Engagement Ring Debate Between Lovers Sparks Advice
A reader argues about whether a fiancee should buy her own engagement ring or accept a cheaper gift. She defends the groom’s limited means and warns the bride-to-be to understand cost constraints, urging clear discussion and mutual love over expensive expectations. Other notes touch on fashion and social views of flappers.
The Post’s Original Short Story to Short Story Writers
An editor notes a policy change requiring writers to include a self addressed stamped envelope and retain a copy of the story sent. The notice warns that stories will be returned unless these terms are met and specifies ongoing handling by the publication.
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Hay fever leads to romance in a White Mountain tale
Budlong Bradley and Violet Vinton meet on vacation and learn they both suffer hay fever. A sneeze triggered by wax roses creates comic misreadings, then honesty binds them as they discover shared ailment and affections.
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Recipes of New England Housewives Christmas plum pudding
Full page feature listing two desserts with measurements and method. Christmas plum pudding uses suet molasses raisins currants citron egg milk spices and flour, steamed two and a half hours and served with hard sauce. Steamed apple pudding layers batter and apples, steamed three hours, served with whipped cream. Authored by Mrs. Gertrude B. Carter of Somerville at 232 Highland Avenue.
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What's the Answer to the Editor on Commerce Powers
A reader questions Congress power under Article 1 Section 8 to regulate inland transportation and labor in commerce. They ask why Section 9’s no preference clause cannot be broadly applied to regulate port competition and inland trade as well.
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Question on Section 8 Preferential Rates and Constitutional Limits
Letter from W. C. Hunneman of Boston argues that differential port rates today may resemble constitutional preferences. He asks why a port cannot have a differential over another if rates differ and urges regulators to align rates with constitutional restrictions.
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A Boston Councillor Thanks Voters and Post
City Councillor James A. Watson expresses gratitude to Boston voters for reelecting him and to the Post for its analysis. He pledges to continue city improvement efforts and seeks governance by the people free from selfish interests, calling for a real movement for good government.
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Questions From Readers on Miscellaneous Topics
A reader asks about mailing replies with self addressed envelopes and billiard table sizes for championships. The exchange covers Armistice Day holiday status in nearby states and the official name of Mount Rainier.
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Muriel Faces Lunch Banter and Office Pressure
Muriel endures a sting of sexist indifference as Mr. Jenkins pressures her to meet noon deadlines. Elsie counsels candid talk, but Muriel resists, dreaming of future reprisal while juggling a rush workload and a hurried lunch. Circular Road in Dublin is noted as a popular drive. a stray aside mentions gilt decoration care.
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