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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1911
Page
10
In a letter to Let George Do It George McManus describes his young age of 21 and concerns about silvery white hair strands appearing at the hairline and falling eyelashes whenever he rubs his eyes. He asks for the cause of his trouble.
A distressed mother writes of marriage, four children, and expecting another in January. She praises her husband who works hard to provide and clothe their family, and she longs for assistance to improve their home situation.
Odol introduces a new antiseptic toothpaste that cleanses the entire mouth beyond brushing. The product reportedly remains active between meals, impregnating gums and mucous membranes, and does not evaporate or wash away in saliva. Available from GEO. BORGFELDT & CO. in Chicago New York and San Francisco.
A devoted spouse notes her partner’s tireless effort and steady support. She admires his belief that he has a fortunate wife, while circumstances prevent her from offering more direct help. The message celebrates steadfast partnership.
A newly formed whist club of 12 members asks for advice on charging a fee and appointing officers such as president and treasurer. They meet biweekly at members’ homes with the hostess providing prizes and light refreshments, hoping to grow during the winter.
A reader identified as MOTHER OF FIVE writes to the Sewing Circle sharing views on marriage and women’s work. She states she is not an old maid, has five grown children, and urges her sons to marry only if they can support a wife, arguing working women cannot keep house.
A mother urges a sixteen year old girl to delay marriage, citing insufficient physical and mental preparation. She argues that good positions require years of preparation and that marriage brings new duties requiring maturity to support oneself and run a home. August.
A reader describes decorating a large house with autumn leaves jack o lanterns made of cucumbers and squashes and a table filled with pumpkin pie doughnuts cheese coffee and apples. Guests entered to a ghost at the door and wandered through candle lit rooms with groaning ghosts and shocks from a netted ghost in a box. Games included blindfolded feeding, a string tied doughnut challenge and a football with notes for guests to act out ideas and songs. Endeavorer continuity is noted.
A nest of bees harassed Somerville highway workers removing an elm on Somerville avenue once a colonial landmark. The tree sheltered British soldiers en route to Concord and Lepington, and many passersby were stung. A Revolutionary cannon ball was found after removal and kept as a souvenir.
In Toulon France on September 29 the ship's doctor who escaped the battleship Liberte disaster received an envelope containing 5219 dollars found among lost articles from the wreckage. The money had been lost at the time of the explosion.
George A. Morrison of 58 Newbury Street West Somerville faced a polygamy charge in Somerville Police Court yesterday. He was arrested Monday on a complaint by James Ewers of Boston and released on bail provided by his wife. The complainant said the information was unfounded.
A publisher touts a new truss based cure claiming instant relief when others fail. Offers a free book on Rapture and care with prices and patient letters as proof. Readers are invited to mail a free coupon to receive the book and try the discovery.
Critics praise Jeffery Farnol as one of the era’s greatest living novelists. The Money Moon is regarded as an even finer and more fascinating story than The Broad Highway.
The illustrator Arthur I. Keller, famed for The Money Moon, stands among the finest living artists. His Farnel story illustrations are among his best work, earned in part by a labor of love. He has won foreign and domestic honors and illustrated many noted books including The Virginian and The Right of Way. His paintings include At Mass Lead Kindly Light and The Sisters.
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