Pop the Question in Leap Year Fashion
Letters from the Sewing Circle urge women to push marriage proposals, advise on financial matters in marriages, and critique domestic roles. Readers debate who should pop the question, discuss beneficiary choices on life policies, and scold spouses about managing housework and expenses.
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Dr. Mary Walker
Sisters of the Sewing Circle
Massachusetts
Sewing Circle
Boston
Andunday Post
New England
Boston Post
Volunteers Sought for American Ambulance Service
The American Volunteer Motor Ambulance Corps seeks ten volunteers for its French army unit. Requirements include good health, endurance, kindness, ability to work with wounded men, good temper, motor driving skill, and some French. Applicants aged 25 to 60, mostly American graduates, should send applications to Diot Norton at 2 Rector Street, New York.
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New York
Eliot Norton
Richard Norton
Volunteer Corps
Diot Norton
Rector Street
Appraisers Must Resign in Treasury Reshuffle
Secretary of the Treasury has asked Winthrop T. Hodges and Dr. William H. Parker to resign amid a national administration change. Hodges to be succeeded by Joseph P. Lyons. Parker to retire, openings filled by Redmond B. Fitzgerald and Fred J. Sullivan, officials tied to South Boston and Lynn.
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Winthrop T. Hodges
United States
Boston
William H. Parker
Secretary of the Treasury
Hodges
Department
Wilson
Joseph P. Lyons
Parker
Redmond 8. Fitzgerald
South
Fred J. Sullivan
Phelan
Lynn
Ex Mayor Thomas F. Kearns Missing. Friends Believe Dead
Waltham friends of ex Mayor Thomas F. Kearns claim he is dead amid rumors of sightings since December 30. John W. Buckley says his sister Julia Buckley has received no message from him. Mrs. Joseph Stewart reports a man matching Kearns description appeared at a Boston Elevated station at 10:30 p.m. on December 30 and boarded a Harvard Square car.
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Thomas F. Kearns
Waltham
John W. Buckley
Julia A. Buckley
Cushing Street
Kearns
Joseph Stewart
Newton
Harvard Square
Songs of Sunshine by the Bentztown Bard
Poem praising hopeful ages and elevated destinies. The speaker urges not to fear the advancing years and to trust in noble deeds and brighter beauty ahead despite decay and doubt.
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Sinais
Advice column on love and a 22 year old and a 45 year old lover
A 22 year old seeks guidance about leaving a 45 year old lover who shows no plan to marry. The reader is urged to move on, keep herself free, and wait for the right man, as the older partner should know his intentions by now and appears unscrupulous. A second suitor is dismissed as unsuitable.
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Miss Champagne
Fads and Fashions Parade Bright Autumn Styles
Bright-colored trimmings on white voile waists mark the season. A high crowned hat signals new close hairdressing while deep Chinese blue shines in evening gowns. Tub silk waists with bold stripes, turned-up gaitors on hats, large plaid blanket coats, and ribbon trains feature the latest looks. Elaborate velveteen sport coats with white fur borders and dyed laces on evening gowns appear among fashion statements.
Wilson Not Likely to Name Taft for Supreme Court Vacancy
President Wilson and Attorney General Gregory weighed candidates after Justice Lamar's death. They indicated no decision had been made and the field remained open. Officials suggested a Democrat was likely to be chosen for the vacancy amid a Republican-leaning court.
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Taft
White House
Washington
Wilson
Gregory
United States Supreme Court
Justice Lamar
Supreme Court
New England Housewives Ses Sunday Post Promotes Recipes
A Sunday full page showcases New England housewives and a selection of recipes from the Ses Sunday Post. It highlights varied dishes, kitchen tips, and advertiser notes for home cooks seeking timely meal ideas.
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New England Housewives
Ses Sunday Post
POO SSH ON COFFEE PUDDING AND CASSEROLE RECIPES
A collection of old kitchen notes with coffee pudding and soft custard recipes plus a lamb casserole and rolled beef method. Includes addresses and personal notes from Mrs. Frank L. Tenney and Mrs. Walter E. Williams.
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Frank L. Tenney
Highland Avenue
Derry
N. H
Walter E. Williams
Elm Street
West
Springfield
Poems for Dour Scrap Book NEW EVERY MORNING
Poem by Susan Coolidge celebrates new beginnings and forgiveness. It invites weary readers to let past errors fade and embrace each fresh day with hope. The verses contrast sorrow with dawns of renewal and spiritual mercy.
Canopic Sets Sail Today with Small Passenger List
The White Star steamship Canopic sails from Commonwealth pier South Boston today at 1 PM to Mediterranean ports via the Azores with a small passenger list. She arrived from New York yesterday carrying five saloon and 100 steerage, while about 150 steerage passengers, none Italian reservists, will embark here.
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White Star Line
Canopic
Commonwealth Pier
Boston
Mediterranean
Azores
Europe
New York
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Dr.Lyon
Dr. Lyon
Silas
Supreme Bench
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Dour
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