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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1922
Page
9
Poem fragment recalls childhood in an era without electric light. Lamp posts lined streets and a lamplighter lit each post at dusk as darkness grew. The ice man with a stick and a shadowed figure in a slouch hat are described as part of nightly the scene.
A compact sketch recounts Columbus’s 1492 voyage, the 1493 expedition with 1500 men, the destruction at La Navidad, and subsequent trips to the Cape Verde Islands and Venezuela. It notes Nagging realities of early colonization, Indian warfare, and Columbus’s governance challenges, ending with criticism from disillusioned mariners.
A hot weather crepe de Chine dress with a long plain bodice and flat pleats in the skirt is praised for easy wear at tea and in the country. A beaded belt and self material waist belt are noted as smart options, with a Chinese emblem adding distinction. A second dress on Fifth Avenue features dark blue and white Georgette crepe with four pleated panels and oblique belt ends suited for summer street wear.
A narrative reveals a wife Fleur de Lys pushing her husband Ben to build a rockery. At seventy, he labors tirelessly, lifting a ton of stone and injuring his toes, while the wife praises the outdoor project and insists it kept him alive that year.
A reader discussion asks whether one would live from age ten to now or continue life from now to twice the present age. Many favor living forward, citing maturity, responsibility, and hope, while others regret past mistakes and desire a redo. Letters recount personal losses, remorse, and aspiration, urging reflection on kindness and memory.
Elizabeth defies her husband to share a tenth of yearly preserves with the sick, churchgoers and the needy. After a perilous night she remits the quarrel, and Daniel vows a third closet for a shared charity with their newborn son.
A large jade straw hat is described with a wreath of black velvet grapes around its crown and a narrow black lace band hanging from the brim, creating a striking ceremonial headpiece.
Instruction reiterates that no stories will be returned unless a self addressed stamped envelope is provided and requests retaining a copy of the story sent. The note emphasizes return policy and archival practice for submitted items.
Miss Nelson confronts Anita and Viola over desk duties and a misfiled statistic. Miss Sunderland is blamed for lateness and in turn blames Bronson, while Sunderland defends her punctuality and reveals Murphy may have mixed the page into the outgoing box. Tension rises as colleagues accuse one another.
The article notes that extracted honey can match comb honey in flavor with proper handling. It explains crystallization is more common in pure honeys, especially alfalfa, and that heating to 160 degrees F in a double boiler preserves color and flavor. Store honey in a dry place in sealed packaging to prevent spoilage.
A shopper notes that buying honey should focus on flavor and quality rather than stressing over every minor attribute. The comment encourages practical choices and avoiding overanalysis.
The article notes long pointed panels on elaborate gowns with three panels common in one frock. It describes a three piece monogram dress made of heavy crepe de chine and featuring the wearer's monogram hand embroidered on the pocket.
A page of home cooking ideas features mock macaroons and stuffed peaches with vinegar syrup, plus fruit salad with marshmallows and a cream dressing. Also included is a fish pond dish using milk, canned fish, red peppers, and creamed potatoes, with credited contributors Lucy Livermore and Lucy Lee.
Household tips advise boiling water to remove blueberry peach and ink stains with patience and no soap. The other text depicts a crowded dock as a crowd cheers a long time caddy turned golfer, hailed like Dewey after a sports open win.
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