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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1922
Page
17
A reader asks about a fiancé who wants his sweetheart to buy her own engagement ring. Respondents rebuke the idea as selfish and unchivalrous, urging the giver to fund the ring and celebrate the engagement with generosity.
Mme De Diamond promises perfect home dyeing with Diamond Dyes for wool silk linen cotton or blends. The instruction card assures no streaking spotting fading or running and asks readers to tell their druggist the fabric type before dyeing.
A reader column discusses whether a fianc could ask his bride to pay for her engagement ring. Suggestions urge the man to buy the ring and share costs, warning that stinginess could ruin trust. An opposing letter defends paying and argues a partner’s contribution and duty.
A dialogue contrasts gender views on emotion noting women express feelings publicly while men suppress with bravado. The exchange, labeled Her Counter-Play, argues women emote and men perform foolish acts to vent emotions, with the referee affirming understanding and suggesting she wins.
Practical tips from Maud S Booth of Stafford Connecticut include packing a sleeved garment by turning one sleeve inside out into the other to save space and reduce wrinkles, using a kerosene lamp with a white cloth to reflect light, cleaning isinglass with salt and vinegar, and substituting vinegar for cream of tartar in brown bread or johnny cake.
The text recounts the Civil War naval blockade from Fortress Monroe to the Rio Grande, the Union fleet’s expansion to 300 vessels, and the ironclad duel of the Merrimac and Monitor that began the era of steel warships.
The notice states no stories will be returned without a self addressed stamped envelope and asks recipients to retain a copy of the story sent.
Florence abandons old decorum to adopt flapper culture after insights from sister Stella. She studies the style, undergoes a makeover, and eagerly plans to meet Edwin, revealing tension between progressive aims and social scrutiny.
A 1922 verse by George Matthew Adams tells Nat La Touche a wealthy Apache and Toot Cheroot a Coosawhatchie beauty clash with Pat G. Hatch a Salkehatchie revenuer over a hooch stash. Pat G. Hutch flees Salkehatchie after Nat warns him off.
A drying garment shows rust stains vanish quickly when lemon juice is applied and the fabric is held over a steaming tea kettle spout. The acid reacts with the rust, lifting the stain with heat assistance.
A column critiques the barter culture of holiday gifting. It contrasts two women boasting about presents with a plea to forgo ostentation, urging charity at home and gifting with joy and love. It argues the season should center on family and children's happiness, not social insurance.
A collection of roast and cake recipes from a Boston columnist. Includes a crown roast for Christmas with pork ribs Frenched and tied in a circle, apple sage stuffing, onions, and gravy. Also outlines an economical fruit cake with raisins citron lard and spices.
Dora and Viola clash over a missing pencil causing a broken lead and missed messages. Dora frantically scavenges for a replacement while Mr Shaw’s call hinges on the delay, and Miss Nelson scolds Viola for the broken lead. Tensions run high as blame shifts.
A home recipe excerpt offers Everyday Cake with simple ingredients like sugar shortening egg milk flour and baking powder and instructions to cream and alternately add dry and wet ingredients for loaf or layer baking. Also included is a meat pie recipe with beef apple suet cider pickle syrup spices and a one hour cook time.
The common house rat and mouse cause over 200 million dollars in yearly damage across the country. The Bureau of Biological Survey released a booklet on rodent destruction with instructions for ratproofing and methods using traps poisons domestic animals fumigation and rat viruses.
Readers of the Boston Post may obtain a free copy while available by writing to the Division of Publications, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C., and requesting "F. B. 696."
Three quarters of the annually mined anthracite is consumed in private homes across New England and the Middle States, highlighting a heavy domestic use pattern.
A fashion note highlights a one piece dress with a contrasting bodice and matching jacket. It mentions furs such as racoon muskrat chipmunk civet cat and others. A currant red velvet dinner gown features chinchilla edging and a low waist. Gold triangular earrings accompany a restaurant frock. White duveryn applique decorates a black velvet jacquette with skunk trim. A Vienna report notes a wide front brim. Crepe marocain felt and velvet stand out.
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