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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1918
Page
10
A reader asks whether a young graduate should work in a shop or office to meet men or stay at home to be a skilled housekeeper. Several letters urge waiting for the war’s end or marrying a soldier only if love proves lasting, with moral and patriotic considerations.
Arthur W. Hatch, Lexington Republican town committee chair, announced his bid for the Republican nomination to represent the 8th Middlesex district, which comprises Lexington and Belmont, in the General Court.
The column advises on balancing talents with tact to avoid tiring hosts or guests. It notes restraint, refinement, and genuine hospitality as keys to attracting the right company, and discusses proper letter etiquette when a suitor texts or travels.
A compact wartime pastry recipe lists one cup corn flour one cup pastry flour two tablespoons corn pound one teaspoon salt and half teaspoon baking powder. Mix with ice water. Card signed by Mrs K W Weathers 11 Albin St Concord NH.
A home recipe from Mrs. Nellie Skinner at 53 Bigelow Street Quincy describes frying meat and bones in fat, simmering with water for two hours, then serving. It includes quick notes on making a simple boiled dish and a separate peach pickle with horseradish celery seed ginger and a spiced syrup.
The USDA Household Hints outlines steps to prepare and preserve fruit juices for winter use. It covers equipment readiness, cleaning and cutting fruits, extracting juices through a damp bag, filling hot jars, sealing, sterilizing for 40 minutes at 165 degrees F, testing jars, cooling, and labeling.
A portrait of Wilhelmina Stitch toiling six days a week tending children, cleaning, cooking, and mending while men overlook her effort. Sunday brings supposed rest as family life resumes with duties echoed by a growing household chore list.
Ex Governor W L Douglas and wife relocate to Hillside Brookline while Gen William C Gorgas nears retirement in October. President Wilson’s daughter Margaret Wilson vacationing in Connecticut studies voice with Prof Ross W David. neighbors include Chief Justice White and admirals Winslow Stanton. Major General Robert Lee Bullard praised for early battlefield decision at Chateau Thierry. YMCA secretary Jonah Larrick popularizes a new French drink in New York venues.
Wilhelm Stitches depicts a bustling household where a mother cares for ten hungry mouths on Sunday. Extra food is needed as the family enjoys jellies and pies while father relaxes with the paper and pipe. Bob and his girl skate, and Mother cleans up at top speed after the feast.
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