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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1918
Page
11
Readers discuss weekly five dollar Sewing Circle awards for best letter and the ethics of a husband dictating weekly household spendings. Contributions include advice on saving, dressing, and balancing money between spouses. Letters advocate prudent budgeting and mutual appearance considerations.
The Post invites readers to submit original or non original baby stories up to 200 words written on one side of the paper. Send signed real name and address to BABY STORY EDITOR Boston. Three prizes, publication in daily and Sunday Post, judges include Rufus B Tobey Theresa M Lally and the Post Baby Story Editor.
A Dorchester woman describes a childhood photo of Chester Ix Lit who is four, though the picture shows him at two. She recalls offering custard for lunch. he left half and declared that Mr Nfoever does not know where to live and cannot see if he eats. The notice is from Mrs. H. M. Litman of 836 Park Street.
A Waterville Maine household reports a child singing a bizarre foreign language refrain after listening to a melody with verses about Yankee Doodle. The girl spoke softly in her crib asking for quiet as she slept, illustrating a minor domestic moment from the evening.
A two year old, often surprising with sayings, was gently corrected for naughty behavior and responded with a clever retort that amused the family. His quick thinking and phrasing highlighted his growing verbal skills.
A promotional note extols a home news page delivering current national and international affairs with a distinctive New England flavor, claiming it remains the region’s favorite among readers.
The text records infant speech of Howard Sleeper Beebe known as Honey Bee by his aunt and family. It notes his first sentence at 18 months and a habit of calling himself and others Honey Bee. The passage references Mrs John W Beebe of 26 Bowdoin Street Worcester.
In Henniker New Hampshire Mrs. Charlotte Nudd writes about her two lively sons Grosvenor and Raleigh and baby sister. Grosvenor loves cards which he calls postcards and Raleigh enjoys rough play around the house. Grosvenor teases Raleigh while Raleigh wins their roughhouse contests. Both boys, with sister, keep their mother busy yet bring comfort to family life.
A three year old, Laura, asks Nana whether a tale told by Auntie is a fib or a mistake. Nana explains untruths would be a mistake and the child presses for truth as a story continues. Sent in by Julia EB, 27 Central Street, Lowell.
A four year old in Portland Maine sneaks into the kitchen and drinks purple water he mistakes for beef broth. He adds salt and pepper and asks where the meat is as his mother realizes the prank. Mrs Albert Greene of 115 Brackett Street narrates the tale.
A poem centers on the flag in France amid WWI combat, invoking memories of Rochambeau Lafayette Brandywine and Bravery. It honors sent sons who faced danger to defend freedom and pay a long debt through sacrifice. The piece links generations and enduring national symbols to battlefield echoes.
A reader laments losing a three year relationship due to her partner’s mother who deemed her too good for him. The columnist urges the man to reject his mother’s influence, honor the loyal woman, and marry the suitor who has spent years loving him, while blaming the son for his lack of manhood.
The text highlights the season's top trends including the Moyenage collar as the peak fashion, satin and gingham spring frocks, khaki undergarments, orange sweaters with white skirts, suede bead bags, and green hemp hats with sweet pea wreaths. New trims feature cloth fringe and taupe satin wraps with coral ostrich collars.
Household hints advise removing the kettle from heat and cooling in cold water to erase scorch marks within fifteen minutes. A sheet of corrugated paper keeps wet pens or brushes upright on a desk, absorbing liquid and holding items in place. Mrs N B Crosby 207 Lexington Street, West Boston.
The writer explains plans to join Jeanette in Florida are on hold due to transportation uncertainty. Jack urges departure but cannot currently leave, prompting a wait until Haster-then Jack can go. If travel occurs, a calico gown described as pale grey with pink rose buds and rose linen details would be bought.
Readable text presents several recipes including Bread Indian Pudding Molasses Cookies and a method for cooking fowl. Ingredients include bread soaked in hot milk molasses sugar nutmeg eggs and a baked pudding like dish. Also describes ginger soda dough and a long slow fowl recipe with flour salt pepper and water.
The Sunday Post features a selection of the most interesting letters to the Sewing Circle, showcasing reader perspectives, sewing tips, tips and community voices in a nod to hobby culture.
Willam E F Chenery a Tufts Medical and Dental School professor of Laryngology will lecture Sunday afternoon at 5 30 in the Forsyth Dental Infirmary for Children on The Bony Cavities of the Face and Their Relation to the Teeth
The column advises women card players to keep play light and pleasant. It suggests sensible letters to camp boys, avoiding intimate details, and sending homey gifts like candy and jokes. It also notes that teasing with a flirtatious interest should end, as only some find that amusement entertaining.
A reader asks if British subjects must register for draft and whether dual enlistment applies. The reply notes British subjects have a grace period to join either British or Canadian forces. failing that they may be drafted into the American army. It states the writer is not yet a US citizen and directs inquiries to the British Recruiting Mission at 44 Brattle Street Boston for Canadian volunteer units.
A reader asks MWditor to define volplane as a glide to earth in a flying machine with power shut off, noting the term from J. EG. The note requests a precise explanation in the Post.
The text asks if a child brought to the country from Canada as a toddler becomes an American citizen after parental events. It notes a father’s death at age three and a mother’s remarriage to an American citizen at eight. It also asks where munition factories employing women exist, with a reply: one at Lowell.
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