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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1917
Page
9
Readers discuss Governor McCall’s proposed pensions, arguing they burden thrifty women while aiding spendthrift neighbors. The column prints letters on morality, gender standards, motherhood, and marriage, highlighting experiences from different sisters and faith in the circle’s guidance.
Recipes from readers include Chicken Croquettes Ginger Runs Mocha Cake and Prune Pudding with full ingredients and instructions. Contributors Mrs Arthur B Young Mrs Franklin A Clark Mrs Maurice E Caldwell and H C Perry share addresses in Maine Massachusetts and Marion for home cooking ideas.
A young woman asks how to handle an indecisive suitor who escorts her to parties. The columnist warns against yielding to every whim and suggests the man may only see her as a social match, urging clear standards and genuine commitment.
The author doubts a Southward move, noting Jack and Tom would stay behind. Clara sews a rose satin negligee with a long back panel, silver ribbon girdle, violet trim, and a square train, describing the simple yet elaborate design in detail.
A Springfield Union poem voiced by a woman urging forgiveness for hurtful words. It extols a deep romantic ache and the yearning for reconciliation. The speaker imagines a partner returning, confessing love, and a woman finding peace in forgiveness.
The Rev. Samuel R. Maxwell led a service with several clergymen and a girls choir. Rev. George H. Spencer of Forest Hills is appointed pastor of Greenwood Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church in Dorchester, succeeding Rev. C F Spaulding who goes to Worcester district superintendent duties.
A parish meeting of ten members at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross aims to finalize plans for a big reunion next Monday night at Mechanics' building. Lectures by Frederick J. Paulding are planned for January 28 in East Broadway Municipal Building. Devotion of the Forty Hours is scheduled in multiple area churches, and St. Eulalia's reports 31999 dollars raised last year with 10000 from door collections.
Readers inquire about Revolutionary War figures and legal questions. The exchange covers John Brown of Berkshire, the ending date of the 64th Congress on March 4 1917, the meaning of R S V P, wills and joint property in marriage, a wife using her husband name, and which country declared war first in Europe with Austria declaring on July 28 1914 and Germany on August 1.
The Cathedr al Branch of the Woman s Auxiliary meets tomorrow in the Cathedral rooms with Mrs Soule speaking on the united offering The Girls Friendly Society meets weekly October to June with 11 working associates 28 senior members and other officers A series of sermons and services are listed for various pastors at King s Chapel First Parish Canton Roxbury and other churches with a recent installation service for Rev S C Beane Jr at Channing Church Dorchester
The Longy Club performed in Symphony Hall with Brooke and Lenoi on winds and Christie and Fritsch as soloists. Repertoire included Gounod Saint-Saens Novacek Gouvy with Christie highlighting Chopin Ravel Debussy Liszt Moszkowski. Fritsch, hindered by a cold, still offered refined tone color and artistry.
Harvard students would study the university presidents amid snowstorm exile and a president who funded study by bringing a cow to college. The idea, proposed by William Roscoe Thayer, reflects surprise at students’ ignorance of their own alma mater.
The funeral for Albert S. Burnham longtime Revere official and lifelong Republican was held yesterday afternoon at the First Unitarian Church Beach Street Officiating ministers were Rev R Perry Bush and Rev Nelson Burbank Mayor Hall former Mayor Curtis George F Proctor Gorham Tilden George F H Copeland and Robert Pirie served as pallbearers.
Distinguished artists gathered for a Sunday program by the Songy Club in Boston reflecting high musicianship and tonal beauty. Christie faced a challenging Chopin Barcarolle but the ensemble impressed old and new admirers with standards long upheld by the group.
Paris January 21. Proposals for a general 15 percent rise in railway passenger and freight rates have been sent to the finance committee of the Chamber of Deputies by Minister Herriot. Additional revenue will be shared by railroad companies to fund higher wages due to the cost of living.
Baltimore reports that the U S Public Health Service in Washington is gathering personal crisis data on poison incidents. The city police were asked for details of several deaths as data collection may lead to drastic controls on the sale of poisonous antiseptics.
Frank Mills of Main Street Hing ham, struck by an automobile early Saturday and thrown into a barn by its occupants, is expected to recover though still in serious condition. Police have not located the automobile or its owners.
A famed opera singer reflects on the penalties of success and the heavy demands of public acclaim. She recalls a life of sorrow including a dying husband a blind daughter and a devoted mother, warning aspiring stars that happiness comes from within not from fame.
A reader suggests seeing a hair specialist for hair loss from bleaching and avoiding home remedies. Another note advises visiting studios with photos and contact details to be called for acting work. A third entry urges revising manuscripts before resubmission with the motto try, try again.
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