Major Higginson Celebrates 76th Birthday In Fine Health
Observant Citizen notes Major Henry L. Higginson's 76th birthday in strong health and acknowledges his long service shaping Boston institutions including Symphony Hall. Also reports on Judge Francis C. Lowell returning to duties after illness and rising federal caseload.
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Henry L. Higginson
Major Higginson
Boston
Symphony Hall
Francis C. Lowell
United States Circuit Court
Federal
Fall River Iron Works to Honor Late Superintendent Hathaway
Fall River Nov 18 The Fall River Iron Works plant will close all day tomorrow to honor the memory of the late superintendent Samuel E Hathaway. Employees will receive pay for the day.
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Fall River
Fall River Iron Works Company
Samuel E. Hathaway
The Good Workman and the Courtship Letters
A curious piece recalls Walt Mason's poem about a hired gardener John whose skilled work shaves a neglectful lawn and earns extra pay. A letter-writer seeks dating advice from Miss Champagne, detailing a college-educated suitor and questions of social equality and appearance. The adviser argues for merit and culture over birth, urging self-respect and confidence.
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John
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
The New Mrs Van and the Missing Letter
A new bride, Mrs Van, frets as her husband Jack is late after six weeks of marriage. She suspects trouble, finds a collar and tie from him, and almost decides to leave. He reveals a delayed trip and a misrouted letter, apologizes, and she laughs when he shows the awaited missive labeled Honeykins.
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Cosey
Van
Jack
Mrs. van
Honeykins
New York
Which Suitor in Love Advice from Mildred Champagne
A young woman asks Mildred Champagne for guidance between a six-year sweetheart with poor prospects and a newer, steadier suitor with a good salary. The letter weighs affection against financial stability and marriage as a test of the fittest.
Acquaintance Requested After Western Meeting
A year ago a friend named Lee met a young man in the West and now seeks to introduce him to the requester. The note asks Miss Champagne for help arranging the encounter and guidance on how to proceed.
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Miss Champagne
Lee
Boston elevated cars sign on ladies first sparks letter
Max Henry Newman of Boston objects to signs urging ladies first in the Boston Elevated cars. He argues men should be chivalrous and that crowding should be addressed by better accommodations, not public directives.
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The
Post
Boston
Max Henry Newman
Walker & Pratt Mfg. Co
Plumber Finds Diamond Ring Lost by Wounded Patient
E. E. Adamson a plumber crawled 200 feet through an 18 inch sewer yesterday to retrieve a diamond ring valued at 1200 dollars lost by Miss Harriet Shadd of Washington. The ring loss had worried her during appendicitis surgery and doctors believe news of the recovery will aid her health.
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Washington
E. E. Adamson
Harriet Shadd
Miss Shadd
Messages From B Considerate Dear Sisters
Helpful readers respond to infant care and poultry business queries in a local column. A mother seeks relief for her five month old with constipation while a poultry farmer explains seasonal price impacts and risk, followed by light personal notes on community circle membership and baby care tips.
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Virginia
Seeking Work and Hope in a Fractured Home
A separated couple asks where to start anew with a child to care for. The wife explains financial strain, her husband’s automotive knowledge, and desire for a quick trade to support the family. The letter includes dated home remedies and signatures from readers offering recipes and opinions.
Our Little Home Dream Faces Shared Challenge
Readers seek guidance for a shared living situation and emotional support for securing a first home. The note requests practical help on housing options, funding paths, and community resources to realize the dream of a stable, private space.
Dear Sisters of the Sewing Circle I Need Advice
A wife asks how a husband can express love yet be cranky and harsh at times. She notes eight years of marriage, four children, shared finances, and household duties, seeking guidance on the contradiction between affection and anger.
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Sewing Circle
Boston Daily
Suneday Post
New England
Boston Post
Marion
Smoking Stove Tips From Tufts Warn Of Gas Risk
A note advises closing bottom drafts and leaving the pipe damper back damper and door open when adding fresh coal at night to prevent cold air drafts that may carry gas through the door and up the chimney. Virginia.
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Virginia
Sisters seek hair wash to prevent gray turning
A reader asks fellow sisters if any hair washes keep hair from turning gray. She fears harm to health from some preparations and hopes others will share their experiences.
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