This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1920
Page
15
A 1824 poem by John Pierpont celebrates the Pilgrim Fathers during the Plymouth tercentenary observance. It reflects on the Mayflower voyage, the icy shore, and the enduring Pilgrim spirit watched over by the sea and stars. The verse evokes memory, rest, and national reverence for early settlers.
Letters from readers weigh in on whether a wealthy Vermont farmer should seek a wife through newspaper ads. Critics warn such unions risk money versus love, urging him to wife within Vermont and support local causes instead.
A Sunday Post page presents various home recipes including a Russian pot pie with thin crust and apples, fish toast with buttered toast and eggs, oyster pike with milk and crackers, a rice and egg dessert pie, rhubarb pie hints, and a delicious nut cake with simple frosting.
Part notes on sewing machine thread removal for scalloped edges and turning edges. Tips include marking paper patterns with back of waist numbers to avoid unfolding, reusing torn scarfs with cheap edging, and choosing castor fur trim. Shantings in large patterns expected to be popular.
In a 1920 Thompson Feature Service sketch Jacko Jill navigate tea talk and class tension. Jill frets over Mrs Climeup amid exclusive society fears while Jack resents a sociable neighbor exposing their status. The duo's tug of pride escalates to a quiet marital strain.
A Boston businessman wrestles with desire when his secretary Miss Phillips wears an engagement ring. After a car crash and hospital drama, he discovers her rooming house address and watches a sister Doris handle the crisis with wit. In the end she hints at a formal chance, while he debates the fate of his feelings.
A Q and A discusses proper gift value for a two month acquaintance. The answer states no expensive presents to an unattached woman. do not give wearing apparel or jewelry. acceptable gifts include candy or a book.
A fictional tale centered on Ann Whitson a dark beautiful 28 year old recounting childhood and life choices. Key figures include Grace Cameron Kenneth Halsey and Jimmy Callahan as events unfold from poverty to city life with romance and family revelations.
In a reflective scene set after a dinner, Ann wrestles with love versus independence. Jimmy admits he wants her as his wife though he fears the world will demand more than she can bear. Ann questions her own readiness to be the wife he seeks, weighing happiness and sacrifice.
A boastful declaration from Jimmy prompts Ann to imagine a safe future, but Fate intervenes. The doorway reveals Kenneth Halsey and Grace Cameron amid a lively party as the scene shifts toward tomorrow’s continuation in the Daily and Sunday Post.
The review notes a Poirettwill frock worn by Irrepressible Bab on stage in New York. A soft gray beige dress with a surplice bodice and tiny apron flatters a developing figure. New models add gadget gore skirts and embroidered taffeta evening wear with velvet coats and cloth appliques.
E J Sweeney moved from a $25 weekly garage job to starting a repair school after realizing self taught skill could yield bigger returns. He spent $77 to launch Garage College with $75 rent and $1.65 ad, enrolling five students by noon Saturday. By week end enrollments rose to twenty and grew further, leading to a thriving operation.
Readers ask about city populations world almanac college enrollments gas usage in war traffic horn laws and language usage. The column notes Rome and Boston populations engineering terms Liberty bonds green geese and historic performances by Carmencita with dates and venues.
A Boston Post reader asks if a man’s five months of courting can endure a minor quarrel over staying the week. The columnist says true love survives spite if sincere. if he truly loves, he will write or return, otherwise the relationship may be over.
Embroidered chiffons and satins are in vogue as spring frocks adopt all power style. Many new models flare below the waist signaling a trend toward fullness and waist emphasis.
The story centers on Jack a very elderly hound owned by J Frank Cahalan of 1 Edward Street South Medford. At 18 years he is considered among the oldest dogs in New England yet remains surprisingly playful and energetic proving age is just a number.
Students and graduates of the Boston Normal School organized a bazaar in the school gymnasium yesterday. Proceeds benefit The Torch, the paper founded last year. Half the floor hosted dancing while an entertainment took place at the Girls Latin School nearby.
More than 100 letters addressed to Santa Claus arrive at the Boston post office, with many to be forwarded to the Post Santa Claus drive. Readers’ generosity is expected to brighten children’s Christmas.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.