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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1921

Page

15

I Would Rather Walk in the Dark with God

A reflective verse on trust and faith, describing a seeker choosing companionship with God over certainty. The speaker embraces God’s mercy and guidance through unknown futures, finding rest in divine protection and a surrender to faith.

God

Teaching Her Daughter a Lesson in Doorway Etiquette

A reader letters debate a mother daughter conflict about doors and late hours. Honest advice advocates motherly love and tact over strict bolting doors, urging dialogue and trust to foster understanding and friendship between parent and daughter.

Etiquette Q A On Last Piece And Bouillon Cup

The article answers etiquette questions about taking the last piece of food and drinking soup from a bouillon cup. It advises accepting the last portion when offered to avoid implying doubt about supply and confirms drinking soup directly from a bouillon cup is proper.

Tea and dancing with a hard Chicago patron in New York

In this humorous slice, Jack and Jill attend a social evening with Mr. Blank of Chicago at the Biltmore. Dancing and tea impressions unfold as Blank pursues business, while Jack resists tea and worries about a solution to a work problem. By night’s end Blank offers a plan to resolve their trouble.

Jane West Jack Jill the Biltmore Tit Jane Blank Biltmore Pop New York

Word query: thusly used as adverb colloquial

The user asks if thusly exists as an adverb in American usage. Dictionaries vary. some include thusly as colloquial meaning in this way or thus, often quoted in examples like thusly, George mused as he walked home. Usage is informal and may appear in older or stylistically specific writing.

Oxford George

Pronunciation of Rus sian and Ruth home run trivia

The guide says pronounce Rus sian as Rush an with the u like but. It then asks Babe Ruth’s single-day HR record last year and bases loaded HR. The answers: three homers on June 2 in New York. no grand slam.

Sir Babe Ruth New York

Questioning New England tallest building claim

The note disputes whether the Boston Custom House Tower is the region's tallest. It cites conflicting height figures of 6505 feet and 517, and mentions the Travelers Insurance building in Hartford claiming 56525 feet.

Boston Custom House New England Custom House Travelers’ Insurance Company Hartford Conn

Present Poet Laureate of England Dr. Robert Bridges

Dr. Robert Bridges, born October 23 1844, educated at Eton and Oxford, practiced medicine for years, appointed to succeed Alfred Austin as poet laureate in 1913.

England Robert Bridges Eton Oxford Alfred Austin

Ostrich Flight Answer and Toe Count

To the Editor of the Post the questions ask if an ostrich can sustain flight and how many toes it has. The reply states the ostrich cannot fly but wings aid fast running and that an ostrich has two toes on each foot.

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason

A poem contrasts old time doctors with modern surgeons. The speaker recalls chalk pills wax drops and large pills, while fearing modern cross cut saws and slicing while lamenting medical changes. The verse humorously questions new methods and clings to traditional remedies.

Walt Mason George Matthew Adams

Glory and Heartbreak of the College Basketball Saga

In a tense turning point Jack dodges Rindge for a long scoring move but breaks his leg in a collision and ends up in the infirmary. Nurses and nurse Miss Kimball cheer him as he frets over Banford and reads game stats while the team rallies. The big night ends in a 14 to 12 victory as the crowd roars and Knowlton recovers in spirit.

Jack College Banford Miss Kimball Knowlton Goodthumnor Allen

Eyes Open to Opportunity Builds Glass Business

Francis J. Plym preached awakening to seize chances when he noticed dull plate glass installation in Kansas City. He launched a profitable venture in Niles after persuading authorities to lease him a building if he kept the business active for five years, then used early profits to acquire needed machinery.

Francis J. Plym Kansas City University of Illinois Plym Niles, Mich

Tomorrow By Reverting to the Primitive

The article notes that a man who faced wartime handicaps and patent infringements sees a chance to acquire a 220 acre stock farm, claiming his foresight and open eyes found an opportunity many missed as he looks toward a simpler future.

Wit and Wisdom Father-Helen Matrimony Banter

A humorous dialogue between a father and Helen about marriage expectations. The father flirts with wedding talk while Helen notes the suitor does not call until eight o'clock, implying a wait before commitment.

Helen

School visitor offers epitome of St Paul life

A visitor addressing pupils began a talk at the school by promising to present an epitome of the life of Saint Paul this morning. The remark hinted that some in the audience may be too young to grasp the full tale.

St. Paul

Epitome Meaning in Plain Language

A compact definition explains epitome as the essence or perfect example. The phrase ep i tome humorously splits into epic and tome, linking children to a compact synopsis of a larger work.

Conjunctions Explained by a Teacher

A conjunction is a word that connects words or parts of sentences. For example, in The horse is hitched to the fence by the halter the word and connects horse and fence.

Thomas

Groom Gets His Due In A Traditional Ohio Wedding

The bride wore a conventional white gown. The groom appeared in a formal ensemble featuring a black coat, white vest with pearls, gray broadcloth trousers, white gloves, and a white cravat. He also wore a tailored blue serge traveling suit with tan shoes and an imported felt hat.

Columbus Ohio

Nut Butter Pioneer Hones Skill in Traco Production

A. E. Hoffman, a butter expert with 30 years of experience, supervises every pound of Traco Nut Butter at a modern plant. He explains that Nut Butter uses nut fat with the same flavor source as butter, offering nutrition comparable to dairy butter at 15 to 40 cents less per pound. Climate and health notes emphasize digestibility and ease of assimilation.

A. E. Hoffman Mr. Hoffman

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