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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1919

Page

17

Better Than Gold

Widow Burke waits for a letter from her Australian son Tim who returns home after a dangerous storm while a ship with his gold sinks. He survives to share a homecoming of love over wealth, proving a simple family welcome is richer than riches.

Marcia Burke Willow Lane Widow Burke Australia Tim Coorthouse Timothy

A Few Shifts for Homer Shorty Story Preview

Sewell Ford unveils another amusing Shorty story titled A Few Shifts for Homer in the upcoming Boston Post Sunday Magazine, promising light humor and and a familiar character.

Sewell Ford Homer Boston Post

Sister Henriette Renan Fostered Ernest’s Scholarly Rise

The life of Ernest Renan, French philosopher and Orientalist, centers on his sister Henriette. From their father’s death, she led at home and supported his education, tutoring him, copying manuscripts, and urging him to write a life of Christ in the East. Henriette’s death in 1861 halted their joint project, yet Ernest survived her for three decades.

Ernest Renan Ernest Henriette Paris Phoenicia Christ Syria

Household Hints Clean Marble Stains With Simple Mixture

Iron rust stains on marble can be removed by lemon juice. Most stains lift with a mix of chalk pumice and soda rolled with water. Rub on stains, wash with soap and water, dry, and polish. Mrs. Rilla Wood 355 Lowell Street Lawrence.

Rilla Wood Lowell Street Lawrence

When Company Drops in for Luncheon

A homemaker describes an easy luncheon salad using hard boiled eggs stuffed with a butter and Al Sauce mixture. The yolks are mixed with butter salt pepper and Al Sauce then placed back into the whites and served on lettuce with available dressing for a French chef level flavor.

Letters from the Home Front on Jobs and Homes

Readers discuss women entering the workforce and supporting soldiers, praising American workers, and addressing single life and marriage. A "Lonely Man" writes for understanding, while others urge practical choices and moral duty amid war time.

Major General Edwards Wife Undergoes Second Operation

Major General Clarence R. Edwards said Mrs Edwards underwent another operation at Massachusetts General Hospital last evening. He stated the procedure was successful and the outlook is hopeful. A previous operation had been performed at Johns Hopkins University.

Clarence R. Edwards

Boston Mayor backs daylight saving in telegrams to DC

Mayor Peters sent telegrams to Massachusetts Senators and Congressmen urging against repeal of the daylight saving law. He argued the spring shift saves energy and provides extra daylight for health recreation and economic activity nationwide.

Peters Massachusetts Washington Boston

A Feminine Point of View by Wilhelmina Stitch

Poem narrates a wife confessing longing for another man while her husband is away in France. She admits desire, fantasizes about the stranger, and eagerly welcomes him home to read a letter from her husband, revealing a bold, candid perspective on infidelity.

Stovus Wilhelmina France

Quality not quantity in postwar immigration views

Charles Franklin Jones argues for select immigration to America, praising "quality citizens" over sheer numbers. He cites President Roosevelt and a fable about a large family to discourage admitting “undesirables” and to favor those who will fully embrace American ideals.

Europe America Roosevelt

Salmon Loaf and Baked Creamed Potatoes Recipe

Instructions for salmon loaf with milk gravy, baked creamed potatoes with eggs and milk, lemon custard bake, and molasses gingerbread. Includes ingredients such as salmon, crackers, eggs, butter, milk, lemon, flour, and spices. Also describes a rich biscuit dough and jelly roll style slices for baking.

Lion Brand Wiscasin Condensed Milk Co Boston Washington St

Boston's Coldest and Warmest February 27 Figures

The oldest resident recalls Boston weather records for February 27. He cites official figures of 4 below in 1900 and 4 above in 1886, with a warmest 61 degrees in 1880, and notes rain or snow on this date in 1909 1912 1913 1916 and 1917.

Boston

Palm Beach Beach Play and Dollies in White Silk Swimwear

In Palm Beach Rosalie Dolly and Cecelie joyfully dash into the water splashing with delight. Dolly wears a black taffeta swimsuit with a white silk ribbon trim and a pleated short skirt. The V neck sleeveless top is finished with a white ribbon and a beltlike hem, plus a black satin polka dot kerchief cap.

Palm Beach Rosalie Dolly Cecelie

Deering Seeks Republican Nomination for Maine Governor

Senator John P. Deering of Saco announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the June 1920 Maine primaries. He is 43, a lawyer by profession, and a native of Saco.

Augusta John P. Deering Saco

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