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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1913
Page
11
A wistful poem themed around bidding good night to a loved one and cherished features. The speaker imagines a future time when farewells end and stars align for a lasting parting. A nostalgic, romantic tone pervades.
A reader asks Mildred Champagne about romantic love and marriage. The columnist notes diverse views on fate, temperament, and social steps to meet suitable partners. Advice emphasizes active social effort over waiting in the past tower metaphor.
Eight men were chosen from 35 competitors in the Tech show music contest. The selected writers contributed music for given lyrics and coach Sanger praised the class and style, promising fine music at the play. The eight are I B McDaniel, L Soloman, A M Isenberg, J M Hastings, P E Rudolph, W P Keith, P H Taylor, and C H Calder.
President Taft renominated Charles P. Neill as commissioner of labor. Also sent to the Senate today is Charles M. Hoyt for postmaster at Haverhill Massachusetts along with other nominations.
Mayor Fitzgerald rejects Father Lyons' critique of the city New Year on the Common calling it orderly and festive with about one hundred thousand attendees. He defends public celebration as a model of good will amid broader Sewing Circle discussions on motherhood and childrearing in the era.
At its annual meeting the Boston Police Relief Association elected Archibald F. Campbell president Dennis J. Casey vice president Thomas Ryan treasurer and Edward A. Dever clerk. Officers are from various city stations and headquarters.
A household recipe describes cooking pork hocks in salted water until the meat separates from the bones, skimming fat, and using the lean meat in a chicken pie style, then making gravy. It lists ingredients including brown sugar, eggs, butter, coffee, flour, raisins, currants, mace, cinnamon, baking powder, vanilla, and notes several contributors with addresses in Northfield Vermont Manchester New Hampshire Lewiston Maine.
The article describes a long Moujik blouse as captivating for tall, slender women. It mentions brocaded velour makes, new slippers with chintz patterns, and robes de soiree featuring transparent sleeves with lace or tulle corsages and kimono draped sleeves.
A 1918 letter from Vermont urges parents to show equal affection to daughters and sons. It recounts a wealthy family with one child whose mother never kissed her, leading to a failed marriage and dissolute life. The piece then counsels a wife torn between a beloved dog and a husband to choose love, urging harmony and loyalty within marriage.
A reader calling herself Cynic defends grown children choosing marriage and independence, asserting parents have no right to complain or call them ungrateful. The letter argues such separation has long been common and questions the motive of women who disapprove.
A letter from a reader titled Petite laments losing neighborly meaning in New England while praising Western hospitality. The adviser urges Petite to share feelings with the church pastor, get introductions to friendly locals, and extend a warm smile to newcomers. The note encourages trying new contacts and predicts eventual friendship in Boston.
The writer recalls coming to Boston from the West and condemns unsolicited visits. He describes how visitors assume liberty to drop by, name familiarity, and stay without invitation, exploiting generous hosts and leading to fatigue and resentment.
Advertising blurb claims Cascarets cleanse and regulate the stomach remove sour undigested food and foul gases relieve heartburn nausea and bloating. It promises relief by morning from a 10 cent box and urges use for children as well.
A humorous column contrasts Mildred’s heartfelt tales of broken loves with lighter daily topics. Readers imagine dramatic scenes as families react to newspaper stories and the era’s optimistic chorus to cheer up and smile amid social mockups.
Wyeth sells Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a ready to use scalp tonic. The product combines sage and sulphur with additional agents to treat dandruff itching and hair loss and claims visible improvement within weeks. A fifty cent bottle is offered with a money back guarantee if not as represented.
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