Aldrich wealth question fuels Rhode Island campaign
United States Senator Nelson W. Aldrich faces scrutiny over his vast wealth amid campaign chatter in Rhode Island. Ex Governor James H. Wiggins and many in the Democratic camp demand a public accounting, arguing a long public career warrants explanation if wealth was gained legally. If improper gains are implied, the public deserves scrutiny.
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Providence
United States
Nelson W. Aldrich
Rhode Island
Congress
Warwick Neck
James H. Wiggins
Senator Aldrich
Aldrich
Higgins
Joseph Peabody of Wellesley Dead
Wellesley Sept 19 Joseph Peabody a leading town figure died today at his home on Abbott road Wellesley Hills from heart disease He was a partner in Carter and Peabody born in town 56 years ago He is survived by two daughters and a son
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Wellesley
Joseph Peabody
Abbott Road
Wellesley Hills
Peabody
Carter & Peabody
Free Trial Asthma Remedy Promises Cures
A physician promotes a claimed asthma cure offering a free trial by mail. He asserts he conquered his own illness after years of failure with standard remedies and says hay fever and bronchitis also vanish. He requests only the name and address to send the treatment.
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W. X. Walrath
Adams
New York
Battle for Life Through Father John’s Medicine
R H Lewis of 61 Second Street Gloversville New York was given up by doctors as dying of consumption after losing 21 pounds in three months and nearly losing one lung. A doctor’s verdict followed long weakness from Adirondack and Catskill visits. he began Father John’s Medicine and recovered enough to return to work after two years. He credits the remedy as a body builder with no alcohol or harmful drugs and guarantees results.
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R. H. Lewis
Second Street
Gloversville
N.Y
Mr. Lewis
Adirondack
Catskill Mountains
Father John
Dear Miss Champagne Advice on a Love Triangle
A 23 year old man seeks guidance between two loves. The column suggests waiting, letting feelings clarify, or leaving town if both women remain equally loved. It warns against marrying while another affection exists to avoid later regret.
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Miss Champagne
Chum
Homemaking Recipes and Tips From Local Cooks
Ham dressing mold with sugar mustard cayenne and butter then vinegar fold into chopped ham for sandwiches or crackers. Milk soaked bread pudding with suet raisins currants citron and spices bakes in cans for winter. Spaghetti with cream butter tomatoes forms a hot dish from pasta to be served immediately.
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Margaret Fitzgibbon
Liverpool Street
East
Boston
W. R. Stewart
Berwick Street
Belmont
P. W. Mutch
Washington Street
Barre
Highwaymen Given Three Year Terms in Robbery Case
Edward H. Johnston drew a sentence of three to four years in State Prison and W M Gratz alias William H Kelley received two and a half to three years for a robbery that wounded Police Officer Edward McMahon and netted $60 cash and three bank books with deposits totaling $1200 on August 31.
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Edward H. Johnston
State Prison
W. M. Gratz
William H. Kelley
Edward McMahon
June and the luxuries myth in modern courtship
A reader attacks the idea that women must demand luxury and a college education before marriage. She argues marriage for love matters more, recalling a teacher who chose love over wealth while supporting her parents.COMMON SENSE praises love over money and questions forefather norms.
A Teacher Answers Why Teachers Do Not Marry
A teacher shares views on marriage explaining the scarcity of marriageable partners among educators. She notes long work hours, limited social events, and few eligible men in her circle, while defending teachers against financial bias in marriage.
Hill Climbing Food That Makes It a Pleasure
A Richmond, Virginia reader credits Grape-Nuts with easing fatigue and boosting energy after a week of use. She reports clearer thinking, better mood, flesh gain, and ability to climb a steep hill home from work, along with improved eye brightness and skin tone.
Book and Geographical Guessing Games for Gatherings
The writer suggests two interactive party games: a book guessing contest where participants wear book themed objects and a 15 minute limit. and a geographical guessing game using abbreviations of states to clue answers. The ideas aim to energize crowds and offer a prize for many correct guesses, signed A POST DEVOTEE.
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Nora K
Kipling
Beatrice Harraden
Viking's Daughter Claims Modern Women Stand Free
A letter from a foreign-born woman argues that today’s women, including immigrants, are not slaves to husbands. She contrasts American women with those abroad, insisting she enjoys lawful equality and that traditional roles persist less among her in-law family.
Says Husband Needs His Sleep Dear "Tired Mother"
A reader advises new mothers to arrange sleep breaks for themselves and husbands. The guidance suggests daytime naps when the baby naps, prepping breakfasts in advance, a night feeding setup by the bed, and simple milk heating methods. It emphasizes quiet, patient routines and separating the baby’s room to avoid disturbing the husband.
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Baby
Willoughby
Dear Miss Champagne Advice on late lovers and forgiveness
A letter from In Despair asks how to handle a man who is loving but frequently late or uninformative about visits. The adviser downplays the fault, urging perspective and suggesting the writer reframe herself as Lucky Girl rather than In Despair.
Names listed for the Rosalie Rosamond sequence continue
The notice lists No 24 Rosalie Rosalind Rosamond followed by No 25 Lillian Cecilia No 26 Eve No 27 Beatrice with others to follow one name daily. It records a sequential naming pattern for a series and indicates ongoing daily updates.
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Rosalie
Rosalind
Rosamond
Lillian
Cecilia
Eve
Beatrice
The Poor Indian by Walt Mason Summary
A verse commentary on the transformation of Native Americans from noble forest figures to urbanized buyers and sellers. The piece contrasts Cooper’s heroic red man with modern Indians who trade land, cash, and mortgages, ending with a satirical note on legalmen rewriting their tale.
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Cooper
Dan Webster
Virgin Parks
Tribe of
Easy Marks
Walt Mason
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