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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1917
Page
11
Readers contend who deserves the final kiss of a soldier: wife, mother, or child. The mail column presents multiple viewpoints from I M Wise A Sister Fairness to All with Reason Perfect Love A Mother A Soldier Boy's Mother and Daisy, arguing wife, mother, and child as rightful recipients.
The note marks Ann Hasseltine Judson's birthday on December 22, 1789, recounting her marriage to Adoniram Judson, time in Burmah, imprisonment of the couple, her risky efforts to secure his release, and her death at 37 after a life of missionary work.
In a readers note TB questions two claims about the German U-boat captain of the Lusitania sinking. One story says he died by suicide, another that he lives in Germany as a hero. The letter asserts the latter is the true fact, noting widespread honors and public idolization.
The Sunday Post prints some of the most interesting letters sent to the Sewing Circle, highlighting reader opinions, craft tips, and community news. Readers share sewing experiences, project ideas, and requests for guidance.
The article notes a shift in city population rankings with Whitaker's Almanac showing Greater New York at 7,500,000 and Greater London at 7,251,308. It also provides city proper figures: New York 5,602,841 and London 4,522,964.
A discussion on whether a child born abroad to an American ambassador or traveler is a natural born citizen and eligible for the presidency. The text contrasts views by A and B on citizenship by birth in foreign territory and notes territorial status of ambassadorial residences.
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE claims to remove the cause of colds in Great Britain. Box bears E. W. Grove signature. Available for 30 cents.
A humorous booth recounts at a bazaar where silhouettes were made. The narrator laughs as a professional cuts profiles from black paper, noting Lucille and Clara’s are good while Janette’s is a scream due to her hat hiding her face. Janette’s satin beaver hat, velvet trimmed, pairs with a black velvet bustle gown and ermine scarf.
Mrs. James V. Church formerly Miss Golden B. Allen continues on tour while her sailor husband aboard the U S Virginia cruises far away. Since last August they have met only twice and she urges careful partner selection to support sailor marriages.
Providence reports James J. Ryan owner of a private detective agency was indicted for murder of Edward Dolan by the grand jury. The jury also returned a manslaughter indictment against Joseph.
The defendant Silverio faced a charge of causing Amdo Motta's death at Union station. Ryan entered a not guilty plea and was held without bail. Silverio remained jailed on a 4000 dollar bail. The jury returned 117 indictments with 29 kept secret.
A reader asks if kissing a man on first meeting is wrong and fears becoming a social outcast. The response defends self respect, warns that many girls who kiss at first meeting suffer social and reputational harm, and urges choosing not to cheapen oneself or risk ruinous consequences.
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