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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1894

Page

5

Madam Pogosky Showcases Russian Peasant Crafts at Fair

The World’s Fair host Madam Pogosky, a Russsian noble associate of Princess Schahovekov, presents lace, shawls, lacquered ware, and antique garments from peasant women including 14 year old Prascovia Bogatireva. Her daughter Anna, 20, studies design in New York, while craftsman men produce carving and jewelry.

Madam Pogosky Russia Novgorod M. Schahovekov England New York Asm India Peter the Great Anna New York Academy of Design Prascovia Bogatireva Viatka America

Madam Pogosky’s Exquisite Shawl and Gown at Boston Fair

A Boston World’s Fair showcase features Madam Pogosky who unveils a goats’ hair shawl of 24 million stitches weighing six and a half ounces, worn with a navy silk Russian blouse and long leg-of-mutton sleeves. She displays a Lnen gown with blue and red embroidery and antique gold buttons, plus amethyst jewelry and royal brocade satin.

Russia Boston Madam Pogosky Marion

Norcross Perfumery Announces Vast Perfume Selection

An advertisement boasts every known odor and a grand assortment of scents including Rose Violet and Lily. It highlights in stock items and notes specials in bulk goods for Saturday October 27 and Monday October 29.

Icelandic Collection may be sold for museum gift

The Icelandic curios collection shown by Mrs Segundi R Magnusson at the Food Fair could be sold and presented to the city Art Museum by a committee of prominent women. She has long aimed to establish a high school for Icelandic girls and hopes Icelandic women can study medicine. the collection traveled from Reykjavik to Chicago and Boston where it gained attention. Her husband has served twenty three years as sub librarian at Cambridge University Library.

Segundi R. Magnusson Reykjavik Iceland Magnusson Chicago Boston

Molasses Peppermints and Butter Scotch on Tremont Row

Prices listed for 1000 pounds Molasses Peppermints at 9 1 2 cents per pound and 1000 pounds Butter Scotch at 13 1 2 cents per pound. Advertises savings of 26 to 50 percent and directs buyers to J Henry Norcross at 17 18 19 20 Tremont Row to ensure correct store.

J. Henry Norcross Tremont Row

Police Hearings Reveal Long Island City Contracts Tangles

Police Commissioner Sheehan testifies at Lexow hearings detailing Long Island City contracts, influence claims, and alleged corruption. Goff presses for categorical answers as Lt. Governor Sheehan declines to sit on the bench. pool rooms and the Pequod Club come under scrutiny amid crossfire.

Sheehan Long Island Goff Mr. Goff United States Pat Inspector Williams Long Island City Tammany Hall Williams Sanford Sharkey West Twenty-third Street Barker Pequod Club Pequods Eugene Reilly Abbey The Pequod Republican Party Lexow Bradley

Mary and Her Little Mule Causes Hugh O'Brien School Panic

Damaged by water and vandalism at the Hugh O'Brien School after intruders pried a basement window and opened boiler valves. Tools worth ten dollars stolen. ceilings and walls damaged, sessions shortened. Police seek two likely boyish culprits, with investigation ongoing.

Mary Division Hugh O’brien Thomas Gill Lake Cochituate Gill Morse Hurley

Increase in the gold reserve reaches new high

Washington reports a substantial rise in the U S gold reserve to 61 140 539 dollars an increase of 1 624 084 over three days as the recovery gains pace Jules Levy performs at Palace Theatre Sunday evening

Washington Jules Levy Palace Theatre

Doings At The Food Fair Highlighted By Lectures And Displays

Miss Rose Cleveland missed the event due to Dr A F Mason’s sudden illness. Brookline ladies didn’t perform while Wollaston Heights sent a large delegation to hear Mrs Lincoln on Salads with four kinds prepared and three dressings. A butterfly luncheon drew crowds. Edna Hurd provided decorations and butterflies. Easter lilies center the hall as Dr Dodds of Hygienic College spoke. Today celebrates South Boston day for Mr George H Bond and hostesses include Mrs L D Packard and others. Music from the Blind Asylum accompanies special exercises and a Hallowe'en spread will grace the banquet display. Mrs Lincoln lectures at 10 30 on Leftovers.

Rose Cleveland A. F. Mason Brookline Wollaston Heights Edna Hurd Dodds Hygienic College South Boston George H. Bond L. D. Packard W. H. Soule Abby Brooks J. C. Story Blind Asylum

Concert for St Marys Infant Asylum at Hollis Street Theatre

A benefit concert for St Marys Infant Asylum and Lying in Hospital in Dorchester will be held at Hollis Street Theatre on Sunday evening November 11 under the direction of John C Mullally. The hospital, incorporated in 1874, has housed 8715 infants in twenty years and cared for 671 infants and 151 maternity patients in the year ending Sept 39 1894.

St. Mary’s Dorchester Hollis Street Theatre John C. Mullally Archbishop Williams J. A. Healy Portland Peter Rowan St. Peter’s Church

biscuits rival mother’s for husband’s burden

A quiet domestic moment in which a wife reassures her husband after a kind word eases his load. The scene, described from the Detroit Tribune, centers on simple shared tasks like washing dishes and mending, highlighting affection and connection between spouses.

Detroit Tribune

Venison Steak Preparation Suggested by Kitchen Columns

A historic guide recommends cutting venison steak one inch thick and broiling it the same as beefsteak. It advises seasoning with butter salt and pepper and serving with currant jelly.

Missing Somerville man Patrick Lindsey to visit Ireland

Patrick Lindsey of Knowlton Street Somerville is missing after planning to sail to Ireland today to visit family. He lived with his brother William and was last seen Wednesday bidding farewell to a sister in Roxbury. Relatives fear ill fortune may have befallen him.

Patrick Lindsey Knowlton Street Somerville Patrick William Ireland Roxbury

Doyle to make sole appearance in city at Association Hall

Manager Pond has limited Dr A Conan Doyle to a single appearance during his brief American stay. The renowned author of the Sherlock Holmes stories will speak at Association Hall next Wednesday evening, marking his only appearance in this city.

Pond A. Conan Doyle Dr. Doyle America Sherlock Holmes Association Hall

Sunday Religious Services Offer Wide City Program

Sunday services feature B Y M Christian Union at Union Hall 48 Boylston Street with William H Baldwin speaking on Start Right for Young People and a musical program by Rumford Male Quartet Waltham. Tremont Temple Baptist Church hosts sermons 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m on Serving God in Secular Things and The Way of Balaam.

B. Y. M. Christian Union Union Hall Boylston Street William H. Baldwin Rumford Male Quartet Waltham Mass W. W. Upham L. C. Dennison F. W. Archibald D. H. Hawley George Mendall Taylor Balaam Bible School Hospitaller Washington St van Elderen Baptist Tabernacle Bowdoin Square Boston Vicinity Walter Calley Poole Louis Poole Marten G. Powell F. E. Gage Tabernacle Fulton First Baptist Church Somerville Spring Hill Rome Religion General Sherman New England Cuba People’s Temple Columbus Avenue H. Francis Perry Hyde Park Bailey

Women graduates meet in New Haven union session

The National Association of Collegiate Alumni opened its annual meeting in New Haven Connecticut with about 100 members from fifteen states present. Reports from officers and state directors were read while remarks came from Miss Lillian Prudden and Martha Foote Crow.

New Haven Conn National Association of Collegiate Alumni New Haven House Connecticut Lillian &. Prudden Martha Foote Crow Chicago National Association Mary Robert Smith Leland Stanford University California Marion Talbot University of Chicago Maryland District of Columbia Mary Whitney Chapin Illinois Mary Wright Sewall Indiana Annie E. Allen Massachusetts Maria Dickinson McGraw Michigan Alice Ames Winter Minnesota Verna Sheldon Hicks Missouri Eva March Tappan New Jersey Jeanette Fine Spahr New York Sarah O. Peck Ohio Emma Logan McCoy Pennsylvania Louise Prosser Bates Rhode Island Harriet Peirce Fuller Wisconsin Ruth Barker Franklin Newport R. L Association Lake Forest Ill Bureau of Collegiate Information Kate Morris Cone Hartford

Women and Native Customs Aboard Early Theories

A long antiquated discussion notes Onondaga and Seneca matrilineal kinship and clan names, claiming tribe governance by women and children belonging to the maternal family. It also cites Bernhardt’s long photography record and describes social women’s “offices” in New York and Washington square houses with desks, crimson draperies, and maps.

New York State John Smith Mary Jones John Jones Paran Stevens Fifth Avenue

Woman Known For Stock Speculation Faces Court Judgment

A local woman’s landed property is highlighted as part of her reputation for sound judgment in stocks. The note states she rarely incurs losses in speculation, underscoring her successful approach to equities.

Madagascar Queen Ranavalona III At Antananarivo Palace

The article portrays Queen Ranavalon III of Madagascar as 32, ruling in name but with real power wielded by her husband the prime minister. She spends time with princesses and ladies in waiting at the palace, gossiping, betting betel, and playing draughts while wearing Paris-made gowns.

Madagascar Antanarivo Ranavalon III Paris

A Dainty Christmas Present Jewel Cases Hidden Under Satin Bow

Instructions describe crafting dainty jewel cases as Christmas presents. A six inch round cardboard foundation is padded with cotton wadding, sewn with standing rings as pockets, and covered with lace and ribbon forming a deep frill. A rosette or large bow centers the jewel case for milady’s rings.

Milady

Cocoa becomes early morning remedy for awakening readers

The article urges waking women to drink a hot cup of cocoa at dawn to provide food, digestion, and strength before breakfast. It notes cocoa can be prepped the night before and reheated in minutes, and that using fresh milk keeps well overnight.

Be Happy While You Eat for Better Digestion

Advice urges a cheerful mindset at meals with a short pre-dinner nap if possible. Emphasizes sharing bright thoughts at table, peace with others during service, and eating wholesome food slowly to aid digestion.

Dvorak Class Formed at National Conservatory of Music

Dr. Antonin Dvorak will form a composition class at the National Conservatory of Music of America in New York starting November 1. Examinations for the class will be held on November 1 from 10 to 12 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.

Antonin Dvorak National Conservatory of Music of America New York Francesca Janauschek

Exchange Poem Verses on Quiet Love and Peace

A poem contemplates restrained affection and inner calm. The speaker asks for softer, sweeter love without passion or pain, seeking perfect peace and calm that only love can provide.

Death of Dr Henry T Helmbold after years in confinement

New York reports the death of Dr Henry T Helmbold known for Buchu fame at Trenton Insane Asylum. He spent over a decade in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey asylums after eccentric behavior in Philadelphia. He built a drug store empire and entertained lavishly before his fortunes waned.

New York Henry T. Helmbold Trenton Insane Asylum Helmbold Pennsylvania Asylum Norristown Penn Philadelphia Long Branch Monmouth Park Helmboch

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