An Incorrigible Patriot Anniversary Mixup
Christopher Clark and his wife celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with Civil War reminiscences sparking a dinner party. The host misdates Antietam as the anniversary battlefield, prompting a revelation when Cedar Mountain replaces the mistaken date. The evening ends with a lighthearted toast and a corrected memory.
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Emery Hall
Huntington Avenue
Boston
Christopher Clark
Antietam
McClellan
Lee
Mary
Christopher
Potomac
America
Battle of
Cedar Mountain
Cadum Promoted as Cure for Eczema and Skin Ailments
A chemist introduces Cadum as a breakthrough skin remedy, claiming eczema is not a blood disease and external treatments suffice. Two to three weeks typically cure ordinary cases, with a single application subduing itch and aiding conditions like ringworm acne and boils. Cadum is sold by druggists at 10c and 25c per box.
Chaperons, liberty, and social norms in American dating
A columnist argues that chaperons are luxuries and burdens, urging sensible women to date independently. He asserts Americans should trust themselves and their judgment, noting that a trustworthy partner needs no supervision while a dishonest one cannot be helped by many chaperons.
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LA Vida
Engagement Ring Customs Question and Answer
A reader asks if a woman should wear her engagement ring constantly after a proposal. The writer notes superstition says it is unlucky to remove it once given, but explains the norm is to wear it most times while not requiring the fiancé to reapply it after every removal. Typically a girl is engaged once by the same man and the ring’s placement is part of that ceremony.
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Miss Champagne
M. P
Recipes of New England Housewives feature
A column of user submitted recipes from New England housewives. Tomato Salad with Mint Sauce includes mint sugar and vinegar. Cream Meringue Pudding outlines a milk egg flour vanilla procedure. Watermelon Salad suggests chilled melon with nutmeg and orange dice. Names and addresses appear for Mrs Crosby Mrs Roberts and Edith Kelso.
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H. B. Crosby
Lexington Street
Boston
A. C. Roberts
Falcon Street
Autumn Fashions Brim With Diagonals and Velvet Accents
Describes current fashion trends including diagonals in dresses, shawls, petticoats, amethyst and wisteria colors, silk mohairs and silk cashmere, large decorative buttons, satin and chiffon taffeta underlayers, embroidered linen collars, fine cravats, linen jabots, street gloves in chamois, and jewelled hair bands ruling autumn style.
Priest Crusade Closes Roxbury Dance Hall
The Rev Charles A O'Brien of St Francis de Sales Roxbury says he will pursue legal action to bar girls from dance halls in the district. One hall run by R N Thompson has closed after his complaints about admission of children and a suspension of license. He vows to continue the campaign and target another venue if needed.
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Charles A. O’brien
St. Francis de Sales Church
Roxbury
R. N. Thompson
Father O’brien
Thompson
Father O'Brien
Cymric Due at Hoosae Docks This Evening
A wireless message says the White Star steamship Cymric under Captain John Mathias will berth at Hoosae docks Charlestown late this afternoon. She was 480 miles east of Boston Light at 6 am and should dock before sundown. The Cymric carries 90 saloon and 600 steerage passengers. Among saloon passengers is Hon. Frederic P. Lea British consul general at Boston.
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eWhite Star Line
Cymric
John Mathias
Hoosae Docks
Charlestown
Boston Light
The
Frederic P. Lea
College boys Oui on strike at University of Maine
Bangor Me Oct 14 Two hundred juniors and sophomores skip classes after nine sophomores jailed for hazing. Varsity players not involved but football games may proceed. President Fellows sends a circular to families stating no honorable dismissal will be given and students may return if conduct is good.
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Bangor
University of Maine
Radcliffe Seniors To Elect President
Miss Margaret F. Glover, senior at Radcliffe College, nominated yesterday as class president. Election expected this afternoon. Daughter of a Wayland businessman, Natick High School graduate, active in music and social circles in Wayland and Cambridge where she lives.
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Margaret F. Glover
Radcliffe College
Wayland
Natick High School
Cambridge
Imitation Pottery Designs Trend in Home Decor
Designs for imitation Indian pottery showcase the latest fad in home decorations. The feature highlights decorative pieces and craft trends, noting their appeal for stylish interiors.
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Mildred Champagne
Europe
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Iranklin St
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New England
Hancock Street
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Dorchester
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New York
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