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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1917
Page
20
Letters from readers discuss marriage to avoid military service, equal rights, and domestic strains. A mother laments neglect, a reader defends husbands, and others argue over money, independence, and wartime duty amid social expectations.
A shopper describes a dear little afternoon frock in thin summer silk with old blue and rose on white. The blouse features a fichu net and a black velvet ribbon threaded through slits, finishing in pink rose buds. Sleeves are tight with net frills and velvet ribbon accents at the wrist.
New York marks France Day with flags on thousands of buildings. In schools children sing the Marseillaise and the Star Spangled Banner. Governor Whitman ordered the celebration in honor of the French High Commission and Lafayette's departure from Bordeaux to aid American liberty. The Lafayette statue in Union Square is decorated despite cold rain.
United States District Attorney George W. Anderson issued a warning urging households not to hoard coal as the local coal market faces a threatening situation. He advises residents to maintain a prudent winter supply and avoid crowding the market.
The Sunday Post features a selection of engaging letters to the Sewing Circle, showcasing readers’ opinions, tips, and creative ideas for stitching, fabric choices, and projects.
poem speaks of springtime renewal and reverence for nature. It envisions a Sabbath porch scene where winds blow from the south and arbutus blooms appear beneath snow. The speaker praises God’s gardener and the beauty found in barren gardens turning lush with fragrance and music.
Household hints by Mrs. James Prowett offer tips for washing Japanese silk waists using grated raw potato and warm water, rubbing, rinsing, drying, and ironing on the wrong side. She also suggests clearing cloudy bottles with broken egg shells and warm water, shaking, rinsing, and repeating if needed.
A collection of recipes for waffles muffins and a chocolate nut cake with detailed ingredients and steps. Includes Mrs Neal Hosmer at 106A Main Street Lancaster NH as the home source.
Police and Department of Justice agents seized ten sticks of dynamite on a West Roxbury farm after a raid. The farm owners were not arrested but were brought before W. Anderson for examination and released pending further investigation.
Hartford April 26 The Legislature adopted a resolution extending Connecticut’s congratulations to the new government of Russia. The resolution goes to the Governor for signature and then to the Russian Duma per General Assembly vote.
The note hints at a humorous or affectionate piece about Mr W and his wife in the upcoming Sunday Post Fun and Feature section. It promises light domestic amusement and playful family banter.
John T. Wheelwright argues in a letter to the Post that the initiative and referendum amendment threatens the right XX of the Massachusetts Declaration of Rights by delaying or blocking emergency laws. He warns 10 000 voters could force delays through referendums, hampering wartime government action and likening it to a legislative obstruction at the Springfield Armory.
A reader asks about rekindling friendship with a girl who now dates another man. The adviser suggests honest communication and a fair, sportsmanlike approach where both suitors acknowledge the rival and let the girl choose, aiming to learn her true feelings while avoiding treachery.
The article explains making a French flag with three vertical stripes. Blue near the staff should be 30 percent of width, white 33 percent, red 37 percent, with stripes about 18 inches long. It notes the flag’s proportions resemble those of the U S.
In the State armory at Concord this evening the Concord Minute Men plan to join the Massachusetts State Guard under the Home Guard act for service within the State. If 60 or more men sign a petition to Governor McCall, the organization may be formed. Wells A. Hall leads the unit.
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