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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1913
Page
11
A young woman in her twenties writes to Miss Champagne seeking guidance on a budding romance. She describes meeting an eligible gentleman and asks for practical advice amid the complexities of her first love affair.
The ad extols Poslam for eczema acne tetter psoriasis and many itchy conditions with rapid relief and overnight pimples. It promotes Poslam Soap for daily cleansing and invites free samples from Emergency Laboratories New York City.
The poem by Walt Mason from 1912 praises Groundhog Day as a sane festive occasion. It urges light shopping, indulgence without guilt, and a cheerful town tone while celebrating the groundhog’s spirit.
William Wilding of Indianapolis, charged with negligently shooting Warren Holden, a guide, was discharged on a $500 bond plus costs totaling $675. The court ordered $506 of the funds to go to Holden’s 5 year old son. Wilding, a locomotive engineer, often visited Maine for hunting and mistook Holden for a deer during a trip.
John T. Cannon acted as his own lawyer in a Superior Criminal Court trial for failure to support his wife and five children. After an extended trial he cross examined freely, the jury found him guilty and the judge sentenced him to five months in the House of Correction.
The night we met the girl wore a wreath of summer flowers on her brow. She appears again with orange blossoms and a thoughtful face. She stands by one who tried and failed to soothe her as sorrow follows youth. The widow wears a sombre cap and weeps alone, a broken heart veiled in verse.
A reader praises a sister who left her husband with her faithful dog and condemns drinking men. Another letter argues for teaching girls about life’s truths, sharing a daughter’s view of growing up and the value of mother daughter confidences.
Mr. D. J. Lane of St Marys Kansas announces a simple home asthma remedy. He claims it cured asthmatics who had suffered for forty years and will send a $1 bottle by express to anyone who writes. The taker pays only if it cures and must report within ten days. Send name and address on a postal card.
A reader labeled GRANDMA argues for pensions favoring old men who supported families rather than women. She contends the most helpless are fathers abandoned by kin when health and wages fail, and urges society to reward lifelong labor with care before women receive assistance.
A reader asks if a single woman would marry a widower with two young children for a home and status, seeking comment from Sewing Circle readers. The writer questions whether peace and happiness can follow such a practical arrangement and invites opinions.
A reply to a letter signed Sacrificed argues that women may cling to abusive husbands more than indulgent ones. The writer notes court records show wives rise and protest their devotion to husbands who have stuck with them.
A letter signed Sacrifice describes an abusive marriage and fleeing a husband who abused her and cheated. She is a stranger in a new country with six years of marriage, five young children, and dwindling support as finances fail. She asks for help and expresses hatred toward the abuser.
Readers respond with price requests for Red Cross cough drops per box. Sellers note bulk options and shipping estimates. The item remains priced per box with potential discounts for multiple boxes.
A collection of old kitchen recipes includes a chicken and celery dish with butter flour stock lemon juice and parsley and a boiled rice cake batter followed by oat porridge style dough and yeast bread notes from several Boston area contributors detailing ingredients steps and serving ideas.
The famous scimitar once owned by Commodore John Percival, given by the Sultan of Muscat for anti pirate service, will return to Miss Susan Minns of Louisburg square. Judge Morton of the Superior Court declared her entitled to the weapon, making her a grand niece of the frigate Constitution’s former commander.
Miss Kate Curry died in Lowell today at about 105 years old. Born in County Clare Ireland she came to Lowell fifty years ago.
Catarrh cannot be corrected by local treatment and signals a run-down system. Scott's Emulsion builds strength and vital forces with lime fats glycerine and nourishment for tissues and nerves, aiding red blood and overall vitality. Bowne Bloomfield New Jersey 12-79.
Readers seek skin care guidance with tips on avoiding wrinkles through facial exercises and daily massage. The column endorses emollient creams, gentle massage, and avoiding repetitive facial expressions while offering product recommendations and routines for pimples hair removal and skin protection.
A historic health note advises limiting massage sessions to fifteen minutes, warns that heavy massage reduces fat while light patting increases flesh, and urges avoiding dry skin and harsh soaps. It recommends ample massage cream to feed skin pores and using disappearing cream before outdoor exposure.
The reply endorses taking 8 grain hypo nuclane tablets as a flesh promoting tonic. It claims several months of use can add 10 to 20 pounds and recommends the tonic for the reader Harriet C. seeking to gain weight.
A reader asks for hair and scalp treatment. The answer suggests dissolving one half ounce of concentrated hairwand powder in a pint of water and applying to the scalp by massage twice daily. For darkening, dissolve the same powder in a pint of coffee and apply.
A physician’s note recommends five grain phy thyrin tablets from a well-stocked druggist. Follow directions and diet on the tube for a 3 to 4 month course to achieve a satisfactory reduction. The plan is said to help endure the summer heat.
Readers ask about long lasting waves and oily hair after shampoo. The columnist recommends Global Wavelene as a visible yet invisible formula that may produce permanent waves. A dry shampoo recipe using antiseptic powder and root powder is suggested to restore lustre and reduce oiliness. Madam Leslie's Freckle Balm is advised for freckle removal with careful use.
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