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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1919
Page
13
In letters from readers ODESSA MARY JANE and CLEM weigh in on whether women should propose. Opinions clash over tradition, feminism, and whether bold proposals threaten marriage stability or reflect modern thought.
A young woman asks how to handle a two rival suitors situation. The adviser argues a man truly in love will focus on one partner, not discuss her with others, and will not divide attention between two girls. If he truly cares he will not court or discuss her with friends.
A column shares thrifty household tips from saving soap scraps to reusing materials and proper closet organization. It then shifts to fashion trends predicting crepe de chine and crepe meteor replacing Georgette for spring outfits with a royal blue gown displayed at a fashion exhibit.
Walt Mason laments a city in crisis with scarce water coal and electricity. He recalls using a rancid grease candle while rainless skies hinder the river supply and streetcars lie idle. He frames the hardship as a test endured by ancestors.
Oysters are washed and kept in liquor for several hours then roasted in a chafing dish with catsup Worcestershire tabasco and butter. Boil briefly until hot through and serve on browned toast for six. Dressing for fruit salad blends eggs lemon juice pineapple juice sugar and whipped cream with chopped nuts. Portland Maine recipes by Mrs Josephine Tetreau and another contributor at 166 East and 166 Fast Promenade Street.
Boiled rice instructions detail rinsing, boiling with salt and rice for about 30 minutes, then draining and rinsing to separate grains. Serve with hard sauce or sugar and cream. Hard sauce combines sugar, butter, and vanilla. Sour sauce for pudding mixes boiling water sugar with vinegar cornstarch and butter, thickened and served hot.
A portrait of William Alexander born in America known as Lord Stirling. He earned distinction in mathematics and astronomy and played key roles in early Revolutionary battles. He advised fortifications at West Point and participated in Long Island Brandywine Germantown Monmouth campaigns.
The speaker laments winter and longs for spring and summer. They crave April visions of cherry blossoms and memories of rose filled days, asking memory to bring them to the gates of April where beauty and laughter await.
Anne, a young wife, learns to manage a home after doubts about marriage. She leaves for two weeks to learn cooking and housekeeping, returns confident, and proves her usefulness by serving a full breakfast to her husband, altering their domestic life.
Reopened army and navy retail stores at South Boston and 1735 Devonshire street report strong sales. Woolen blankets cut from 5 to 2.50 draws hundreds of buyers as cold spell looms. Navy counters at Devonshire Street promise full hardware stock soon. ships of service shoes sold quickly. a mail order department is planned after current arrangements.
War Camp Community Service coordinates a year 1920 public singing event at Parkman Bandstand Boston Common New Year’s Eve. About 25 000 people expected to attend with soldiers sailors and Marines and Greater Boston residents joining. George Pane directs the program from 11 30 p m to 12 15 a m featuring American songs.
Ottawa expects Sir Robert Borden to depart by mid January for an indefinite leave. No official successor named, but Sir George Foster, senior privy councillor, is first in line to act as premier in his absence.
Miss Alice Stuart answers etiquette questions about proper theatre dress for a weekend visit to New York, favoring a dinner coat for theatre and dinner and a dress suit for more formal events. She notes soft felt hats are common with evening dress, and the opera hat is rarely worn. Jewelry gifts are limited to an engagement ring until marriage. Afternoon tea menus should be simple with tea or chocolate, sandwiches, cake, and bonbons.
Somerville Lodge of Elks celebrated its 30th meeting at the lodge room in the Knights of Columbus building. After the regular session members and guests adjourned to the upper hall for entertainment followed by a banquet.
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