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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1918
Page
11
The writer notes a new champagne color hat with a pink rose crown, black trim, and scarf-like wrap. Describes a Florida trip planned for six weeks and a possible accompanying invitation. Mentions a Christmas purchase and a friend Janette showing the piece.
The Sewing Circle invites women readers to submit problems or letters with a weekly five dollar prize for the best solution or view. Several letters discuss wife earning more than husband and a man’s right to smoke at home, with one writer detailing creating a dedicated smoking nook to spare the parlor.
Ad warns that kidney and bladder issues cause nervousness fatigue and back pain. Recommends GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules two daily to detoxify and restore health with money-back guarantee.
Poem by Lester J. Skidmore praises Red Cross workers in Los Angeles. It celebrates matrons and maids stitching bed shirts pajamas compresses and bandages while lamenting war losses. It urges readers to contribute and support the war effort.
A reader from Berlin New Hampshire discusses competing definitions of right. He cites propriety and legal claim as contrasting views on whether a person may smoke in a room where others object. He argues that circumstances determine the answer and a specific case must be stated.
The piece advises not leaving open letters while away from home and suggests handling gifts carefully. It notes that declining a gift exchange by taking the giver to a movie and sharing candy can reestablish obligations. It warns against promiscuous gift giving and stresses privacy when reading letters in company unless urgent.
Scald 1 pint milk with 1-8 pound butter or drippings. When lukewarm add 1-2 yeast cakes 1-2 cup sugar. Stir in 2 cups graham and 2 cups white flour. Let rise to double, knead roll half inch thick cut with biscuit cutter brush with melted butter fold place in pan rise until light about 1 hour and bake quickly. They will almost melt in your mouth.
A 1918 verse by the Benztown Bard presents weather imagery and a light, cheerful mood. It contrasts sunny and sombre days, describing a “weather sandwich” that yields a rare smile between bright layers.
A reader asks if streamers on a staff with the national flag are legal and others inquire about insignia meanings on naval and army uniforms. A Cambridge correspondent explains tarnish from sulfur in pockets and suggests proper etiquette for saluting and cap removal in formal public encounters.
More than 400 members of the Men's Catholic Guild of the Sacred Heart Church in Roslindale attended a special morning service and first quarterly meeting. Rev. John Cummins celebrated a high mass and communion was received by all. A breakfast followed in St Xavier Hall with short addresses by William J. Fallon and Father Cummins.
An old advertisement claims Lamay Creme keeps hands soft and white and improves complexions. It promotes Lamay Face Powder as pure and long lasting, with a guarantee and a price of thirty five cents for weeks of use.
In 1917 Hoover proposed a unified Allied sugar purchasing plan to prevent hoarding and stabilize prices. The sugar refining industry supported it, arguing large firms with ample capacity could meet domestic and foreign needs while avoiding price spikes. Domino Cane Sugars aided distribution by packaging sugar in cartons and bags to spread supply.
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