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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1919
Page
19
A nostalgic poem set about Bone Dry Day on July 1 with a memory of childhood scenes. It recalls orchard meadow wildwood pond and the old moss covered well bucket tied to family life and simple pleasures. The piece ends in reflection on distant childhood and a longing for the bucket in the well.
The era's readers debate women seeking seaside work and independence, marriage expectations, health, and romance. Contributors discuss husbands' control, unwed options, and balancing love with duty, plus reflections on social norms and female agency.
The article describes delicate folded straw toques, a blue serge coat richly embroidered in Bulgarian linen thread, a oyster white pongee skirt with a gray tricolete blouse, and a black taffeta frock with a tucked embroidered batiste apron. It notes some fabrics recall 1840s styles.
Plain cake and variations from Mrs Mansir including a sugar butter creaming method and egg additions. Recipes cover plain cake, egg fruit cake, fillings, and a rich chocolate cake with detailed mixing steps and ingredient ratios.
Practical aged tips on home economy include mounting a clothespin bag on a wooden hanger to slide along a line, greasing pie edges with oleomargarine to stop juice overflow, and using empty spools on nails to support garments. Salt fixes fruit stains and boiling water removes residue. Almond helps jelly set firmly.
The speaker cites official records for Boston noting warmest July 1 highs of 98 in 1872 and 96 in 1913 and a coldest 41 in 1885. He adds no rain on this date in the past decade except in 1914 1915 and 191%.
A humorous poem urging readers to triumph over flies with zeal. It parodies knightly gear and battle terms to comedy as it extols relentless swatting to curb a fly brood, urging action in home and yard.
The hostess decides the music for dances with piano or strings. Small dances use piano, larger events may add harp and violins or banjo and guitar. Fashionable balls employ full orchestras. A young lady returns to her chaperon after each dance and men seek introductions through hosts.
In a reader advisory tone the column guides Alice on bridging from business talk to social dating. It suggests subtly steering conversations to mutual interests and inviting the bashful man to call, noting that his hesitation can be overcome if he senses genuine interest and that “Barkis is willing” when misreads are avoided.
A reflective meditation on continual progress and ambition. The speaker warns against contentment after achievement, urging ongoing effort and renewed challenges. The poem frames life as an unending cycle of tests, growth, and striving, with science and medicine facing tomorrow’s unknowns.
General Maurice presents an exclusive installment detailing the real inside story of the terrifying British reverses in spring 1918. The Boston Sunday Post continues to publish expert analysis from the renowned British military authority.
Captain Hezekiah Strong discovers Lem Tucker's plan for his niece Bess to marry Tommy Waterman has unexpectedly succeeded. Bessie and Tom elope, while Lem celebrates a successful matchmaking scheme and plans a July Fourth swim. The tale blends village gossip with a light, humorous tone.
Lem boasts about outsmarting a stubborn niece and securing an elopement, claiming success against Tom and Bess. Captain Heze confirms hearing gossip as the scene captures a dramatic family moment and surprise marriage plans.
Sophie Gay born July 1 1776 in Paris rose from a failed marriage to a salon leading author. She married Gay a receiver-general, hosted a brilliant circle of actors writers and musicians, defended Delphine and wrote novels including Anatole, a romance featuring a deaf mute.
Announcement of the American Fruit Growers Inc a $125000000 corporation for fruit growing and distribution was made with the resignation of Charles J Brand chief of the bureau of markets at the Department of Agriculture who becomes head of the new concern The company has bought fruit growing properties in Washington California the Appalachians Southern Illinois Florida and Arkansas and will aim to standardize growing grading packing and marketing.
Concord New Hampshire June 80 The influenza plague described as the greatest scourge will markedly affect the state's population. Dr. Charles Duncan secretary of the State Board of Health notes 1918 had 612 deaths and births slightly under the deaths while 1917 saw births exceed deaths by 2108. War impact on marriage shows 879 marriages in 1918, down 815 from 1917.
Eve Hammond of San Francisco arrived in New York aboard the La Lorraine four years after joining the first Harvard unit. She brings the Croix de Guerre Legion of Honor Lauvetage medal and the Marne battle ribbon. She previously assisted Dr. Alexis Carrel at the Rockefeller Institute.
Jim touts a white sauce boosted with half a tablespoon of At Sauce to transform dishes from plain to to a Frenchy, piquant cream of celery soup and other creations. The ad promises a magical uplift turning bland meals into ethereal flavors.
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