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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
11
Readers submit letters about marriage money and clothing budgets with a focus on how wives should handle weekly sums from husbands. The issue features multiple viewpoints from readers like Disheartened, Rever a, and Proud of Hubby, discussing finances, appearances, and fairness in household costs.
A noted authority explains indigestion from hyper acidity as true stomach fermentation of undigested food. He advises four ounces of Jad Salts in water before breakfast for a week, claiming relief and a neutralized acidity with improved digestive juice flow.
Roll 1 4 cup rice drain water add 1 pint milk 1 2 cup sugar heat then dissolve 2 tablespoons gelatine in 1 2 cup water mix fold in whipped cream vanilla and cool. Serve with canned fruit. Also a lemon frosting for a baked crust uses sugar flour water eggs and lemon juice and rind.
In Pawtucket Rhode Island on February 6 two nine year old boys Tony Syms and Bole shaw Latur fell through the Blackstone river ice while at play. One clung to an icecake before slipping beneath during rescue efforts.
A patriotic verse praising allied nations and American soldiers. It extols the uniform of world democracy worn by Americans marching to distant shores to aid other peoples. The speaker expresses love for America and readiness to sacrifice.
An analysis argues that democracy faces drawbacks in wartime because rival factions can block unified support for a president. It contrasts democratic presidents with monarchs, noting kings rally nation behind them, while democracies divide. The piece urges backing the president to sustain wartime effort.
Guidance on bridal attire advises practical sewing at home for Red Cross work and travel. It outlines a tailored suit, multiple gowns, washable frocks, underwear, a wrap, gloves, boots, and a reasonable trousseau. It cautions against overbuying outerwear and endorses reusing a suit to avoid a bridal look.
The narrator recalls skating at a hotel rink with Miss Wolf who offered to teach a new dance next week due to ankle pain from forgotten braces. She wears horizon blue jersey with scarlet lining and brass buttons. Her brother, an ambulance driver in France, is due home on leave soon and the narrator plans a special weekend party.
The writer is advised that love redeems the past and that if she does not love him she should leave him. Gossip circulates, but she notes the man is a gentleman in her presence. Since she is young and unsure, she is urged to end the relationship rather than be swayed by hearsay.
Household hints suggest saving gummed envelope flaps for mending torn book leaves labeling fruit and mucilage substitutes. A home made clothes hanger from a barrel hoop uses a screw eye and string loop, offering a cheap functional alternative.
The article notes kilted plaids favored for skirts and wool embroideries rising in use. It calls for dress contrasts with flag blue, gray, and chamois, and describes sashes tied at the left side. It mentions slip-on Paris coats and wool hop-sacking for motor wraps with white silk planned for spring attire.
An old style advertisement touts La may Creme L'Ame to soften hands and improve complexion. It claims quick results after washing or prior to going out, priced at thirty five cents with a Lamay Face Powder also promoted as pure and long lasting.
Millions use it for colds as a two hour dosage regimen promises rapid relief from grippe misery. It opens passages stops discharge relieves headache feverishness sore throat and sneezing while costing only a few cents at drug stores.
Birthday note recalls Sir Thomas More born February 7 1478 in London England. It highlights his opposition to Henry VIII and his beheading in 1535 for his opposition to the king's marriages, and notes his Utopia and democratic leanings.
A poem about the toughest hill and roughest road leading to a fairest land. It speaks of toil as the path to the most worthy crown and the finest world beyond Tale or song.
Government appeals for food conservation urging reduced wheat and meat and increased corn fish and poultry. The Children’s Barber Shop is highlighted as a notable place with attentive service. Mail order service and golf lessons by Matt Campbell are promoted with contact details.
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