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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1917

Page

17

Out the deeps not anger but courage and sweetness

A lyrical fragment contrasts deeps and storms with courage and trust. It envisions golden trumpets above tumult and a grim strength that brings music to breath and flowers to dust.

Etiquette on Using a Young Lady's First Name

A Chesterfield letter argues familiarity with a young woman by using her first name is improper unless she consents. The correct approach is to address her as Miss and ignore any nuisance if she objects, as only she can determine the level of intimacy that is allowed.

Miss Champagne Chesterfield Mary Chickering Circle Cambridge

Old age pensions debate sparks letters to Sewing Circle

Readers argue for and against pensions for women born in the United States. Contributors insist thrift and self-reliance, while supporters warn of tax burdens, drink and extraneous spending shaping the pension debate with personal anecdotes and practical cautions.

Pear Sewing Circle Dear Sewing Circle

Interesting Letters to the Sewing Circle Featured

The Sunday Post prints a selection of notable letters to the Sewing Circle, inviting readers to share opinions and anecdotes on craft, fashion, and community life.

Sunday Post

Oldest Inhabitant Recalls Historic Boston Cold Snap

The Oldest Inhabitant recalls Boston temperatures on January 26 with historic lows near zero in 1874 and rare near zero readings in later years. He notes warm extremes of 66 and 64 degrees in 1916 and 1918, a protracted warm spell last year, and precipitation in 1907 1911 and 1914.

Mercury Boston

Parisienne Underwear Enchantment Sparks Shopping Spree

A reader recalls Mildred admiring a silk envelope chemise sent on approval. The garment features side slits, net frills, lace, pearl buttons, and a lace trim bodice held by ribbons, described as Parisienne and very pretty.

Mildred

Questions and Answers From the Post Letter Box

A reader asks about a 6 pm rule for boys entering theatres and age limits for night admission. The editor notes that in Boston a child under 14 cannot enter after sunset without an adult. Other inquiries confirm a Boston school named for actress Charlotte Cushman, child support in divorce cases, and aluminum sources noting it is never found free.

Sir G. B Boston Cushman North End Charlotte Cushman

Birth and suicide of English painter Benjamin Haydon

The 1780s-born English historical painter Benjamin Robert Haydon rose from prosperity to fame with Royal Academy exposure at 21 and the king's patronage for Mock Election. His life included debt, imprisonment, quarrels, and ultimately suicide at age 61 leaving a widow and three children.

Benjamin Robert Haydon Jerusalem Sir Joshua Reynolds Haydon London Royal Academy

A Song for Our Flag

Poem extolling the American flag with verses praising liberty and patriotism. It envisions the flag as a symbol of honor and unity, sung by schoolchildren and soldiers, and prays for its enduring unfurled presence from coast to coast.

Unfinished Note on Faculty Manifest in His Performances

The fragment notes that the subject was undoubtedly very great though his actual performances mostly fall short of the faculty manifest within him. It offers a critical view without identifying person or context.

Household Gelatine Glue For Paper And More

A simple glue recipe uses one tablespoon cooking gelatine dissolved in two and a half teaspoons boiling water. Boil briefly and add a touch of sugar while hot. the mixture will adhere to paper cloth wood metal and glass.

Phases of the popular winter scarf illustrated

A short newspaper note highlights a color illustration of winter scarf phases to appear in the next Sunday Post. The item includes cleaning tips for japanned trays using olive oil and references Mrs HL B Crosby of 260 Washington Street East Boston.

Hl.b Crosby Washington Street East Boston

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