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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1917
Page
15
The piece describes a morning walk on the avenue meeting Marion who, urged by a doctor to exercise for nerves from too much society, wears a blue suit with a narrow plain tailored skirt and semi fitted coat showing a tan linen waistcoat and collar.
The Sunday Post shares home cooking notes featuring an Apple Top Cake method with butter milk, apples, cinnamon, and vanilla, plus two ham based dishes Ham Relish No 1 and No 27 using mashed potatoes, ham, eggs, and butter. Also included are Baking Powder Biscuits guidance by Mrs. James Dickie of Orleans.
Miss Fivn Webb of Springfield was accepted as a volunteer member of the army recruiting party here by Major J. A. Ruggies. She is the first woman volunteer in this district.
A reader asks if one should marry a man who married to avoid military duty and vows to enlist now or lose the love she has. The column discusses patriotism, bachelor taxes, and possible badges or white feathers for those who avoid service.
Readers argue over bachelor tax exemptions with allege that married men and families bear heavy burdens too. A letter-writer defends taxation of bachelors while describing personal sacrifice of a family member serving in the army and criticizing childless lifestyles. Another writer urges personal responsibility over marriage expectations.
An advertisement touts Bon Opto as a real hope for eye strain and weak eyesight. It cites Dr Lewis and various testimonials claiming readers discarded glasses after 15 days, with promises of clearer vision and reduced inflammation.
Wash hands with soap and hot water after dishes then powder. Chapping may occur and a linseed meal bath with bitter almond oil can soothe the skin. Rub in gently and rinse with benzoin tincture solution then dust with talcum. North Windham sender.
A poem recounts a medieval siege where Catherine Barlass uses her arm to bar a door and holds against invaders. The tale links to Scotland's King and Kate the Bar lass, praising Belgian resistance to Prussian tyranny and lauding courage as the ransom of the Earth.
A reader’s composite Q and A column covers birth citizenship for children born at a British consul in Boston and in the Canal Zone, and whether such individuals become American. It also answers on warship speeds, Minot’s Ledge construction, teaching credentials in Boston, rail mail clerk pay, and the term slacker as English slang for draft-eligible men.
A letter questions a local claim about a 29 count in cribbage and guffs over the play described. The writer mocks a cowardly approach to duty and republishes the earlier citizen observer remark while analyzing the card sequence.
A fragment titled The Cheerful Cherub urges friendly treatment of others and love for life with lines about feeling love loom in the heart. The piece reads like an optimistic verse fragment from a periodical.
Miss Ruth Elizabeth Niles daughter of Dr Edward S Niles and Mrs Niles of Newton Massachusetts married Richard Morgan Thompson of Nauga tue Conn last night at Fork Street Church. Dr A Z Conrad officiated with maid of honor Miss Louise Thompson and best man Norman Thompson.
Oliver Cromwell born April 25 1599 in Huntington England lived as a country squire until Charles I defied Parliament. At age 48 he buckled on his sword recruited the Tronsides and helped negotiate with the king and the subsequent trial. He was proclaimed Lord Protector in 1653 and later died in his 59th year at Whitehall Palace.
Chinese tassels appear as neck finishes on odd dresses. Jersey bags with bead embroidery are featured. Odd waistcoats add color and embroidery to short coat suits. Brassieres grow dainty and lacy or simple. Straw hats show chenille brims with minimal trim. Cherry and currant shades lead straw millinery for early spring.
Mrs. Alice E. Winsor of Roxbury files libel for divorce in Suffolk County Superior Court alleging cruel and abusive treatment and failure to provide. The former Miss Alice Parsons, 18, married Sanford C. Winsor Jr. secretly at Kingston on July 26 after a brief romance and plans to resume her maiden name.
A listing of sewing items and children's wear includes jackets, bootees, Afghans, sweaters, cashmere sacques, wrappers, and novelty kit items. Tand made dresses are shown, hand embroidered and trimmed with real lace, with prices from 1.00 to 55.00. Infant and baby white coats and capes in various fabrics are offered up to 2 years size.
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