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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1922
Page
4
Advertises payment terms for items and photos printed with terms for pricing and a short description. Concludes with a note that the Ford-a-Day editor’s decision is final in all cases.
Joseph F. Frahey of bizark street South Boston recalls a christening gown used by his family for four decades. The gown has dressed twenty christenings across six generations, tracing to the original owner who made it for six children.
A fragment describes an “A B C House” linked to families and initials A A Arthur Axleson B Beverly Brand and C Catherine Cavanagh. The note mentions Theresa Hendrick from Manville New Jersey and references multiple residences and a mother’s sister.
A nostalgic reminiscence describes a gloomy summer journey with a steep dangerous road and slippery path. The narrator recalls a playful ride with a horse pulling a cart along a field, ending with the animal feeding on grass near South Union Street in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Doris E E is noted as a champion.
Ppooling the tourists describes Hutchins, a retired Pennsylvanian businessman, traveling with his brother in North New Hampshire. He bought a saddle horse as autos dominate transport, rides in khaki pants and shirt pinned to his chest, and attracts attention from tourists who mistake him for mounted police. Jessie D. Chenly, Derry New Hampshire address.
The fragment reports a Swampscott court incident where an officer stopped occupants during a visit to Saugus for liquor influence. A dialogue notes the officer released them after an arrest was considered, with a replied remark about lacking a place to detain them. The quote is attributed to Elizabeth A. Ulman.
In a Maine village a homeowner explains painting old automobile tires and burying them around plant beds to stabilize soil and create neat, decorative planters. Neighbors adopt the idea, calling it a clever, thrifty garden motif credited to local innovation.
Reporter Estelle Armour describes a narrow three story stone foundation house between Clinton and Madison built by a religious fanatic fearing tidal waves. A back stair leads to a first floor above the base and the upper wood section bears several windows. The site now features a Kelly tire advertisement.
A pharmacy owner in town hired a young man as clerk and told him to report Tuesday at 7 am. The new hire arrived to learn Tuesday was his day off. He replied that it was his day off and said he would report tomorrow, then left. Mrs W P Sternberg 22 Lenox Street Norwood.
In Portsmouth a house on a main street hid a bathtub beneath the kitchen floor. After the old owner died, the new tenants discovered a pencil marked trap door that opened to reveal a fully connected bathtub installed below. MRB ge EB WOODMAN Newmarket N.
A Delaware couple arranged to marry at home with a minister who set out after dark to find the location. He misread directions, wandered through wood and back roads, consulted multiple people, and failed to reach the bride. The couple later found another minister and wed the next morning. Verdic Cook Limington Me.
The Balmoral Spa in Shawsheen Village Andover faced an awkward night as a young woman, unhappy with others pulling down her skirt, refused to dance further amid a hostile air and crowd. Walter E. Strout, proprietor, offered no remedy.
In Quincy Saturday afternoon two local teams battled to a tie. With two outs and two strikes, a fly ball to centre was mishandled and landed in a tomato can. Gelders tried for the catch but it dropped, a runner was tagged, the umpire at third ruled safe, while the plate umpire called him out ending the game. JACK LEAR Moscow street Atlantic.
Frank Young of York intervened when a speeding car threatened pedestrians. He confronted the driver and discovered it was his brother from Miami, prompting caution to slow down and drive safely.
John W. Hodge recounts Mr and Mrs Seth Stevens hosting enduringly for a century. Mrs Stevens began a guest list in 1910 and has kept it, hosting about 120 people yearly, including mayors and Ambassador Bryce. The Stevens, aged 88 and 73, share their guest book with visitors.
A Nashua man reports blue tears after a sharpening accident. While sharpening an indelible pencil with a ruler dust flew into his eye when the ruler end struck him. A physician removed all particles and later wrote a paper on the unusual case for a medical society.
Great interest in fishing at Dorchester Bay as many boys report mackerel catches of good size and firm quality off the Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club rafts near K Street. Mrs G A Carson 475 East Sixth Street South Boston.
In a Dorchester street scene a worker describes blue and green fire hitting rails all night. He fears a strike may hit the car he is in while near the platform of track two. The account is signed by Thomas M Curran of 14 Chapton Street Dorchester Ma.
William H. McIntyre rented a house at 45 Walk Hill Street Mattapan from J. B. Mulvey. Upon arrival with his furniture another party arrived with more furniture and the men argued at the door about who would move it in. McIntyre produced his receipt and asserted ownership of the rental.
The Boston Post Ford a Day contest produced a car award to Mina Large of Bristol after she waived her prior claim, praising the paper as fair. A related tale from Bristol notes a unique local bell tradition at Dunbar's factory, ringed nightly for years.
A visitor at Alton Bay New Hampshire reports a green vine climbing through a cottage window and walls but vanishing where it enters the house. Many have tried to trace its earthbound path with no success. The note is signed by Helen Condon of Everett.
In Marion Massachusetts a linen shower was held not for a bride but for Freddie son of Mrs W. The custom shifts to honor the new modern man with friends gifting linens and other items. Millie B Ingalls reports on the event.
At the Readville grand circuit meet on Wednesday spectators filled the infield with hundreds of cars and one horse drawn vehicle drew attention. The owner driver was J C Talbot of Milton a noted horseman and breeder seen driving a four in hand alongside Mrs J M LeFevre of Milton at 684 Randolph Avenue.
A vacationing observer notes a mail carrier near St John New Brunswick who cannot read or write. The woman handles a district bag each morning and relies on a neighbor to sort mail into sections in her delivery box.
Miss Jake receives a Ford car prize in a local ceremony held today. The award marks a notable community event with attendees and cheering spectators observing the presentation.
A Biddeford man Alfred Stimpson describes a device using a parlor stove to create a cold draft for food preservation. He places paper on the grate, opens the bottom door and chimney flue, and opens a window opposite the stove to channel incoming air through the stove into the chimney, yielding cooling even in hot weather.
While letting a car pass on Lake Sunapee road, a tree branch shattered the windshield. A horseshoe hung on the branch afterward, left perhaps to bless drivers. The damage totaled $11. Mrs Mary Er Hill of 11 Clough Avenue Windsor Vermont reports the incident.
Witness Thomas Hanlon reports a baby and carriage being left by a friend on Broadway Chelsea. The carriage was tied to a post and later returned with a streetcar taking the baby and carriage away, then retrieved by the friend around seven o clock.
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