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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1920
Page
13
A speaker in a New York Sun poem ponders beauty beyond budget finding joy in gazing at precious items. The speaker imagines pearls emeralds lace gowns and other finery and dreams they may someday reach her reach. The tone is wistful and hopeful about distant wealth and personal delight.
A Sewing Circle debate explores why young women avoid private domestic work. Letters argue for eight hour shifts, better status and companionship, comparing domestic service to factory labor, and urging reforms to grant personal liberty and equal respect.
Jack and Jill spar over using hand embroidered towels a wedding gift as they start married life. Jill argues towels are precious Irish linen to be saved, while Jack insists on using them now. The scene ends with Jill packing away the towels in a cedar chest as they ride to town.
Recipes from New England housewives collected for Sunday Post page feature dishes like Scalloped Rice Tomatoes and Cheese with instructions from Mrs. C. M. Harding Clinton Me. Also included are Sour Milk Bran Muffins Potato Pancakes Brown Sugar Cookies and Walnut Wafers with contributor names and addresses in Dorchester and Portland Maine.
Practical kitchen and home tips from Mrs H B Crosby of Boston. Topics include frying oysters with baking powder for puffiness, maple sugar on rice, parboiling potatoes to speed baking, milk in potato water, lemon polishing glass, fur cutting with a knife, silencing alarm clocks with elastic bands, drying spills with a hot water bottle, and a simple ink eraser using tallow.
A Yonkers Statesman humor snippet riffs on a character claiming to absorb everything he reads. The dialogue jokes about an odor in his breath and ties it to today’s best cellars for comic effect.
A basement arrest disrupted a meat market operation as authorities detained a man connected to the business. The action followed investigations into illicit activities at the premises.
The Department of Agriculture announced a bumper crop of nuts, validating prior suspicions about an oversized harvest this season. The report highlights strong yields across multiple nut varieties and regions.
In a brief Philadelphia Record exchange a merchant tests a job applicant for a collector post. The applicant, who gives the name Bill Dunn, is told to report tomorrow morning.
A thief, after purchasing shoe laces at a Union street shop, held up the proprietor and fled with 275 dollars. The incident begins with a frugal purchase and ends in a crime on the street. Police investigate the cash loss and seek witnesses.
In a Scotsman snippet Susie asks why a man always gives a diamond engagement ring. Her father’s reply begins with The woman and stops, leaving the meaning unresolved in a brief exchange.
Dialogue notes a minister inviting participation in a new missionary movement while Miss Ala Mode questions, comparing it to dance like the fox trot. The playful exchange hints at cultural trends and social scenes.
The Los Angeles County Jail ran with 308 inmates yesterday causing a standing room only situation. Jailer Gallagher noted overcrowding had lasted six weeks, a peak not seen since eight years ago when federal agents detained numerous contraband Chinese.
A Pittsburg Sun piece reports a physician claiming two patients were restored to sanity after dental extractions, noting they may be driven to rage again upon seeing the bill.
A Virginia Reel reminiscence recalls times when a young man could begin as a clerk and rise to own the business. The exchange notes cash registers as a modern convenience that changed enterprise.
The Efficiency Expert comments on the growth of staff after implementing a system. He notes gratitude for the increased manpower and explains the hires were made to operate the system effectively.
A collection of pithy quotes from various papers about wartime policy and public figures. The items mock political leadership shipping board personnel economic fault lines and regional sentiment with brisk pointed humor.
A nostalgic poem celebrates the best time as youth in bloom and love’s perfection. Vivid imagery contrasts springtime landscapes with inner joy, referencing April harvests and the golden grape of youth. The piece paints romance as a bright, renewing tide.
The article notes that the public has spoken and calls for an interpreter to translate the people's voice into clear guidance. It discusses the need for leadership to listen, understand, and act on public sentiment for effective governance.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes that English Congregational churches have removed the word obey from marriage ceremonies. The change is said not to compel brides to alter behavior but to avoid implying false obedience.
A witty note from the Evening Mail on popularity rising with promises to all, while debate erupts when notes come due and protests begin.
Brooklyn Eagle notes the New York Police Department suspects burglars may grow wealthier if not halted, implying a theory that continued activity could lead to eventual financial success.
The loose blouse pairs with a slim skirt while fitted bodices suit fuller skirts. Evening gowns are often very short in front and long at the sides. Taffeta petals form over drapery and edge the underskirt with a tulle tunic. Bodices may blouse at the waist or hang from the shoulders with a wide sash at the hips.
A church in Hanford was damaged by a fire last week caused by an overheated whiskey still operating in the basement. The story notes a rented butcher's involvement and ongoing investigations.
Miss Ida Moore of Green field Mass faced hardship with an invalid sister and blind mother. She grew parsley and herb bouquets to sell to butchers and stores, mailed seeds, and built a mail order business from a two acre garden. A Boston florist agreed to take violets year round at a fixed price.
Public notice states no stories will be returned until a self addressed stamped envelope is supplied. The directive sets a response condition for future submissions and excludes noncompetitive entries.
An old man in a shabby cafe recounts the rise of two music students, Sally Gerrish known as Lucky Sally and Crystal Dorine. Sally's success in Europe and a Paris offer shape a tale of sacrifice, luck, and love, as both women and their men move through fame and loyalty.
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