Remarkable Everett Singer to Honor 82nd Birthday
Mrs Harriet Cushing of Everett, soon to be 82, remains a celebrated vocalist and active helper at home. This month she will perform seven or eight numbers at the Soldiers Home in Chelsea, while continuing household duties and mending for her family. She has long sung publicly with skill surpassing many younger performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Cushing
Everett
Chelsea
Lillian C. Sargent
Dowse Street
Anxious to Serve U. S. at 91
Ira P. Whittier of Henniker New Hampshire, a well preserved 91 year old, plans to reach 92. Last season at 91 he mowed with a horse rake, stored several tons of hay, raised 27 bushels of potatoes, and produced a year’s supply of vegetables while cutting eight cords of wood for next winter. He would gladly serve in the war if given a good horse, and he praises the Post for presenting him a gold headed cane to aid him in old age. J E Whittier, 58 School Street Concord NH.
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Ira P. Whittler
Henniker
N. H
Mr. Whittier
J. E. Whittier
School Street
Concord
Elderly Taunton Couple Noted For Service
A remarkable Taunton pair, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Cole of 3 Barton Street, are highlighted for their life of work and care. Mrs. Cole, 80, mother of four, kept active after a hip fracture at 79, washing, cooking, and knitting 15 stockings, two wristers, and five mittens for the Red Cross since December. Mr. Cole, 73, serves as church sexton and works daily at Reed & Barton silver. Also mentioned is Mrs. F. R. Bradbury of 14 Arch Street, Middleboro.
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Hiram Cole
Barton Street
Taunton
Cole
Red Cross
Reed & Barton's
Silver Works
F. R. Bradbury
Arch Street
Middleboro
Spry North Scituate Nonagenarian Honored Weekend
Mrs Abigail Stoddard of North Scituate, nearing her 93rd birthday, remains active and cheerful. She raised six children, made jelly and pickles, knitted for the Red Cross, spent winters in Flymouth Florida, quilted six patchwork quilts, loves car rides, and inspires with her steadfast health and spirit. Mrs W G Bates Cohasset R F D No 1.
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Abigail Stoddard
North Scituate
Red Cross
Flymouth
Fla
Florida
W. G. Bates
Cohasset
Marguerite d Angouleme a Renaissance Princess
Birthday bio brief notes Marguerite d Angouleme born April 11 1492 granddaughter of Valois line daughter of Count d Angouleme betrothed in childhood to Duke d Alencon married at seventeen later wed Navarre king widow and renowned writer of poems and the Hep tameron with a brilliant court and circle including Rablais Rachelais
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Marguerite d
Marguerite de Navarre
Angouleme
d’Alenceon
Francis I
France
Navarre
Kingdom of
Marguerite
Rachelais
Foot soothing foot tub remedy from old cookbook
ETHELYN PARSONS of Norwich Conn says a sea salt and castor oil foot bath helped her sore feet. She recommends filling a tub with lukewarm water salted like the ocean, moving toes for 10 minutes, drying, rubbing with castor oil, and repeating twice daily.
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Ethelyn Parsons
Norwich
Conn
Liberty Bond Appeal Urges Public Support Today
A patriotic call appeals to Americans to back Liberty Bonds, urging loyalty and support for government, liberty, justice, and national effort during a time of national need. The message emphasizes choosing to stand with the government and the nation.
A New York Specialist Promises Beauty Treatment
A home beauty treatment called Ara-Mara tes claims to brighten and soften complexions in a single session. The method promises diminished wrinkles enlarged pores and lighter skin and offers a money back guarantee through your druggist if no improvement is seen.
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New York
Etiquette tips on gifts and dress for weddings
A column offers guidance on convalescent family gifts, appropriate wedding attire, and accepting money from a fiancé. It advises giving small courtesies to a recovering relative, dressing suitably for evening events, and not accepting money from a young partner even if engaged.
By Josh Billings Observations on human folly and luck
Satirical musings by Josh Billings on mistakes humility prudery and wealth. The piece mocks pretension and gravity while noting human folly roadblocks and the ease of repenting future sins. It ends with a wry reflection on aging and wisdom.
Dig Down In Our Jeans To Help Our Boys In France
A wartime appeal urges readers to fund war efforts by contributing today. It emphasizes collective responsibility and personal sacrifice to support soldiers overseas, noting urgency against potential threats from the Huns and the need to cover bill costs through shared funds.
Platonic ideals of friendship and love through ages
The text surveys human society doctrines from ancient to present day, noting Plato's purely spiritual model of love and friendship between sexes. It questions how much such platonic relations exist in reality, and contrasts idealist views with human nature. It also mentions liberty bonds as a protector of home, national ideals, and victory.
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Miss Champagne
Plato
B. C
Should mothers read their daughters letters debate
Letters to the Sewing Circle unfold a debate on whether a mother has the right to read her daughter's mail before engagement. Contributors argue it tests trust and guides writing, while others advocate fostering closeness to deter poor company and reinforce respect. A moving tale recalls a child wishing for parents to know love and home.
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Sewing Circle
Beth
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