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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1912
Page
13
A bustling collage of city life from a Boston street scene. Vivid vignettes include a mother and child, a monologue about fashion and manners, the harshness of winter and smartly dressed passersby, plus local gossip about judges, professors, and travelers.
Two year old twins from From Twin Sisters To Circle request input from fellow twins on being dressed alike. They note frequent confusion where one is mistaken for the other and sign off as THE HEAVENLY TWINS.
A Family Physician note promotes a home remedy using saxolite and witch hazel to reduce facial wrinkles. The wash lotion claims to tighten skin, reduce sagging, and improve the cheek neck and eye area, stating ingredients are available at drug stores.
Mr Davenport praises Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap for family use. He cites cures for bruises burns chafings and other accidents and notes instant relief for irritation. Medical professionals also endorse wider skin disease relief aiding home care.
A weight loss letter prescribes a strict 3 month plan: start with hot water and lemon, two slices dry toast, one boiled egg, tea or coffee. skip lunch or have fruit. dinner limited to one potato, one vegetable, tea or coffee, and ham. Encourages self denial and warns of no easy gains.
A reader signs as BLONDE sharing a wart remedy tale. She describes wart removal on hands after consulting a doctor who advised using castor oil and a feather each night before bed, claiming it worked.
A reader, YEOMANS WIFE, asks for an inexpensive home method to preserve two freshly gifted pheasant wings. She mentions an acid might be used and seeks a low cost, safe solution suitable for wing shaping in millinery. She requests immediate practical guidance.
A letter from Gertrude K. defends women smoking cigarettes, arguing it causes no harm if not excessive and that she and her husband smoke a cigarette or two each evening.
A reader asks for ideas to host a child’s party for ages one to six with 15 to 20 guests. The writer plans refreshments and requests entertaining activity suggestions suitable for young children with adult supervision. The note also mentions naming a summer home called Neack.
Edith voices concern that Cholly has not yet proposed while Hither predicts he will soon despite cigarette chatter. The gossip threads through the scene as anticipation builds and tensions rise.
A compact sale listing shows items at 25.00 45.00 65.00 followed by 05.00 and 55.00 with a final note Half Price indicating discount pricing across the range.
A fragmentary letter urges a lonely recipient to eat oranges as a temperance aid. The writer claims the fruit acts as a cure and makes liquor distasteful after a period of time, signing as ATHIZER.
A 14 month old boy with crossed eyes was fitted with glasses after a hospital visit. The child wore glasses for several years and showed significant improvement. Doctors advised continued use as the youngster grows older to maintain progress.
A reader asks if applying olive oil and coconut oil to the neck and throat can stimulate hair growth as it does on the head. The writer notes using coconut oil on the head with wonderful results and wonders about beard growth.
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