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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1919
Page
21
The verse recalls Thanksgiving’s warm glow and November’s embers as a matronly figure honors the season. It contrasts old English wassail with Christmas joy, noting pilgrims would have praised the grateful, peaceful conclusion. The piece celebrates a broader, hopeful meaning of the year ending gratefully.
Doris sparks gossip about Phil Sawyer and Mabel Bradley. Marion and Phil confront rumors at a club dance and confess their true feelings. Doris reveals the joke was false, and Marion and Phil embrace their reconciliation.
birthday profile of Gustavus II Adolphus king of Sweden born in Stockholm to Charles IX. He grew multilingual and entered public life young becoming co regent and reformer. He pursued Protestant causes, won truces with Denmark and Poland, led campaigns in Germany, and died in battle under foggy conditions while leading a charge.
Poetic meditation on paradise as a near and enduring dream. A speaker contrasts skeptic cynicism with the idea of a clean night and circling stars, describing harmony, love, and harps on unsullied hills. The verse envisions heavenly streams and melodies evoking bliss.
A 1919 moral tale urges self reform over charitable sermon sharing. An old preacher notes his congregation misuses lessons by dividing sermons among others while not applying improvements personally. The piece questions if readers practice fair play and community work as they preach.
Letters to the editor record that South station began public transportation on January 1, 1889. Others request the derivation and pronunciation of Amoskeag name linked to Manchester New Hampshire falls and mills. A separate note confirms Kipling poem lines from "Big Steamers."
The grapefruit derives its name from its grape like flavor as noted by The Century Dictionary. It is identified as a pomelo, Citrus decumana, with the label likely reflecting its tastes encountered in northern United States markets.
The Zoological Garden at Franklin Park and the Aquarium at the Marine Park were not created by city treasury appropriations. They were established through the generous bequest of George Parkman to the city.
Connecticut flag features a dark blue field with the state seal at center. The seal shows three grapevines for the original colonies Hartford Windsor and Wethersfield beneath which lies the motto Qui transtulit sustinet.
Black evening gowns rise in popularity as frilly neckwear and artificial flowers appear in millinery and dress. Vringe decorates novel coats and sweaters while square necks and short sleeves appear. Louis styles adopted by young slender girls as middy blouses of velvet pair with plaid pleated skirts.
A column from the Sunday Post presents home friendly dishes. Potato crust for a meat pie uses boiled potatoes butter salt milk flour and baking powder with a steam vent. Included are rice custard egg gems meat shortcake and macaroni with hamburger steak recipes from Everett and Edgewood contributors.
Practical tips for frying onions no cover and stir to even browning, pie dough moisture, left over tea to black stove lids, apple pie layering to prevent juice loss, plus a note from Mrs W E Smith Grafton. A second tip from Elizabeth M Lean Boston details saving twine by knitting useful cloths from ball-sized twine.
Readers discuss if women should bear the title Mrs or Mistress and if men should hold the Mister form. Letters cite German reform, Dr. Davis, and everyday courtesy on seats and housework, arguing for fair treatment and shared duties.
Miss Alice Stuart offers guidance on winter etiquette. Topics include hosting religious service choices for guests, proper reactions to introductions at meals, acceptable dancing for engaged women, chaperone expectations, and the preferability of blue black ink for letter writing.
A playful poem laments the absence of magazines and the bankruptcy of substitutes. The speaker recalls fond reading nights and contrasts them with lean shelves and poor ersatz fare, expressing humor and longing for uplifting literature.
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