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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1916
Page
11
A 1916 Wheeler Syndicate feature titled Mr Wad. and His Family appears in this strip collection. The short comic narrative follows a family dynamics motif with light humor and moral hints typical of early 20th century illustrated panels.
A reader columns discuss double standards in warning about a woman or a man of evil character. Letters urge minding one’s own affairs, protecting reputations, and supporting repentance, with strong calls to help the weak and judge fairly.
A letter argues for regulated employment in domestic service with fair references and lawful hours. It recalls mistreatment of workers, contends women face snobbery, and notes the author quit such work to raise two daughters. A second piece offers steps for a woman marrying into a prior spouse's home to reuse and alter dresses rather than discard them.
A reflective poem contrasting priceless, symbolic honors with money driven values. It laments commercialized virtue while praising soldiers and poets who earn lasting glory, noting that true reward is found in memory, sacrifice, and national honor.
The author describes arriving in Chicago for a film convention greeting. Flowers from Paramount exhibitors crowned her, a young girl handed faded roses, and a camerawork frenzy met her at the hotel. A critic offered blunt feedback, and reporters crowded the boulevard as she tried to shield her face.
The Sunday Post prints a selection of the Sewing Circle's most engaging letters. Readers weigh in on crafts, techniques, and community news shared by fellow hobbyists.
Dorothy describes a turquoise taffeta dinner gown with simple lines. The bodice sits away at the neck and uses wild rose pink satin, with kimono sleeves faced in satin and tucked by a wild rose motif. The hem and skirt feature violet velvet accents.
A portion of a fashion description mentions wild roses, a bow finish, and long ends extending at the side of the front. The text suggests a decorative gown detail without full context or clear subject.
Novelty hatbands for sports hats feature tiny flowers. Coats grow fuller and fur trims and ruffles appear. Rail Road stripes describe closely grouped hairlines. Georgette crepe tops many summer frocks while white dotted swiss may edge with blue crepe dé chine. A white cotton skirt pairs with a coat-like blue serge bodice. Bathing suits trend with box pleated skirts on deep yokes.
A kitchen tip column suggests quick omelet technique by finishing in the oven to keep it light. It also advises using half lard and half butter to cut butter costs in cakes. For stove cleaning, rub warmed lard into oven warmed polish then buff to a bright finish. By Mrs A B Forgette of Pawtucket Rhode Island.
The funeral for John S. Browning, a noted Greater Boston newspaper man, was held at his Cambridge home on Thursday afternoon. Rev. Charles H. Pope conducted the services at Mt. Auburn Cemetery where Browning was cremated. Readings included Browning’s poems Friendship and The Royal Dead.
In Maynard Aug 13 a 200 worker strike at the American Woolen Company plant halted mills and put 2400 workers idle. Negotiations between the American Federation of Labor and the Maynard Business Men's Association may settle the dispute. Strikers prepared a list of wage demand to present to O C Dreschier, agent for the company, tomorrow morning.
Albert Pitman 17 son of Charles Pitman was run over on Cabot street by a Cleveland Ohio man Albert Cole driving through here. Front wheels passed over his legs. He was taken to a local physician and then home with only a few bruises.
Helen advises models not to worry about complexion as grease paint hides freckles sallow skin and wrinkles. J R M notes Charlie Chaplin with Mutual Company California and suggests asking his beliefs and English nationality. Dustin Farnum is William Farnum’s brother. Mary Pickford talks appear five days weekly in Daily Post and Sundays in Sunday Post.
A 20 year old writes of loving two women and a man during a house party. She asks how to resolve a conflict between her feelings and a friend’s happiness. The adviser urges self renunciation, suggesting she let him choose the friend she loves and free him to be with her.
The Sunday Post presents a full page of recipes from New England housewives. Readers find regional dishes, cooking tips, and kitchen ideas showcased by local cooks.
Recipes describe savory sauce with shrimp and peas then a batter based gem batch. A maple walnut fudge follows with brown sugar and walnuts. Pineapple custard pie uses eggs sugar milk flour pineapple and a crust, credited to Mrs Charles E Graham Riverside Rhode Island.
The so called oldest inhabitant notes Boston records for August 14. He cites the hottest since official records began at 90 degrees in 1908 and 1911 and the coldest at 52 in 1894. He adds that in ten years only 1912 had rain on this date.
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