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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1919
Page
17
Anthologized lines celebrate Walt Whitman as the approaching centenary nears. The selection presents characteristic stanzas from his writings, reflecting themes of democracy individuality and transcendence in a poetry tribute.
Dot agrees to attend a dance with Helen while anxious about Duke the dog and Wallie who has returned from France. Misinterpreted letters spark jealousy until Wallie reveals the truth and reconciles with Dot. The trio ends with Dot’s wedding to Wallie and Duke as a cherished rival.
An advertisement argues people may be constipated while feeling normal and urges a cleansing with Dr True's Elixir. It likens waste buildup to a full glass of water overflowing and claims the elixir cleanses gently, is pleasant tasting, inexpensive, and widely used by doctors, druggists, and families.
A cheerful charity drive themed on national unity encourages citizens to buy war bonds. An illustrated cherub leads a campaign message urging support and patriotic participation, with emphasis on shared duty and financial patience.
A 1819-era piece argues marriage common law and parental duty under God. It defends rearing a large family on a modest income, contrasts scriptural warnings against child neglect with personal testimony, and urges faithful living to avoid moral ruin. Boston's Own reflects on virtue, marriage, and community values.
Captain Gilbert S White decorated by the Legion of Honor is a mural painter who has decorated many public buildings in America and is brother to Stewart Edward White with four brothers in the army. In Paris Hugh Gibson is named as new American minister, Bing Bliss favored by Paderewski. The Princeton seniors name Richard Cleveland as their most respected man. Isaac Don Levine, a Russian author, travels to Europe as a special correspondent. Miss Gladys Miles of New York, daughter of portrait painter Irving Ramsey Wiles, wins art medals. The 4th Aero Squadron Known as the hat in the ring squadron routed the Richthofen circus. Major Hutton proposed the stovepipe hat with surgeon Walter adding the ring. Edward Streeter and Bill Breck of the 27th Division are noted. Breck now illustrators in New York.
Poem recounts life on a small street with shutters revealing light and shadow amid busy city throngs. It contrasts new hopes and fading dreams, noting youth and age, sorrow and cheer, as whispers of stories unfold behind brick rows and little windows.
A satin is noted as well used and black with gold stripes. Afternoon frocks mostly reach the ankle while long tailored coats feature full embroidery. Silk corset laces appear as lingerie ribbons across the ensemble.
A collection of home recipes and methods from Florence M Potter and others, detailing suet pudding using molasses and citrus, steam timing, and a fireless cooker technique. Additional instructions cover stewed apple desserts with lemon, meringue toppings, a rich cream cake method, popcorn candy, and peanut brittle style candy, attributed to Mrs Irene I Wheel of East Wakefield NH.
Etiquette primer notes how to introduce a guest and arrange seating. It explains that the lady is named first followed by each gentleman in order, and that at dinner the host leads to the dining room with the principal lady guest to his right while the hostess follows with the principal gentleman guest to her right. A wartime slogan encourages liberty and buying victory bonds.
A reader writes on fashion and makeup roles in daily life and dances. Advice emphasizes modest dress, self respect, and avoiding excessive vanity. Letters discuss marriage finances, parenthood, and gender expectations with cautions about selfishness and responsibility.
An old advertisement touts Dr F M Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy for liver and bowel ailments. It claims the olive colored tablets promote normal bowel action and removal of waste, promising pale complexions, clear eyes, and better health. Sold in 10c and 20c boxes by all druggists.
Charles Franklin Jones argues liberty spreads through American example during world affairs. A Paderewski anecdote shows how nations learn by observing us, urging the U S to maintain its own liberty standard for global influence.
Household Hints describe drying orange and lemon peels to powder for puddings frostings and cake flavoring with almond replacement notes. The Oldest Inhabitant recalls Boston weather extremes for April 28 including 32 above in 1882 and eight inches of snow in 1916 with rare precipitation in recent decades.
A young woman asks if it is proper to invite men to her home to meet her and gain courage. The adviser urges hosting them in a controlled setting with family present, then accepting invitations in return, claiming it preserves self respect and admiration.
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