Vahey Draws 500 In Rain At Boston Campaign Stop
In Watertown crowds braved rain to hear James H. Vahey, Democratic Governor nominee, speak from his Mt. Auburn street home. The event followed by reports on local politics, a Newton High School football injury update, and community notices across the area.
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James H. Vahey
Vahey
Mt. Auburn Street
Jim
Carl. Slocum
Newton
Lexington
Needham
Clara Coburn
Governor Claflin
Newtonville
Sarah Hull
Ensign
Ferns
No More Blue Mondays with P and G Naptha Soap
The ad promises relief from dull laundry days by using P and G Naptha Soap. It claims cleaner, whiter clothes with half the effort and time, eliminating hot water, backaches, and tedious scrubbing when following wrapper directions.
The Stenographer and Typewriter Women Wage Earners
A Boston Post series describes women and girls in Massachusetts employed as stenographers and typewriters. It notes 8000 to 19000 workers with wages from 6 to 15 dollars weekly, increasing with office experience and education, and highlights private secretary prospects for well educated women.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Mildred Champagne Advises on Love and Sentiment
Dear Miss Champagne advises a reader about a man who is fond of her but also visible with other girls. The response says the man lacks intent to reciprocate and suggests cooling interest, finding new friends, and pursuing reliable partners instead.
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Miss Champagne
Engagement Rings and Reminiscences With a Widow
A 22 year old suitor asks if he should reclaim a diamond ring from his 80 year old fiancée. The adviser notes traditional practice places the engagement ring on the left fourth finger and warns a widow may carry past loves, urging the young man to act on intuition if he wishes to marry.
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John Clinton faces debt after a life of wealth and indulgence He worries how Madge will bear the blow and whether their love can survive. The couple wrestles with desire duty and hope as John toils and Madge distracts herself with vanity. A final scene shows reclaimed family happiness on the farm.
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Jack
Angel Guardian Statue Dedicated in Lynn Churchyard
The Angel Guardian statue at St. Mary's Churchyard on South Common Street in Lynn was dedicated this afternoon with Mer. A J Teeling presiding. Parish pupils and town church members attended as Teeling spoke on guardian angels, followed by prayers, rosary, and benediction.
Body Identified of Man Found in Public Garden Pond
The body found in the Public Garden duck pond Saturday is identified as Patrick Morrison, 38, of Somersworth New Hampshire.
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Patrick Morrison
Somersworth
N. H
How Shall Boston Use Parkman Fund
The will of George F. Parkman assigns Boston a substantial sum for improving Boston Common and city parks and playgrounds. Estimates reach up to 7 million dollars. Post readers are urged to send suggestions for guiding the fund’s administration within Boston limits. Letters should be addressed to Parkman Fund Editor, Boston Post.
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George F. Parkman
Boston
Boston Common
Post
Fruit Field Proposal Backed by Parkman Fund
Thomas F. Burke of Charlestown urges Boston to establish a large fruit field using one million dollars from the Parkman fund. He praises ground on the south side of the Blue Hills as ideal, noting protection from the east wind and the potential benefit to homes and hospitals in the city.
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Boston Post
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Parkman fund proposal for North End Park repairs
Boston Oct 4 Parkman fund editor suggests using funds to flood and repair North End Park this winter. The comment emphasizes honesty in fund use and proposes substantial park improvements.
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Parkman Fund
Boston Post
North End
Boston
Perpetual Fund Proposal to Shield Parks Budget
A.B. Weston of Back Bay Boston urges setting aside 2,000,000 as a perpetual fund with annual interest to maintain parks, light all park areas at night for safety, and prevent city officials from misusing funds. He writes from Boston on October 4.
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Winthrop
United States
James Ruhl
Ruhl
A. B. Woston
Back Bay
Boston
Playground Fund Inquiry Cited in Sir In Regard to Parkman
A fragment notes concern over the Parkman fund with references to Sir In and a discussion of playground funding. Details are limited but imply civic attention to budgeting or allocation for park amenities.
Roslindale Calls for Forest Hills Playground Fix Up
A Roslindale note argues money should be spent to fix the Forest Hills playground to give local boys a proper place for baseball and other athletic games. The writer calls it the poorest playground in Roslindale, dated October 4.
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Roslindale
Paragraph Points Fashions on a Pads by Miss Mary
The season's fashion trends favor soft satin ribbon and gauze flowers in roses poppies and pond lilies. Broadcloth dominates costumes with directoire suggestions while light rich brown suedes gain popularity. Dull linens with dark velvet or silk cuffs and collars appear in autumn wear. Enormous wings and feather bands compete with ostrich and heron effects in millinery.
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Directoire
Princess Rostopchine Sets Course for American Lectures
Paris October 4 Princess Lydia Rostopchine has sailed for America where she will deliver historical lectures and has already received several hospitable invitations. Her ancestor Governor Rostopchine ordered the burning of Troscow and helped precipitate Napoleon’s army's destruction in Russia in 1812.
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Lydia Rostopchine
America
Rostopchine
Troscow
Napoleon
Russia
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