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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1912
Page
9
A letter advises a new wife to endure pain and privation before judging a spouse. Six months is brief and happiness should be guarded, not boastfully proclaimed. After decades of marriage the speaker may speak with authority, urging trust and present joy while leaving the future to God.
A husband recalls offering his wife a diamond pair to overcome fear of ear piercing. She hesitated at first but eventually acted, making the vow a memorable moment in their early marriage.
Mrs Rene Oliver of Boston recounts severe infantile eczema on her child’s forehead back and hips causing night crying and raw sores. After three weeks zinc ointment failed a Cuticura Soap wash with Cuticura Ointment relieved symptoms that night and over three months cured the condition.
A New York City man reports months of dandruff and hair loss improved by Cuticura Soap and Ointment after trying multiple shampoos. He credits the remedy with regained hair growth and signs the note from 827 Madison St. New York City dated Sept. 11, 1911. Cuticura is sold widely with free samples offered through Boston. Tender-faced men are advised to try Cuticura Soap Shaving Stick.
A wife recounts an extreme act to prove bravery by piercing her ears with a needle to wear earrings. She explains she endured little pain, then secured the earrings and has worn them since. She urges others to try the same, claiming obvious ease and urging a note to her husband.
A reader counsels that no two people are alike and urges tact in love. Do not fight your partner’s battles, trust his honor, and focus on living well. Rise above jealousy, support loyalty, and let faith guide you while leaving outcomes to God.
A reader named hopeful Jane writes about talent and hardship seeking help to pursue an art career. She describes her voice, appearance, and limited funds while asking the editor or others to provide an address or institution to support artistic education.
A reader asks the Sewing Circle whether to continue friendship with a reportedly married man claiming to be 21 though not older than 19. She seeks advice on doing what is right and asks for guidance through the column.
In a crowded coach a man grapples with fear and pride while a wreck trap tests his resolve. As others seek rescue, he helps a trapped stranger and faces possible death, wrestling with a self imagined cowardice until a collapse yields a chance for survival and praise.
A 4 hour double boiler pudding mix of beef suet raisins currants and spices with a milk batter. Bake or steam until firm and serve with a lemon sauce. Prepared courtesy of General Delivery Bath Maine by Mrs E Stratton.
A Victorian style home recipe note from Helen F. Haskell of East Sullivan New Hampshire describes mixing a cream tartar or baking powder biscuit base with cinnamon and sugar for rolls roll thin bake quick then serve with coffee. It also gives Mrs D S Billings Hartford Maine method for toast rings with eggs pepper salt and cream baked until whites set.
The Boston Elevated Railway Company wins approval to haul freight and baggage with pilot service to start as soon as feasible. Governor Foss receives notice. city council previously refused. Company plans modest beginnings and notes need for additional authority in other cities. The move aims to cooperate with express firms and reduce opposition.
Jean Baptiste Dugas widower carpenter at Amoskeag mills died after stubbing his toe and falling on the stairs at 612 Main Street Manchester New Hampshire He was taken to hospital and died a few minutes later He leaves eight children who are with Andrew Huard on Main Street
Preparations for the new legislative year include the Bellevue dining and caucus of Republican Senators who will nominate Levi Greenwood for president. House Republicans caucus to name Grafton D. Cushing for Speaker, while Democrats gather in both chambers. The inaugural is Thursday and Governor Foss presents a 16 page message with two minutes per page. A major measure requests a $5 million street improvement program outside debt limits, including a subway linking Hanover to Temple Place and widening several city streets.
The Rev. J Col. O. Genest pastor of Sacred Heart Church Brockton travels home from Rome as his aged mother in Quebec lies critically ill. He traveled with Cardinal O Connell to Rome for ceremonies and planned a Lourdes pilgrimage before receiving word of the family emergency. He boarded a steamer the day after Christmas and aims to reach Quebec to see his mother before she dies.
At the Elysees palace President Fallieres lauded Taft's efforts to win ratification of arbitration treaties with France and Britain. A large diplomatic turnout included Robert Bacon and Sir Francis Bertie. Fallieres pledged France’s support for progress and noted U.S. arbitration backing.
Mayor J Edward Barry signed an order bringing the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to Cambridge during the New Year’s reception at City Hall. Present were Everett Morse T H Raymond Edwin D Mellen and most city officials. Barry presented Councilman Frank J McAvoy with the pen.
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