Town Crier Jimmy Wilson and the Bell in Hand
The Bell in Hand stood at the Exchange Coffee House on Congress Square. When that building was demolished the bell and a collection of old prints moved to a new position. Jimmy Wilson, a versatile slush maker and town crier, announced news and auctions in days past, becoming a town institution. Mrs Nancy Langhorne Astor is seen as a devoted Christian and potential Parliament member if elected.
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Jimmy” Wilson
Exchange Coffee House
Congress Square
Nancy Langhorne Astor
Mrs. Astor
Novelty sash tiles showcased in grand pow display
A large pow features novelty sash tiles laid directly in front, drawing attention with bright designs and bold colors. The display emphasizes eye catching patterns and festive flair, inviting spectators to admire the quirky surface decorations.
Antiquated Town Figures Fade From Memory
The aged narrator recalls a bygone era with a straw hat and a turkey feather. A town erler bearing a bell and a lamplighter with torch and ladder are cited as evocative remnants that have melted into the past.
Services for Men Killed in Russia
Funeral services were held this morning on the Long pier at Hoboken N J for 111 American soldiers who died in northern Russia. The bodies were landed last night by the transport Daraga at Hoboken.
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New York
Russia
Hoboken
N. J
Daraga
Stolen 6000 Drug Tablets at Lawrence Pharmacy
Lawrence Nov 13. City Pharmacy opened after closing to find 6000 morphine, heroin and cocaine tablets stolen. No suspects yet, fingerprints found on shelves. Authorities investigating stolen shipment from the closed store.
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Lawrence
Mrs Astor linked to Christian Science in UK election bid
The passage portrays Mrs. Nancy Astor, wife of Robert Gould Shaw, as deeply religious and active in politics while publicly aligning with Christian Science. It cites a testimonial from the Christian Science Sentinel praising healing, hospital work, and childbirth experiences, attributed to Mrs. Astor of Taplow, Bucks, England.
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London
Canada
Mrs. Eddy
Nancy Langhornie Astor
Taplow, Bucks, England
Little Walks About Boston by William Justin Mann
A fragmentary excerpt recalling Boston’s old town criers and the Bell in Hand sign in Williams Court now PJ Alley. The piece notes Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes and Rufus Choate and sketches the era of the voice on the street led by James Wilson known as Jimmy Wilson.
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Boston
Williams Court
Rufus Choate
Washington Street
Court Square
James Wilson
Jimmy” Wilson
Boneless Sirloin Prime Beef Sold By The Pound
Ad announces small legs spring lamb and boneless sirloin prime beef by the pound. Noted items include price points per pound and availability for immediate purchase. Local market promotions emphasize fresh meat and value for shoppers.
Hart Schaffner overcoats praise value and craft
The advertisement touts Hart Schaffner & Marx overcoats as made with all wool fabrics and thorough tailoring and prompts readers to compare with other clothes. It asserts the brand’s quality and invites customers to choose the “right” overcoat now.
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Hart Schaffner & Marx
Also Mentioned on This Page
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Lady Astor
House of Commons
England
Toandon
R. Douglas
Australian Flying Corp
J. S. L. Ross
Hounslow
Australia
Surbiton
Surrey
BY William Justin Mann
New England
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Boylston
Hollis
Sis
Telephone Beach
Menendean
Hart Schaffner
Mary
Belter
Marx
Boylston Street
Hart Schaffner & Marx Boys
Franklin
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