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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
13
A retired nurse writes of two Boston cases challenging the old saying that women always bear the penalties of social transgressions. In the first, a wife leaving her banker husband ruins him while she is celebrated. in the second, a man pursued by a partner ends ruined and ostracized, while the woman is forgiven.
A reader asks whether to reveal a past life to her fiancé. Others argue context matters, not old sayings, and share experiences of marriages, trust, and not judging others. A retired nurse notes the value of personal discretion and avoiding gossip, while a letter from HAPPY YET emphasizes choosing goodness and keeping to one’s own affairs.
A poem to a son on turning twenty one warns of leaving home. The speaker recalls forty years of life, urges honesty over wealth, and counsels faith, self restraint, and good in others as he bids farewell. He reflects on aging, the value of health and character, and the loneliness of the old house after departure.
Three old friends reunite by an October fire as Jean, now a content wife with four children, is challenged by Kathryn and Audrey to name the world’s greatest happiness. The group recalls past choices, careers, and love, concluding with Audrey and Kathryn agreeing Jean was right that love brings true happiness.
Instructions advise using tartar emetic dissolved in water to attract red ants in cupboards and closets, placing a tablespoonful in a shallow dish where they enter. A tip also notes salt removes stains from eggs on silver spoons forks and knives. Helen C. Keefe at 28 West Street Hadley signs.
Simple luncheon ideas with sardine sandwiches and pink lemonade using leftover canning juices. Includes two home preparation recipes credited to Mrs Inez Towers of Worcester and Mrs G Gimlich of Pittsfield with ingredient lists and instructions.
A man asks how to know if Mildred Champagne truly loves him despite social gaps and her cool behavior in public. The advisor urges direct conversation about feelings and future prospects, noting her private enjoyment but public restraint may mask true interest and that honesty can set the mind at rest.
William A Brady argues for non censorship and wholesome drama at the Movie Convention IV in Sherman Hotel and Coliseum. Mary Pickford is praised by the crowd as she greets exhibitors and fans while firemen hoist her onto a platform amid a sea of eager attendees.
Millie D Beverly Bayne leads Francis X Bushman in a film project though rumors say they are not engaged. H G Pearl White has sustained frequent injuries on set but not serious. she is regarded as one of the bravest girls in the studios.
R F Margaret Gibson lines up opposite William Clifford in a new screen pairing. Charlie Chaplin reportedly earns ten thousand dollars weekly. Irving Cummings departs Famous Players to join World Film Company as leading man for Alice Brady in Her Majesty.
The note clarifies that Tom Moore played with Anna Nielsen in the Who's Guilty series, not Qwen Moore. It also mentions Louise Marguerite Clark is smaller than I and can be written to care of the Famous Players. Mary Pickford's Talks run five days weekly in the Daily Post and on Sundays in the Sunday Post.
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