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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
12
Readers discuss the question in this Sewing Circle column with letters from various women. Opinions range on whether a reforming or dissipated woman improves or worsens a marriage, with personal anecdotes from middle west correspondents and a daughter’s reflective note.
A set of letters discuss women balancing work and housekeeping, economy for youth, and the value of charity. A reader cites practical choices between room and board and hiring a housekeeper, while others warn against moral judgments and urge compassion. A veteran recalls protection by sailors in Boston and endorses the Navy blue as honorable.
Paragraphs praise fashionable fabrics and trims. Irish crochet lace returns for fine lingerie while blouses use copper shades and slip over designs. Oriental woven tissues, white broadcloth collars with color edging, and gold and silver threads in summer fabrics define current styles. Madeira handkerchiefs remain stylish.
Relief comes instantly with a dose every two hours for three doses to end grippe misery and release clogged nostrils. It eases headaches feverishness and sore throat, stops nose running, with no inconvenience and costs 25 cents at any drug store. Be sure you get the genuine.
A frenzied segment criticizes speculative activity that allegedly caused an ominous market panic. The writer condemns those who foment fear to rob gullible investors and urges harsher action against such maneuvers.
Clara models a green and white gingham frock from her dressmaker. The skirt features black embroidery stripes at the hem and a Russian blouse style over the gingham with a narrow black patent leather belt. A front panel is trimmed with black buttons and embroidered pockets top the cuffs.
A poem from James W Foley’s The Voices of Song describes a distant Place Tomorrow After While. The speaker urges a companion to continue the Way Have Patience Be of Heart and Cheer as they toil toward a distant City of Desire beyond valleys and hills.
Mrs. H. B. Crosby lists a full page of desserts and sauces including Stewed Figs with cream, a Rice custard with lemon or vanilla, Mock Guava Jelly from dried apples, and a Maple Charlotte Russe. Each recipe provides steps, ingredients, and serving ideas.
A letter from a suitor asks if he may marry a girl aged 16. He notes her maturity appears 20 but cites parental disapproval especially from the father. He seeks guidance on whether such a marriage is permissible.
A guidance note urges a suitor to assure the father of his respectful role in the girl’s life for years. Proposes calling as a family friend until she is marriageable, then seeking permission to woo. Advises demonstrating effort to build a stable future and securing the mother-in-law’s support to persuade the father that he would make an ideal son-in-law.
Marjorie M Watkins at 17 Taylor street Keene New Hampshire previews short winter outfits in a color illustrated feature to appear in the next Sunday Post. The item highlights fashionable yet practical garments for the cold season.
Somerville public librarian Drew B. Hall resigns after five years succeeding Sam Walter Foss. Trustees refuse to discuss reasons, citing no official statement. The office of assistant librarian was abolished Jan 1, eliminating Lucy B. Crain from her post amid library governance tensions. Hall had sought Carnegie Corporation input on a planned East Somerville branch without formal authorization. Hall, Bowdoin College graduate, previously came from Fairhaven Millicent Library, once funded by Henry H. Rogers.
Lawrence G. Brooks argues against amending the liquor law to allow drinking by automobile operators while still appearing in control. He cites safety, public policy, and the need to deter drinkers, urging courts to assess whether drinking occurred rather than its effect on driving. He compares auto operators to other safety roles and warns against stepping backward.
William Russell was sentenced by Judge Hale in the United States District Court to 30 days in East Cambridge jail for larceny of rural mail packages and newspapers.
Thomas McHugh a 16 year old bugler from 162 Boylston Street Jamaica Plain originates a new signaling form blending Morse code with bugle music. He says it could replace flagmen, reduce army navy payroll and works at night as well as day. Tests at Lake Winnepesaukee reportedly achieved three mile range.
A new coal carrier Tidewater is launched today for Darrow Mann Coal Co. at Camden New Jersey. Mrs H P Cannon wife of the company president christens the vessel as she slides down the ways. The Tidewater will enter the coastwise coal trade within two weeks sailing Norfolk to Boston.
Mayor Curley orders heads of city departments to send the city treasurer a list of all municipal employees who earned more than 1800 in 1916. The statute requires this annually and all over 1800 earners are subject to taxation.
The Municipal Board of Appeal refused to take action in the case challenging Building Commissioner O Hearn authority to bar nonstandard asphalt shingles. The decision vindicates O Hearn s stance that shingles to be used must be supplied to him for inspection.
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