This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1913
Page
7
New York reports Hobble undergarment becomes latest fad as stores exhibit thin fabrics like silk crepe chiffon and fine silk. Designers show one piece hobble styles with elastic bands and lace edges, replacing heavy chemises. The look favors skin close dresses and minimal bulk with bust supporters knickers and silk stockings.
Francis Ouimet the golf champion was lauded from the pulpit of Warren Avenue Baptist Church by Rev. Dr Herbert Johnson who said the young man’s work benefits the country and inspires men to seek fresh air and recreation over the urge for the dollar.
Six laborers at the Kendall dam for the Worcester waterworks were poisoned by poisonous mushrooms they ate last night. Two were taken to City Hospital in a dangerous condition today.
The Murdoch children of Needham Massachusetts, Kate 16 Helen 14 Grace 12 and David Jr, are highlighted as contestants in the Panama Exposition with a goal of large prize money. The family emphasizes self reliance domestic skills and outdoor activity as defining traits while the father, a car company executive, notes extensive travel and the girls keeping house and earning small wages.
Kate aims to teach piano and organ while Helen plans kindergarten instruction. Grace hopes to nurture her voice and dancing, and David, once a prize baby, aspires to be a scientific farmer. He plays baseball with his father each night, a competition they both enjoy.
Dealers of art goods around the college square report a surplus as the picture September Morn fails to win student demand for the Chabas reproduction. The overstock reflects cooler reception and cautious spending among buyers.
A reader shares two recipes found in New Hampshire. First, fry a lean beef piece, brown on all sides, simmer in hot water until tender, add gravy, and serve. Second, a chocolate cake uses sugar butter or lard cocoa eggs sour milk soda flour and vanilla for a rich dessert.
Readable extracts show two published recipes and tips from Mrs. Ralph W. Cushing of Fitchburg and Mrs. Fay of Westboro. Included are lemon rice custard steps with milk eggs sugar and lemon rind, plus cabbage sauté with lard and cream for a tender dish, and a banana sugar cake layer suggestion from Mrs. Massey.
Washington reports that both houses will convene to push toward an early completion of the Democratic tariff bill. Conference report likely awaits action in the House Thursday and later in the Senate, with instructions sent to absentees to attend for final revision.
Democratic leaders anticipate White House approval of H. R. 5321 to cut duties and fund government, marking the first major tariff revision since Cleveland. Conference debates wrap up though cotton futures tax lingers, with Senate and House actions likely delayed by opposition and currency reform talks. Treasury figures show surpluses of 16 million in 1914 and 18 million in 1915 amid tax changes.
A letter from a 30 year old man asks Mildred Champagne whether to pursue a wealthy widow or a younger woman. The advice urges single minded devotion and warns against shared affection, urging one true romance and caution about money and distraction.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.