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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1914
Page
11
The Davidson family faces a hard Christmas with tight budgets. They must choose between a tree and gifts or a regular Christmas dinner, prioritizing family meals over presents. The children react with mixed disappointment and resolve as preparations begin.
A poetic reminiscence of comradeship and love across shared battles. The speaker recalls riding together through hardship under one flag, predicting farewells and blessings of God Speed as old friends part.
Mrs. Davidson helps the Rand family in a time of destitution after the Rand boy falls ill. She allocates coal, wood, groceries, and meat for Christmas, while her children Isabel and Jack share their modest meal, proving generosity beats celebration. The Rand child improves, and Mr Rand may find work by January.
Readers of the Sewing Circle in the Boston Post share letters on Christmas gifts. Correspondents discuss sensible gifts versus toys, family happiness, and lessons from parental attitudes.
A 10 year old writes to Miss Champagne about a 21 year old beau who declared love, promised marriage, and left after his parents opposed the match. The reader seeks whether his love remains and if he will return. the advisor advises patience, philosophical acceptance, and the possibility that he may not return if genuine love wanes.
Practical tips recommend not exposing bread to a very hot oven for the first ten minutes and partial filling of gem pans with water to prevent burning. Close draughts when coal heats. Also suggests rust removal with sweet oil plus iron and washing fabric with gum arabic solution to restore crispness.
Tailored street wear is described with simple design patterns. Lace and net neckwear are popular favorites. Sports coats follow army style, and children's party frocks feature pleated or flounced skirts. A pretty cotton waist shows fullness shirred around the waist.
The Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association reports rising women voters in school elections. From 1879 to 1913 the state totals climbed from about 1,000 to 4,508, with 1914 not yet tabulated. In Boston the recent election saw 2,949 women voters, up 9 percent from the prior poll and well above early levels.
Fifty children aged four to seven attended a Christmas party at Dorchester House 7 Gordon Place Dorchester. Miss Alice Moore hosted the event and a bi Christmas tree distributed gifts. Games and dancing were led by Miss Anna Tukkenen, the school kindergarten teacher.
Boston reporters highlight a group of visually impaired girls who work as carpenters. The upcoming Sunday event showcases their craftsmanship, skills, and community impact in a city program supporting disabled youth.
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