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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
9
A man waits at a fence near a small town on Christmas Eve as a prodigal son nears home. The reunion ends in prayerful forgiveness as a dying mother’s wish and a father’s restraint guide the prodigal back to the house. Water and cranberry cultivation notes follow in the column.
Babbling Bess e & By Harry Palmer notes new purses are popular square shapes. Tibeline dresses rise in fashion while hats feature oversized, ornate pins. Rich outfits use hand painted miniatures on silk and brocade fabrics. Seal plush coats modeled on real seals are sought after. Cerise returns as a favored shade.
The letter asks which soil best suits cranberries and whether they need much moisture. It requests guidance through the paper on optimal soil type and watering needs for cranberry cultivation.
Paragraph points on fashions note high favor for formal gowns and draperies. Jet aigrettes appear on smart turbans. Dark sepia is the stylish shade for suede footwear. Long fur coats were never so prevalent in style.
A reader asks about a 19 year old love who vanished to Ireland 14 years ago. The columnist argues men move on, urges finding present partners, and notes the time gap can alter a man’s priorities while advising to focus on current relationships.
A recipe for light batter with flour milk eggs and butter, followed by a hash style potato dish, a gelatine and cider dessert preparation, and a soft boiled egg in milk. Each note credits local contributors Dorothy Shepherd Rumford Me Mrs George D Thomas 61 Taylor Street Waltham Miss Elsie Peterson South Hamilton and Frances 31 Robbins Street Waltham with practical kitchen tips.
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