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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1910
Page
11
Two fat men nearly collide on a narrow plank walkway in Federal street mud. A tall woman in manly attire jostles them aside with a courteous apology and sends both into the mud. Nearby a nine foot shark is shown in a Federal street store window.
A married woman with a long-lost sister receives a visit from the sister's husband and wonders how to address him. The advice suggests she show cordial hospitality without becoming overly familiar, prioritize pleasing her husband, and avoid pressing questions about form. It notes good sense and good form do not always align.
A reader asks if it is improper to date other friends while corresponding with a preferred suitor. The advice: if no exclusive agreement exists, do not offer exclusivity. enjoy time with other friends until he shows intent to pursue a regular relationship.
A testimonial on Eckman's Alterative claiming cure of tuberculosis and bronchial illnesses. A Rochester patient reports relief from La Grippe to full recovery and weight regain after using the remedy. The letter urges others to seek the treatment and requests the Eckman Laboratory booklet for more cured cases.
A verse by Walt Mason praises the mule for duty and steadiness despite slander and ridicule. The speaker defends the creature’s honest nature, noting its loyal service and value, while contrasting human vanity and dancing for superficial charm.
Dick the once famed high jumper faces decline yet finds rescue when a young couple buys him and a failed bridge scene tests his heart. He leaps the flooded gap to save the girl, restoring old glory as the night closes.
Paragraphs describe trends in fads fashion with tapestry used for evening gowns and a preference for red and brown. Antique styles remain popular, theatre wraps feature fur and velvet, lace trimmed blouses gain traction, and trains gain width with fur. Long black caracal coats show white fox collars and cuffs. Some women skip hats beside velour designs.
A Family Supply advertises savings of two dollars on selected items with a full guaranteed promise. The notice emphasizes value and customer assurance for shoppers seeking durable household goods.
An old home remedy recipe promotes mixing Pinex pine extract with granulated sugar syrup to treat coughs and throat ailments. Instructions claim quick relief within 24 hours and emphasize taste, laxative effect, and appetite stimulation.
A mass meeting of the Laymen's Association of the New England conference for men only was to be held at Temple Street Methodist Episcopal Church though date confusion had it last evening. Various church groups discussed funds for auxiliary societies and youth outreach to foreign missions.
A letter praises Maplewood readers for saving under 13 dollars weekly and argues for balanced saving. It contrasts frugal food with occasional splurges for husbands, notes risks of debt and mortgage pressure, and urges prudent spending without neglecting nourishment or dignity.
VIOLETA discusses a character described as masculine in overall type while possessing many true feminine traits. The piece explores gender presentation and cultural expectations with nuanced language.
A fragment from a personal letter discusses Doubtful and the idea of a husband, urging cheerfulness and duty. It contrasts a hardworking wife with selfishness, and mentions a union teamster’s wife. The tone is admonitory and domestic.
A reader signs as Winnie advising a Christmas gift for her navy brother: a leg belt made of blue or black serge with a pocket and red initial, useful for sailors lacking pockets. The note says silk handkerchiefs are useless aboard ships and a waste. NAUTICUS.
Polly asks for name ideas for a sunlit cottage on a slope with hillside views and sunset vistas, surrounded by trees, inviting a tranquil, scenic ambiance.
Curing the mange in cats is described as caused by a flea that burrows under the skin. The remedy suggests melting lard, mixing in sulphur to form a paste, and applying between the toes, on feet, legs, head, and face two or three times daily for a week. MALDEN.
A reader replies to a letter by Benny B asserting the woman belongs in the home. The correspondent notes rising at 5 a.m. to cook a hearty meal for her husband and agrees with the sentiment that a woman's true sphere is the home.
Mixed mashed potatoes with roast beef and corned beef formed into cakes and fried in salt pork fat. Eggs a la Goldenrod uses milk and egg whites over toast with yolk strained and parsley garnish. Dutch style potato corn supper layers potatoes and corn with milk and seasonings. Recipes credited to MRS. LOUISE WHEELER, MRS. JOHN F. BENNIE, and MRS. E. G. NORTON.
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