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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1919
Page
17
Poem by Joseph Addison describing the spacious firmament and blue sky as a frame for creation. The Sun Moon and stars proclaim the Creator's power and divine handiwork across lands, seas, and heavens, withReason acknowledging a glorious celestial chorus declaring a divine author.
A reader responds to a Dear Old Maid letter arguing that today’s women still want a sensible, kind husband. An 18 year old describes a happy first month of marriage with a devoted 21 year old husband. A “Lonely Bachelor” voice notes women overlook good men. another voice jokes about makeup and honesty in dating.
A lively letter column discusses courtship and dancing norms. Readers advise on money, manners, and who should lead in social dancing while defending or condemning various styles. The exchange features Blondy, a Cape Cod girl, and Mariner voicing cross chatter about modern dance and flirtation etiquette.
Arthur Frederic Estabrook of 346 Commonwealth Avenue dies July 27 and leaves about $1,000,000 to public institutions. Upon Ida Florence Estabrook's death the bequests take effect. During her life she receives nearly all income plus $50,000 outright.
A vintage New England style recipe sets out camp style bread on a coals bed with a corkscrew method and two forks. It also details grape fruit shortcake with a citrus sauce, apple and potato croquette, kidneys omelet, and a bacon apple rice bake attributed to Mrs P Compton Needham.
Practical tips on keeping cutlery rust free and stored in brown paper, camphor to deter mice and red ants, hinge bearings oiled with a feather, vinegar added to boiled meat or fowl for tenderness, onions boiled in water to ward flies from gilt frames, never wash silver with soap, use hot water and dry with cotton flannel.
The poem argues thrift amid a spending boom, noting wages rise and a looming money crunch. It urges savers to store kopecks and roubles in brine, predicting hardship for spendthrifts when abundance fades. Walt Mason signs the verse as copyrighted by George Matthew Adams.
A long reader correspondence piece presents multiple questions posed to the Post editor. Topics include who coined the line United we stand, population figures for world cities, correct usage of prohibit and prohibitive, eight hour law effects on Post Office workers, depth bomb origins, Mt. Greylock height, American Legion naming, Massachusetts marriage age, the Prince of Wales US visit in 1860 and Boston mayor at the time, and a circular measurement around Boston Common.
Walter H Page born August 15 1855 remembered for humor and wit. He served as American ambassador to Great Britain after a long career in journalism and publishing. Page’s tale of meeting Woodrow Wilson at Johns Hopkins highlighted his public service and kind nature.
Over the Wire Emelie wore a striking gown at Crane's dinner last night. Her dress featured rounded panels of figured black silk net with a longer front and back, rose embroidery in gold beads, and a girdle of loops of gold and jet beads. It impressed as one of the season's most stunning outfits.
A 21 year old asks if she should elope to be with her suitor. The adviser cautions against elopement, urges earning the mother’s blessing, and suggests marriage with consent or despite disapproval only if all are satisfied of the couple’s happiness.
In a sweltering city office Maisie, a young woman with wearied routine, receives a surprise visit from her childhood friend John Haley. He invites her to return to the countryside and marry, stirring hope of a simple life away from the urban grind.
Poem reflecting harvest abundance and a call to sane leadership. It envisions a world in need of rational faith and living deeds, urging covenant faith and justice amid a war’s toll. The piece blends rural plenty with a plea for victory, peace, and healing.
An advertisement warns against alkali in soaps and shampoos and promotes Mal sified cocoanut oil shampoo as pure greaseless and effective for cleansing hair. It claims one to two teaspoons cleans scalp well, lathers richly, rinses clean, and leaves hair soft and silky while being cheap and widely available.
Fadts and Fashions notes handbags use black or navy taffeta with a wide waist and no corset. White Georgette pairs with foulard and cas tLESS tations. Bright gygen colors jackets over white English flannel and Paris inspires morning Bois walks with charming walking costumes.
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