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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1916

Page

13

Lovely Girl's Mother advises fight over daughter's vacation

A reader column presents two viewpoints from women dubbed "A Lovely Girl's Mother" and a responding sister. Both urge caution about sacrificing a family keepsake engagement ring to fund a daughter's vacation and potential marriage prospects.

Advice Columns on Love Duty and Reforming a Husband

Readers vent about love and money with letters from women and mothers. A reader signs as Freckles urges independence, another counsels reforming a flawed partner, and a judicial voice warns Can I Save Him against marrying a gambler drinker or abuser.

Interesting Letters to the Sewing Circle Featured

Some of the most interesting letters to the Sewing Circle are printed in the Sunday Post, showcasing reader insights and community fashion tips.

Sunday Post

Over the Wire A Little Chat on Style at The Little Green Inn

Dorothy recalls a fashionable day out in the region, describing outfits including a sable-brown and aquamarine chiffon ensemble. The account notes smart attire, a new afternoon frock, and admirations of a gown with lace trim, long sleeves, and a gathered skirt.

Little Green

Pavlova Fascinates Crowds Despite Rain at Chicago Studio

In a rainy Chicago afternoon, Pavlova arrives on foot to a deserted garden studio amid eager onlookers, while photographers wait under umbrellas. The famed Russian dancer shines in New York and America as a Met Opera favorite and friends answer readers’ correspondences about Betty of Greystone and other stars.

Pavlova Metropolitan Opera House New York America

Poems for Your Scrap Book The Three Fishers

Three fishers sail west as the sun sets while each thinks of the loved one left behind. Three wives in a lighthouse watch storms roll in and the harbor bar moans. Bodies wash ashore at dawn as women weep for those never coming home.

Simple Charm of Sable-Brown Velvet Detailing

A description notes two tasselled points at the back and a two point band along the front blouse, finished with the soft sable-brown chiffon velvet. The overall effect reads as intricate yet straightforward.

Love and Sentiment on Trousseaus and Wedding Dress

Mildred Champagne answers reader questions about who buys the trousseau, whether a groom can choose it, and what a bride should wear when marrying out of town. She emphasizes the bride’s central role and personal taste in attire, whether elaborate or simple.

Sewing Circle Miss Champagne

Roxbury Boards of Trade Hold Outing in Nantasket

About 250 Roxbury and Roxbury Crossing business men traveled by auto to Nantasket for the annual outing. The highlight was a baseball game between teams from the two boards for a silver challenge cup donated by Ferdinand's store. Mayor Curley attended the dinner.

Roxbury Pemberton Nantasket Frank Ferdinand Ferdinand Curley

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