Observations and Notices from a Busy New England Street
A Boston observer notes the shift from horse to auto driving and warns of the need for constant attention. The piece covers a proposed Marlboro to Wal tham airline trolley line and local objections in Weston and Lincoln. It reports on deer shipments to Boston and Maine, Miss Vincent Bagnell's Florida trip, John Murphy’s promotion, and updates on Rev. A A Wright, J B Lewis, John Doran, Mrs. Cavanagh, Sunday Post Magazine uses, and barber hair trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interurban Street Railway Company
Marlboro
Waltham
Weston
Lincoln
Countess Cassini to Debut as Singer in Paris
Countess Cassini plans a public debut as a singer in Paris after a storied social and diplomatic career in Washington. Under Jean de Reszke she has developed a wide range voice and strong acting talent, though she hoped to keep her identity concealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countess Cassini
Paris
Cassini
Washington
Jean de Reszke
Vacationists Plan Grand Reunion at Intercolonial Hall
Lake Maranacook Maine guests organize a Tuesday November 24 reunion at Intercolonial Hall Roxbury with a stage display reproducing cottages and camping sites. William O'Brien heads the committee with John Sullivan and Mrs J B Maher as vice presidents. The hall will be transformed into a pine and hemlock bower and two halls are arranged for ample space and comfort.
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Lake Maranacook
Maine
Intercolonial Hall
Dudley Street
Roxbury
William O’brien
South End
Organizion
John Sullivan
Charlestown
J. B. Maher
Photographer's unusual predilection to have pictures taken
A fragment notes a person with a strong habit of inviting photographers to capture their image. The context suggests a recurring pattern of requests or consent for portrait sessions, though details are limited.
Browns ville race and colored voters in politics
A local political discussion notes strong support among colored voters for Bryan and criticizes Republicans for underestimating their sentiment. The piece also questions weather diarybased forecasts predicting a hard winter as unreliable and foolish.
Atlas on Her Shoulders in Oak Tale
A newlywed couple shares a playful moment as he lifts her onto a giant oak. She asks if she is heavy and he jokes he feels like Atlas with the world on his shoulders. Squirrels observe the lighthearted scene.
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Atlas
Pender's Last Night Turns on Love and Resolve
Malden Pender faces a looming downfall as he wanders in a crowded city night. A chance encounter with Sylvia Carven shifts his resolve and she pledges support, preventing his final fall.
Mahogany Bedroom Furniture and Brass Beds in Colonial Style
Vintage ad lists a mahogany bureau with square mirror and four drawers priced at 50.00 and a mahogany wardrobe with inside shelf at 35.00. Brass beds feature heavy continuous tubing and lacquer finishing, priced at 65.00. DeLuxe black hair mattresses offered with reinforced brass bed posts and burnished finish. seller claims top materials and highest workmanship with a price guarantee.
Mildred Champagne Advises On Love and Youth
An anxious 18 year old writes about love for a peer while under the influence of a foster grandmother. Mildred Champagne counsels not to rush romance and urges keeping friendship without rash promises while focusing on study and future career.
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Miss Champagne
New Hampshire
Winter Fashion Highlights from Miss Mary
Rich Paisley borders feature in winter costumes as Shanting silk dominates afternoon frocks. Young girls wear silks and velvets. hats with Tom O'Shanter crowns and pendants in gold brown jade green coral. Skirts stay narrow, and black dominates while other colors lean dull.
Return to the old love, advise from Miss Champagne
An anxious young woman asks whether to renew with her first fiancé after an infatuation with a newer suitor. The columnist urges returning to the original partner before he forgets her, noting habit can mask true constancy and praising the old love.
Fashions for Men in 1908 Describe Coats and Vents
A 1908 fashion note discusses mens coats with options on vents in back and side seams, a single middle vent increasingly popular, some coats shown without pockets, close fit with a fly front, and a nunlike neat ecclesiastical look. It notes shawl collar robes in mercerized fabric and white terry quilting.
Delicately flavored custard and home preserves recipes
A collection of kitchen tips and recipes from Boston home cooks. Includes a lemon flavored custard with meringue like egg whites, vinegar from apple peels, and a spiced tomato apple preserve with sugar and spices. Recipes credited to Mrs H B Crosby, E M Gilbert, and Mrs Kate Sullivan with addresses in East Boston Roxbury and Dorchester.
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H. B. Crosby
Lexington Street
East
Boston
Kate Sullivan
Adams Street
Dorchester
Original Man Delight Sparks Conversation
She declares she wants an original man and contrasts Adam as the sole original figure versus all others as imitations. He questions if any real original man exists, prompting her confident reply that none have met such a man before.
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She
Adam
Lang Kuro Quickly Cures Coughs
Lang Kuro is claimed to relieve coughs and loosen phlegm quickly and pleasantly. The advertisement urges readers to try the product.
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North Station
Vincent Bagnell
Florida
Sporfi
John F. Murphy
Somerville
Jack” Murphy
A. A. Wright
Methodist Miinisters
Wesleyan Hall
J. B. Lewis
Chafin and
Watkins
Mr. Lewis
John Doran
Clay Street
North
Cambridge
Doran
Utah
Boothby Hospital
Sunday Post
Lynn
Harry B. Taplin
Countess Cass
Satbodawerk
A. McArthur CO
Washington St
Bryan
Republican Party
Brownsville
the Post
The
Pender
Elinor Locke
Ashland Street
Malden
Sylvia Carven
Carvens
Sylvia
Gayety
Bally
Colon
New England
Paine Furniture Co
Canal St
Mildred Champagne
Fairchild Co
Lowell
Lawrence
Haverhill
Exeter
Portsmouth
Dover
Biddeford
Saco
Old Orchard
Portland
United States
Telepost Company
5Th Ave
N.Y
Martha R. Kressling
Washington Street
Roslindale
E. M. Gilbert
Jemima
Aunt Jemima
Mammy
Uncle Mose
Diana
Wade Davis
the Davis Milling Co
St. Joseph, Mo
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