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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
15
A collection of reader letters discussing money in marriage equality and frugality. Respondents debate sharing income, spousal independence, in law relations, and domestic dissatisfaction. Beth offers marriage harmony tips while others warn against dissipation and urge balancing family ties.
The Sunday Post features a selection of Letters to the Sewing Circle, showcasing readers’ thoughts and prompts for stitching tips. The item emphasizes community voices and craft discussion in a light, period-appropriate tone.
A home recipe note suggests adding a teaspoon melted butter to frosting for flavor. For tender pie crust, mix in a tablespoon sugar with a pinch of baking powder. The quantities are stated to yield enough for three pies, signed EVA M. KELLEY of Box 265 Harwich Massachusetts.
Paragraph highlights summer fashion notes with short sleeves trimmed with fur straw hats lace blouses capes without sleeves and collars. Coats curve to the waist and barrel shapes appear while white ostrich boas and tall aigrettes accent miltary turbans. A comic page teases Aunt Matilda visit.
A health themed appeal urges parents to monitor their children's vitality through rosy health and bright eyes. It argues poor blood quality hurts growth and suggests diet changes and outdoor activity. It promotes Pepto Mangan as a reliable red blood builder.
A fragment from The Plainsman presents a speaker venturing beyond cities to the plains and skies. He rejects urban life, longs for the infinite prairie, and seeks a shared ride with the wind toward a greater sense of the divine. The poem contrasts urban deceit with nature’s vast, starry night.
The New England Clean-up and Paint-up Campaign Committee organized yesterday at the Boston City Club to plan the 1917 campaign. George Morton was chosen president, James B. Lord treasurer, and Joseph N. Baker secretary.
A $490 contribution and a $1200 treasury balance fund the 1917 campaign. Prizes include the large silver loving cup, to remain with a city after three wins, and a smaller cup for the best town campaign in New England with 000 or fewer inhabitants. Judges include Governor McCall, ex Governor Spaulding, and President Weed for the main prize. Whitcher, Mayor Stacey, and Fire Prevention Commissioner O Keefe for the town cup.
Occupants of a two story wooden house at 515 517 and 519 Somerville avenue Somerville learned how not to thaw frozen water pipes. They poured kerosene on them and set a match causing a 15 minute exodus with fire gongs and hoses. Next time they will call a plumber or ring the alarm first.
Dorothy jokes about changing plans for lunch and a swim with a friend. Clara wears a Canary yellow wool Jersey coat dress with a pleated shoulder, gathered fullness, a white Jersey jacket, and black trim details.
A collection of home cooking instructions and remedies. Baked omelet recipe uses six eggs butter flour and milk with a quick bake. Stuffed Hamburg for a family of six to seven provides layered meat, dressing, butter and baking steps. Also includes a cough remedy using Pinex instructions and promotional notes from Miss Lyra G. Partridge Spofford NH and MHS at Congress Avenue Holyoke MA.
A verse celebrates inner happiness as a simple, timeless state from childhood mornings. It contrasts carefree play with deep, unforced joy that shines in eyes and faces and is worn like a crown, a gracious life grace acknowledged with thanks.
The College of the Spoken Word's Scandinavian department hosted a valentine party at College Hill with about 200 guests. Valentines and souvenirs were handed out, dancing and refreshments followed, and music came from the college orchestra. President D. M. Staley attended as guest of honor.
An old style advertisement touts Creme L'Ame as a cure for rough hands. It claims quick improvement, glycerine benefits, and wide use by over a million American women. Sold by Filene and Liggett-Riker.
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