Boston Post Cane

In 1909 the Boston Post newspaper 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

Another Tradition Vanishing, page 2 .....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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