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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1920
Page
15
A silent master weaves amid praising peers as he endures failure. The Master commends quiet courage, noting the red of Courage on gold of Faith woven when facing defeat with best effort.
Louise Duryee launches a small shop 7 by 12 feet in Grand Central Terminal selling essentials forgotten by hurried women travelers. She promotes self employment, notes strong early returns, and urges others to seek similar opportunities. Tomor The Canine Cabaret.
A column of practical tips includes punching holes in baking powder cans to make soap shakers, boiling eggs gently in water, preserving stove racks in sinks, using kerosene as a cleanser, repurposing discarded toothbrushes for cleaning, coloring faded house dresses into play bloomers, and recycling sink aprons. Also notes salt in hot starch to prevent sticking when ironing.
A flurry of letters from readers argue over paying for dates with women. Contributors insist men should not finance all outings while praising mutual or bride-based support. They urge dignity, fair share, and practical romance amid social expectations.
Miss Alice Stuart explains etiquette for wedding gifts and guest invitations. Do not engrave wedding silver as a rule. if hosting a guest at a social event it is proper to request an extra invitation, otherwise decline rather than leave a guest alone. Discretion should guide such requests.
Sue Brady resigns after a hostile confrontation with Hogg and seeks a new job. An ad prompts a response from John Gillespie offering a small establishment. She finds Jack Gillis at 102 Longwood Street, reveals a partnership, and plans to run the venture together.
A reader asks if juniper berries common in New England have special value beyond historical gin flavoring and medicinal oil use. The second letter defines kipper as the curing process of splitting salting and smoke drying fish and notes the term originally referred to male salmon.
Ladies share recipes including corn oysters with eggs and corn flour, boiled parsnips and carrots, olive sandwiches, banana salad, tomato jelly molds, cabbage and walnut salad, and gelatine desserts from Anna Martin Fannie H Cole and N R Miller with addresses in Clinton Stoneham Sunset Maine.
An anxious speaker contrasts herself with a more popular coworker in a busy office. She notes the other woman's charm and selfless kindness drawing all visitors, then urges emulating gentility and attentive manners to win favor and respect.
Black velvet dresses with white or colored bodices, embroidered gowns, and beaded blouses lead fall fashion notes. Navy serge trim with white organdie, iridescent mauve spangled net evening gowns, and light leather boots shape a youthful, smart look. Wide belts and Eton jacket effects appear, with full overskirts of looped draperies catching the eye.
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