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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1915
Page
13
Poem praising a country doctor for weathering all conditions, bringing cheer, healing the sick, and offering counsel. Describes his frank, hearty nature, constant effort day and night, and his role as friend in old and new communities. Ends with blessing for his steadfast service.
Willis S. Holt, secretary of the Lowell Fish and Game Association, urges the Massachusetts Fish Commission to restore the fish ways on the Merrimac and Connecticut rivers as created by 1866 and 1904 laws. He argues dams and nets harm migratory fish and calls for enforcement and cleaner waterways to allow spawning and passage.
The Sewing Circle is a regular Boston Post feature for New England homemakers to discuss home and family topics. Readers may write under noms de plume with questions on household economy, baby care, managing husbands and children, flowers, gardens, and related domestic issues. Letters should be single-sided.
A Sewing Circle reader debunks the idea that women are routinely harassed in public, sharing a personal example of a mistaken claim by a fellow woman. The letter highlights vanity, misinterpretation, and the social pressure surrounding male attention and propriety.
A social note details a birthday gathering hosted by Miss Josephine McCarthy with guests Edwin and Raymond J. de Sheane, Queen Eleanor Palmer, Cora M. Kenealy, Marion A. Cossaboom, Irene B. Ladd, Kathryn Whalley, Caroline Murphy, Mary M. Gillooly, Loretta Gumpright, Lucille Murphy, and others.
Miss Josephine McCarthy celebrated her ninth birthday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs William R McCarthy 45 Edwin Street Ashmont. Eleven playmates attended joining in music games and refreshments from 4 to 7 pm. Ushers Edwin A de Sheano and Raymond J de Sheano assisted. Attendees included Mary M Gillooly Irene B Ladd Cora M Keenly Queen Eleanor Palmer Caroline T Murphy Lucille Murphy Loretta J Gumpright Marion A Cossaboom Kathryn Wholley.
The Sunday Post reprints engaging letters to the Sewing Circle, showcasing reader opinions, crafts notes, fashion tips, and community experiences shared with neighbors and club members.
Paragraphs describe dull artificial flowers for dress trimmings Dutch peasant and military influences in children’s wash dresses striped colieine for skirts modified Roman striped petticoats with dark suits detachable vests for flexible wear embroidered white parasols for Palm Beach girls’ velvet lined sashes new crepe weaves of gingham oysters on toast technique eggs on toast method best mock angel cake recipe with detailed mixing and baking steps
The Amateur Gardener advises planting radishes now in a warm rich soil. Sow a few at a time and repeat weekly to maintain supply. Include both white and red radishes for varied color and flavor in a pleasing table dish.
Miss Mattie, a 4 foot seamstress living on the Sixth floor, defends herself with a sunshade when a muscular Italian intruder bursts in to kidnap her. A rooftop fire then consumes the building, forcing the assailant to retreat as flames engulf the top and lower stories.
A reflective verse fragment about small human virtues in hardship and time of loss. It contrasts minor acts of kindness and courage with silence, love, and the ache of parting, ending with the image of rest.
A brief teaser notes a full page of striking pictures in tomorrow's Sunday Post featuring Boston girls posed to represent famous paintings.
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