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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1918
Page
13
A reflective poem traces a small patch of snow that survives thaw and recalls past sorrows. The verse mingles seasonal change with memory, suggesting that winter traces persist in hearts until love softens them.
Instructions for stewing apples with sugar water lemon juice and peel, thickened with a milk and cream custard, finished with whipped cream. Includes peeling and parboiling tips and storage note. Edith L Winn Blagden Street Boston marks recipe attribution.
A specialist offers La-MayFace Powder La-MayFace does not contain white lead or rice powder. It uses a medicinal base to heal and reduce enlarged pores blackheads and pimples. The powder stays on until washed and is sold widely in New York in large fifty cent and half twenty five cent sizes.
The newspaper announces no more Baby Stories will be accepted for publication. The final Baby Story appears in the Post on Thursday February 28. Prize awards will be announced once judges reach a decision. A new series starts Friday March 1.
The Boston Post announces a contest with three prizes for the best love letters, including a double gold eagle and a single gold eagle plus five dollars in gold. Submissions must be original or acceptable and limited to 200 words on one side. Include real name and address. letters may be published.
Mrs. Lyman Lovejoy of Rumford Maine recounts the young Adaline Vera Lovejoy with surprising music knowledge and playful antics. The twin sisters include one who plays violin and the other piano as Adaline dances to new patriotic songs.
Marion Fox Bennett now five shows a quick temper with her sister Barbara two. She dreads sugar scarcity and faces comments from boys about her hair. In Plymouth street life she incorrectly shares a boastful line with a store clerk and uses her sister to gain candy.
Mrs Hudson Marshbank recounts severe dyspepsia pains after meals and bitter regurgitation. She credits Fruit-a-tives fruit liver tablets with her improvement after doctors failed. Package costs 50 cents a box six for 2.50 with a 25 cent trial size, available at dealers or by mail from Ogdensburg New York.
A Salem girl once feared the ragman she disliked being called a little girl. After her mother sent for him, the ragman was seen leaving the gate and Arline forgave him. She once had pink eyes and, though fond of pink, wished them to stay.
A five year old boy Roger is spoiled and forbidden green apples. He sneaks to the tree, eats several apples then doubles over in the woodshed. His parents learn the tale from his mother and father, who ask how he feels and he fears he may die from the stomach ailment.
Short story recounts a child's misinterpretation of the word German in a domestic quarrel. Florence who is seven cites Germans wanting more than their share while debating pie. Rose Rivkin signs off as narrator.
Four year old Virginia with quick speech asks to peel a banana for Marion. She divides the fruit fairly, gives herself the larger half, and shares the rest with her playmate before walking away smiling. Miss Ruth Hixon, 122 Franklin Avenue, Chelsea.
A wartime letter gathers poems and exhortations urging women to support the war effort. It argues women should conserve materials, buy War Savings Stamps, and back Liberty bonds while maintaining reasonable dress. It defends patriotic thrift and a duty to sustain morale and labor readiness.
Birthday bio briefs recount James Edward Jouett born February 27 1828 in Lexington Kentucky. Navy midshipman at 13 he served on the frigate Independence and fought pirates near Africa before Mexico and the Civil War. He destroyed the steamer General Rush at Galveston Bay and captured prisoners then rose to commodore and rear admiral before retiring in 1890.
The weekly Sewing Circle award goes to the writer of the best answer to the question whether a woman should abandon fashionable dress to save money for other purchases, per the editor's opinion.
A wartime advisory urges women to budget carefully, buying only necessities and reusing clothing. It outlines yearly a modest plan to outfit a working woman on 900 dollars, stressing efficiency, patriotism, and avoiding waste while supporting the boys in uniform.
Household tips advise perspiration stains to be rubbed with soap and sun dried. Mildew marks are treated with raw tomato juice salt and sun. Red ants are repelled by a small bag of sulphur in drawers. White paint cleans with warm water and whiting. furniture polish uses vinegar and sweet oil sparingly. Mrs William D Murray 106 Ballard Street Fall River Mass.
Fadts and Fashions describe soutache braid matching gown color as a prettiest trim. Chiffon dress edges edge with jet beads for a delightful effect. New scrolls and dots appear in ceilings with black taupe and brown as chief colors. Sports hats feature crowns tied with a simple sash.
A dated druggist advertises Parmint double strength as a home remedy for catarrhal deafness and head noises. Dissolve one ounce in hot water with sugar per package directions and take one tablespoon four times daily. It claims relief, open nostrils, easier breathing, and reduced mucus drainage.
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