Boston Post Cane

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In 1909 the Boston Post gave mahogany canes to several towns in Massachusetts. The cane was to be kept in the possesion of oldest person in the town.

See attached articles:

Another Tradition Vanishing,Eagle Tribune, January 9, 1998, .....click to enlarge
We All Need Something to Lean On, Andover Townsman, July 29, 2004.....click to enlarge




--Eleanor 15:31, May 16, 2006 (EDT

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