Poem Tribute to Nifty Nat and Local Jokes
A reader submission prints a humorous verse to Nifty Nat praising his prowess and rifle skills. The piece includes parodic letters, a Bingville joke, and a school-teacher lyric about work and play, with editor Georgie noting space limits and the column’s quirks.
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Roxbury
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Grave-Yard
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Tide and travel notes from the New England coast and society circles
Abnormally high tide drew crowds on the Congress street bridge while Buzzards Bay stirred with a northeast gale turning the steamer into a cork. Obituaries and life updates follow as Signor Tamagno dies and Burtons Holmes references Stoddard in Tyrol. others include Miss Markey leaving for Cleveland and Willard D. Chandler heading to Rock Island as George H. Morgan recovers.
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Congress Street
New England
Cottage City
New Bedford
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Newton plans polling at police station amid tax cuts
Local officials consider converting Police Station 3 in Newton into a polling place on election days drawing objections from politicians worried about reduced turnout in the ward. Community notes include police and civic updates, summer reopenings, and social happenings.
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Newton
The Post in Vacation Time
Post Publishing Co announces subscription rates for The Daily Post and Sunday Post with mail delivery options across the United States and Canada. Readers are reminded to pay subscriptions in advance and report delivery issues promptly.
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Post Publishing Co
Washington St
Boston
Mass
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Daily Post
United States
Canada
Sunday Post
Norway’s push for a republic earns international recognition
The speaker argues that Norway can govern itself and achieve real independence if it establishes a republic. They claim Norse citizens already demonstrate competence through emigration to the American republic and contend that Norway’s move toward republican self rule would gain rapid recognition among independent nations.
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Norway
Nobel Prize Praised Roosevelt for Pioneering Peace Efforts
The piece argues Theodore Roosevelt deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for breaking down barriers to peace during the eastern settlement. It notes skepticism of extravagant praise, but insists Roosevelt acted where others hesitated and influenced peace even if he did not seal it.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
William
Edward
Mikado
Live Planet and Earthquakes Signal Life’s Ongoing Pulse
The piece argues that earthquakes and volcanoes reveal vigorous planetary life beyond human timescales. It notes New England quakes and distant volcanic activity, suggesting no governing law for these events, but stresses their significance for understanding Earth's internal forces and the living planet.
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New England
Atlantic
Jewish Americans urge rights for Russian Jews through Witte envoy
A U S Jewish citizens memorial to Russian peace envoy Sergius Witte urges granting full civil rights to Jews under the Czar. The document rejects claims that Jewish treatment is a purely domestic issue and argues asylum nations may press for improvements to end persecution.
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United States
M. Witte
Norwegian Republic Rise in Scandinavian Politics
Dr Waldenstrom predicts a growing republican trend in Norway amid Scandinavian reform currents. He argues the movement favors a republic over monarchy and notes potential national pride in Sweden-Norway's joint history, while acknowledging regret over their separation.
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Norway
Chicago
Riksdag
Oscar
Sweden
Four Score Years The Boston Traveler Anniversary Issue
The Boston Traveler marks eighty years of existence and sixty years as a daily newspaper. The piece reflects on age in print and hopes the paper reaches a full century with vigor.
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Boston Traveler
Mother's Sanction Not Sufficient For Marriage
Regis Ledoux 18 of Nashua New Hampshire sought a marriage license for Rose Trudeau 19 of Lowell using his mother's written permission. The city clerk said state law requires probate court consent for under eighteen. Ledoux traveled to Boston to obtain probate papers and returned to secure the license.
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Regis Ledoux
Nashua
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Malden Proud of Census Returns Ranking
Malden residents celebrate census results with the city 13th in population among Commonwealth cities and 10th in percentage gain over the past decade.
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Commonwealth
Nifty Nat Faces Revenge After Tribal Massacre
Nifty Nat vows vengeance after discovering his wife and child scalped. He traps a warrior band in a ravine, but the Indians escape and Nat is captured. Nat later frees himself, is chased by a grizzly, defeats it, and rides on.
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Nat
Nifty Nat Chases Indian Tracks in Mud
A narrative follows Nifty Nat as wind and heat yield a day of pursuit. He studies muddy tracks, unsure if they go or come, then decides to follow. The pony bolts and Nifty Nat steels himself to try again, heart racing, as the tale ends with a cliffhanger.
Secretary Root Returns to New York After Labrador Trip
Elihu Root American Secretary of State came back from Labrador by mail boat and left for New York. He expressed satisfaction that peace was achieved at Portsmouth.
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Elihu Root
Labrador
New York
Tell tale of college kisses and origin by Fogg
Editor Fogg recounts a humorous tale about a girl’s kiss revealing her college alma mater at the American House. He claims to discern a university from a kiss, praising Smith and Harvard Annex types while joking about Radcliffe and Harvard. The talk mixes wit with moments of sentiment as listeners react to the performance.
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New York
Lawrence D. Fogg
New York School Journal
Fogg
Harvard Annex
Radcliffe Grad
Smith
Cambridge
Fage
Ebony box mystery unlocks $100000 notes
Mrs Bessie D Ducey recounts how Sheriff Reed uncovers a hollow ebony box his uncle left him. A carved charm and Greek inscription hide a hidden spring opening the box to reveal notes and securities worth $100,000, making Reed a rich man.
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Clasp Hands in Prayer for Peace After War
Wallace Irwin’s poem from New York Globe pleads for unity and peace after brutal conflict. The verses urge nations to join hands and seek mercy, lifting a hopeful vision of freedom and renewal for war-torn regions.
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New York Globe
Debutantes and society figures visit mountain and shore
Boston society notes a parade of prominent families vacationing in New England. Benjamin L. M. Tower and son stay at Mt Washington Hotel Bretton Tower. Mrs. Beals visits Dartmouth Street. Miss Hunnewell and Miss Dwight renew debutante appearances. families entertain at Pride's Crossing Dublin and Lenox summer homes. several Harvard professors and military members travel via Bluecher to New York and Newport retreats. yacht visits include Malay and Barracouta.
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Pride’s Crossing
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New York
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Auburndale
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Chestnut Hill
Down
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Henry P. Jaques
Lenox
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Overleigh
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Rockland
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Dear Miss Champagne Advice on Love and Temptation
A 23 year old man seeks guidance about a beloved and a married coworker, while a second letter warns against interference from family and advises pursuing a new situation. The columnist advises patients to avoid temptation, protect marriage, and assert authority at home.
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Dear Miss Champagne I Seek Help for Family Troubles
A young man, 21, writes seeking advice about his wife influenced by her mother. He asserts he loves his wife, resents the mother’s interference, and asks for guidance on how to handle ongoing marital strife.
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Jinglescadds
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