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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1922
Page
17
A long reader correspondence discusses attitudes toward American and French wives. A correspondent questions a man’s blunt critique of American women, while others offer advice on tact, marriage, and respect for differing viewpoints.
A reader discusses ridicule for women buying their own engagement ring and argues about fair gifts in engagements. Another writer jokes about household chores and marriage expectations, questioning gender roles and generosity in relationships.
The exchange between a husband and wife over costly novelty items is staged as a humorous joint debate. The husband defends spending on new gadgets while the wife mocks the perpetual purchase of useless trinkets. The referee notes the balance seems to favor the man today.
Anita and Viola clash over missing office stamps as Miss Nelson suspects stamp misuse. Viola admits borrowing, while Anita races to mail ten last minute Christmas cards before stamps run dry. Henry must mail a reports package, leaving the post office as a backup plan.
The narrative covers Hooker’s April actions against Lee, the Chancellorsville battle where Stonewall Jackson was mortally wounded, Lee’s invasion attempt into Maryland and Pennsylvania, Meade’s pursuit, and the three day Gettysburg conflict with massive casualties. Lee retreats toward Virginia ending Confederate invasion threats.
A collection of old kitchen recipes including fruit cocktails with pineapple and orange, maraschino cherries, and a pineapple juice garnish, a sour orange marinated salad with olive oil dressing served on watercress, a haddock bake with milk and pork topping, a plum pudding sauce, a cracker–based pudding overnight custard, a Beverly Massachusetts address, and a turkey cracker stuffing recipe.
Captain Hubbard and Hibberd clash over a cupboard full of birds. A jaybird and a cowbird chatter as Hubbard uses a scabbard to sober the birds, naming each by color and kind. The playful verse centers on mischief aboard a seaboard scene.
A narrator laments overpaying for Shakspere and finds a substitute at a book bazaar. He vows to boycott merchants who oversell false goods and leaves with a wreath on his head. The piece mocks vendors who claim to offer something as good as classics.
The U S Bureau of Education proposes spare time reading with 28 recommended titles. Boston Post readers can request a free copy of the leaflet while supplies last by writing to the Department of the Interior in Washington, D C.
A description of crafting a large wall hanging Christmas tree using pasted sheets and crumpled paper trunks. Families can use home made ornaments such as old valentines tissue crepe paper stars and dolls, offering a safe space saving option in small rooms. Julia B Marsters East Sandwich is referenced as the author.
A reader asks why a fiancé who proposes four times should be trusted. The adviser notes persistent proposals signal real affection, cautions against doubt or jealousy, and urges decisive action if love exists while acknowledging possible test of affection.
A woman writes seeking guidance about a young man five years older who has proposed four times over about a year, reflecting on the repeated offers and her hesitations. The tone suggests a century newspaper advice column addressing manners and relationships.
The Boston Sunday Post Magazine announces its Christmas Number featuring Ellis Parker Butler Sophie Kere and a staff of entertaining writers. It highlights fashion like a wool paisley bodice with brown sleeve and belt accents in brown suede.
A low cost home project uses 6 yards of green cambric cut into two 3 yard sections. Fold along the length to form a fabric triangle with jagged edges resembling a fir tree. Open the cloth to reveal a full tree shape and add a narrow trunk strip for completion.
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