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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1911
Page
9
Jim Curran returns from exile to pursue Catheryn Cantell though she remains hesitant. He seeks an answer to a long romance as Catheryn discovers him unexpectedly in a countryside moment, ending with a quiet reconciliation on a cabin porch.
A woman shares a personal tale of removing facial hair she calls a nagging problem. After failed pastes and powders, a Japanese secret transformed her appearance in minutes, and she offers free information to readers who send a two-cent stamp.
The Rev John W Galbraith will preside at Hall Place Church Quincy quarterly conference this evening. Mid day service at King's Chapel to be led by Rev Edward Cummings. Presbyterian Social Union to hold annual dinner Feb 20 at American House. Mrs M S Rogers spoke on India to Ladies Missionary Society at First Presbyterian Church. Protestant Orphanage Bazaar opens at Tremont Temple hosted by the Grand Council of Orangemen. Rev Nehemiah Boynton and Mrs Boynton visiting from Brooklyn. Boynton to speak at North Church in Haverhill next Sunday. American Guild of Organists event at Trinity Church tomorrow evening with Ernest Mitchell directing full choir.
A reader asks how to win a shy young man who shows only friendliness. The columnist urges verifying if he already has a partner, then inviting him to her home and being pleasant, arguing that genuine interest will respond to gentle encouragement and reciprocity.
A young girl asks about eloping with a married man. The adviser urges caution, calling the man dangerous and selfish. She should not risk her name or her mother’s heartbreak, and wait for a worthy future husband.
A collection of family recipes including six cups flour with milk and butter for tea breads by Ruth E Keane Thayer Street Hingham plus Martha A McMahon Pittsfield lemon bread and lamb stew with dumplings by Mrs E G Thompson Fitchburg. Polly Harmon of Waltham adds banana jelly filled bread halves and lemon rind filling.
Christian Endeavor Society reports $25,296 pledged toward a $60,000 building fund, leaving $24,704 to raise. Yesterday’s luncheon tallied $1,830 in new donations, up from $390 first day, with contributions from Henry W. Newhall and other supporters.
Ingolf Hagen aged 22 a native of Norway fell overboard while trying to board the British schooner Mersey at the Parsons Manufacturing Company wharf in Chelsea Chelsea police searched the water all day but could not recover the body late Monday night
The poem praises Old Tolliver the tailor who stays busy while others complain. He promises garments will be ready at half past ten and pledges never to shirk or lie, earning trust from customers despite any looming chaos.
A newlywed recalls a modest wedding held in a small home with about 15 presents. The menu included lobster salad cold cuts cakes and beverages. Sweet peas decorated the house and the couple wore sweet pea bouquets under an arch.
Plan a cozy celebration with low cost refreshments and simple games. Consider a themed tea or punch bar with affordable snacks, easy icebreakers, and group activities. Keep invitations clear and friendly, set a relaxed start time, and ensure adults or guardians know the plan.
A historical notice advises a home facial wash using powdered saltpetre alcohol and soft water. Dissolve saltpetre in alcohol and water apply after morning washing and limit use to once daily.
A reader writes to the Sewing Circle praising rocking babies to sleep and defending maternal instincts. She recalls rocking her son who turns eight, her daughter now young, and rocking her youngest brother daily, arguing that babies are loved and cherished.
Tessie speaks of balancing affection with order, noting that love outweighs strict rules and that a small rule helps, yet excess rulemaking harms.
A reader asks if the 40th anniversary has a specific name. She mentions marriage and a 15 month old baby girl with seven teeth, noting good health and appetite. Signed Pinkie’s Mamma.
A stenographer asks for fresh sandwich ideas to break the monotony of daily lunches. She works in the city, carries her own lunch, and seeks variety beyond the same items repeated each day.
A sister asks how to furnish a home cheaply and lists items purchased for under 500 dollars. Dining room pieces include a sideboard 25 dollars chairs at 75 cents each and a table 15 dollars. Parlor items feature a Morris chair 25 dollars a couch bed 10 dollars and a lamp 5 dollars totaling 92 dollars for the parlor. Bedroom items include a brass bed 25 dollars and an oak dresser.
The fragment lists furnishing items with prices and totals from a wedding set, including tables chairs and lamps. It notes kitchen and den furniture, mission furniture, bedroom pieces, art squares and linens. It ends with pleased remarks and a note that others may prefer different furnishings.
Despondent reader receives home remedy guidance claiming boric acid ointment, nightly massage, soap and warm water use, plus dietary changes like reduced sweets and fatty foods and more milk. The note suggests results within a week to a few weeks and invites feedback.
A letter column offers guidance from HELEN on infant care including feeds, laxatives, and juices. Advice covers caster oil dosing, olive oil usage, orange juice with oil, milk of magnesia, and feeding practices. Also discusses rocking a baby during feeds and suggests a daily bonding hour for affection.
Paragraph points on fads and fashions describe large buffitons and a new silver fawn color. Coiffure bandeaux jeweled, veiled effects, warm knitted caps for skaters, and brocades gain favor. Porcelain beading remains popular. new coat dresses belt, diamond panels braid, and delicate tulle ruffs. Gauntlet cuffs, draped lace, sailor collar tougue, velvet toques, cerise touches on dark blue, satin gowns, shorter coats, blue and black velvet trims, and Russem style collars appear with fur.
In Providence on Feb 7 the Rhode Island House debated replacing the phrase War of the Rebellion with Civil War for poll tax exemptions. The amendment to include marines, soldiers, and sailors passed 60 to 23, with Democrats Shawcross and Richards supporting the change.
Archbishop O Connell hosted guests from the Federation of Catholic Societies at Bay State road after a congress held in Symphony and Horticultural Halls. Speakers Chairman O Neil and several active clergymen attended the dinner reflecting on federation work.
A surprise anniversary party was held at Mr. and Mrs. James Kaufman home in Maplewood celebrating ten years since Mr Kaufman opened his Boston business. Guests enjoyed dinner and music by an orchestra. Employees presented a silver percolator with thanks and best wishes.
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