Bear Friends and Sewing Circle Debate on Married Women's Letters
A reader argues a married woman should stop corresponding with seven soldiers after they return from France. She insists a wife must follow her conscience and hubby's wishes, not seek outside happiness, and warns a married woman risks life happiness by continuing such letters. Another reader, Miss Loyalty, comments on the issue and its moral implications.
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France
United States Army
America
Correspondence and Advice From a War Era Sewing Circle
Letters discuss postwar soldier correspondence and romantic risk, powder and paint for social life, an adopted child’s life and church roots, and a veteran’s view of gratitude, motherhood, and enduring duty in hard times.
The Return Poem from Mothers and Erin’s Sons
A World War I era poem reflects a mother watching soldiers pass and mourning her son away in defense of democracy. She hopes for peace at the table with Immanuel and envisions Ireland's freedom as part of a lasting global peace. The piece praises America’s sacrifice and calls for equal sharing of peace among nations.
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Immanuel
Emerald Isle
America
Ireland
Erin’s Sons
Anniversary Battle Picture Highlighted for 26th Division Souvenir
A color drawing of the 26th Division of New England fighting the Hun will be featured in the 26th Division souvenir section in next Sunday's Boston Sunday Post.
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New England
Boston Sunday Post
Two Minute Talks for Americans by Charles Franklin Jones
Charles Franklin Jones of Boston argues that opponents claim to favor the League of Nations in theory while aiming to undermine it to spite Wilson. He uses a parable of a countryman selling a home raised turkey shot and explains critics intend the shots for him, not the turkey, reflecting on political motives and honesty of purpose.
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Charles Franklin Jones
Boston
League of Nations
Wilson
L. N
W.W
Between Sunset and Dusk
A June evening in a fish boat with Sally Densmore and her grandfather unfolds as he teaches baiting and fishing. The girl questions the lilies closing at sundown while the old man focuses on technique and lumber prices, revealing a strained mood between them.
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Sally
Sally Densmore
Grandfather and the Plane Over Sally Meadow
Sally laments her grandfather’s control and his snobbery toward Ned Barrett while a distant plane draws her attention. Sam Densmore reacts to the flying craft as Sally secretly watches the meadow. She later meets the two men, hopeful for a gallant officer’s victory.
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Ned
Ned Barrett
France
Barretts
Sam Densmore
Sally
Glorious 26th Division Story Next Week in Boston Post
A tabloid history of the 26th Division recounting New England fighters role in World War I will appear in the sou venir section of next week's Boston Sunday Post.
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New England
Boston Sunday Post
Recipes of New England Housewives Card
A fragment from a Sunday Post recipe feature lists a simple batter: two eggs beaten five minutes, then sugar, flour sifted with cream of tartar and saleratus, salt, milk, and a moderate oven. The note ends with a signoff from Mrs T Everett Hallows of 518 Whipple Street Fall River.
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Charles H. Willard
Georgetown
T. Everett Hallows
Whipple Street
Fall River
Beauty Specialist Shares Home Gray Hair Remedy
Mrs. M. D. Gillespie of Kansas City recommends a simple at home mix to darken gray hair and add gloss. Mix water bay rum Barbo Compound and glycerine then apply twice weekly until the desired shade. it allegedly makes a gray haired person look twenty years younger without dyeing or residue.
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M. D. Gillespie
Kansas City
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