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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1920

Page

17

Sunset Dreams In A Quiet Evening Dreamscape

A lyrical scene paints sunset over western hills as dusk strolls the fields and crickets sing. Beasts yawn, birds rest, and stars rise while an old heart looks up from a quiet room and dares to dream again.

Glen

Board of Women to Pass Upon Brides? Readers Debate

A letter column debates whether a board of older women should judge brides to be. Readers argue about love at 18 versus later marriage, comparing marriage aims, independence, and the risk of divorce. Voices from HAPPY LITTLE WIFE, JUST TWENTY-TWO, and ONE WHO HAS SEEN weigh in.

Pauline Sewing Circle Circle

Presidential succession debate in letter to editor

A reader argues over who becomes president if both the President and Vice President die. The letter cites Section 6, Article II, stating the Vice President acts as President and Congress may appoint an acting official during disability. The writer notes B’s view is correct and references the line about disability and succession.

Congress

Location and size details of Rocky Mountain National Park

The Rocky Mountain National Park lies in Colorado. It spans about 29 miles of the Continental Divide and broad Atlantic and Pacific slope areas, totaling 254327 acres.

Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado Continental Divide Atlantic Pacific

Diamondmaking claim fails under German method report

William I. Rosenfeld of the American Jewellers' Protective Association says a Berlin diamondmaking formula by a German scientist has failed. He notes no company formed in Berlin has produced diamonds as claimed.

Sir Berlin William I. Rosenfeld American Jewellers’ Protective Association Jewellers Vigilance

Brinley Place in Roxbury Then Now Site of Mission Church

The Brinley Place of early Roxbury became the site of the Mission Church. The Re Demptorist Fathers bought the estate in 1869 and laid the church cornerstone east of the old house on May 28, 1876.

Brinley Place Old Roxbury Roxbury Redemptorist Fathers

Webster Quote on Bunker Hill Monument Completion

The line attributed to Daniel Webster states that knowledge is the fountain of both love and principles of human liberty, spoken on the occasion of completing the Bunker Hill monument.

Daniel Webster Bunker Hill Monument

Difference Between Statute and Nautical Miles

The statute mile equals 5280 feet and is used for land distances. The nautical mile equals 1,852 meters or about 6,076.1 feet and is used for maritime and aviation distances.

Happily Married Readers Dream Of Rich Life And Dinner

Jill and Jack imagine life among the Van Pelts after a joyous party. They quiz the lavish lifestyle with butlers, valets, and costly tastes, debating future wealth, while savoring a breakfast after the social swirl and a hopeful kiss good morning.

Salmon Loaf And Cornmeal Muffins From New England Housewives

Salmon loaf combines canned salmon bread crumbs egg and milk baked in a water bath then served with a milk sauce and a boiled egg garnish. Cornmeal muffins mix cornmeal flour baking powder salt shortening and milk baked about 20 minutes. Recipes credited to Mrs B S Bantom Freedom Maine and Mrs R B Dodd 8 Pickett Street Beverly.

B. S. Bantom Freedom R. B. Dodd Pickett Street Beverly

Miss Eleanor Wright Leads Pack House Domestic Science Dept

The 1920 Public Ledger story chronicles Eleanor Wright who turned pie making and recipe collection into launching the domestic science department of a major Chicago packing house. She created a women’s demonstration staff and earns a notable monthly salary, proving culinary talent translates into leadership in industry.

Chicago Eleanor Lee Wright Mam’selle

Until Further Notice No Stories Returnable With SASE

Notices state no stories will be returned unless readers include a self addressed stamped envelope. The policy aims to manage mail flow and ensure delivery of requested material.

Good wife helps husband achieve a better life

A hardworking wife Virginia, after taking a humble job to cope with rising costs, secretly finances a home makeover and a Victrola with pay from her secretary work. Her husband Bob, initially unaware, celebrates the surprise and their improved fortunes as his career advances with a raise and new opportunity.

Virginia Cameron Bob Virgie

Household Hints for Cleaning Woolen Goods

Household hints suggest using soft soap and baking soda for grass stains. To set color in woolen fabrics, dissolve a tablespoon of epsom salts in a gallon of water, soak for 15 to 20 minutes, then wash with soap flakes for a like new look. Mrs. Clara Goodenough, Box 985, Springfield.

Clara’ Goodenough Springfield

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