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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1917
Page
9
A reader argues for a broader look at public displays of affection in crowded urban homes and the pressures of courtship. She recalls past marriages arranged by parents and warns that banning public affection could push society toward distant, arranged matches as in older times.
A reader questions flirtation and modesty warning against "anglers" for men. A correspondent advises single life and self respect, while another letter recalls hardships of unhappy marriages and warns a young wife to value her husband for the sake of their child.
Readers are invited to send letters to the Sewing Circle, inviting participation and correspondence from members and interested individuals.
Recipes by Agnes Howe Hawkins list ingredients and steps for Apple Sauce Cake and Sour Milk Doughnuts. Details cover eggs, sugar, shortening, sour milk, soda, spices, raisins, lemon, flour, and method including frying and sauce preparation with vinegar and butter or oil.
A reader from New Salem shares practical kitchen hints. Use small mops to wash lamp chimneys and a wide mouthed fruit jar to whip cream. The jar accommodates an egg-beater and prevents splatter during whipping.
A reader describes crafting a fashionable knitting bag inspired by a Japanese lantern. Using a strong round box covered in black satin, the bag is lined with bright silk, attached between halves, and finished with a satin strap and tassel for an attractive carry-all.
A stirring wartime pledge calls citizens to set aside ego and selfishness to answer the nation’s need. It urges unity, courage, and sacrifice for democracy, peace, and a future of freedom and plenty.
The feature outlines autumn models with close-fitting white satin turbans and white trimmed black bathing suits. White dominates evening hats while waistcoats may appear, with black wheat used as trimming for summer hats. Coarse floral fabrics and tulle scarfs top the trend, gloves shift to gauntlets, and organdies remain popular.
Miss Margaret McCall daughter of Governor and Mrs McCall will marry Alfred Hebbert Chappell Jr of New London on Saturday August 25 at Myopia TH Winchester Invitations issued yesterday
Patrolman John J McCarthy of the Harbor Police was retired on a pension at roll call after years of service. He had been a member of the Police Department for nearly 52 years and was unable to continue due to physical incapacity.
A white Yosan silk suit with green stripes stands out among new sport outfits. The design features striped skirt belt collar cuffs and hat trimming, while the Russian coat remains plain. Open cuffs frog fastenings striped pocket flaps and ball trimming provide distinctive touches.
The U S Department of Agriculture directs housewives in the North and West to wash jars and rubbers, heat and sterilize canning equipment, and use only fresh vegetables. Vegetables should be processed in boiling water or steam, beans 5 to 10 minutes, tomatoes 11/2 minutes, and sweet corn 5 minutes, with jars covered tightly.
Instructions describe washing beets briefly, plunging in cold water, packing into hot jars, adding water and seasoning, placing rubber seals and lids, stacking on a false bottom boiler, boiling times of 120 minutes for beans 22 for tomatoes 180 for corn and 9 for another item, counting from boil, then resealing and cooling jars and reboiling if leaks found. Wrap jars and store in a cool dry place.
A letter from N. M. Bates of Boston Massachusetts pleads for government style summer uniforms for city police. He notes letter carriers receive cool gear and urges thin alpaca coats and lighter hats for traffic officers to endure heat from May 15 to September 15.
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