A Poet’s Troubles And The Muse In Punkville Sun
A speaker chronicled a poet’s struggle to craft a masterpiece as neighbors heard his frenzied writing in a den. The tale includes a published piece in the Punkville Sun and a quip about the bobby hatch, plus a humorous lay about shredded hay and a fifty bone check. It closes with Walt Mason’s line about writing in the mud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cocklebars
Simpson
Punkville Sun
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Wildwood Holiday Tales Stir Laughs and Old Ties
An omnibus of seaside exploits and town sketches recounts etiquette at Old Orchard and Wildwood. Officers brag of a horse’s quirks, a Cambridge wagoner, and a Marblehead cannon tale as Marblehead locals boast diplomacy. A Boston rower and envoy-like Harvard ties surface as summer stories unfold with Annie Le Claire narrating a moonlit romp and a former flame reconnecting with Jack Randolph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildwoot
Jim
Wildwood
Boston
Annie le Claire
Home Baked Peach Cakes and Strawberry Mold Delights
Compact collection of old Boston area recipes including peach stuffed cake with vanilla cream by Mrs George Wendell and strawberry filled buns by Helen O Connor. Also includes a nutty walnut cake by Beulah Lester with brown sugar and molasses.
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George Wendell
Hudson Street
Boston
Mass
Starrs Store Opens Comparison Sale at 35 41 Winter
S Starrs store conducts a comparison sale beginning today at 35 41 Winter street with notable items. Offers include India linen Bar athea suits for 1.95 and linen crash and English repo suits at 2.95. About 40 oyster linen suits in white and natural priced from 4.95 to 4.95. Starr says sale runs through the week until all articles are sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Starr
Winter Street
Starr
Love Advice and Summer Fashion Forecasts In One Page
A reader seeks romance guidance from Mildred Champagne while a fashion column outlines summer style trends. The advice discusses signals of mutual interest, the proper role of a man making advances, and hopeful patience. The fashion notes highlight Dutch collars, matching leather and velvet accessories, beaver hats, bias satin neckties, one piece gowns, and 18th century style steel ornaments.
Soldier in Love Advises Delicate Waiting Period
A 23 year old soldier writes seeking guidance on marrying a young woman before his discharge. The columnist urges patience, noting lasting love requires self control and sacrifice and suggests waiting a few months to improve the couple’s future prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Champagne
Cecil
Fashions and Fads Brief Describes Silk Scarves and Pleatings
Paragraph points note scarf silk with deep double border as popular for evening gowns. Narrow pleatings of tulle finish collarless blouses or simple house dresses. Similar pleatings are described as attractive.
Auto Riding and Its Effect Upon the Hair
An article claims increased baldness due to auto riding. It warns dust carries microbes causing scalp disease and hair loss, urging frequent washing with Birt's Head Wash instead of ordinary shampoos. Available in 25¢ and 50¢ sizes at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birt
Sewing Circle Opens Friendly Home Forum for New England
The Sewing Circle in the Boston Post invites homemakers to share advice on home management, family issues, health hints, baby care, gardening, and household economy. Correspondents may use pen names and be helpful, writing on one side of the page. Send letters to the Sewing Circle Editor, Boston Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Circle
Boston Daily
Sauday Post
New England
Boston Post
Addresses Wanted By Correspondence
A short notice asks for the address of a contributor who signed as Haver hill in reply to Beth. It notes that English Once Removed will send an address and that several sisters have offered to send her English papers.
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Washington
Miss le Claire
Wildwood
Wildwood Terrace
Wildwood Manor
Haverhill
Beverly
Aew
J. D
NO NEW ORLEANS FOR HER Letter from Hopeful Mother warns against New Orleans
In a personal note, Hopeful Mother explains why she would not recommend visiting New Orleans. She recalls low ground flooding, malaria risk, past yellow fever, and cemeteries in tombs, noting a famous Royal Hotel market area and few sights. She counsels preferring the West and signs off hoping not to disappoint.
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New Orleans
Boston
U. A
Royal Hotel
South
Messages From Dont Worry Dont Worry An Annapolis Maple Leaf
A compassionate column sends thanks and comfort to readers with letters about sailors, navy life, and social issues. It includes practical hair advice and a reminder to not worry as mothers cope with shortages and the trials of war.
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Miss Champagne
Annapolis
Maple Leaf
Navy
White Star
From the Derby to a Jarvis Family Letter
A fragmentary note references the EPSOM DERBY and a Jarvis family in a sewing circle. The writer hints at a mistaken name and a reply to a prior letter, suggesting ties to local gossip and family recognition within the community.
Impatient letter hints at Sewing Circle meeting in Epsom Derby
A letter asks a recipient to reveal if they know the writer and mentions a sister named Sarah married to Mr. Leary of Woodmanturn. The writer signs for a meeting, praises the Sewing Circle, and hopes for no disappointment regarding the Epsom Derby.
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Sarah
Mr. Leary
Woodmanturn
Epsom Derby
Debating School Health Checks and Epidemic Risks
A reader defends school doctors and pupil examinations amid concerns over medical overreach. She cites epidemic protection and personal experiences with throat checks, while noting some children may pose health risks. A separate tip favors flea control with pennyroyal oil.
Fly Out Burthened Marriage Joke Ends In Tragedy
A Salemite poem tells of Mary and John in a comic fly chase that spirals into marriage strains. The tale ends with John’s despair and a tragic suicide note, blaming the persistent flies and unkept promises.
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Walt
William P. Griffin
Station 5
Old Orchard
Station 4
Cambridge
Bobbie
Marblehead
Washington Streets
Roslindale
Washington Street
South Street
Forest Hills
Timothy J. Ahern
Ward 19
Oak Bluffs
Martha’s Vineyard
Mr. Ahern
Harvard
West Virginia
Arthur McEvoy
Lowell
Wiliam Avery
Athol
Don Pedro Montt
Newton
James L. Richards
Carl Sylvester
Middlesex and Boston Street Railway
Waltham
Richards
Massachusetts Gas Company
Boston Elevated Company
William E. Conroy
Weston
Boston College
Rome
Italy
North American College
Ella Ward Brown
Sutton Avenue
East
Providence, R. I
Jack Randolph
Jack
Wildwood House
the Post
Sunday Lost
Joseph B. Jacobs and
David A. Ellis
OF the
J.B. Small Co.stock
Washington St
Ike
Meik
Sunday Post
Helen O'Connor
Meridian Street
Ada
E. F. Mil
Spencer
Beulah N. Lester
Vassar Street
Worcester
Central Biscuit Co
Mfg
Gore St
E. Cambridge
Mildred Champagne
Che Poston
Post
Carshaker
Jarvis
Mary
John
Ae Stepard Norwell
S Temple Place
At. D
Garment Store
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