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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1918

Page

11

Dear Sewing Circle Right to read a daughter's letters

A mother questions the right to open her daughter's letters while friends and readers offer varied views. Some insist trust and shared confidences prevent intrusion, others argue parental access harms trust and privacy unless explicit permission is given by the daughter.

B. H Rhoda Old Granite State Sewing Circle

Birthday Bio Briefs Raphael Sanzio

Raphael Sanzio born April 6 1843 is noted as a premier painter of all ages. The Urbino native apprenticed to Perugino then studied under Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci in Florence and Rome. He dominated papal court frescoes madonnas and portraits, living in Rome among famed contemporaries before dying at 87.

Raphael Sanzio Italy Leonardo da Vinci Michaelangelo Mie Urbino Perugino Florence da Vinci

Dear Miss Champagne Advise on a wavering admirer

A 20 year old beauty writes seeking guidance on marrying a man who visits sporadically. She loves him but fears losing charm if he learns of her deep affection. She notes his good breeding and popularity, while she finds other men untuned. The adviser counsels natural, pleasant behavior and leaving outcomes to fate.

Miss Champagne

Thorpe Dies Sudden in Superior Court Session

Walter H. Thorpe, a prominent Boston lawyer connected with state court practice, collapsed and died in the Equity Motion Session of the Superior Court shortly after finishing his defense arguments in four cases.

Walter H. Thorpe Boston Superior Court

Everyday Etiquette Tips From Alicia Hoyt

A collection of guidelines for guests and hosts. Do not let a cane or umbrella block car aisles. Parents should limit a child's disruptive behavior during visits and avoid exposing a guest to the child unnecessarily. In business, introductions to all employees are unnecessary unless a specific caller requires it.

Alicia Hoyt A. B.C

Anniversary Hymn of Enduring U S Victory

Recalling a longed-for peace, this anniversary marks enduring courage and answered prayers. Hearts sing proudly for our loved U S A as we celebrate the triumph and resolve that carried us through to today.

Whist and Dance Event Details Include City Committees

Schedule runs from 8 P M to 4 30 P M with dancing until 1 A M The committees chaired by Floor Director Joseph Timilty Entertainment Senator George Curran Reception John J Cassidy Whist Mrs Michael J Sullivan Refreshment Miss Elsie Martikkee listed for the event.

Joseph Timilty George C. Curran John J. Cassidy Michael J. Sullivan Elsie Martikkee

Recipes for New England Housewives and Split Pea Soup

Sunday Post presents recipes for a milk pudding with eggs and whipped cream by Mrs C S Marshall of Westboro and a hearty split pea soup. The soup uses beef bones corned pork and peas, with toast dice and a beef boil, served in tureen. Edith L Winn of 6 Blagden Street signs the split pea soup recipe.

New England Sunday Post C. S. Marshall Boardman Street Westboro Edith L. Winn Blagden Street

St Francis de Sales Reunion and Dance Set

The St Francis de Sales Church reunion and dance for current and past parishioners will be held next Wednesday night in the Parochial School Hall Roxbury. REP TIMOTHLY DRISCOLL will be chief aid and MISS MAK KENNY serves on the whist committee as preparations are completed for a big time at the event on April 10.

Timothly Driscoll St. Francis de Sales Church St. Francis de Sales’ Church Roxbury The Post New England the Post Boston Sunday Post Agnes Small Home For John E. Gilman Soldiers’ Relief

Want B. & M. Apply for Aid

Conrad W. Crocker, counsel for the Minority Stockholders Protective Association of the Boston & Maine Railroad, said at a State House meeting the road hopes to secure 13 million dollars and a government contract to ensure at least a 6 percent dividend. The plan would use federal control provisions to sell government securities equal to the unfunded debt, totaling 13 million. The meeting urged the board of directors to apply to Washington, with a minority stockholder to act if directors do not.

Conrad W. Crocker Board of Directors of the Road Washington

Provisions for Roxbury Charities in Smith Will

Timothy Smith probate shows a 25 000 trust in Roxbury for charitable purposes with judge Eliot Church pastor and Roxbury Charitable Society as administrators. A 173 000 charitable fund funds public uses and a 25 000 Wastham trust supports library books and education over 100 years. Personal legacies total 138 000.

Roxbury Court Eliot Church Roxbury Boston Wastham

Poison bread traced to East Side bakery with alien workers

New York on April 5 reports glass particles in bread traced to an East Side bakery where 47 of 110 employees are alien enemies, per Bronx District Attorney Martin. Additional complaints of glass in bread ginger snaps and other baked goods were filed across all five boroughs.

New York East Side Martin Bronx County

Betsy Ross Spirit Shines in Somerville Home

Mrs. Mary R. Whitney, 96, known as the Betsy Ross of Somerville, lives at the Somerville Home for the Aged. Born 1821 in Hallowell Maine, she sews and mends city flags, reads, writes, and quilts. Her family military legacy and public birthdays are celebrated annually with letters, cards, and flowers.

Mary R. Whitney Betsy Ross Somerville Whitney Hallowell Somerville Home

Mrs Bosworth of Marshfield noted for teaching career

Mrs Sarah C Bosworth born 1837 in Marshfield began teaching in 1853, retired 1878 when district schools adopted a new system. A descendant of Peregrine White, she taught in Marshfield Duxbury Attleboro Pembroke and Pawtucket R I and visits Hanover Whitman Brockton to see her children. She preserves Old Colony genealogy and has three brothers in Marshfield. J B Lawrence Rockland.

Sarah C. Bosworth Marshfield Duxbury Attleboro Pembroke Pawtucket R. L Hanover Whitman Brockton Bosworth Thomas Foster Sarah E. White Plymouth Peregrine White Cape Cod Bay Mrs. Bosworth Old Colony Peregrine Foster White Luther White Edward White S. Lawrence Summer Street Rockland

A Father to Be Proud Of

MISS ELSIE M. SEAVEY describes her father a nearly 88 year old man who last summer walked two miles to the next village for work, tends a winter vegetable garden and sells extras, chopped about 20 cords of firewood, remains temperate and diligent, and asks to be added to a list.

Elsie M. Seavey Porter Place N. H

Riverside Vermont Farm Summer Reference

A fragment notes a two year old stay at Riverside a Vermont farm near a rural area. The text mentions nothing else definite about people events or outcomes.

Riverside Vermont

Molasses Kandy by Josh Billings

Quip filled piece in Billings style on honesty pride humility and common sense. It mocks sharpers and vanity while urging caution, restraint and prudent manners. It notes that life is short to know oneself and stresses the value of politeness, trust, and measured opinions.

Billyus Kolick Thare Altho Thare

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