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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1917
Page
9
Readers discuss frugal meals and housing costs with real examples. A woman with $12 to $15 weekly income describes securing a four room home for $2.75 weekly and balancing food, clothing, and dignity. Other letters compare rents and neighborhood choices and urge sensible living over display.
The narrator describes a long journey by train stage and boat ending with Mrs. Trevor greeting them warmly. She wears a tan gown that flatters her complexion and red-brown natural hair. The outfit features a high girdle, brown and white check pleating, and buttoned detailing on the blouse and skirt.
A mother asks if she should starve to fund her 21 year old son’s dating. The advice: he must learn to support himself and entertain friends, and mothers should stop sacrificing for him. The son should grow into a man capable of self support.
Facts and fashions discuss simple coiffeurs, possible return of the princess skirt, jet girdles with thin gowns, and elaborately embroidered tulle frocks. The waistline remains indeterminate, with practical, fashion-forward guidance for wear.
Concord New Hampshire August twenty seventh 1923. Federated Trades workers in Boston and Maine repair shops vote overwhelmingly to strike unless a wage increase granted. Ballot shows about 38600 in favor to 98 against. A federal mediator may join negotiations with railroad officials in Boston. Trades include machinists blacksmiths boilermakers car workers electricians sheet metal workers and helpers. Only one Billerica member opposed the strike.
Democratic Leader Kitchin said late tonight that Treasury estimates show the extra authorization may be needed. Secretary McAdoo to explain before the Ways and Means Committee on the administration plan for the $11,538,945,460 bond and certificate bill.
Kitchin outlines a 19.0 billion dollar total for the fiscal year with a 2.0 billion margin for emergencies and a 21.0 billion raise plan. The measure would authorize allied loans, war certificates, and savings certificates, with tax treatment to be debated and a schedule for post offices selling low denomination bonds. The Ways and Means Committee began consideration, expecting daily meetings until reporting.
From London Punch, a verse about fairies in Germany and vanished flowers. A childlike montage questions how misfortune grows as fairies seem absent while flowers fade, ending with doubts that the fairies may be dead.
Eight-year-old Kenneth Kelley of 119 Liberty Street, Braintree, grew an 11 inch Kentucky Wonder string bean in his back yard war garden and claims it is the season's largest. He submitted the bean to the Post yesterday, following a prior year when he reportedly raised a record corn.
A compilation of fan letters and responses about film stars and studios. Mentions Essanay Selig Chicago studios, Fort Lee, Hollywood, and various actors like Nazimova Dana Brady Minter and Caprice. Readers seek photos and updates on careers while insiders share studio connections and projects.
Nine German seamen were interned at Ellis Island today after DOJ agents reported they attempted to sail on outgoing ships as subjects of Scandinavian nations. The men were taken to the enemy alien camp for detention and screening.
Ex Representative John J. Gillis of Ward 38 Charlestown was found not guilty and discharged by Judge Wentworth in Somerville Police Court after an arrest on August 13 on a complaint by Annie Dion accusing him of accosting her.
Private Craig of the 236th Overseas Battalion writes a verse praising Mayor Jimmie Curley of Boston Town during Curley’s visit to the Valcartier camp in Quebec. The poem lauds Curley’s reception and includes refrains calling him a gey braw laddie and expressing welcome for him and the Curley family.
The National War Work Council of the Y M C A places an order for one million khaki pocket testaments with the American Bible Society in New York. President James Wood says the books will be provided free and printing funds will be raised by a special soldiers and sailors fund.
A dreamlike figure travels under August skies guiding warriors toward peace. Arcadian melodies drift as goldenrod wand and lavender leaf adorn her. She emerges from yesterday to dawn today with gentle wings and a regal, serene presence.
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