horse Show
New York opens its 24th National Horse Show with focus on the equine stars at Madison Square Garden. Society hosts a luncheon for about 200 as Cornelius Fellowes presides and Patrick Murphy delivers a witty speech about the event as a national cultural fixture alongside fashion, aviation, and enduring horse traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square Garden
National Horse Show Association
Cornelius Fellowes
Association
Patrick Francis Murphy
Boston
Nebraska
Africa
Most Accomplished Boston Girl Gaining Fame in Paris
Miss L. Prendergast of Boston is regarded as one of Paris's most accomplished American girls. At 19 she studies grand opera at Dossert's studio, has a powerful voice, and sings at receptions while her quiet life continues.
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Paris
Boston
Dossert
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Promise and Guarantee
We offer Rexall 93 Hair Tonic claiming germ destroying formulas with Resorein Peta Napthol and Pilocarpia, plus alcohol for scalp nourishment. It guarantees to cure dandruff and grow hair with a money back promise if unsatisfied. Sizes 25c 45c and 89c from The Riker Jaynes Drug Stores.
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Riker- Jaynes Drug Stores
Hats and fashions preview bold trims and colors
Miss Mary notes the latest hats feature ostrich plumes and plumage, with dark pheasant shades and green tulle bows. Taupe and amethyst dominate, jewels matching costumes, new train outlines appear, and long coats with lavish fur trims accompany evening wear.
104 Year-Old Margaret Sullivan Tests Brookside Fire Escape
The Brookside Home in Waterbury tested its new fire escape with Margaret Sullivan, age 104, as the first to descend the 50 foot route. Sullivan, an inmate for 30 years, displayed calm humor as she quipped about heaven and going up.
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Waterbury
Conn
Brookside
Margaret Sullivan
The Crap Game Run Aground On D Lane
A midday craps game among newsboys on D Lane ends when a police sergeant detains Billy a crutch bound boy under 12. A brave intercessor plea reveals Billy’s family hardship and the boys’ plan to boost him, finally prompting the sergeant to order an end to the dice and a fresh start.
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D——— Lane
Billy
Diane
The
Law
Better Service Sought for Narrow Gauge Railroad
Citizens of Winthrop and Lynn circulate petitions to improve Narrow Gauge service. Roscoe Walsworth coordinates efforts, petitions cross between Winthrop Lynn and Revere with endorsements from local groups. if boards fail action may go to railroad commissioners.
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Winthrop
Lynn
State Street
United States
Revere
Good Government Association
Walsworth
Boston & Maine Railroad
Banquet Honors King Edward at British Veterans Event
The British Naval and Military Veterans Association hosts its annual banquet at the Revere House marking the 67th anniversary of King Edward's birth. A plaster medallion of the King in field marshal uniform will be on display and later sent to His Majesty, framed by English oak with Tudor roses, and symbols of Ireland and Scotland.
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Hugh Cairns
South Boston
King Edward
British Naval and Military Veterans’ Association
Revere House
Muldowney
William McNamara
King Edward of England
King of
England
Ireland
Scotland
Edward
Society Costs $70,000 a Year in Mrs Gould Case
New York society woman Katherine Clemmons Gould argues in a suit for separation and alimony that $70,000 a year suffices to live, while $200,000 yearly for the Countess de Castellane is reasonable. She lists annual expenses including rent, staff, travel, gowns, and amusements totaling about $70,000.
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New York
Katherine Clemmons Gould
Howard Gould
Countess de Castellane
Home style muffin and savory treats from old Somerville kitchen
Recipes from E R Reed and Mrs J Lloyd present muffins with blueberries and sugar butter, tomato broil on toast, stuffed peppers, cauliflower with cheese sauce, and cheddar chafing dish on toast. Instructions include ingredients, baking times, and serving notes from Boston area homes Standish East Boston Worcester Mast Boston Monson.
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E. R. Reed
Forest Street
Somerville
H. B. Crosby
Lexington Street
Boston
Monson
K. Gavin
Horses at 3 Each Urge Mercy Donation
Henry C. Merwin writes from the State House urging readers to donate 3 to 3.50 dollars to the Red Acro Farm directors to purchase and mercifully kill distressed horses. Contributions go to Miss H. G. Bird in South Acton or Dr. Edward W. Emerson in Concord, Massachusetts.
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Red Acro Farm
H. G. Bird
South Acton
Mass
Edward W. Emerson
Concord
Henry C. Merwin
State House
Room 356
Co-eds Barred from Merry Widow Hats Rally for Rah Rah Hats
Wisconsin co-eds banned Merry Widow hats on entering and leaving classes. In response, they plan to adopt the male students tiny Rah Rah hat, a pocketable felt cap. Boys favor the compact style for convenience and novelty.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
University Dean Attacks Fraternities in Michigan Speech
Dean Deed of the University of Michigan literary department attacked college fraternities before the State Teachers Association in Ann Arbor on November 8. His speech was titled Intellectual Hoboes.
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Ann Harbor
Mich
University of Michigan
State Teachers’ Association
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William F. Draper
Hopedale
General Draper
W. A. Kittredge
Grant Street
M. Theodore Boswell
New Barnet
Hertfordshire
James Sweeney
Walsh
American Red Cross Society
Roosevelt
Fred Merrill
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church
Brighton
Newton Street
Amy
Boston Post
the Sargol Co
Herald Bidg
Binghamton, N. Y
TEAT
Rogers Bros
Meriden Brita CO
Peis
Murphy
Hke
Hearst
Morss
Pashion
Miss Mary
Lowell
Lawrence
Flaverhill
Exeter
Portsmouth
Dover
Biddeford
Saco
Old Orchard
Portland
Telepost Company
5Th Ave
N.Y
the Vrost
Sunday Post
Christine V. Penney
Highland Avenue
Gould
Sesereres
Ss Saiaty
Pope
Odeewe
Tanberic
Eetc
Ices
Puessuse
New England
J. Lloyd
Edward Street
Worcester
Mast
George H. Kelley
Standish
Cheese Fondu
Red Acre Farm
Dean
Corn Products Refining Company
A. McArthur CO
Adame
Washington Street
Jemima
Aunt Jemima
Mammy
Uncle Mose
Diana
Wade Davis
the Davis Milling Co
St. Joseph, Mo
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