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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1917

Page

6

Requiem High Mass for Mrs. Scannell

The funeral of Mrs Bridget M Scannell wife of Colonel Roger I Scannell who died Friday at 700 Huntington Avenue was held yesterday with a solemn high mass of requiem at the Mission Church Roxbury Rev Thomas Raynon C SS R celebrant body bearers were Daniel E Kiley William J Horan Charles Williams Patrick Connolly Florence F Scannell James Williams and John P F Harrington

Bridget M. Scannell Roger I. Scannell Huntington Avenue Mission Church Roxbury Thomas Raynon C. SS. R Daniel E. Kiley William J. Horan Charles Williams Patrick Connolly Florence F. Scannell James Williams John PF. Harrington

Lemons for Complexion Beauty Lotion Instruction

A cosmetic recipe promotes lemon juice mixed with Orchard White for clear soft skin. Prepare by combining three ounces of Orchard White with the juice of two lemons, strain, and bottle. Apply daily to face neck and arms to reduce tan, blemish, oiliness, and sallowness. product sold by Edward Wesley Co. Cincinnati Ohio.

Edward Wesley Co Cincinnati Ohio

Dig for Pennies War Tax Push Hits Nation

A long defense era screed urging Pennsylvanians to pay war taxes starting next Thursday November 1. It details penny based levies on admissions mail express services telephone tickets rail travel and tobacco and urges readiness for higher costs as Liberty bonds fund the war. It frames pennies as essential to victory and compares today’s billions to past millions in Congress.

Uncle Sam National Commission For Sam Express Navy Kaiser America Congress Tom Reed

Boston Post Offers Prizes For Best Stories About Cats

The Boston Post announces a contest for cat stories with three cash prizes. Submissions must be original or not, limited to 200 words, signed with real name and address, on one side of the paper, and addressed to CAT STORY EDITOR, the Post, Boston.

Boston Post Post the Post Boston Sunday Post Francis H. Rowley H. C. Merwin Cat Story

Curley the Spaniel's Loyal Grief at Dad's Death

A brown spaniel named Curley mourns his master after seven days of typhoid illness ends with the father’s death. The dog refuses food, stays by the empty chair, and dies in the father's coat, showing profound grief and loyalty. A separate note mentions Sandy the Irish bull terrier owned by Miss Clara Louise Gray in Garnet Point Plymouth posing in a dressed up basket photo.

Curley Father Florence N. Jordan Mitchell Street Mechanic Falls Sandy Clara Louise Gray Garnet Point Plymouth

Monk and the pickerel tail tale

In West Roxbury Mrs. Waldo B. Allen recalls her St Bernard Monk diving in after a six pound pickerel. The fish snagged on Monk’s white tail tip and the dog struggled to shore before finally dragging the fish out of the lake.

Monk St. Bernard Waldo B. Allen Woodbine Road West Roxbury

Henhouse Thief Caught After Alarm Sparks Police Call

Bob heard a break in at the hen house and ran to the window. He knocked the telephone receiver off while barking. The operator sent a police officer who arrested the thief as he emerged from the hen house.

Bob

Boston Terrier Scotty and a $10 bill mystery

Miss Esther Canavan of Nashua writes about Scotty a one year old Boston terrier linked to a Nova Scotia Highland Brigade crest and a surprising find. Her aunt misplaced a $10 bill led to a hidden discovery under the dog’s bed while preparing it for him.

Scotty Kathleen E. Profitt Pictou Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Highland Brigade 8Th Battalion Scottie

Learning to Point Teddie the Gordon Setter

Mrs Ralph Taylor of 167 Deming Street Pittsfield recounts how her early gun dog Teddie, a Gordon setter born at the Old Red Mill on Green river, was trained to point and retrieve Susie and a dog and cat. After a failed trainer, a brace of strokes made him steady to flush and fetch showing devotion and loyalty, with a price offered but refused.

Teddie Red Mill Green River Susie Ralph Taylor Deming Street Pittsfield

Jerry the trapped bull terrier foxhound found alive with a stiff leg

Jerry a bull terrier foxhound cross went missing after a rabbit episode. Teddy a bull-blooded beagle hid prey for Jerry. A neighbor reported Teddy carrying a bone. a dog trailer led to a ledge where Jerry was found eating Teddy s bone with a trap on his paw. Jerry recovered with a stiff leg. Joseph M laughlin Bath Me

Jerry Teddy Taddy Joseph M'Laughlin Bedford Street Bath, Me

China the frolicsome cocker spaniel befriends Santa

A charming notice describes a small dog named China, a playful cocker spaniel, who believes in Santa Claus and frolics at Christmas. The tale emphasizes the dog's cheerful nature and companionship during the holiday season.

Santa Claus China Santa

A Child Remembers a Mischievous Dog China

Louise Regan writes about her dog China who caused chaos at home and on a New York train ride. The girl recalls scolding him as he barked and hid, then joined them on a trip, waking her father with his antics. She hints at hometown details and age, at 102 Huntington Avenue.

Jeff Harold J. Brown Sea Breeze Cottage Winthrop Short Beach Winthrop China New York Louise Regan Huntingto Avenue

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

A vintage advertisement claims a dose every two hours for three doses ends grippe misery and relieves clogged nostrils discharge feverishness sore throat and sneezing. It touts prompt relief without assistance and urges buyers to insist on the genuine product priced at only a few cents in any drug store.

Grippe Pape

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Mrs. Scannell C.a.briggs Co Cambridge, Mass Double Merchants the Store of Progress Gilchrist CO Jack Irs Prince Little Prince Robert Fitzgerald Chestnut Street Somerville Usu Gude Esther Canavan Beacon Street Nashua N. H Jordan Marsh Company Army France Our Store Mutual Aid Association Liberty Loan BORAX
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