Baby Story Contest Promotes Tales About Babies at The Post
The Post invites original or copied stories about babies with three cash prizes and publication rights. Contest details require real names and addresses, one side per story, and judging by Rufus B Tobey Theresa M Lally and the Post’s editor. A four year old boy, John Francis McCluskey Jr, is highlighted with anecdotes on speech and learning.
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Post
the Post
Boston
Daily
Sunday Post
Rufus B. Tobey
Wonderful Floating Hospital For Children
Theresa M. Lally
Catholic Charitable Bureau
E Post
John Francis McCluskey, Jr
Notable family notices and child anecdotes from Roxbury to Boston
Readers share stories of children and families. A mother recalls a boy who loves school and a Liberty bond he saved for. Another writes of Sylvia who spotted Mary Pickford in a magazine. Charles enjoys beach adventures and music. Leonard conducts a church choir at four. Josephine’s dress details highlight fashion trends of the era.
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John F. M’cluskey
School Street
Roxbury
Sewing Circle Advice On Wives And Friends In Secluded Evenings
A selection of letters from the Dear Sewing Circle discusses whether a wife may visit friends or whom she may associate with in the evenings. Advice emphasizes yielding to a husband, preserving harmony, and guarding a family’s reputation, while noting circumstances may allow some independence and mutual trust. Other letters argue for balanced conduct and respectful discussion to avoid jealousy and preserve happiness. A meat loaf recipe and readers’ signatures complete the column.
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O. K
Casey
Sisters of the Sewing Circle
Miss-trust
Miss-fortune
Jean
Mildred Milly Brightens Neighborhood With Cute Quips
A three year old girl Milly Mildred brings joy to neighbors as she chats with storekeepers and passes by. Her clever baby observations spark laughter, such as a barber's haircut prompt and a grandmothers winter hesitation. Louis Cohen Malden.
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Mildred
Milly
Grandma
Louis Cohen
Spevak Terrace
Malden
Child Desires Swim Freedom Yet Is Watched Closely
A young boy named Charles lives near the water and, eager to swim like older boys, asks his mother why he cannot join them. He must be constantly supervised or prevented from alone access to the water.
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Charles
The Little Shopper Edith Has Sugar Secret
Four year old Edith brings home sugar from a store without permission. She explains she had money left and thought her mother needed some. The scene shows a child’s misunderstanding of shortage talk and her habit of buying sugar when she has money.
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Edith
Nellie L. Spinney
Saved Grandma Mittens Mystery on Christmas Trip
Narrator recalls traveling with three year old Evelyn over Christmas by boat and train. Evelyn’s white mittens appear dirty after a day of dancing and treats until she reveals she wore them inside out making them look clean. Mrs P W Leeman Melrose signs the tale.
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Evelyn
P. W. Leeman
Upham Street
Melrose
A Musical Prodigy Learns Songs Early in Life
A diary reminiscence recalls Leonard as a toddler who paid close attention to piano lessons, learned many songs by ear, and sang in perfect time. At age two he woke each dawn singing with a persistent call for "Spank hands, mamma."
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Leonard
Imitation Satin Gown Echoes French Style
A narrator admires a black satin gown inspired by a French model. The dress, aided by a skilled seamstress, does not look homemade. The blouse recalls peasant bodice design with a refined finish.
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Josephine
LaMore Ace Powder Advertises Pure Skin Care
A cosmetic ad proclaims LaMay Poudre LAme as a pure face powder that stays on until washed off and contains no white lead or rice powder. It offers five thousand dollars for any chemist who finds white lead in it. The formula uses a medicinal skin healing powder and is marketed in New York with prices fifty and twenty five cents for sizes.
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New York
Fashion notes on children's dresses and suits
Dresses may be long or short waisted. New suits feature Eton and boxy jackets. A pretty dress showcases a fur hem and a fur belt.
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Eton
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Daddy
Baby
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ABC
Sylvia
John F. McCluskey
France
Sammie
Boston Post
Daily Post
Mary Pickford
Hulda
Holland
Moving Picture
Bow
N. H
Co. L. Collyer
Westland Avenue
C. P. Libby
Pittsfield
Maurice Ketten
Oal
Q Wuwuyipk
Usher
Sperak Terrace
Mass
Mary E. Russell
Bertram Street
Neponset
Elisabeth C. Darling
Newbury
PAT Plantation
Ponces
Ferman
Santa Clara
United Tea CO. Increte
Great Devion Tea Co
Dock Square
Hoston
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New England
Armour
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