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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1911
Page
9
A reader letter column shares personal musings on gifts, decor decisions for a statue, and advice for marriage strains. Lady Jane responds with sympathetic guidance, urging restraint and quiet endurance, and suggesting options or legal action if necessary.
A 17 year old girl asks for help with hair tangled into one mass after neglect. She fears cutting it and hopes to restore her golden hair before her mother returns from the hospital after a long stay. The plea ends with a hopeful request for assistance.
A home remedy blends granulated sugar with warm water and Pinex to create a cough syrup. The plan uses a pint pottle and sugar syrup, dosing every one to three hours. It claims quick relief for deep seated coughs and related chest throat issues, with a satisfaction guarantee.
A reader voices hardship over meager wages for a family of three in the Old Bay State. She argues a letter writer should find work and accuses mockery, then urges challenging a will while noting a baby growing and a snowstorm.
A nurse offers a confinement care system for an infant. She advises fixed daytime bathing at 9 a.m., waking the baby, avoiding feeding at every cry, feeding every two to three hours, ensuring fresh air, and loosening bindings after nighttime clothing changes. She prescribes hot bottles, no drafts, and plain hot water for gas. Helen.
A letter from THERONA THALITA recalls a sewing circle meeting that turned solemn as a bill was paid and counted. Laughter erupts amid discipline then a joke about a midnight barrel of beer appears in a fly leaf, and the group adjourns after a sharp rebuke. The writer ends with cheer for life and relief of suffering.
Dear Constance asks whether a bride should use her own initials on linens or the initial of her future surname for towels shams and table linen. The question reflects common wedding etiquette concerns about monogram choices.
Dear BHWK asks which pieces should appear in a hammered brass or German silver desk set. The note seeks a concise list of items appropriate for a gentleman’s desk, reflecting traditional accessories.
Rose Fenno protests a “dreadful” name for her daughter while her husband Philip teases a sentimental choice. The couple clash over Gwen dolyn Dolores as the infant remains unnamed, then Rose announces a christening for Sara Jeanne. He hurries home on a train to surprise her, only to discover the name Sara Jeanne appears in the invitation.
The narrator quotes Walt Mason urging readers to avoid tearing others down and to seek the good in neighbors. He condemns carping as foolish and wicked, comparing it to a miner missing gems while chasing worthless stone. Copyright 1910 by George Matthew Adams.
A reader asks if it was right to accept a long time suitor's gifts and how to handle his attention. The advisor says keep gifts within brotherly limits, remain polite, and consider dating a nearby neighbor to shift social dynamics. The tone guides clear boundaries and practical steps to avoid discomfort.
Boston mayor defends his habit of singing Sweet Adeline at public events despite Rev Allan Stockdale's criticism at Union Congregational Church. Stockdale says the brass band or orchestra accompaniment and the singing undermine office dignity. Fitzgerald replies he sees no harm and will continue to sing when he chooses.
Four pound beef in seasoned broth three hours then browned and served with gravy. Milk cornmeal mush with soda and molasses steamed three hours. Fruit cups with lettuce cups and whipped cream. Recipes attributed to Mrs Richardson Mrs Lancaster and Miss Zoll with addresses in South Paris South Boston and Clinton.
In a Dorchester case, Barbara Louise Young, adopted by Mr and Mrs James Will, is revealed to be a sister of her mother Mrs Marie E A Young during divorce proceedings of John A Young for desertion. The unusual sequence drew public attention in court yesterday afternoon.
Mrs Young initially resisted but consented to a custody settlement with her parents. The child, living with grandparents, was adopted and now legally becomes sister to her mother and aunt to herself, making the girl both niece and aunt. Mr Young accuses Mrs Young of desertion. a decree awaits Judge White's decision.
Mitchell Freiman writes to the Mayor urging medals of honor for retiring city officials including Mr Genis and Dr Scannell from the School Board. He faults the lack of public appreciation despite long service and sacrifices and criticizes mere private dinners as inadequate recognition.
James L. Hovey longtime secretary of Boston Council No 4 Royal Arcanum was honored with a Morris chair and a pocketbook heavy with money during a lodge open house at Lawrence Encampment Hall which also featured an installation ceremony.
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