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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1921

Page

14

Jack and Jill Dessert Scene Sparks Blame and Banter

In a humorous domestic moment Jack accuses Jill of not baking the cake she presents. Jill confesses she bought it last minute, prompting Jack to chide her for taking credit. The playful exchange reveals relationship friction over baking and pride.

Jill

Woman Takes Her Husband's Job on Erie Railroad

Mrs Mary Shannon, a former Erie railroad section boss, proves she can manage a crew of foreign workers after meeting with the superintendent. She asserts it is a woman's job to boss a crew and handles the construction plans and daily work with efficiency, surprising the neighborhood.

Mary Shannon Shannon Erie Railroad

Amy Decides to Fight for Sister’s Birthday Love

Amy, age 24, plots to surprise her sister Adelaide with 12 birthday notes hidden around her room. She hides messages in a book and other places while Adelaide, unaware, prepares for work and resists a planned wedding at Judge Maxwell's. The scene ends with tension over whether Amy will reveal her plan before Adelaide discovers the gifts.

Amy Sister Mother Adelaide Judge Maxwell Robert Judge Maxwell Cupid

Rippling Rhymes and a Birthday Morning Tale

Walt Mason laments the loss of his horse powered world and recalls happier times with Dobbin. Across a second scene, Adelaide and Amy share a hopeful birthday morning as secrets, gifts, and a kiss greet the day.

Dobbin Walt Mason

Would You Break Faith With a Dead Husband for Love

A reader asks if breaking faith with a deceased spouse by marrying another is wrong. Letters from readers argue for happiness with the living suitor and against clinging to a promise, citing Browning and a neighbor's tale of unrequited timing.

Catarina Campene Elizabeth Barrett Browning Post Sewing Circle The Tim Beth M. B Bunny

Fashion notes on fabrics and a new shade

Suitcoats feature elaborate self tone embroidery while Gingham dresses show wool flower motifs Nan's silk crepe remains popular for fluffy afternoon frocks A new color for evening clothes appears as a tangerine shade

Nan

Beavers Brook fisheries and historical Q&A letters

Readers inquire about Beaver Brook fishability after stocking by the State Commission on Fisheries and Game. The page also includes several antiquated Q and A items on Mary Garden’s details, ship sizes, Jumbo’s death, Cupid’s usage, and the proper use of “lovely” in describing objects.

Beaver Brook Waverley Waltham Fitchburg State Commission On Fisheries and Game

Chocolate Cream Pie and Other Recipes from Readers

Sunday Post presents a full page of recipes. Chocolate Cream Pie uses cocoa, corn starch, milk, eggs, sugar, salt, vanilla, with meringue topping. bake crust, boil filling, chill. Also Sausage Cake with sugar, egg, sour milk, soda, salt, butter, spices, fried. and pear cranberry dessert with lemon slices. Names: Lallian Lehner Worcester, Helen Harmon Lowell, Ethel G. Walker Sanford ME.

Lallian Lehner Columbia St Worcester Helen Harmon High Street Lowell Ethel G. Walker Sanford

Household Hints From Worcester And Beverly Readers

Practical tips on saving gas by turning knobs off when not in use and cooking vegetables on low heat after water boils. Also notes on flavoring fruit salads with raw onion, damp tea leaves to brighten carpets, and storing clothespins in the oven to retain heat.

C. Mayers Jefferson Street Worcester Eleanor Dexter Odell Avenue Beverly

Home Remedy to Darken Gray Hair with Orlex Powder

An ad promotes Orlex powder as a home solution to cast black brown or light brown shade for gray or faded hair. Dissolve 2 oz of distilled water mix and comb through hair. Each box includes directions and a $100 gold bond guarantee against harmful metals and coal tar.

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