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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1921
Page
13
A lyrical piece describes the first and last lights of day over eastern hills, praising dawn mountains. It contrasts mystic pinks and gold tints with cold hearts, calling the mountains fairyland of magic hues guarding daylight’s brink.
A dated advice column weighs whether bolting the door is wise for a late daughter. Letters argue for compassion and guidance over punishment, urging parents to stay involved and invite trust. The exchange includes personal anecdotes about strict parenting, independence, and family harmony.
Letters discuss Mozart Bach Schubert Schumann Beethoven Haydn nationalities and George Washington’s presidency questioning Hanson’s claim. A geometry query asks area of a circle in a square foot and weather comparisons for New York and Boston in January February December 1919.
The piece called The President's March was not official in Washington's era and was simply a commonly performed tune when the President appeared. Today orchestras might play The Star Spangled Banner or Hail to the Chief on such occasions.
The editor explains that Boston Common was bought from William Blaxton, the first settler, not given as a gift. Blaxton received 30 pounds for the land, reflecting the town’s purchase rather than a donation.
The text questions what cad means and cites the Concise Oxford Dictionary definition as a gatekeeper and ungentlemanly miscreant. It notes use in England and references the omnibus conductor and hanger-on sense.
The author notes a humorous measure of fictional dala monds extracted from carbon. Twenty five of the largest dala monds laid end to end would occupy less than an inch, illustrating their tiny scale.
Poet Walt Mason muses on New Year resolutions and luck. He laments past miserliness and failed plans while hoping for better fortune in the coming year, describing the year as a vampire shaping hopeful but faulty ambitions.
In a light domestic tableau, Jill feigns illness to skip a dance, while Jack insists on going out. Their banter reveals affection beneath disagreements as Jill fears aging and Jack gently reassures her with playful sincerity.
A light exchange on marriage vows and honesty where one partner promises to disclose all if they ever know everything, prompting the other to humorously concede. The dialogue reflects playful skepticism about total transparency in a domestic union.
The piece quotes H G Wells from The Outline of History arguing that history records beginnings and that human progress continues through struggle. It envisions future world unity followed by new advances in knowledge and power, with life constantly renewing itself under human leadership and atomic science.
Walnut sandwiches feature Neufchatel or cream cheese with walnuts, lightly salted and buttered bread, served with olives. Marshmallow pudding mixes marshmallows pineapple and whipped cream after hours of resting. Mince meat combines suet apples sugar dried fruits and peels with spices, no cooking required. shared by Mrs H B Crosby and Mrs George Rubgher.
A humorous line notes a father finding the object of his search only at the final place he looks. He jokes that people stop hunting once they finally locate it.
A late night exchange ends with a dramatic request for one more song. Professor Punk resists fearing disturbance while the hostess recalls a neighborly tragedy, mentioning that their cat was killed last week.
A humorous exchange shows Little Harold preferring a sister visit over his own call. The admirer notes the caller’s charm, while Harold jokes that Mr. Bicarencre causes a scramble with the key routine.
The speaker praises a sweetheart with lustrous eyes a fine nose and lips that inspire poetry. His fervent adoration even extends to her teeth likened to those of a newborn babe as a moment of rapturous admiration breaks into a friend’s interruption.
A professor explains to a class of young ladies that the body changes every seven years. He notes Miss B will no longer be herself in seven years. The student replies modestly that she hopes she shall remain herself.
The government pursued a Seattle man to Flint Michigan to collect a six cent income tax. He paid the six cents and a fine of percent.
A conversation reveals Lilly plans to move to Mexico after marriage to chase risky news. A lady questions the danger while Lilly cites a desire for sensational events to boost her reporter lover’s career in village life.
A large farmer Peter Tumble-Down trapped by a rotten barn floorboard. He frets over his frozen leg while devising a plan to free himself with an improvised saw. A passerby arrives, and Peter resolves to improve the house and barn floors, imagining winter water in the dishpan.
Miss Mary E Vogt of Philadelphia turns music into a career at Wanamaker's sheet music department. Starting at age ten she becomes concert organist and supervisor of store music activities while teaching at the John Wanamaker Institute. She notes opportunities emerge when one stays alert and keeps eyes open. Tomorrow Hy Keeping One's Eyes Open.
Arch ie Arsenault offers simple kitchen and home tips for cooking and cleaning. Tenderize beef with vinegar in water, flavor smoked shoulders with molasses and vinegar, and soak draperies overnight before finishing. Other hints include glue on shoe laces, peppermint oil to deter mice, and using sand soap to remove cherry stains.
Fashion note describes chic tea dance dresses featuring navy brown and black moire fabrics with lace trimmed bodices and puffed short sleeves.
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