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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
24
A speaker rejects worldly flattery and wealth and longs for a private, sacred land. He vows to return to a serene hillside hearth, away from crowds and pride, where nature and contemplation prevail. The verse celebrates simple, rustic peace over urban pomp and man’s conceit.
In a readers' column, J Fo and others discuss a wife whose husband is involved with another woman. Advice urges confronting the lover, seeking alimony if needed, and preserving dignity, while alternate letters urge forgiveness or standing firm. The debate centers on handling fault, love, and rights within marriage.
A lyric piece titled Songs of Sunshine invites readers to join a flowing stream of Christmas time thoughts. The speaker encourages to toil and trust, then rest and shed stress, urging calm joy and hopeful dawn through seasonal imagery and benevolent cheer.
Practical tips include adding a tiny piece of soap to stove blacking to help it adhere and rubbing soap under fingernails to prevent blacking. Use a paint brush for application and salt in the fire to curb odors. Keep kitchen salt in the sink to aid pipe and sink freshness. Add powdered alum to polish for longer brightness. Lime water cleans jars and nursing bottles. wipe stove after greasy cooking with brown paper. Mrs Rupert D. Chute lists her Framingham address.
White wool basket cloth remains excellent for all around wraps. New waists feature generous blousing at the waist. Monkey fur continues as a trim on suits. Flat round stones decorate afternoon frocks and Eton suits of notable origin appeal for spring. Some winter coats paired with long coats and short narrow skirts appear. A plaited white satin blouse trimmed with gray blue velvet bands completes the look.
Lenore presents a wardrobe guide outlining practical fixes for common clothing issues. The column offers affordable alternatives, choosing fabrics and fits that flatter figures while avoiding common tailoring mistakes.
The text argues against rigid fashion dictates, praising individual taste inspired by Paris chic. It notes how petite details like a snug soft collar can soften a mature face, and describes a pastel tan charmeuse dress with gold embroidery, V neck, unique sleeve, and skirt lengths for spring.
A woman may offer to shake hands with a man but it is not universal. she may bow smile or repeat his name. Two men should always shake hands when introduced. For calling cards you do not offer the card to family at the door but ask for the person you wish to see. you leave your card on the table when you go out.
Uncle Walt laments a ruined winter car trip as arctic winds whip snow storms. A blown tire, frozen gear troubles, and a bruised pride end in a chastened, humble mood from the author, George Matthew Adams copyright note.
Readers debate if full moonlight is stronger in winter than summer, noting the moon’s height in the sky affects illumination. The exchange cites Massachusetts railroad mileage as of 1917 and Vermont butter production leadership, including per capita and per cow metrics.
The provisional government ceased on January 24, 1909, with General Mario Cr. Menocal serving as the present president.
The Isle of Man lies in the Irish Sea and is part of the British Empire. It covers an area of 145 325 acres.
The notice states that every Christmas parcel post package bearing 2 cents postage will incur a war tax of 1 cent, plus 1 cent for each additional 25 cents of postage. This outlines the tax calculation for mailed parcels during wartime.
The text requests the full name of John D Rockefeller and then adds a garbled line about A. A. Rockeller and Joan i hes ho Poher with unclear meaning. It appears as a fragmented OCR query rather than a coherent news item.
A 23 year old writes Dear Miss Champagne asking if a 19 year old girl and he can marry since their mothers are first cousins. The advisor argues they are second cousins and the union is permissible. The piece emphasizes reducing prejudice and relies on practical happiness rather than taboo.
New England housewives share meat and bake dish tips with mutton cutlets fried to brown, served on mashed potatoes with gravy. Also included are recipes for rye flour bread, Oxford goose with liver, a sugarless cake, steamed pudding with cream sauce, and a layered lamb tomato dish.
The piece argues that success stems from surroundings and help from others rather than pure self effort. It cites two men debating self reliance and notes business leaders credit helpers and employers, while no one is perfect. It urges praise for family friends and those who provide opportunity.
Susan Mary Smith leaves Hinsville for life in the city to escape a bashful suitor. A box of country goodies from Peter’s mother triggers a change of heart. Peter and Susan Mary return to Hinsville where she learns to make crullers and he pays with “cash” in a happy conclusion.
Olive Owen crafts an intensely thrilling domestic drama to appear in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine Christmas number. The story centers on personal stakes and family dynamics with a feverish pace and sharp dialogue.
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