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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1917
Page
11
A Boston Post reader column on pocket money for husbands argues for shared budgeting and fair division of income. Letters from AXEL'S WIFE and MOTHER OF ELEVEN discuss domestic finance, allowances, and long term pensions, touching marriage, trust, and family economics.
Veritas argues pensions should reflect savings and number of children, warnings against rewarding the immoral. A reader from the Sewing Circle recounts a case of a dissipated husband leading to madness and disability for his wife and child, urging a blood test to assess fitness before marriage.
A series of noonday church services in Boston are listed with speakers from Unitarian and Congregational churches including Rev. Frederick R. Griffin and Rev. Jason N. Pierce. A concert by Miss Gerhardt received high praise for beauty, vocalism, and artistry, with strong diction in German and English.
A 19 year old girl asks if she should continue with a 23 year old sweetheart after frequent small quarrels. The advisor says mutual love covers minor faults, urges patience and self sacrifice, and notes occasional disagreements are natural among couples who see each other often.
A reader questions claims about modern battle deaths versus ancient sieges. Harvard 17 cites Jerusalem siege in 741 BC with 120,000 slain in one day and 710 BC with 185,000 Assyrians slain in one night, arguing modern wars do not exceed those historic losses in total time.
A rural cookbook snippet includes a savory croquette method for turnips and carrots, plus original Graham fruit cake and gingerbread recipes. The piece, credited to Miss Bettle H. McDonald of Roxbury and M. H. Cudworth of Waldoboro, Me, provides step by step mixing, spicing, and baking guidance for winter treats.
John A. Folwartschny, vice-president of the German-American Alliance Society of Maine, declared that German-Americans are for America first and have always been loyal to the country they live in, amid the crisis.
If he served before 1780, his record is in the Secretary of State office. if served since 1730, in the Adjutant General's office at the State House.
A historical note lists Hughes and Wilson with their respective electoral vote counts. The reference also identifies the destroyer Jacob Jones as named for Commodore Jacob Jones, U S Navy, born in Delaware in 1770, who commanded the sloop Wasp in 1812 when it captured the British sloop Frolic.
In Dorchester Reader Q and A format, George M. Cohan is identified as American. It is advised to accent the first syllable when pronouncing his name.
The text traces Madame de Sevigne from her 18th century marriage to Henry de Sevigne to her widowhood after a duel death, noting her beauty wealth and wit. It highlights her prolific letters the large volumes written after marriage and anecdotes from court life including a chef’s death by master’s action and smallpox deaths of Sevigne and her daughter.
Catholic Church notes report Congressman Peter F. Tague cannot attend his Boston engagement due to the Washington diplomatic break with Germany. William H. O'Brien will substitute and speak on Old Age Pensions and Industrial Insurance. The Holy Name Society at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross meets Sunday at 4 15 p m. Rev Joseph F. McGlinchey will discuss foreign missions. The Randolph Catholic Club held an Acquaintance meeting with a large turnout, including a tea and musical program.
To the Editor the Post asks if a person weighs more after meals. Lawrence replies yes and notes scales may be faulty. The dialogue records a reader query and a defense that postprandial weight rise is real or scales misleading.
An advertorial claims Creme L Aime softens rough hands and improves appearance. Priced at 25c for weeks use, applied after washing or before outdoor use. Sold by Filene's Liggett Riker and others, guaranteed glycerine free and hair safe. Over a million American women use it.
A train observation platform scene features a young woman known for gossip wearing an extraordinary wrap. The coat is a single piece with no sleeves or shoulder seam, heavy stitching, a large ruffled collar, and violet taffeta lining, noted as very comfortable for travel.
Mexico City reports General Carranza will declare strict Mexican neutrality if war breaks out between the United States and Germany. The move follows the rupture of diplomatic relations announced by the Associated Press. Official sources say a formal declaration is in preparation.
A fragment presents lines from a patriotic piece praising the country. It repeats phrases about liberty land and heritage and mentions mountains hills and temples in a reverent tone. The excerpt evokes national pride and historic striving for freedom.
Leopold Godowsky and Elena Gerhardt gave a joint recital at Symphony Hall yesterday. Godowsky displayed brilliant virtuosity and clear mastery in Chopin and the dramatic Symphonic Metamorphosis from Strauss. Gerhardt offered strong vocal work though with occasional pitch slips amid fatigue from travel.
Dr. W. W. Marvel of Fall River, former Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry, said sound teeth are vital to health and efficiency. He spoke at Forsyth Infirmary noting compulsory health insurance should include tooth care as a key element, comparing aching teeth to battlefield injuries in terms of impact on eating and readiness.
Tassels appear on many outfits and belts stay thin. Jersey cloth remains dominant with a bluish green color trend. Woolen tassels adorn silk frocks while bright colors favor silk petticoats and saffron stockings pair with silver slippers. Silk-faced alpaca and new furs like badger gain popularity abroad.
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