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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1917
Page
11
Readers urge cutting presents for Christmas to aid the war effort and sustain morale. Letters argue generosity and simple exchanges can boost spirits, while others warn about job loss and insist on practical support for workers. The column invites discussion on virtues for a better world and features a sorrowful tale of marital strain.
A diary style note mocks a worldly guest at a house party describing Miss X as diverting yet troublesome. Mrs. Trevor notes the guest is related to Mr. Trevor. During a mountain trip the guest allegedly kidnapped Captain D for a walk and sprained her ankle. she later danced twice. The writer compliments her French blue wool suit trimmed with beaver and a matching hat.
Recipes from New England Housewives feature Raisin Puff Pudding with eggs milk sugar butter flour raisins and steam time and Sauce with cream eggs vanilla whipped whites and cream. Cottage Pudding uses standard cake batter with lemon or strawberry sauces. Miss Annie McGinnis Berlin New Hampshire signs the column.
Tips on repairing cracked dishes by boiling in sweet milk. mending buttonholes with flour paste. using heat to fuse shellac on stiff felt. installing a glass towel rack to save closet space. and removing stains from bottles by shaking raw potato pieces in milk or water bottles.
Birthday feature recalls Alexandra Caroline Princess of Schleswig Holstein born in Copenhagen on December 1 1844. Daughter of Christian IX she married Prince of Wales later King Edward VII. She and Edward ruled nine years and raised six children with simple upbringing and public regard.
A reader asks if she should prompt her fiancé for an engagement ring. The advice says the ring solidifies the engagement, notes his ongoing financial support for their future, and suggests a gentle reminder about the ring as a small but meaningful sign of their plans.
Fashion notes describe panne velvet hats and white wool with brown muslin afternoon dresses. Rich embroidered Chinese crepe appears in wedding gowns while Jumiper crepe de Chine and satin blouses pair with high Parisian coiffures. A black silk wrap with brown embroidery, tasselled boleros, and hats of cignille braid are also mentioned.
A wartime verse praising a woman who could not fight yet aided by knitting. Her work carried courage and hope for soldiers and embodies devotion to country, King George, the Kaiser, faith, and love for the flag. The poem links domestic craft to national resolve.
The article offers timeless guidance on manners at meals urging children to be punctual and patient. It praises plain quality paper for social correspondence with monograms and notes that etiquette favors moving seats for the elderly or disabled on streetcars while others should yield to those in need.
General Walter E. Lombard of the Coast Artillery Auxiliary asks for gloves wristers and magazines and phonograph records for men at harbor forts on duty. He invites supporters to send contributions to Ji. Lawrence South State Armory for aid to the posts.
Mrs Harley H Chamberlin recently married First Lieutenant Cham berlin knits for troops in service. Formerly Ruth W Ballou she lives with her mother in Winthrop and is popular among Boston area youths. She urges couples to marry if the man can support his wife, even if he is only an enlisted man.
The piece argues a woman should marry if she loves him to support herself while her husband fights abroad. It claims the home front inspires soldiers, and women should reassure comrades that people at home stand with those at the front. It also notes a readiness to join Red Cross efforts when Lieutenant Chamberlin is ordered away.
American engineers, the first US troops in British front operations, played a large role in the Hindenburg line breakthrough under General Byng last week. They helped push vital railways forward as British forces advanced, reflecting military necessity that previously limited disclosure.
The Post offers three prizes for horse stories including a Double Gold Eagle 820 and a Single Gold Eagle 10 plus 5 in gold for the second place. Entries must be on one side of the paper and under 200 words. Real name and address must accompany every submission. The Post reserves publishing rights and will keep copies. Address stories to HORSE STORY EDITOR, The Post Boston. Winners and Cat Story Contest results will be announced as judges decide.
The passage traces early mentions of the horse from Genesis and Egyptian use under Pharaoh. It notes Solomon’s cavalry, Egypt’s large chariot force, and debates on where domestication began, with possibilities in Africa or Central Asia.
A family story recounts Charley, a farm horse who hated harnesses and once chased a would be harnesser. After breaking away, Charley returned with a boy Dave unconscious from a fall over a rock. A doctor confirmed a broken collarbone and a sprained arm.
Avis Daniels Ayres recalls her childhood ride with Pa and his horse Dick. She describes Dick’s gentle nature and a close mishap on the ride, noting how the horse stayed calm while Ayres was helped back on.
An Arab named Hassan narrates a tale of Prince the horse or dog in Massachusetts. Prince, serving in the milk-delivery trade, wandered through village streets following his master’s tracks in the snow. He checked each customer’s yard, hoped to find his owner, and returned to the store before the master appeared. Miss Aileen F. Hedges, Northfield, Vermont.
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