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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1919
Page
15
Boston writer Charles Franklin Jones urges readers to shape the future with choice and effort. He argues the mind governs the universe and calls for turning dark possibilities into bright progress through determination, justice, and honest effort.
Patty Roberts returns home with her horse Joe to Caroline Fenwick's house after war service with Red Cross. Bob Cutler, recently discharged from naval training, hears Patty singing and reunites with his dream girl. He declares he will not let her go again as Caroline arranges a supper meeting.
Readers pose questions on World War I combat entry dates and leadership, presidential eligibility for later-born citizens, city populations, Hyde Park status, marriage legality to a deceased spouse’s sibling, Lincoln statue dedication details, and Boston’s early street names.
The speaker recalls meeting Mrs. Grey describing her as reposeful and charming. She is noted to be attractive with a dark blue moire silk gown on long-waisted lines. The skirt features a narrow embroidered band and a fan-shaped frill with an oval split neck and tassels.
A brief note introduces Songs of Sunshine by the Bentitown Bard with a hopeful tone. The piece previews a collection celebrating local charm and lyric craft from Bentitown’s troubadour tradition.
Readers invited to submit problems or comments for the Sewing Circle column. The editor will judge the best contribution each week and print the writer’s name on the editorial page. Responses discuss a married woman corresponding with seven soldiers in France and whether she should continue after their return.
A reader asks whether to urge a close friend to leave her current partner for another man. The adviser notes that the decision should belong to the woman, as happiness and satisfaction determine the worth of any partner, and outsiders should avoid interference in matters of love.
A narrator recalls youthful dreams of luxury and the glamour of upper class life. Now with Croix de Guerre and chevrons, two good feet and the comfort of home, they praise simple street walks and a mother’s kiss, honoring a bunkie wounded in war.
Readable recipes include Ma s Molasses Cookies Jugged Soup Sour Milk Spice Cake and Butter Scotch with contributor names and Boston Lowell Methuen addresses. The items present standard home baking and cooking directions with measurements and baking steps.
The feature recalls Philip III born April 14, 1578, noting a court rife with corruption and noble pensions. It links his era to Spain’s decline and the Thirty Years War, recounting a tale that the king died in middle age from a pan of charcoal heat, per Bassompierre’s memoirs.
Boston's quota of 10 000 signatures for the Lithuanian independence petition was reached at a mass meeting in Faneuil Hall attended by about 2000 Lithuanians. Signatures go to the national council in Washington to cable President Wilson urging backing at the peace conference. Speakers denounced Bolshevism and Poland and urged Ireland and other smaller nations to secure independence as well.
Arthur M. Hazard's Not By Might portrays four soldiers from the United States France England and Italy under Wilson's 1917 war aims. The painting shows Truth above, guiding the allied forces as they confront the enemy with restrained resolve and moral purpose.
Many railroad men and Masons attended the burial of W Webster Morse retired Bateson Albany railroad freight department at his home 1246 Commonwealth avenue yesterday afternoon The services were conducted by Rev Ernest P Herrick of the Allston M E Church and Lebanon Lodge of Masons Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery Chelmsford Bearers were Daniel J Cotter W E Lingquist Charles Andrews and Walter A Howes
The Oldest Inhabitant recalls Boston coldest and warmest April 14 records with figures 29 above in 1875 and 30 in 1887 for cold, and 7 degrees in 1876 and 1891 for warmth. He notes no rain or snow this date in the past decade except in 1911 1913 1916 and 1918.
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