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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1919
Page
19
A Boston Mother argues against German language teaching in schools without parental consent, warning of court action for such instruction. The letters defend German culture’s value, with stances on language, music, and science, and debate women’s fashion and charm in modern society.
Lucille's marriage drew a small circle of friends for both families with the bride and groom in attendance and one bridesmaid, her cousin. The cousin wore an apricot taffeta gown with silver trim and ribbons, featuring a long tassel and a multi colored bodice. A wonderful dinner and dance followed.
Household hints advise opening the oven to vent while heating for quicker use and testing cake with a toothpick. Suggestions include keeping a tin can for soap scraps, rinsing glassware with bluing for shine, using blanket pins to keep children’s bed covers snug, and elastic bands to hold baby mittens. Mrs Nellid Doll, 19 Tremont Street Concord New Hampshire.
A compact verse fragment speaks of solitude with Thee amid mystic shadows and nature reborn. It evokes breathless adoration in calm morning dew and freshness.
New England recipe notes show frugal griddle cakes made from dry bread soaked then mixed with sour or sweet milk flour and optional eggs. A homemade maple syrup finish is suggested with sugar simmered, flavored, and stored. additional corn bread and frather cake recipes follow with brief ingredient lists and directions.
A column on social rules. It confirms a bride may wear a veil and orange blossoms at any age if it is her first wedding, rejects a second wedding veil, and says written replies are needed for house party invitations. It notes a semi public whist game partner should be treated as introduced by mutual taste.
Charles S. Ashley, mayor of New Bedford for 20 years, received a $12,000 purse at his re debut inaugural from prominent manufacturers and citizens for his long and efficient city service. The Lambs Club salutes Captain William D. Harrigan, returning from Argonne wounds. Distinguished Service Medals awarded to leaders Black Crowder Goethals Gorgas Hines Jeney for home-front war services. Belasco relaxes theatrically. Major Kuhler advises stretching to fingertips. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson may revive English tea customs. Lloyd George and Wilson introductions to the tradition. Anticipated elevation of Haig Beatty to earls. peers to Horne Plummer Byng Rawlinson Birdwood Allenby. Grants of money referenced. Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener noted postwar gifts. Nina Larrey Duryea of New York arrives home with French Russian Belgian and Montenegrin decorations, first American woman across Somme Argonne Ardennes battlefields. In Ypres area, a field two times Boston’s Public Garden burial ground holds 200,000 fallen.
Fresh pink mauve and jade green lead the season with peads on evening gowns. Pointed bodices appear on black velvet dresses. Sable fur bucky balls trim hats while bobbed hair flatters the very young. Dancing frocks trend fuller and silver blue color pairings rise in popularity.
A lighthearted ad describes taking picnics on vacation on wheels with Jim. They start early, walk to a lunch spot, and pack sandwiches and devilled eggs. In chilly weather they roast potatoes and chops. A small bottle of Al Sauce is essential, said to be the soul of the picnic lunches, praised by Om and the narrator.
In a playful family tale, Aunt Janet plans a dramatic bow as Ed Saunders visits weekly. Maidie overhears the scheme, laughter erupts, and Ed confronts the affair on the doorstep, then proposes marriage after seeing the orange bow. The family attributes the plan to the flamboyant accessory.
In next week's Boston Sunday Post H. F. Wheeler recounts how General Pershing won his bride. The tale blends intimate details with the general's personal life and courtship, portraying a man shaped by faith and duty.
A letter from a 26 year old man asks Mildred Champagne for guidance to win an 18 year old with two weeks of acquaintance. She suggests starting with a friendly letter, gauging her reaction, and notes that long distance correspondence can fuel romance and provide clearer impressions.
A description notes a cape fashioned in sapphire blue satin banded deeply with old blue broadcloth, highlighting the contrast of luxurious fabric textures and color combination.
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