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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1916
Page
13
A set of letters from the Sewing Circle women discuss a wife’s complaint about her husband’s money and home life, urging gratitude for a saving spouse and warning against divorce. Other notes advise caring for animals, offer comfort to a woman facing marital strife, and advise about late-night dating and insurance policy changes in Pawtucket.
Gertrude Harvey initially refuses a valentine party due to an unfinished dress but relents after Jack Randall orchestrates a surprise. He gifts a diamond ring at the party, they reveal their engagement, and friends celebrate while Gertrude admits the day was the happiest Valentine’s yet.
The Sunday Post prints some of the most interesting letters to the Sewing Circle, highlighting reader insights, tips, and community chatter from Circle members.
Silks will be used more than ever before. Certerad cottons are promised for spring. Oblong checks are among the newest. Pockets are still an important feature. The most favored separate skirt is short. All sorts of frillings and jabots are in favor. Lace will be a striking feature on all millinery. Utility coats frequently reach the hem of the dress.
The poem speaks of ships and dreams, as the speaker waits by the shore for journeys beyond the gate. Comrades of the storm are urged to free the ships to the wild winds and sail toward the broad seas and adventure.
A collection of home recipes from New England housewives including gingerbread rolls or fruit cake with steps for syrup and fillings, and a method for canning cranberries with sugar and hot water. Mrs. Richardson of Woodfords Maine shares her tips and provides kitchen guidance.
Observers note Mar jorie wore a Dagueritotype inspired hairstyle to the dance. Her pink and white satin striped bodice with lace frills, cream net underskirt, horse hair trim, and grandmother’s lace fan created a quaint, adorable ensemble.
Cleaning marble quickly with a paste of two parts baking soda one part pumice and one part chalk. Sift, mix with cold water, rub stains away, then rinse with hot soapy water. Marble appears like new per W. Harding of North Conway New Hampshire.
G A R veterans visiting the city for a reunion will attend a Thursday night performance at Keith's theatre in a body. Dr. John Dixwell of West Cedar street arranges the gala event for the old soldiers enjoying their city visit.
Harvard freshman class received orders from headquarters to stop the fresh binges of rah rioting and fratty behavior. Dormitory groups were told to check the buoyant spirit among new students and curb boisterous display at the college.
The Harvard Crimson, in an editorial, admits Harvard freshmen still seek to project a prep school style of “muckerism” and noise. It condemns rowdy behavior and flashy clothing, urging a calmer, less showy freshman class as Life at Charles River tightens.
Lawrence Feb. 16 Joseph A McAree of Haverhill held for grand jury under bond of 2000 on manslaughter charge in connection with the death of Miss Gertrude M Sullivan of North Andover. It was alleged she was struck by McAfee s automobile on Nov 4 and died Feb 5 from injuries.
Florence Van Cleve imagines Persephone addressing Pluto as she recalls her bride time and departure from family. The speaker contrasts loneliness with growing companionship and concludes home equals returning to her spouse despite distance and time. The poem blends mourning separation with reaffirmed partnership and devotion.
Catholic Alumni Sodality announces its annual gathering at the Hotel Tuileries on Friday February 25 at 8 o'clock with President John A. Brett leading a reception from 8 to 9 pm. Special guests include Very Rev Charles W Lyons 8 J president of Boston College and rector of the Church of the Immaculate Conception and Rev John S Keating 8 J spiritual director.
The Department of Public Health of the Women s Municipal League hosts four consecutive Wednesday lectures at 6 Marlboro Street at 4 30 P M The topics include health of women 40 to 60 obstetric problems middle life preventable diseases and social hygiene with speakers Dr Edward Reynolds Dr Franklin S Newell Dr Martin Edwards and Prof Selskar M Gunn The talks are open to the public.
Donald R. O'Brien told a Boston University advertising class that newspapers are an everyday necessity in nearly every home and the most important factor for manufacturers to reach all audiences. Henry C. Thomson followed with a stereopticon lecture on trademarks.
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