This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1920
Page
15
A reader debate in The Sewing Circle questions if women should share costs equally when dating. Letters from Handsome Dan and others argue for 50 50 payment while others urge generosity, financial independence, and discussions with parents to set fair terms. The exchange includes guidance to sons about contributing to households.
The writer questions a 46 year old woman who plans to marry a younger, good looking man after giving him a few hundred dollars to start a business. The advisor notes marriage of convenience exists in many ages and climes and says the woman may pursue her choice if she truly seeks such a bargain, warning of the risks yet acknowledging her right to decide.
A Miss Alice Stuart etiquette guidance states that when a young man and woman are introduced and meet again, the lady should give the first sign of recognition. The article emphasizes that the sign of acknowledgment belongs to the lady.
An aging widow, Martha Carter, endures heat and loneliness as she shops for necessities for three sons lost at sea and in France. A quiet moment reveals a surviving rose on her son John's plant, rekindling hope that journeys may truly end in a mother's arms.
Mrs. Mabel K. Baker of Hyannis turned wild hayberries into wax candles reflecting New England charm. Demand grew from local friends to Boston stores, with plans to reach 100,000 pairs and complementary candle stands as her enterprise expands.
A reader asks about sustaining strawberry yields all summer and fall by choosing continuous bearers and removing early blooms. He also inquires about Francis Scott Key songs and the Boston Post Road’s origins in 1672, plus Cassie Chadwick’s notoriety as a windfall swindler who claimed a $5,000,000 note cache.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.