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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1909

Page

7

Headless Lady Photo Sparks Reward Call Back

A photograph shows a woman in a Summer street shopping district scene with her head removed. The image was taken near C F Hovey's store at 1 o clock yesterday and offers a $5 reward for the woman to identify herself by visiting the City Editor's room of the Post between 3 and 5 p.m. in the same costume.

Summer Street C. F. Hovey the Post Miss Champagne Honolulu London

Needles Lady Miss Cooper Wins Photo Prize

Miss Helen Cooper of 25 Boylston Street Malden found her photo in the seven Post feature with the head missing and was identified by the city editor. She collected a $5 prize and called the feature very interesting while noting shopping friends discussing it.

Helen Cooper Boylston Street Malden

Letter to Editor defends Rhode Island court ruling on Starkweather estate

A Boston reader, GEORGE FRED WILLIAMS, argues that Rhode Island Supreme Court vindicated his stance on the Starkweather estate and criticizes prior Boston press coverage. The letter also includes a second item urging dog owners to refuse railroad rules and advocate for state geological surveys, signed by ALFRED C. LANE of Cambridge.

Post Sir Boston Rhode Island Starkweather London Supreme Court Massachusetts New England Michigan Alfred C. Lane Massachusetts Avenue North Cambridge

Dog Owner Advises On Canine Travel

A letter to the editor questions dog transportation by rail, noting repeated articles on traveling dogs but lacking a solution. The author argues that no law requires dogs to be checked in baggage cars and urges a practical approach to canine travel.

Massachusetts

Call for Revision of Massachusetts Geographical Map

The letter notes General Wood's criticism of the need for a complete revision of Massachusetts maps following maneuvers. It argues the issue matters beyond military use and cites Professor Jaggar of Tech as having proposed map revision ideas to the Legislature.

General Wood Massachusetts Wood Jaggar Tech

Fashion notes on accessories and embroidery trends

Jewelled buttons decorate hair and fix hair bands, while tasting finishes hand made lingerie. Vanity bags come in light and dark suede in smaller sizes, embroidery on stockings rises this season alongside the embroidered glove matching hosiery in color and design.

Home style old time recipes from Dorchester to Provincetown

A collection of kitchen instructions and ingredient lists. Includes a cake batter with eggs shortening molasses and spices from Mrs Kate Sullivan Dorchester. a cabbage recipe with vinegar sugar flour egg mustard from Mrs Helen A Wright Lawrence. spaghetti croquettes from Mrs W J Cogswell Wellington Street Waltham. fried donuts from Mrs Mary G Bunney Norwood. coffee percolation instructions from Miss Henrietta Mae Rangs Provincetown.

Kate Sullivan Adams Street Dorchester Mass Helen A. Wright Lawrence W. J. Cogswell Wellington Street Waltham Mary G. Bunney Cross Street Norwood Henrietta Mae Rangs Bradford Street Provincetown

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Georde Tremont St J. K. Bryans Willie Jimmie Jones R. I. Supreme Court Williams Starkweather Estate George Fred Williams Mr. Lane Mary Mildred Champagne Pennier Street Shepard Children’s Department Temple Place Dorothy Dodd Thompson Batiste New England Housewives Sunday Post King Singer Institute Automobile School Collegiate Department Canada England Japan Frank Palmer Speare Boylston St Back Bay Arthur Johnson Geo. W. Mehaffey
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