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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1916
Page
17
Readers weigh advice on marrying a drinks and gambles husband as three women share experiences. One recounts heartbreak from a husband who reformed briefly then drank again, another advises firm refusal, and a third urges caution while offering cautionary tales of reform attempts and parenthood.
The article recalls Dustin Farnum filming in California for Westerns and a Spanish American story. It recounts cowboys greeting him, a dramatic on set knife and gun scene with Hart Hoxey, Farnum’s quick reflexes, and his pride in acting. Summary notes Farnum’s reluctance to return to stage and his continued film work, including David Garrick and a forthcoming Davy Crockett project.
The Daily Post will feature Mary Pickford’s talks five days a week with an additional appearance each Sunday in the Sunday Post. The arrangement highlights Pickford’s continued presence in the paper’s entertainment coverage.
A harsh note to the Sisters of the Sewing Circle rebukes a mother and daughter. The writer scolds for sending off an engagement ring to fund fine clothes to secure a husband, claiming men want different virtues and urging self restraint.
The Sunday Post features intriguing letters to the Sewing Circle. Readers share styles, sewing tips, and community news reflecting a lively craft community atmosphere.
A teenage girl asks about dating and a restrictive mother. The adviser notes mothers are protective and can guide wisely, suggesting the mother invite peers home so supervision stays close and trust grows, turning the mother into a companion rather than a critic.
Lieutenant H. McLaughlin of the First Company Coast Artillery Corps departed Fort Banks for the Philippines with his wife and son. He had been stationed at Fort Banks for over a year and was well liked by officers and men who saw him off at the train.
A reflective poem about an old clock in a country mansion. The clock speaks of eternity and oblivion as life’s joys, weddings, deaths, and partings unfold. It contrasts bustling memories with endless, silent time and the phrase Forever never here.
The narrator recalls borrowing a charming boudoir cap from Clara after forgetting her own and plans to have similar ones made. The cap features round embroidered net medallions on each side, gathered net, insertion lace, a gathered footing band, and a lace frill edged with a ribbon.
Exchange letters discuss how long shipbuilding takes in wartime versus peace, old age pension status in the state, citizenship and poll tax rules, and the value of the American dollar against British, German, and French coins with approximate exchange rates.
Cotton waists dominate autumn wardrobes while blue serge persists. Coats feature 4 flare sleeves and figure fitting cuts. Polonaise coats echo Polish influence with bulky autumn neckwear novelties. Odd color pairings, plaid with plain, and homespun fabrics appear in new suits and skirts.
More than 700 teaching sisters attended the second day of the Teachers Institute at Boston College High School hall. Rev. W. Coleman Nevils S. J. of Holy Cross College lectured on Education of the Intellect, covering thought communication judgment formation reasoning belief concentration mental fatigue and oral expression as tests of intelligence.
Monthly olive oil rubs soften leather and prevent cracking but may soil clothes. Wipe with a soft dry cloth after application. Edith Pr. Kelso, 833 Hancock Street, Upham's Corner.
Pittsfield Aug 22 Twenty two spinners in the S C and N Russell Textile Mill walked out today swelling strikers in seven Berkshire mills to 215. Manufacturers say they are not worrying and will let matters drift until they adjust themselves.
William Church of Northern Construction Company was shot in the right hip while unhitching a horse in the North Grove street city yard yesterday morning. He was taken to Relief Hospital. police seek the unknown shooter. The bullet came from a .32 caliber revolver. Church, 46, lives at 29 Northfield street.
In Chicago on August 22 the National Association of Dancing Masters urged a return to the waltz one step and fox trot, claiming the tango’s decline. President Thomas McDougall of Pittsburg said dancers tire of the tango and will welcome a simpler, conservative update. About four hundred members attend the convention.
A column of historical kitchen notes detailing Fish a la Bechamel and Sunderland Pudding recipes with measurements and method. Includes names and addresses such as Mrs WM Fay of Chicopee Falls and Mrs Jennie Gove of Cliftondale for attribution.
Frank Curtis the Good Cheer evangelist will preach at Advent Church Melrose Highlands on Sunday August 27 morning The Great Commission and evening The Power to Save are his topics Epworth School Methods discussed at the Dover district camp meeting in Hedding NH Rev Milton S Rees to speak The Call of the Church to the Coming Generation A union ministers meeting Aug 28 at Kings Chapel led by Chaplain William J Batt Dr Washington Gladden to speak The Call of the Kingdom Phillips Congregational Church South Boston draws large crowds with a 15 minute hymn sing before services Also at Cathedral Church of St Paul Union Congregational Church Cambridge Old Cambridge Baptist Church reopened last Sunday Rev F B Cressy to preach Aug 27 and Rev William H Spencer to speak Sept 3
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