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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1913
Page
13
The Progressive party whirlwind tour of Massachusetts wrapped up in North Adams after 83 miles over the Hoosac mountains in cold rain and the worst roads yet, with two big rallies in North Adams and Adams.
Charles Sumner Bird spoke at Odd Fellows Hall before about 600 and drew large rallies in nearby cities. He has visited 44 towns, addressed more than 1500 people from a voting pool of 758 with a total population of 41 924. He pressed for a tougher corrupt practices act and to enable a poor man to run for Governor, noting current limits as a mockery.
The piece chronicles daily events around the Van Loon family, detailing small domestic happenings and interactions within their household. It highlights routine activities, social visits, and shared family moments shaping a portrait of domestic life.
William Prescott Wolcott, son of the late Governor, buys the 122 acre Crocker farm at Canton and plans a science based farming venture. He will raise Guernsey cows, Rhode Island reds, and Holstein stock, establish a dairy, and expand poultry and ducks with a five man crew. He praises practical farming and aims for a profitable enterprise.
A historic farm at the corner of Randolph streets three miles from Canton Junction depot sits beside Ponkapoag Pond with Blue Hills in the distance. The estate features a stone wall built by Ponkapoag Indians after white settlement encroached on their lands, reflecting local heritage.
Dr. John Casper Branner, among Stanford's oldest faculty members, was inaugurated today as the university's second president in Palo Alto California. Twenty two years earlier Stanford opened to students with Dr. David Starr Jordan then serving as president.
The Holy Name Literary Association begins its winter lecture series at St. Mary's Hall in East Boston. Francis Donahue, the Democratic candidate for Secretary of State, will speak at the event next Sunday.
Timothy W. Coakley, independent candidate for Suffolk County district attorney, appeals to District Attorney Joseph C. Pelletier asking for a public meeting to discuss cases including Crocker, Shaw, Rudnick, and Boldue. He questions sanity claims and criticizes Pelletier’s political stance and reluctance to debate.
Kathryn M Murray daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Murray married Wayland Preston of Fast Weymouth at 25 Trowbridge street Newton Center. Ceremony led by Rev George H H Parkinson with assistance from Rev J M Barker.
Several selected cooking recipes and menus for every day of the week are promised in the Post next Sunday. The feature showcases home cooking and weekly meal plans from New England housewives.
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