Baby Story Contest Seeks True Baby Tales From Readers
The Post invites readers to submit up to 200 word baby stories with real name and address. Three prizes of 20, 10, and 5 gold offered. Original or not, stories printed daily and Sunday Post. judges include Rufus B Tobey and Theresa M Lally.
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Baby Story
the Post
Boston
Daily
Sunday Post
Rufus B. Tobey
Wonderful Floating Hospital For Children
Theresa M. Lally
Catholic Charitable Bureau
Fest
Child Vivian's moonlit play and growing phrases
A mother recalls a playful day with her daughter Vivian about the age of 18 months. The child commands jumps at the moon and asks about meanings of terms, revealing her curious, mischievous early language development. Mrs Arthur Is Read, 16 Dobson Road, Last Braintree.
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Vivian F. Read
Louise Litchfield
Arthur L. Read
J. Litchfield
Salem Dobson Road
Braintree Street
Malden
Vivian
Teddy
Arthur IS
Dobson Road
Last Braintree
Uncle who reads eyes exposes cake prank in Winthrop tale
A family with a storyteller uncle who sees mischief in eyes foils a cake tampering by testing a four year old. The mother questions the girl who struggles to admit the word rest ing by twisting eyes. Helen A Tibbetts of 6 Perkins Street Winthrop is noted.
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Helen A. Tibbetts
Perkins Street
Winthrop
Little Louise Aids Toy Doll In Walk Therapy
A Malden family describes Louise aged just over two years, now 14 months in the photo, who faced infantile paralysis at ten months. She massages her doll Tommy boy and guides his exercise, saying she helps him walk. She prays nightly to walk and recites poems, showing remarkable memory for age.
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Louise
Dolly
Tommy Boy
Pease
Mary
J. Litchfield
Salem Street
Malden
My Little Brother Almo Aims For Wartime Glory
A Barre Vermont reader recounts her younger brother Almo’s American spirit and dream of serving in war against the Kaiser. He imagines returning a captain, leading a parade, and shouting welcome to his mother after victory. Sent in by Frances Piccioli from 219 Main Street.
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Almo
America
Boston Post
Mamma
Frances Piccioli
Main Street
Barre, Vt
Mildred's Thread Mischief at the Store
A three year old in Boston, Mildred, goes to a store for a spool of thread and a bright nickel. She misstates color as pool of red and clings to the nickel. She drags a passing man inside by his coat and points to his nose, drawing laughs before receiving thread and candy.
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Mildred
Esther Webster
Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
Little Susie and Aunt Myrtie Memories
A Rochester Vermont reader recalls childhood scenes with Susie sleeping beside Aunt Myrtie, Susie’s restless night and a witty reply about discipline, plus a later tale of a missing comb and petals on the piazza from Mrs. John T. Lyon.
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Susie
Myrtie
Clara
John T. Lyon
Rochester
Should a wife be forced to save and meet household costs
A Sewing Circle column solicits views on a wife’s weekly allowance and forced savings from her portion of her husband’s earnings. Readers argue over fairness, shared clothing expenses, and whether husbands should contribute more to attire, with perspectives from women on marital equity and finances.
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Sewing Circle
Sisters of the Sewing Circle
HW. C. L
Sisters
Helen Mar
Ruskin Life and Works Across Three Creative Phases
This excerpt traces John Ruskin from a privileged European education to a prolific career in art, architecture, and social advocacy. It notes his three literary periods, his philanthropy toward worker colonies, and his lasting influence on aesthetics and social reform.
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John Ruskin
Europe
Oxford
Ruskin
Ife
Timeline of Naturalization Eligibility and Fees
The letter explains re entry dates from 1915 to 1917 and asks when naturalization can occur. It notes that an intention to become a citizen must be filed and details fees: $1 on filing intention, $2 on final hearing, and $2 on issuance of the certificate. It references neutral nationality and asks about Armenian subjects with first papers.
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United States
Canada
Wis
Sir
How to Banish Horrid Blackheads
A complexion treatment called Ara-Mara promises to banish blackheads and brighten skin. By massaging it in and washing with warm water, users report quick clearance and a youthful look. Sold at Filene's and Liggett's with a money back guarantee.
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Filene’s
Liggett’s
Massachusetts Aeroplane Plants Hire Women Near Boston
The Curtis Burgess plant at Marblehead and the B F Sturtevant Company in Hyde Park are large Boston area aeroplane manufacturers. Ask the employment manager if they plan to hire unskilled women for any department, noting that women often stretch canvas on supporting planes in many plants.
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Massachusetts
Curtis Burgess
Marblehead
B. F. Sturtevant Company
Hyde Park
Boston
Tea Wagon and social graces in a tidy serving table
The passage describes a serving table that holds dinner courses and can carry dishes removed from the table to avoid extra trips. It also suggests using a tea wagon to bring refreshments during visits and cards, reducing kitchen trips. It ends with etiquette tips from Flossie on handling social situations politely.
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Flossie
Household Hints on Sweeping Dust Control
A newspaper spread outside the door helps trap dust when sweeping a room. Gather the debris on the page and lift it into the dirt box without needing a dust pan.
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