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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
9
The Observant Citizen notes a rise in church robberies as a gang preys on poor boxes, with St. Mary's Catholic Church among targets. A humor piece on Justice Hammond and Emma Goldman columns, plus local tales from Chelsea to Newton, wrap the page.
A reader named Little Miss Boston seeks guidance on a distant suitor who writes of love and future plans but avoids a direct marriage proposal. The columnist warns against trusting only feelings and urges clear intent and timely commitment to avoid wasted time and lost opportunities.
Next Sunday’s Post recounts the curious tale of a man who mocked Santa Claus and faced consequences, revealing social attitudes toward holiday cheer and public mockery in a bygone era.
On a storm driven night Damaris French keeps a lone lamp and waves a white flag for Lon. Mare Stickney crosses the bay to answer her call and to her relief, Lon improves as Damaris finally admits she sought him.
Paragraphs on fashion emphasize restrained opulence with bias seams and fringe detailing. Medici collars rise in back, cashmere gowns gain velvet touches, and the practical German Kaiser cloak with large fur trims appears. Wrapped by wired ribbons, ostrich tips, and black velvet pumps, styles stay simple yet ornamented. New turbans extend over coiffures, remaining modestly trimmed.
A hot relish recipe instructs scalding one cup milk, adding three tablespoons grated cheese until melted, then stirring in 212 rolled crackers, a piece of butter the size of an English walnut, and a pinch of salt. Serve hot with graham or rye bread. Signed Mrs Crosby of East Boston.
A Dorchester instruction for making French toast uses 3 eggs beat until light then mix with nearly a pint of milk. Dip white bread slices in the mixture, fry on a pan until brown, and dust with sugar and nutmeg before serving hot. Mrs Kate Sullivan rear 887 Adams Street Dorchester.
A recipe style notice from Mrs. G. O. Wendell of 107 Hudson Street Boston describes mixing juice from ten oranges and five lemons with shaved ice and sugar, layering orange slices, whipped cream, and lemon or orange extract, inviting readers to taste and request more.
Pare and slice tart apples to fill 2 inches deep in a pan. To 3 quarts of apples add 1 cup sugar 1 grated nutmeg 1 cup cold water and walnut sized butter. Cover with crust about an inch thick and bake slowly 21 2 hours. Keep hot 1 hour. Serve with sugar and cream. Apples will look red.
A hot day drink idea replaces soup. Slice 3 bananas thin, mix with grated pineapple pulp, juice from 2 oranges and 1 lemon. Taste for sweetness, chill in the ice box, then serve with shaved ice. Name: Mrs Emily W Behrman of 114 Vernon Street Waltham Massachusetts.
After an evening card party, the notice lists menus and scores of useful cooking recipes for next Sunday. It highlights convenient suppers and meal ideas, offering practical guidance for planning late afternoon or evening gatherings.
Madame Lydia Lipkow ska, famed Russian advocate of women’s rights, visited Mrs Julia Ward Howe at her home yesterday. She was escorted by Mrs Stanley McCormick and sang Russian romances before receiving an autographed copy of Howe’s poems.
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