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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1916
Page
11
A reader argues that warning a man with a good reputation against marrying a woman of bad reputation is warranted. The letter defends plain moral logic and cautions against overreach by outsiders while sharing a tale of a young woman harmed by judgment and gossip.
A reader in another state is urged to stop meddling in others affairs and to mind her own business. The letter argues that gossip harms reputations far more than drinking, defending a decisive stance for the jealous woman and criticizing wasteful second wives.
A homesick speaker reflects on finishing jury service and returning home to his wife Melinda and children. He imagines the sheeled comforts of home, the chores, and the warm welcome awaiting him, contrasting court life with intimate family warmth.
A letter discusses a husband who pushes his wife to wear his first wife’s garments to save money. The writer argues such a request is unreasonable and would appear deranged, suggesting the husband may be a monomaniac on economy and inviting readers to decide.
The narrator recalls laughing at the impulse to possess a tiny black velvet turban. The piece is described as crushed velvet with a buckle edged in silver cording and a hat pin topped by a pear head. A mesh lace veil drapes over the hat and falls to the waist.
Stripes and spots appear as dress trimmings while picot-edged collars remain stylish. Jet belts add snap to coats and fur trims decorate motor garments. Autum garments gain velvet crowns, transparent brims, and self trimming garnitures like cordings and shir rings.
Miss Lillian Rose of Dorchester married Maurice L. Morgan a Chicago merchant at a Dorchester home ceremony officiated by Rev. W. Sheinberg. Miss Ruth Le Boe of Milton served as bridesmaid and Henry Rose as best man. They plan to reside in Chicago after a brief wedding trip.
Daniel F. Reardon 21 of Emmett street surrendered to Brockton police and admitted delivering the fatal punch that fractured Timothy O'Brien's skull during a Saturday night fight. O'Brien died at Brockton City Hospital. Reardon was held on $1000 bond for Thursday’s hearing.
Baltimore hosts the International Typographical Union convention as about 400 delegates and 800 visitors attend the opening session after a city parade led by the Big Six Band of New York. Delegates started at the Hotel Emerson and serenaded local newspapers along the route.
Delegates and visitors about 1000 strong gathered at the Richmond Market Armory as President Marsden G. Scott opened the convention. He reported the union earned 62 million dollars in the past year and defended members on duty with the National Guard and Canadian volunteers. The meeting noted tensions with paper industry manufacturers, outlined the Newspaper Publishers Association agreement, and closed with a crab feast at Buedels Park and a scheduled ball game.
Six hundred or more men gathered at the United States employment office on Portland Street to sign up as woodsmen for the New England and northern New York seasons. In the crush the crowd smashed four panes of glass, sending shards onto the sidewalk, while the police were alerted and no further trouble occurred.
Thomas Fordham nine year old son of John Fordham drowned in Lynn harbor yesterday after leaping from a leaking flat boat with peers. Police grappled for the body but it was not recovered and the search would resume this morning.
Boston's tax rate likely to drop after a conference with the assessing department. Mayor Curley told the Board of Assessors that vacancies may remain and that a rate decrease is necessary. The current rate is $18 and new state tax shifts plus higher personal property assessments could enable a substantial cut.
Abraham Plong of 71 Corning Street South End charged with assault with intent to kill his wife Sarah Plong 50 found dead in bed Saturday arraigned before Judge Bennett in Municipal Court. Case continued until Aug 21 with $5000 bail and pending autopsy by Medical Examiner Richardson.
The Walton Shoe Company at Chelsea resumed business yesterday under open shop rules. Many former employees returned. officials announced continued open shop policy and warned that nonreturning workers would be struck from the payroll.
The Folkething, Denmark's lower house, voted 62 to 44 in favor of selling the Danish West Indies to the United States if a plebiscite supported the sale. One member was denied a vote and six were absent.
Practical guidance for feeding and bathing babies aged six months and older. Advice includes diapering, bathing in a tub with towels, putting the child on the back, and a milk egg and lime water bottle supper for seven to eight months. Recommends a 6 pm feeding and sleeping in warm weather with an old dress. Mrs. E V Jones Newport Vermont.
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