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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
9
A deaf and dumb farmer’s son in a Mercedes delays a veiled young woman in a car, sparking mutual curiosity on a hot July night. After a tire puncture, Samuel Ward offers hospitality, and the pair reconnect on the piazza under a perfect moon as she reveals the leap year plan and mistaken impressions.
The Observant Citizen Francis Hurtubis Jr a noted Boston lawyer will address the Bostonian Society next Tuesday about John Hancock as the first constitutional governor of Massachusetts. The talk will cover the state constitution its adoption and the election and inauguration of Hancock under its framework.
The piece describes women in sales roles earning about six dollars weekly with potential promotions to higher pay. It mentions later topics including a Newton priest’s illness and recovery hopes, local athletic grounds, a police trainer’s weight loss, and community notices about the WCTU presidency and a prison League sermon by Mrs Ballington Booth. It also notes New York baseball fans traveling to see Giants vs Cubs, and local social events in Boston areas.
Buzzards Bay October 9 Thomas Jefferson son of the late Joseph Jefferson comments on reports of a lawsuit by the Jefferson estate heirs. He says the suit concerns estate management and seeks Probate Court clarification with Mrs Jefferson as coexecutrix, all acting as a unit.
Paragraph discusses dress trends for girls and Miss Mary with plaid suits long sleeve shirtwaists embroidery on stockings fichu back empire gowns and fur coats. It notes navy blue tailored suits as standard and lists accessories including turban styles patent leather vamps and damask napkins for engaged girls.
The article notes suspenders with reinforced webbing that resist stretching, striped collars matching striped self striped linen shirts with embroidered floral sprays, and a new derby in tweed felt offered in green and bronze. It highlights fashion shifts toward nature inspired colors and a green derby following the soft green hat trend.
At the residence of the bride's parents on Thursday noon, Miss Almira Durell daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles W Fuller married Clarence Gould Baker of Melrose. The bride formerly lived in Chelsea. After a short honeymoon in the mountains they will be at home after November 15 at 80 Lake Avenue Melrose.
The Marquis of Ripon resigns due to age from the office of Lord Privy Seal. The Earl of Crewe succeeds to the post and also keeps the Secretary of State for the Colonies portfolio.
Mince finely 2 ounces of boiled liver and mix with bread crumbs, herbs, and onion. Bind with an egg and fry in hot fat, served with a thick gravy. Also a ham toast sauce with butter, flour, milk and salt, then ham added to the sauce for drizzling over toast. Boston entries credited to H. Austen and Mrs A H.
In a letter to Mildred Champagne a reader seeks guidance on second cousins marrying. The writer notes objections to first cousins and asks whether those concerns apply to second cousins while expressing caution against blood relations when avoidable.
A letter writer asks whether to marry for love or for money and home. The advisor argues most women fall toward one extreme and warns against basing happiness on wealth without love, or love without security, urging a balanced, character driven choice.
In a Boston letter, James F. Clifford of Roxbury proposes extending Frog Pond on Boston Common toward the Charles Street Mall. He suggests a bridge over the pond at Tremont and Boylston toward Beacon Street, a two foot high garden on the east side overlooking the Public Garden, and four large fountains powered by the pond with overflow returning as a long waterfall.
Alma Eb. Lwywis of Melrose argues to erect large enclosed gardens in major parks like Public Garden and Common to house animals now kept in poor stores. She urges guardians chosen by the s and education for kindness to animals as part of humane progress.
Jamaica Plain and Dorchester readers urge use of part of the Parkman fund to maintain Franklin Park tennis courts and Overlook facilities. They call for back nets new court markings and better upkeep of the golf course, noting neglect and complaints.
Boston editor proposes using part of the Parkman Fund to create a multi story trestle building on Boston Common with promenade, roof garden and an upper roof for fireworks and aerial displays to sail into space. October 9 Boston.
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