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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1918
Page
13
Shall we American women feed the German war refugees
Letter excerpts from the Sewing Circle debate on feeding German women and children during wartime. Contributors from Boston and beyond dispute moral duties vs. reciprocity. Opinions range from humanitarian aid to retribution, with harsh anti German sentiments and calls to aid Americans first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Gottingen
Tweedside
Chinese Rice Muffins And Apple Rice Recipes Card
Recipes for New England housewives feature Chinese rice muffins lemon rice and rice muffins with kernels of apples and rice desserts. Regina Poliquin of Rhode Island shares steps for rice moulds and baked apples with syrup and meringue and stamps a housewife chorus about gifts of love and laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Midnight adventures at home from a girl’s boarding school
Rita visits during Christmas holidays and recounts vivid tales of midnight suppers with pickles jam fudge and toasted marshmallows. The narrative reveals a major secret from France as well as details of a childlike outfit in a rough plaid frock with red patent leather belts and belted sleeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita
France
Two Minute Talks for Americans
A patriotic admonition urges citizens to acknowledge and fix personal slack in meeting government calls. It uses humor and a parable about mistaken hogs to stress that bragging about one duty, like Liberty bonds, does not excuse neglect of other required actions such as food conservation. The piece warns readers they know their own omissions and should act.
Dear Miss Champagne on Elopement Advice
A 15 year old writes about a 17 year old suitor pressuring marriage and elopement. The columnist advises waiting five or six years until he is mature enough to make a proper decision, suggests parents will support a real wedding then, and warns elopement is often the act of an irresponsible partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Champagne
Folke
Etiquette Questions and Answers For Society Rows
Miss Alice Stuart answers on gloves at formal receptions and the protocol for new neighbors visiting, and whether a young lady should attend dances unescorted. The guidance stresses proper form, chaperone or escort presence, and who should initiate calls in new neighborhood introductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herse
A Woman I Admire In Quiet Strength And Service
A poem celebrating a woman admired for inner courage and helpful hands. It contrasts imperfect housekeeping with her brave eyes and practical wisdom, urging readers to focus on meaningful labor and resilience over trivial chores. The author Wilhelm Titch endorses sane philosophy and shared striving for betterment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm
James Oglethorpe Founder of Georgia Biography
James Edward Oglethorpe born December 21 1696 in London was founder of Georgia. He served as aide de camp to Prince Eugene, fought Turks at Belgrade, then entered politics aiding London debtors. He proposed a Georgia colony named for King George I and died at Cranham Hall Essex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edward Oglethorpe
Georgia
Finglish
London
England
Corpus Christi College
Oxford
Prince Eugene
Belgrade
America
Oglethorpe
George I
Cranham Hall
Essex
Fashion Notes From Fashions Coats and Furs Era
A report on recent dress trends highlighting velour de laine coats with checkerboard embroidery, dull velvet frocks with gold and blue brocade jackets, tasselled evening wraps, frilled blouses, brown satin hats matching fur coats, and narrow silver braid trim. It notes fur coats in beaver and Irish lisle stockings with side seams. Gravastrakhan resembles similar suits of fur.
10 Months For Quiz Evader Edwin Burkhart
Edwin Burkhart of Crescent avenue Revere was sentenced by Judge Morton in the Federal District Court to 10 months in the Last Cambridge jail for registering twice under the draft act and failing to return any questionnaire. He was found hiding in his house rafters after a long search by federal agents who say he shaved his moustache and planned a disappearing act on arrest day. He registered at both the 21-31 and 18-45 classifications. his correct age is reported as 33.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Burkhart
Crescent Avenue
Revere
Morton
Federal District Court
Cambridge
Burkhart
United States
Dewey
Department of Justice
Shoe Union Case Dropped in Brockton Conflict
The National War Labor Board dismissed the Brockton Shoe Manufacturers' Association versus Boot and Shoe Workers' Union dispute. It found the sole issue was a conflict between a national union and an individual group. Presidents Kent and O’Byrne received copies. the secessionists claim no copy was sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
National War Labor Board
Brockton Shoe Manufacturers’ Association
Boot and Shoe Workers Union
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Johns. Kent
Expect Flour Price Drop After Milling Regulations End
Washington officials announce cancellation of all flour milling regulations including fair price schedules and sale limits on wheat flour. The action, telegraphed to grain corporation zone agents, sparks a sharp rise in price of bran and other mill feeds in Minneapolis, with expectations of cheaper flour to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Food Administration
Grain Corporation
Minneapolis
Modesty Uncle Walt Reflects On Allied Sacrifices In World War I
Walt Mason notes that while Americans brag about their war efforts many allied nations also fought bravely. He praises British French and Belgian troops, acknowledging their sacrifices and heroism alongside American actions in the conflict.
Joy Finds Ideal Match Beyond Rich Prince
Joy rejects a wealthy suitor after a New Hampshire house party. She learns the man she loves is Roy, a modest fiancé with good prospects, proving ideals can mislead. Joy announces engagement to Roy, celebrating true love over wealth.
Cheese Sandwiches With Al Sauce Miracle Work er
A narrator recalls toasting cheese sandwiches flavored with Al Sauce for a post theater supper. Jim, her polite husband, enjoys four sandwiches while the author muses on how the sauce makes magic in the kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Youngstown Declines to Detain Alleged Murder Suspect
Youngstown police will not detain Mildred Gunderman alias Smith amid an alleged confession to killing Leon Martin in Youngstown on Sept. 9. Officials say the investigation shows she could not have committed the crime and may be evading New York charges. Elimira police report she said she murdered Martin out of jealousy, was paid $100, and the financier completed her with a revolver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Youngtown
Mildred Gunderman
Smith
Elmira
N. Y
Lee Martin
Miss Gunderman
New York State
Mahoning County
Leo Martin
Ohio
McCormick and Baruch Sail for Paris Dec 3
The War Trade Board chairman Vance McCormick and War Industries Board chairman Bernard Baruch were invited to join President Wilson in Paris as advisers to the American peace delegation. They plan to sail on the Leviathan, expected to depart New York December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vance McCormick
War Trade Board
Bernardé M. Baruch
War Industries Board
Wilso
Paris
State Department
Air
Baruch
Mr. McCormick
Leviathan
New York
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Sam
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Salvation Army
Volunteers of America
Women of
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York
Regina Poliquin
Brook Street
Fawtucket
R. I
Maglee
Songs of
Bentztown Bard
Southern Prass Syndicate
Preas Publishing Co
Maurice Ketten
Ona
Ren
Dorothy
Charles Franklin Jones
Mildred Champagne
Wilhelmina
Miss Alice Stuart
James Oglethorpe
Harvard
Castoria
Shoe Union
War Labor Board
Walt
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Helen E. Ives
Roy G
Roy
Joy
New Hampshire
Christina James
King W
Prince Charming
Wing
King
Romeo
Mildred Smith
Connor
O Connor
Tremont Street
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