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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1911
Page
5
Barbara M. recommends a three month regime to remove a red nose by avoiding potatoes and sweets, eating meat once daily, and drinking four servings of buttermilk at specific times with slow chewing. She says hunger may occur early but subsides and delivery can be arranged at work.
The letter notes two half cent pieces retailing at 25 cents each in ordinary condition. It identifies a Civil War token likely common, with about 6000 varieties. In 1863 and 1864 private token issues flooded the market to supply pennies, circulating widely until the government banned them and increased official cents, driving tokens out.
A short parable presents a king’s son traveling incognito with royal wine asking people to share his drink. Reactions vary from curiosity to scorn, and none fully recognize the giver or accept the gift. The tale mirrors the costs of superiority in a world that favors cheap beer over refined vintage.
Letter from a reader discusses affordable housing challenges in a thickly settled area. Advice contrasts domestic duties, gender roles, and a suggestion to increase income before hiring help while noting high rents and the unlikely chance of finding cheaper housing.
A reader seeks guidance on leaving her current city life to join her husband and two children on a Maine farm for one or two years while payment and savings goals are pursued. She emphasizes she is a good wife who wants to do right and save, but fears staying alone in a country setting.
A 21 year old new wife writes of her first year and a half of marriage. She describes a light breakfast routine with her husband and reflects on duties, temper, and advice from fellow readers. Colby Girl offers supportive observations and cautions about spousal expectations.
Paragraph highlights velvet and velveteen misses suits, Wallace edged frills on fancy aprons, satin everywhere in costumes, satin flowers for millinery, ribbon wreaths on children's hats, sparkle embroidery on black velvet, beads on hats, white coney fur for young girls, and a shift from pure white debutante gowns to wild-rose frocks.
A reader asks if a romance with a yeoman aboard the U S S Wabash should continue despite parental concerns. The reply encourages faith in love, suggests distance can strengthen affection, and urges living in the moment while delaying worry about the future.
A 21 year old asks if he should have escorted a young lady home after a party. The response affirms it was not his duty since they had just met and she likely rode with her host. It adds that offering to escort her home would be courteous if in doubt and notes attentiveness could influence reception.
A column of old fashioned kitchen tips and recipes includes Mrs Mary Harnden advocating steak baked with butter and crumbs, Mrs B F Flynn detailing bacon rice and eggs, and Mrs L R Goulding offering an Emergency Apple Pie with cassia mace bread crumbs and a baked egg white glaze.
In Lewiston Maine a tiger cat named Lappy owned by Mrs. F R Whitney the city electrician's wife is noted for piano playing. The cat poses for photos and when hungry climbs into her lap and rubs his face to invite feeding. He hops onto the piano keyboard and walks back and forth until his musical urge is satisfied.
At a West Roxbury Saunders Hall meeting the Germantown Citizens Association endorsed Mrs. Julia E. Duff for the school committee citing opposition to a school book trust and support for half fare for pupils. Dr. William J. Gallivan outlined his views by letter. The group also condemned the workmen’s compensation act and a fanfare Hall painting removal. Councilor candidates Buckley O’Hare Goodwin Smith spoke.
Public interest in card parties for the Free Home for Consumptives has grown, prompting a move to Huntington Chambers Dorchester from Society Hall on Quincy Street. Parties will be held Mondays at 2 30 PM and Fridays at 8 30 PM to raise funds for opening the home.
The U S S North Carolina under Captain C J Roush set sail from Portsmouth after compass adjustments off the coast and will meet the fleet at Hampton Roads.
The Rev. Ernest Lyman Mills of the First Methodist Episcopal Church urged members to craft meaningful New Year resolutions. He argued resolutions should spark emotional drive toward action and a fundamental will to improve, warning that those who stop forming aims decline and drift.
An unusually large crowd of Boston Chapter of Knights of Columbus gathered yesterday in St. Rose Hall Worcester Street Worcester. William F. Riley presided and John R. Murphy delivered an address titled A Century of Catholic Progress. A musical program followed.
Gloom spread over the Los Angeles aviation field after the death of Arch Hoxsey. Wilbur Wright ordered all Wright airplanes to fly straight and avoid danger, forbidding spiral dips and other spectacular maneuvers. Aviators remained on site, minds filled with the loss of a friend.
Phil Parmelee and Walter Brookins soared in an aviation meet with Wright machines. Parmelee hit 55 feet from the starting point establishing a new Wright record while Brookins came close at 55 feet 8 inches. The aviation committee voted to close the meet with flights Monday afternoon.
The Good Government Association last night endorsed three Citizens' Municipal League picks for the City Council Daniel J. MacDonald Joseph A Sheehan and Earnest E. Smith. The association invited all nine candidates to appear and then published its investigative reports on the contenders.
The Reform Association endorsed Daniel J. MacDonald of Charlestown citing a improving City Council record and urging reelection. It also praised Joseph A. Sheehan Earnest E. Smith and criticized other candidates including Butler Collins Goodwin O HAre Buckley Mansfield and Colins. The group highlighted three preferred as best for the next City Council term.
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