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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1919
Page
17
A column recalling old theatre customs, a birthday reflection on ex Mayor Fitzgerald, magician Herrmann memories, groundhog signs of spring, Taft’s weight loss, Mrs Hume’s joy at Colonel Hume’s reinstatement, night car conductors enforcing no smoking, and a humorous anecdote about a pet Tom and a song title I Don’t Know.
Elizabeth and Kenneth Rice quarrel over a dance and end up stranded when a sudden thunderstorm hits. Elizabeth falls from her canoe but is rescued after a tense moment, and she finally seeks shelter in Kenneths boat. The storm passes and the pair reconcile as they head homeward.
Ships of the Atlantic fleet assigned for spring training and maneuvers in Cuban waters have arrived at Guantanamo. The group includes first line battleships and many destroyers. Additional destroyers and spared battleships will join in spring maneuvers later.
A narrator visits many rooms advertised as to let. Some are large and well furnished while others are bare cold or dingy. Despite glowing terms, the spaces often disappoint with stingy rugs and poky layouts. The speaker vows to stay put if a truly fit room is found.
Bernard J. Rothwell argues for voluntary in-plant education in partnership with public schools and the State Board of Education. He cites manufacturer surveys showing plant classes pay workers, improve safety, reduce accidents and spoilage, and cut turnover, with pay models ranging from full to half-time. Boston, Feb. 10.
The oldest observer recalls Boston cold on February 11 with official records showing 4 below in 1899 and 8 below in 1914. The warmest for this date was 14 degrees in 1881, with rain or snow recorded on this date in 1910 and 1916 among the past decade.
Fragmented OCR text shows speakers or captions with names like Uncle Walt and local place West Mason. The readable portion hints at a quoted statement about blue language but offers no clear event or outcome to confirm beyond a tag for a local column or cartoon line.
Letters from readers discuss whether women should pursue careers or focus on marriage and children. They argue for balancing work in nursing teaching or social service with family duties, warn against early marriage, and urge financial independence for women while weighing the value of home life and motherhood.
A reader laments wasted labor by housewives amid war, arguing gainful work sustains the nation. Letters from YANKEE MOTHER and NURSE LEAH discuss women’s labor, motherhood, and the value of traditional roles versus paid work in wartime America.
The article notes narrow cuffs with long sleeves, panel blousing at the back on new coats, and the wide-brimmed sailor as a top fashion. It mentions a belted suit coat with a waistcoat, silver embroidered laces for evenings, and coats pairing a tight scant skirt with a full loose top.
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