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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1910
Page
11
The inventory of the estate of Robert Treat Paine was filed in Suffolk Probate yesterday. Appraisers Robert Treat Paine Jr, William Pan, and Francis P. Sears valued the personal estate at 1 166 842 42 dollars and the real estate at 568 510 dollars.
In McAlester Oklahoma, half the election officials were arrested by a U S marshal for conspiracy to injure oppress and intimidate negro citizens by denying them the vote. They appeared before a U S commissioner and were held in bonds of 2000 each.
Letter from Brockton asks Dear Sisters for help locating a Boston hospital offering a free operation for a 10 year old boy with speech impairment possibly tongue tied or throat related. Mother is in financial hardship and may qualify for Sewing Circle free treatment. Any information gratefully received.
A working woman urges state action to find and persuade relatives to visit mentally ill patients in hospitals and institutions. She notes dozens of cases where the sick have no visitors and argues that regular visits provide essential human contact and hope.
A reader describes gently detangling a sister’s matted hair caused by illness. The writer used vaseline to loosen strands and picked apart tangles daily. She advises enlisting a careful helper, avoiding long sessions, and notes progress over about three weeks in Minot.
An Atlanta Ga notice advertises Dr W Blosser offering a free test of a non spray catarrh treatment. The mail order program promises relief from catarrh headaches deafness asthma bronchitis and colds by cleansing mucous membranes and stopping discharge. A free illustrated booklet is also offered.
A young mother recounts her home setup and purchases for a starter housekeeping budget. She lists parlor furniture, dining pieces, kitchen gear, linens, silverware, and small fittings totaling a little over 200 dollars, explaining the balance toward a modest home start.
A letter recalling a mother’s battle with ringworm cured by blue vitriol and warning that the poison must be kept away from children. It advises dissolving a small lump in water to tint it blue and bathing the affected area two or three times daily.
The plan prescribes daily brushing and wetting the roots with sage tea and borax, ten-minute scalp brushing, and warns against foreign oils. It promotes glycerine rose water as a gentle cleanser, and a dandruff formula of alcohol witch hazel resorcin for thrice weekly use.
A young man asks about pursuing a engaged woman and is advised that loving her isn’t dishonorable if she remains committed. The letter notes she bears responsibility if she accepts attentions while betrothed and may change her mind with proper disclosure.
A 19 year old writes about a 22 year old lover who offers a proposal but parental consent is withheld. A wealthier 29 year old suitor is pressing, but she loves neither. The adviser urges considering true love, timing, and long term happiness, noting not to marry without reflection and parental respect.
The text recounts that Phyllis means green leaf and links her to a Greek maiden who killed herself when her fiancé Demephon failed to arrive. Legends say the gods transformed her into an almond tree, a motif noted by polite literature and Milton.
Paragraphs describe new shoe tips with a central dot and almost cut perforations. Coats and jackets feature plain or ring dotted gatins or contrasting silks. Silk beaver hats rise in popularity for daughters and mothers, with sailor style collars and fur or velvet trims noted.
An old article claims car dust causes baldness and suggests frequent washing with Birt's Head Wash as the sole remedy. It warns ordinary soaps harm hair due to alkali and promotes a mixture of neutral soap glyercin whites of eggs coconut oil and salicylic acid sold in tubes and jars at 25c and 50c.
A historic skin remedy claims to treat eczema and similar diseases by direct application. The compound Cadum destroys germs and starts heating immediately, stopping itching soon after use. It promises relief for sores, psoriasis, ulcers, ringworm, and other skin troubles at 10¢ and 25¢ per box.
Readable recipe snippets from the Sunday Post include beef pot roast with carrots and turnips, herbs, and slow oven cooking. cold beef with milk thickened and served on toasted bread. biscuits made from sifted flour lard or butter and cream. and apple pastry strips baked with whipped cream as a dessert. Names include ANNA SULLIVAN East Boston. MRS BE SCHRODER Camden. MRS FRANK B HOGAN Harwich. MBS F W MONROP Providence.
College robes shine as students cheer their team wearing robes made from Freischer's German yarn Zephyr. The Fleisher Yarne firm advertises novelties and promotes its Knitting and Crocheting Manual as a comprehensive guide for all skill levels.
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