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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
17
Reader letters explore how wives cope with husbands who seek nights out and flirtations. A Maine contributor endorses mutual closeness while another proposes a blue indelible wrist mark to distinguish married status and prevent deception.
Some of the most interesting letters to the Sewing Circle are printed in the Sunday Post, offering reader viewpoints on craft, technique, and community. The letters showcase varied tips and critiques shared by contributors.
Poem extols simple acts of kindness as true nobility. A humble rider guides a frightened horse down a dangerous icy street, soothing it with praise and gentle speech. The poem argues deeds reveal true gentility, calling such kindness nature’s nobility.
A collection of home cooking directions includes Russian Hash with beef and suet, and a Chocolate Nut Cake with separate light and dark parts. Recipes list ingredients, mixing steps, baking times, and icing or sauces, credited to Alma V. Robinson, Mrs Hubert Hall, and Mrs W T Hallett.
A 20 year old woman asks if she should pursue another suitor while her distant sweetheart writes heartfelt letters but has not declared marriage plans. The advisor argues a 20 year old man is unlikely to commit now and warns against assuming a deeper bond from letters, urging caution about engagement at that age.
Datagraph surveys fashion trends with side opening suit jackets, Japanese embroidery on lace frocks, leather effects in children’s hats, a drooping sailor brim, silver and gold evening fabrics, undefined waistlines, spangle wings, jersey blouses, and fur collars and cuffs on coats.
Frank Curtis and wife will host four New Year breakfasts Monday at 40 o'clock at the West End Rescue Mission 42 Green Street. Businessmen attend. Also Rev Ernest Cuthrie will preach at Union Congregational Church next Sunday morning. Rodeheaver and party to lead a New Year’s Eve Service of Praise from the Tabernacle hymn book. Dean Rousmaniere to lead a Day of Devotion at St. Paul Cathedral. Church Pension Fund apportionment of $30 000 raised by Bishop Lawrence is complete.
Year end services and events across parishes include a New Year Eve Mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception with Miserere and Te Deum. Rev James F Mellyn to preach. Benediction to follow. The Sheperdess of Lourdes play to be staged by 60 women. retreats for women at Our Lady of Cenacle. Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association concert and class initiation at the Boston Opera House with banquet at Convention Hall due to ticket demand.
Household hints give quick tips on beating egg whites, crocheting edges to prevent fray, cranberry storage, and a practical drawer knob from an ordinary thread spool. Personal notices name Mrs Luther E Hopkins of Providence and Myrtle M Peek of Everett with address snippets.
A devotional verse speaks of hope beyond sin and stress. It notes a beacon guiding toward the throne and a narrow path to reach a blessed mark. The poem envisions light breaking through shadows, love, and divine intent lifting weary souls toward a golden day.
Fumes from 200 gallons of gasolene leaking from a tank at the West End Garage in Waltham yesterday caused the residential district to sound ten fire alarms. The sole loss was the gasolene.
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