Sewing Circle Letters On Introductions And Alliances
A series of letters discuss etiquette for cross sex friendships and introductions, questioning who may speak first, whether a wife may keep outside friendships, and a second wife’s respect for the first wife. Respondents cite etiquette, marriage boundaries, and honoring past spouses.
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Sewing Circle
Gertie
The
Post Sewing Circle
Filling or Jelly for Any Layer Cake
A concise guide lists options for filling or jelly to pair with layered cakes. It highlights flavors, textures, and preservation tips to ensure stable, tasty results across cake types and occasions.
Interesting exhibit of French war posters and lecture
I attended an afternoon exhibit on French war posters with a lecture. I learned how much work goes into poster making. I met Miss Bainbridge, and we had tea. she looked better in a tailored dark blue velour suit.
Entertaining Etiquette and Courtesy for Guests
The passage advises hostesses to avoid ostentation and favor tasteful, discreet entertaining. It urges modest attire, originality over lavish spending, and entertaining with brains rather than purse. It also notes guests at meals announced by a servant and Billy’s tip on lifting hats when offering courtesy to ladies.
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Billy
Household Hints Slipping Rubber Plant Growth
Household hints note the rubber plant rests in winter and begins growing in late February. Cut slips from the main plant in mid March, place in water, keep in a room away from sun until roots form in five to six weeks, then pot in earth and gradually reintroduce to sun. Mrs James G Hinckley of 254 School Street Winter Hill shares five healthy plants from slips last March.
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James G. Hinckley
School Street
Winter Hill
Bond Drives Patriot Support in Crisis Era
Citizens urged to buy bonds as a bulwark for freedom and civilization amid a national emergency. Authorities frame bond purchases as essential to sustaining defense, public services, and democratic stability while appealing to patriotism and collective duty.
The Little Flag on Our House by Will Seely
Poem describes a home’s blue star flag waved by neighbors as a family’s son serves in France. The verse observes the flag’s glow at night and the single blue star signaling the boy overseas, promising to wave until he returns or rests in France. It ends with gratitude despite the war’s cost.
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Leslie
France
Birthday Bio Briefs: Marie LeBrun Portraitist of Royals
Marie LeBrun born 1755 in Paris rose from painting her mother to royal portraits including Queen Marie Antoinette. Her travels through Italy Russia and Germany followed the French Revolution, painting noble families and earning enduring fame in memoirs and poems. Buy a bond to help ensure your freedom.
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Marie LeBrun
Marie Louise Elizabeth Vignee LeBrun
Paris
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Queen Marie
Antoinette
LeBrun
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Italy
Russia
Germany
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