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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1911
Page
9
Milly, a chorus singer new to the tour, rejects a vaudeville partner proposal after revealing she is married and assisting her husband with his livery business. The exchanged talks occur during a night in a small town after opening night.
A married man writes for guidance about loving a valuable young employee. He asks whether to discharge her for the sake of his wife and reputation. The columnist advises ending the affair by dismissing the girl to protect the wife and spare both from further harm.
The piece notes fashion trends with longer sleeves and rising waistlines. Velvet remains popular, hats shrink, feathers rise in fancy millinery, and white satin reverses appear on silk suits. Velveteens, corduroys, three quarter coats in Paris tailoring, bold blues in hats, and taffeta gain strength. Embroideries, large collars, side frills, and wash silk waists show growth.
Minnie asks sisters for practical guidance on starting housekeeping and wardrobe for a traveling wedding outfit. She seeks whether to send wedding cards before or after marriage and how to manage hosting friends while she has few resources and is alone in the world.
Dear Sisters asks what colors suit auburn hair and brown eyes. She notes black is the only color she thinks looks good and asks how buttermilk can beautify the complexion.
A reader 36 writing to Matilda shares life lessons from divorce and single parenting. She urges Matilda to marry a widower after proper acquaintance, notes money aids but love sustains happiness, and counsels kindness to stepchildren to shape the husband’s affection.
Fragmentary lines describe personal distress and reflections on garden and orchard ownership with mentions of children and theories, but the surrounding context is missing. The text lacks a clear event, date, or identifiable names to anchor a concrete summary.
Oakland Tribune columnist Mae Martyn recommends canthrox for summer hair care. Dissolve a teaspoonful in hot water and rub into the scalp to create a cleansing lather that removes dust dandruff and oil, then rinse for quick drying soft and lustrous hair.
A reader recalls catching youngsters damaging a garden and choosing court reform over personal retaliation. After two boys were put on probation, a second pair faced spanking by the author, who notes fathers supported defending property. The piece argues for firm, lawful discipline to curb youth mischief and protect society.
The Boston Theatre promotes a wedding in The Girl in the Taxi on its stage. Producer A H Woods will cover ceremony costs and present a $25 gift to the first couple willing to wed on stage. The couple will receive a theatre box for a performance and the event targets salesgirls and office girls.
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