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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1920
Page
17
Walt Mason urges making the most of the day as he vows to help the needy and stay busy with stunts and work. He reflects on tomorrow’s unknowns, emphasizing present effort and cheerful vim, ending with a commitment to brighten others’ lives today.
A reader defies Rev Henry Ross of London who says one woman cannot keep a secret. The letter argues many women readers of the Sewing Circle keep confidences, noting men also rely on female discretion and that no true example supports the charge. It asks women and men if they trust women with secrets and challenges the prejudice.
Readers debate domestic roles, husbands authority, and kindness in marriage. Letters from SYBIL, CONNIE EFEM, MISS BOSTON and JUSTICE discuss whether men should rule at home, the idea of cave man behavior, and the balance of protection, respect, and partnership in American families.
Lace and flowered chiffons appear in summer gown displays with the 1830 influence seen in taffeta frocks with flounces. A wing drapery at the sides adds novelty to evening dresses in black satin. Some frocks show distinct Victorian lines.
One cup cooked minced chicken with asparagus and cheese forms a timbale filling baked in water bath. Includes substitutes for butter cheese and cream using egg yolks, with guidance on staining and serving, credited to Miss Florence A Sternberg of Roxbury.
First published in an instructive daily feature, the note marks Herbert Spencer born April 27 1820 in Derby England. It recalls his early rebellion and career from railway clerk to journalist and author of Social Statics Principles of Psychology Biology Sociology and Data of Ethics with American gifts aiding his writing.
A 1920 McClure Syndicate piece dismisses dream significance and introduces a short series on historic dream meanings. It notes no belief in dreams today and frames the discussion as an educational collection rather than personal prophecy.
The dream interpretation links a harvest dream to success in business and rising profits. If harvesters are busy, expect growth. if idle, signs point to poorer results. Engaging in harvesting is seen as stronger omen than merely watching.
A Miss Alice Stuart etiquette note discusses whether guests should fold napkins after meals. The answer: at formal meals not required, at social teas or breakfasts folding is acceptable if the hostess folds hers, and at a fashionable dinner napkins are left unfolded beside the plate.
Household hints provide practical tips from Viola C. Ballard of Gardiner Maine and M H Bliss of Fairhaven Massachusetts. Suggestions include greasing pans with salt pork to stop sticking and steaming vegetables for better flavor. Tips also cover baking oysters, using butter chips on shredded wheat, and preventing rods from catching curtains with a thimble or glove finger.
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