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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1912
Page
15
After a severe voyage the Allan liner Numidian anchored off the quarantine station last night. Hundreds of passengers stayed in their staterooms as hurricane winds and towering waves battered the ship. The Numidian is due to berth at Mystic wharf this morning.
Cottolene lard soaked pies have caused indigestion and abuse. Properly made with Cottolene and eaten at suitable times pies are not more indigesti ble than other foods. Cottolene makes light crust, no hog fat, a vegetable product from cotton oil. It is wholesome, nutritious and economical, using one third less fat than lard or butter for better results.
A 1912 verse by Walt Mason laments stolen goats as a political quip about post election grievances. The speaker mocks losers who threaten revenge and rally their followers to reclaim goats and influence in future ballots.
A guidance column explains gentlemans duties on sidewalk etiquette. He should walk on the curbside outside and may give occasional books candy or flowers if clearly friendly. After a year of acquaintance, a visitor may call or send his card. the lady may invite him, while a casual visitor should initiate contact when in town.
A lyrical meditation on longing and fidelity in sparse nature imagery. The speaker questions sorrow if only a beloved remains, imagining a single rose or bluebell enduring through summer or winter and affirming love beyond change and death.
Sadie Brown braves heat and dust to fetch a two pound box of chocolates. A severe storm hits on the way back as lightning strikes a tree, prompting a heroic rescue by a passing man. She is soaked, rescued at a cottage, and offered dry clothes by the homeowner who recognizes her.
Sadie exits the chamber with wet hair in two plaits, wearing a calico wrapper. Mrs. Johnson arranges her safe return and orders Tommie to escort her, while Sadie plans to rest and later repay favors. Aunt Martha notes reduced need for chocolates as time passes.
Mrs Helen E widow of Addison W Greene of Worcester died Monday afternoon of pneumonia at Newton Hospital West Newton She is survived by three daughters Minerva Parsons Gertrude Hildreth and Alice Greene Funeral from Mrs Parsons Allston home 69 Empire Street Allston Mass with high mass at St Anthony Church Allston Burial in Worcester St John Cemetery aboard the 9 26 train from Allston
Bailey Millard writes in Next Sun Day’s Post Magazine about trust and integrity in public life. The piece examines how honesty shapes leadership, media perception, and civic engagement through contemporary examples.
Fashion notes describe motor bonnets lined with ratine and fur trim, striped porcelain buttons on tailored salts, feather or lace neck ruffles with roses, and scarfs in heavy lace and velvet. Black velvet skating caps, Russian blouse suits for teens, and Russian tunics rise in demand for dinner and evening wear.
A 17 year old girl asks if a 21 year old lover is serious about marrying. The expert advises not to worry, suggests waiting for him to bring up the topic again, and notes moonlight influence and the couple’s confirmed affection. The tone counsels patience and mutual affection as the right path.
Households are invited to consult the Sunday Post for a full page of tested recipes. The feature highlights practical dishes for home cooks and offers menu ideas for family meals and gatherings.
Simple batter combines flour baking powder egg corn and butter with salt. Fry in deep fat to finish. Recipe attributed to Mrs Grace A Sweet of Upton.
A 1 pound hamburg steak is layered in a well greased pan with dressing and another beef layer. Top with butter pieces and bake in a quick oven for 20 to 30 minutes as directed by Grace A Sweet of Upton.
Beaten yolks with sugar lemon juice butter and milk mix with flour then pour into a crust like apple pie. Beat egg whites with sugar spread over top and bake briefly. Note signed by Mrs Clara Kerr of 12 Stage Fort Avenue Gloucester.
Recipe instructions describe dissolving gelatine in milk, preparing cocoa and sugar with egg yolks, cooking until thick, folding in stiffly beaten egg whites, and setting in a mould. Names and address appear: Mrs. M. A. Hayden at 78 Cleverly Street, Quincy Point.
Preparations for the 62d anniversary of the St. Alphonsus Total Abstinence Society of Rockland are under way in its hall. Rev John D Colbert speaks on A trip to Europe at St Josephs Wakefield parish. Dominican Fathers run a successful mission for married and single men at St Pauls Roxbury with Rev Joseph G Anderson as pastor. Masses at 6 and 8 pm. 7:30 pm mass next Sunday for St Josephs West End. Father Alexis conducts a mission for married and single women at St Frances de Sales Roxbury continuing through the week. Very Rev Anthony Maas S J of Sacred Heart College visits Boston College as new provincial of the New York Maryland Jesuit province, meeting with Very Rev Thomas I Gasson S J.
The Rev. James J. Carlin of Holy Cross College accompanies the appointed spiritual director, Rev. James Court ney, to oversee St. Joseph's Church sodalities in West End. A reception for connected sodalities is planned for next Sunday evening. Miss Isabel Hayes spoke to the John Flatley Club of Canton on practical education of girls.
After the first dose you feel the cold break and symptoms fade, with three doses every two hours claimed to cure grippe or severe colds. The 25 cent package is said to end headache feverishness stuffed nose and rheumatic twinges, with a pleasant taste and no quinine.
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