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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1921
Page
11
Poem suggests recovery after disaster with imagery of placid seas blue skies and gentle breezes. It contrasts wreck and storm with peaceful harbor scenes and lingering twilight as a drift toward night. The piece presents meditative lines about rest and escape from turmoil after turmoil.
A reader asks if a widow should keep a pledge not to remarry. Advice stresses that promises to the dead are not legally binding, yet living happiness matters. The column urges weighing conscience, current love, and future trust, and ends with a poetic admonition to move forward bravely.
An antiseptic cream advertises Ely's Cream Balm for nasal relief from catarrh or colds. It claims instant opening of nostrils, relief from swelling, and a clear head after applying a small amount to the nasal passages. It urges purchase at any drug store and promises immediate comfort.
A crying child asks where her father is and recalls how he cared for toys, helped with school and music, and kissed her goodnight. She laments his absence, prays he returns tonight, and dreams of a future when they are together again with her mother.
The text notes Marianna Hainisch at 88 leading women's rights, and Austria's new president aged 62 born Aug 15, Feast of the Assumption. It mentions Marietta Johanny, Harold Vanderbilt, Baron Stousda, Enrico Caruso’s tax status, Lloyd George receiving a Buckinghamshire estate as a holiday gift.
In a busy office Powder Puff weeps over a failed writing dream. Miss Pauline consoles her and Dotty Wynn’s story inspires the shy typist to persevere. A six foot three coworker later reveals he read Dotty’s prize entry, recognizing her talent and love.
Jill teases Jack as his five minute cold bath routine backfires revealing his cold water ruse. He pretends the cold soak slows the aging while she sardonically notes the heater has been switched off. Their playful exchange ends with mutual affection and playful deception.
Etiquette guide argues the escort to the altar at a simple wedding with one bridesmaid should be the groom's brother, the bride’s fiancé, or a chosen friend, never the best man. The author of Manners and Social Usage states the best man should not perform this role.
The text notes a groom remaining with his friend until marriage. A single bridesmaid walks alone. A navy sailor outfit is described as glazed palm straw with bead trimming, yellow and red velvet flower appliques on yellow straw, a loose unbelted box coat with one button, and a spring coat with braid ball fringe and bone buttons.
A manager asks if the message was delivered to Mr. Smith. Tommy says the boy was out and the office locked. He explains a door notice read Return immediately, so he returned promptly as instructed.
A battle-hardened captain lectures troops in the mess hall asking who can recall when Sherman declared War is hell. A weary doughboy answers Grant’s forced march from Atlanta to the sea, underscoring the grit and humor of soldiers during long campaigns.
A husband and wife spar over a cinema scene as he admires a heroine. She retorts that every pretty girl makes him forget he is married, while he counters with a sharp remark about reality.
A compact collection of old fashioned bakehouse recipes listing ingredients and steps. Includes SALLY LUNN and AMELIA KRUGER labeled items with measured amounts for muffins breads and nut bread, plus directions to sift dry ingredients and mix with eggs and milk.
A seaside poet laments rheumatic aches as cold winds bite and teeth ache. He longs for hills where sun and warmth soothe him yet frets his need for a sympathetic excuse. The verse contrasts seashore misery with upland comfort in a wry self mood.
A vintage home recipe item lists Mrs Vera Mleans address at 131 Walnut Avenue Revere and Miss Polly Mortons contribution for a White Fruit Salad serving about 25. The recipe includes banana pear pineapple maraschino cherry ingredients with a pineapple juice dressing plus eggs flour lemon juice and whipped cream and a milk bread base with rising and baking times.
Household hints recommend boiled linseed oil for polishing oak bedsteads to keep a bright finish. Do not wash a marble mantelpiece with soap and water. use plain water with a touch of ammonia and a soft cloth. For wooden floors, mix two tablespoons kerosene into hot soapy water to cleanse and deter pests.
A simple set lets you produce a tailor accurate dress form at home using a needle and thread scissors water and the Liberty Dress Form kit. Demonstrations by Agriculture Department agents show the method works in many homes saving dressmaker bills.
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