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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1910
Page
11
Nighttime tragedy unfolds as Elsie learns of Oswald Merton’s death. Sealed in grief, she vows to carry on his work educating poor boys. Eighteen years later a centennial celebration honors her steadfast dedication, praising her impact and the missionary, ministerial, medical, and business legacies of his pupils.
A collection of kitchen notes from Edith M McElroy Nellie E Zackular Mrs John Pierce and Gertrude Stening detailing oyster frying methods with crackers and breading steps egg yolk fillings savory sausage stir fry butter sugar almond tart dough and baking directions for wine pudding.
A young man asks Miss Champagne to judge a dispute about his flirtatious teasing with other girls. He and his fiancée argue over sharing a sweetheart’s kisses. The letter notes she objects to his touching or kissing other girls while he claims it is harmless teasing. The writer urges a decisive opinion.
In responding to a query about walking on the street with a lady, the Inquirer notes both options are acceptable. It depends on personal taste and comfort. Either the gentleman offers his arm or the lady accepts the gentleman’s arm, whichever suits both and allows him to be helpful.
Large lace collars return while ribbon embroidery revives. Plain colored parasols please, Paris favors black touches. Pongees grow in popularity as bangles fill wrists with gold and gem accents. Black dotted net updates gowns with new yokes and sleeves. Striped chiffon yields a tucking effect for elaborate dresses. Some hats are large and flat with a thistledown pompon. Silver buttons with bright enamel replace many others.
Mrs Zenas Marshall Crane mother of Senator W Murray Crane marked her eightieth birthday with a 1 30 luncheon at the Crane homestead. About 50 family members attended including children of Mrs Crane Senator Crane Zenas Crane and Mrs George T Plunkett of Hinsdale and Mrs H C Bates of Morristown N J.
Miss Ethel Fitzhenry daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Fitzhenry of Malden married Dr William H Blanchard of Dorchester last evening at the bride’s home 123 Salem Street Malden Rev Father Halley officiated The best man was Hugh Blanchard and bridesmaid Marguerite Higgins The couple will reside at Forever Hospital in Quincy where Dr Eld is in charge
George E Watts aged 56 announced his engagement to Mrs Annie Collins aged 52 a London native who arrived four months ago and works as a store clerk at the Ocean House Nantasket Beach. Watts has five children and plans to wed in a few weeks then reside in Rockland.
130 Boston children ages seven to eleven spend each day at Castle Island South Boston under the Women's Municipal League and Miss Rose Lamb. They travel from the North and West Ends Roxbury to City Point then return at 4 30. Guided by Miss Catherine G Foley and four assistants they play games dramatizations and folk dances and tell stories. Three meals daily crackers and milk in morning hot lunch at noon crackers and milk on return supervised by Mrs. Ernest Wood.
Mr and Mrs Theo dore A Vautrinot of 295 Whiting Avenue Oakdale will on Sunday and Sunday observe the 50th anniversary of their wedding A reunion of their seven children and 21 grandchildren will be held with a prepared programme Every descendant will be present.
The Sewing Circle offers a woman’s own forum for New England home makers to discuss household affairs. Topics include family, health hints, home remedies, baby care, economy, gardening, and related problems. Correspondents may use pen names and write on one side of the page.
Eleanor asks for guidance on preparing a rose jar using petals to prevent spoilage. She seeks simple, careful steps and early advice from a sister.
A letter from a Boston reader in the country describes a two year old girl who becomes carsick with sour stomach. She asks for a simple remedy and notes her happiness with the Post and an English husband. The writer also comments on etiquette for servants and household staff, urging clearer rules. The postscript asks how children should respond to polite questions from strangers.
A woman identified as Discouraged Mother may receive assistance if she communicates with D. G. F., R. F. p. No 1, Box 17, South Framingham, Massachusetts. The note ends with the word Sympathetic.
A reader asks for the Civil War era poem titled A Mother's Farewell to Her Sons, noting it as an old song. The query invites readers to send in the poem or any known source.
A remedy described for poultry owners stops a crowing rooster. The device, sold at seed and poultry houses, fits on the bird’s bill so it can eat but cannot open its mouth wide enough to crow.
A reader asks when a maid’s day off should begin noting Thursday departures before lunch and long absences. The writer says friends view it as imposition and questions why the employer should pay for time off while insisting on limits. The piece reflects tensions over domestic labor hours and ownership of time.
A cryptic note from GIRL FROM MAINE asks if sewing circle sisters know a potpourri recipe using roses of one color or mixed colors and inquires whether glacial acetic acid cures warts.
A reader praises goats as a useful dairy animal and calls them the "poor man's cow." She cites Thompson Bulletin No. 68 on milch breeds, notes a Toggenburg yields two quarts daily, and argues goat milk is easily digested and closer to mother's milk. She urges careful selection and asks Elinor to publish more on the topic.
Charles M. Partelon, a longtime Chelsea resident, died of heart failure during a visit with friends in Reading. The year of death is noted as occurring last night amid the Chelsea community mourning the loss of a well known local figure.
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