Boston Notes and Society Gossip from Novembers Past
The item column reports John Osborne’s election to the Treasurers' Club of America governors, lectures by Mrs. Jennie Cross Trull, yacht Chieftain's winter duties, mischief about eggs and a honeymoon, ex-secret service agent K W de Belle’s remarks, helpful metro conductors, Commissioner Hayes' generosity, a Maine vacation reunion, a large cat Mitty’s length, a Dudley Street elevated train incident, and Governor Guild mingling with South Boston youths amid influenza season grumbles.
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John Osborne
Boston Theatmm
New York
Treasurers’ Club of America
Jennie Cross Trull
John Joyce
Nellie Cobb
Illinois
Johnnie
Energy Power Of Cod Liver Oil Compared To Starch
London Professor Frankland reports cod liver oil provides two and a half times more energy than starches or sweets. The finding highlights oil as a potent energy source for the body, contrasting with common dietary staples.
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Frankland
London
Scott's Emulsion advertisement request for atlas
A Victorian ad for Scott’s Emulsion promotes cod liver oil with lime and soda, claiming fat, strength, enriched blood, invigorated nerves, and tissue repair. It invites sending the paper name, address, and four cents to receive a Complete Handy Atlas of the World, published by Scott & Bowne, New York.
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Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Unusual Satin Demand Amid Oriental Fashion Trends
The piece notes a rising demand for satin and a virulent taste for Oriental styles. It describes modern muff forms with staring eyes and wagging tails, school girls wearing large plush hats, long afternoon wraps in brocade, and sets of boa muff and fur toque as winter staples. Debutantes may present trains, matrons may carry three to four yard trains. Hair ornaments appear in jet filets and combs.
Forget-Me-Nots The Queen of Song Margaret Gordon's America debut
The ornate memory of a first American appearance centers on Marguerite the famed singer Margaret Gordon. Her past love Philip Temple and a bouquet of forget me nots mark the moment she realizes she returns to him in heart and song.
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Marguerite
America
New York
Europe
Margaret Gordon
Philip Temple
Philip
Margaret
Queen of Song
Petticoats and Muffs Describe Gown Accessories
The best petticoat for Directoire gowns is wool or silk jersey that clings to the skin and flares into silk ruffles at the foot. Muffs are now oversized and square with heads and tails, often in groups of three, reflecting a shift from last year’s smaller styles.
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Directoire
Venice Born Chef Joseph Canali Leads Boston Hotel Lenox Kitchen
Joseph W. Canali, born in Venice, rose from an apprenticeship in London to chef at the Hotel Lenox in Boston. He previously cooked at the Hotel Touraine and the Berkeley, serving as financial secretary of the International Culinary Club. His noted sauce Cumberland pairs venison with currant jelly, port wine, brandy, orange and mustard.
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Joseph WH. Canali
Lenox
Venice
Paris
London
Bristol
Berkeley
United States
Boston
Touraine
International Culinary Club
Yale Ex-President Dwight Celebrates 80th Birthday
The Rev. Timothy Dwight, former Yale University president, marked his 80th birthday in New Haven, Connecticut, on November 16. Authorities noted his long tenure and influence in the university’s history.
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New Haven
Conn
Timothy Dwight
Yale University
Care for a Baby's Rash with X Zalia Solution
A home remedy advises wetting a cloth with X Zalia and applying it directly to the rash. Repeated wetting keeps the area dampened and soothes itching, claiming instant relief and faster healing of rashes or sores on face scalp hands or body.
Frugal Old Fashioned Dishes from New England Kitchens
A collection of home recipes includes baked fowl with oysters and currant jelly from Mrs D Collins of Nashua and a gem pan biscuit from Mrs M W Dunbar of Auburn. Also listed are a molasses butter cake by Mrs Co I Bumpus Brockton and a raspberry dessert with ladyfingers and cream by S E Wiggin of Waltham.
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D. Collins
Gillis Street
Nashua
N. H
Break Off Unwanted Co Worker Affection
A man should stop walking home with a persistent co worker who pursues him. The advice urges clear boundaries, cutting off friendly contact to avoid leading her on and hurting her feelings.
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Champagne
Latrobe Society Girl Fists Ex-Suitor in Street
Miss Lizzie Hermanpeck of Latrobe, a society girl, knocked down Charles Tell in the street. Tell, once her fiancé, had begun paying attention to another woman, and Hermanpeck had heard he discussed her with others.
Butler's public sale draws huge crowd with deep discounts
A dense crowd crowded the Butler's store yesterday as shoppers rushed to grab bargains across departments. Hats, petticoats, underwear, suits, caracal coats, hosiery, and children's wear drew long lines while basement linen and shoes offered notable values.
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Butler’s
Roosevelt to Bring Family to Rome for Long Stay in 1910
President Roosevelt plans to visit Rome with his family in 1910 and is seeking a suitable villa. Arrangements for the extended stay are already underway amid inquiries for lodging and site selection.
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Rome
Roosevelt
Actress Mabel Taliaferro recovering after operation
Miss Mabel Taliaferro the actress who underwent an appendicitis operation at University Hospital in Baltimore yesterday is reported to be making excellent progress toward recovery.
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Baltimore
Mabel Taliaferro
University Hospital
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South Boston
Hayes
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Mary Fenton
Intercolonial Hall
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Mitty
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Civic Service House
Salem Street
North End
Frank Parsons
Meyer Bloomfield
Governor Guild
Park and Tremont Streets
Lawrence School
State House
South
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Wmaranan
Temple Place
Lioup Co
Washington St
Boylston St
Mass. Ave
Cambridge
Kenneth
Millis
Agraph
the Post
The
Sunday Post
Forget
Me-Nots
Clara Upton
Calhoun
Avenue
Everett
Riker-Jaynes
Tna
Alisd
Rikers Drug
Jaynes
Jamaica
Riker
WM. B. Riker & Son CO
N. Y
Proprietors
Brooklyn
National Biscuit. Company
Joseph E. Canali
Hotel Lenox
New England
Graham
M. W. Dunbar
Union Street
Auburn
Co. I. Bumpus
Forest Avenue
Brockton
Raspberry
Charlotte
S. E. Wiggin
Main Street
Waltham
Mildred Champagne
Soda Bs Streithett
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