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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
11
A reader argues that husbands should share money and dignity, criticizing one partner for jail like control. The writer defends equality, money sharing, and self respect, noting a 15 year marriage with adopted children and a husband who hands his pay to the wife.
A new face powder named Poudre L A me promises extended wear without traditional lead. It uses medicinal skin healing powder to prevent pores, blackheads, and pimples while tightening the skin and reducing wrinkles. Sold by Filene's Riker's and dealers for 35 cents, available as dry or liquid powder with damp sponge application.
An ad urges avoiding dyes for gray hair and promotes Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer. It claims the product gradually restores natural dark color and improves hair growth, shine and softness. Available at Liggett’s drug stores in Boston Cambridge Chelsea and nationwide. 50 cents for a large bottle with a money back warranty.
A collage of letters showing a sewing circle giving domestic counsel on money, marriage, neighbors, and childbearing. Readers discuss trust in husbands, financial independence, neighborly support, and moral duties, with personal anecdotes and literary echoes guiding decisions.
Paragraph Doints describes spring trends with dresses and coats featuring heavy embroidery and fringe trims. It notes solid embroidery on a peasant jacket, full elbow sleeves tapering at shoulder and wrist, Chinese embroidery trims on girls frocks, and a rise in artistic stripes compared to last year.
A compact recipe card from Miss KX Holdredge Mystic Connecticut outlines eggless treats. It lists Eggless Doughnuts with sour milk ginger and soda, Eggless Cookies with shortening and molasses, simple Muffins with raisins, Corn Bread using corn meal and soda, and Indian Meal Pudding with corn meal and molasses plus a lemon vanilla sauce.
The reader cites past cold and warm records for a date and notes rainfall in Boston in certain years. A letter to the editor asks if the government can seize bank deposits to fund a war, arguing the Constitution forbids property seizure without legal authority and suggesting Civil War loans instead.
In a 1799 Washington eulogy General Light-Horse Harry Lee declared the phrase First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen. The reader asks about Ethel Barrymore's stage name and other notes from military supplier Krupp.
Readers ask about Adalina Patti's marital history with a first husband, later nuptials to Signor Nicolini. The inquiry also touches on whether one can wire a home for electric lights without a license and explains the origin of the U S S Kearsarge name tied to a New Hampshire mountain and the ship’s fame.
Advertises a fragrant antiseptic cream that opens clogged nostrils in one minute. Claims to clear air passages in the head, relieve hawking and headaches, and eliminate cold or catarrh quickly after applying a small amount in the nostrils. A drug gist is advised to obtain a small bottle.
Poem urging readers to display a flag of courage beauty and duty. Invokes national unity and the nation’s high ideals. Calls for steadfast service and loyalty to a just cause across generations.
I rushed to Peggy to apologize for not writing as promised and soothed her hurt feelings with a lovely lace collar bought down South. She tried on a pale lemon voile morning frock with violet beads and scalloped organza trim, appearing adorable in the simple white organdie.
In Bath Maine Democratic caucus John A. Small was renominated for a third term. Former Republican mayor Edward W. Slyde, who served three terms, was nominated by the Republicans.
A correspondent asks if she should change to please her fiancé or stay true to herself. The adviser argues true love should run smooth through mutual respect, warns against early faults, and urges preserving courtship days as a foundation for future happiness.
Fourteen year old John T. Casson of 155 Saratoga Street East Boston died yesterday after falling down an elevator shaft at the 74 Pearl Street workplace where he was employed.
Pianist Miss Anne Gulick presented the first of three season recitals in Steinert Hall. Her program mixed Scarlatti, Debussy, and Beethoven with Nagel and Liszt works, praised for thoughtful study, though critics urged more spontaneity and mature style.
Guests at a social event drew score cards shaped as tiny animals cut from calling cards to assign each guest to a specific table for a card party. Each card featured a distinct animal corresponding to a different table, guiding the seating order and play.
A home made cough syrup using 2 percent Pinex and sugar syrup yields a pint supply for about 64 cents. It claims to relieve dry throats chest colds within 24 hours and is marketed as a trusted remedy with a money back satisfaction guarantee.
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