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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1919
Page
13
The article notes Miss J- appeared with a novel hairdo that altered her look and speculates the style may echo her gold and black metallic gown. The gown features a front short panel, a back long panel forming a train, and fasteners enabling a knee-height loop for dancing.
A 19th century household note explains making lard like shortening from chicken fat and beef suet, boiled with water then strained and cooled for pastry use. It includes cautions about burning and notes it rivaled butter in taste and cost. Also part of a collection with recipes for pie crust cocoa sponge cake and an egg cake credited to several named contributors.
A column presents concise social guidance. A gentleman should offer a seat with a hat lift and the phrase Will you please take my seat. The lady responds I thank you. Afterward they ignore each other. Bridesmaid costs are discussed, bouquets and souvenirs are typical, clothing provided only in wealthy families. A simple introduction uses Mr Smith Mr Jones. For illness show sympathy via flowers with a card.
Practical tips cover keeping lemons fresh in cold water with daily water changes and substitutes for a lost corkscrew using safety pins. Baking leaf cake yields a moist crust by simmering with a water-filled pan below and above, plus oven heat adjustments. R. H. Edgerly at 19 Broadway Dover, N. H.
Readers of the Sewing Circle section debate women proposing, modest dress, and marriage roles with letters from A Sailor A Former Business Woman and A Man Who Accepted. They discuss charm, class, and equality, noting shifts from the Jonathan era to modern partnerships.
A simple nightgown of fresh silk features bindings of peacock blue satin and a deep yoke. Gold slippers pair with black hose when the look remains harmonious. Spring dresses show slant overskirts edged with beads, wool embroidery, and appliques. A white panne velvet frock displays an ample left tied bow. Fans shift from curled ostrich to uncurled ostrich mounted on amber.
Walt Mason urges a peaceful New Year in 1918 with a call to end quarreling and arms. He argues war harms people, coins kindness, and to set an example by avoiding fights and keeping calm amid rulers who fret. The poem promotes restraint and goodwill as the best path forward.
A reader asks how to repair a drift with a neighborly suitor after a playful act was taken seriously. The columnist argues true love would seek reconciliation, but even without love a formal apology is wise, suggesting a note if a meeting isn’t possible.
Birthday Bio Briefs highlight Betsy Ross born January 1 1752 in Philadelphia honored for designing the first American flag She married John Ross at 21 and he died guarding stores Washington consulted with her on the flag five pointed star Her flag contracts continued into the Civil War Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia remains a historic stop.
The Dorchester Board of Trade will meet in the Dorchester Trust Company offices Upham's Corner tomorrow evening to discuss the L situation housing conditions of the district and waterfront development with Ambrogio Piotti presiding.
The article notes General Pershing’s steadfast support of armed force guided by reason, highlighting his Moros campaigns in the Laguna. It previews the next issue of the Boston Sunday Post which will cover this period of his life in detail.
A collage of celebrity notes and social tidbits: Ludendorff hiding in Sweden, Tirpitz in Swiss seclusion, Papen in Constantinople, Boy Ed in the Baltic. The Wilsons stay at Buckingham Palace in a seven room Belgium Suite with ornate 18th century and Orleans rooms. Rickenbacker and Gowdy meet in Corlenz, and clerical moves place bishops in Tacoma and Fort Dodge. A Welsh university chair honors President Wilson, while Marion K. Clark begins English literacy efforts for factory workers. A New Year vow poem closes with pastoral reflections on saving, kindness, and family.
The text urges steadfast faith as one enters the new year, noting that God directs life and sorrow, while eternal love guides the path. It calls for courage to tread an untrodden year, trusting that God marks every moment, and promises reward for duties well done.
A local advertisement lists skirt prices from $15.00 to $17.50 for Serge and Whipcord fabrics, $16.75 for Taffeta Silk skirts, and $5.00 for Silk Petticoats, indicating a ladies clothing sale or rack pricing.
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