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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1910
Page
11
The Observant Citizen James Donovan, court messenger for the Federal District Court before Judge Dodge, is ill and confined to his hotel with a slight attack of paralysis. Reports describe a Boston train incident where engineers fought a fire by using a hose on a locomotive headlight.
In a coffeehouse plot, Jack Summers fakes grave injury to win Betty Jewett’s love. Sir Thomas schemes a staged duel and leak of critical condition to provoke Betty’s concern. Betty arrives, comforts Jack, and admits a guarded affection as the ruse unfolds.
The Bowdoin Square Tabernacle opened its regular Wednesday gospel temperance meetings for the season led by Rev Frederick E Heath pastor. Bishop Charles Henry Brent of the Philippine Islands, in Halifax for the Anglican congress, declined to comment on Rhode Island succession reports. Clergy at the congress see a possible Brent transfer prompting a Philippines bishop appointment by the American Episcopal Church in Cincinnati this October. The 52d annual camp meeting at Asbury Grove concluded successfully with clergy among those present.
The California Fig Syrup Co states its exceptional equipment and chemists enable pure plant extracts to form Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. Only their original method yields the genuine product, with full company name on the front to avoid imitations.
The article traces the etymology of Ethel from noble speech to its old forms and related nicknames, noting St. Etheldreda St Audry and the origin of tawdry. It mentions Ethel Barrymore as a notable bearer and lists ensuing names in a sequence.
A distressed wife in a ruined home laments lost wealth and neglect as her husband sinks into concerns over the Pinchot and Guggenheim disputes. She recalls happier days, endures a collapsing dwelling, and contemplates leaving to clerk in a store while mourning vanished vows.
The Sewing Circle asks readers to join in a regular department for women to discuss home life. Topics include children, health, economy, flowers, and baby care with practical tips. Correspondents may use pen names and aim to be helpful.
A reader signs as Lover of the Post asking for a quick answer about darkening eyebrows. They request a black eyebrow stain to improve appearance and ask whether black hair dye could be used and if it would hurt the skin.
A pupil writes that high school teachers should not use students given names during school hours. She and friends prefer being called Miss as it preserves dignity and respect in class. She notes outside school teachers may use first names without issue and asks for consistency in school address.
The three week campaign in Brockton attracted about 15 000 visitors to the evangelistic tent. Rev Ovid E Mark, Bethel Church East Boston Rev W G Chaffee and Rev J M Leonard led sessions with Charles Cullen Smith the visiting evangelist expressing satisfaction with the outcomes. In Chicopee Rev Charles A Wight of Second Congregational Church announces a shift from prayer meetings to weekly Old Testament readings and discussions. South Boston Fourth Presbyterian Church plans to honor its pastor as the community gathers amid changes.
James Todd D D and Mrs Todd celebrate a homecoming on September %. Dr Todd marks 25th anniversary as a clergyman and the burning of church mortgages before leaving on an overseas trip. He plans to return and begin plans to spur congregation prosperity.
Fall gowns feature heavy silk embroideries and metallic threads with jewel accents. The magyar style jumper for waists shows a peasant sleeve and a shadow yoke of lace. Broad-brimmed straw sailors with linen scarfs in black white gold or color appear at French summer resorts.
A letter from a bass drummer in a women’s brass band describes a 38-piece ensemble with flutes oboes and brass, advising on instrument choices for concert versus parade. The writer emphasizes youngest and prettiest players for the heavy basses to enhance visual appeal.
A letter in the Boston Post argues that women may enjoy cigarette smoking after dinner alongside their husbands, claiming two or three cigarettes daily are harmless and preferable to men’s leisure in card rooms. The writer contrasts smoking with drinking as a weaker habit and urges shared smoking with a spouse.
A reader asks if a hand-embroidered linen handkerchief aged about 150 years from England has value. Describes edge drawn work, deep floral border, large corner designs, fine workmanship, and antique status. Seeks guidance on appraisal and worth.
A reader identifies as INDIGNANT STEN criticizes corporal punishment in the home. The writer argues a talk rather than a beating would better preserve family harmony and asks other girls for their views on the issue.
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