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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1918
Page
10
Alfred S. Clark surveys affordable new and cheap books spanning fiction and practical guides. Mimi and The Rosebush of a Thousand Tears highlight wartime themes and female heroines, with other titles by Bacheller Shipman Andrews and Tolstoi translated by Stratford Library.
Jim hails camouflage sauce as a miracle additive. He claims a half tablespoon of Al Sauce turns cream soups and creamed dishes into ethereal French creations, transforming bland, plain white sauces into flavorful highlights.
Advice notes that discipline should occur privately away from domestics or visitors. It mentions a wooden fifth wedding anniversary and a birthday on the same day suggesting a simple dinner and wooden favors, plus invitations should be written rather than extended in person.
A young woman Cecilie arrives at a friend's home to escape an overbearing mother and a wealthy suitor. She hails trouble when she fears his car would strike her afternoon escape. She fled through a hedge, dressed in a white voile frock with black fringe and a multicolor ribbon belt.
Sleeves vary widely and boldly in style. Muslin hats return with wool trimmed brims. Pink embroidered corset covers charm with bright habitat. Sailor hats feature figured foulard bands. Afternoon frocks display apron panels in bright embroidery. New knitting bags use plain linen with leghorn rims.
Directions describe assembling a simple barometer using a 10 inch test tube fixed to a base. Mixed camphor potassium nitrate and ammonium chloride with alcohol and water indicate weather changes by liquid patterns such as clear skies for bright weather and flakes or stars signaling wind or snow.
A fragment from a poem or verse about three ghosts on a road speaking of stains from forbidden fruit, a neighbor’s hearth flame, and breaking a woman’s heart. The era text suggests moral contrasts and naked souls before God with stark imagery.
John J. Martin of Exchange Trust Company received a white silk service flag with a black border and gold star from the Boston Roll of Honor Society to honor Corporal Stanley H. Ringer killed in a 1918 bombing raid. Ringer enlisted in 1917, was born in Allston, and leaves parents Clayton and Mrs. Ringer and brother Irving L. Ringer at Fort Slocum.
Six St John people are reported missing and believed drowned after the British hospital ship Llanddow Castle was sunk by a German submarine on June 27. The list includes Alma Stamers nurse Sister Kenneth Daley and Albert Barker Frederick Clark Clement Scribener and Edward Heckena privates in the medical corps. S. K. Tyler was aboard but survived.
A World War I era verse urges timely payments to creditors to support the war. The speaker cites names like Johnsing Bulger DeJones and notes delays hinder financial support and national sacrifice. The poem emphasizes paying debts promptly as a practical act of patriotism.
A reader counsels choosing a husband who can provide comforts and stability, arguing that affection without money leads to strain and debt, while another column offers views on a wife’s role in domestic life and the value of trust in family letters. A third letter urges parenting restraint with daughters and forgiveness over harsh discipline.
In West Falmouth Miss Eleanor Wright shares home bread and biscuit recipes including white war bread using wheat flour ryelour white cornmeal and sugar with yeast raised loaves and two additional batter and muffin style bakes. The notes outline ingredient lists mixing steps rising times and baking durations for multiple dishes. There are recipes for corn muffins rice bread barley flour baking powder biscuits hominy bread and a lemon flavored custard or pudding batter with eggs starch sugar and lemon.
A reader asks whether to remain faithful to a four year older sweetheart who keeps company with other girls. The columnist argues promises between lovers require mutual faith and that fidelity rests on both partners keeping trust, else the pledge loses meaning and is unenforceable.
Birchet Kit Clarke famed theater publicity figure and fishing companion of Grover Cleveland and Joseph Jefferson died at his Brooklyn home. Known as the dean of American theatrical press agents he originated alliterative advertising and was publicity man for Haverly's Minstrels during a London Drury Lane engagement.
Today July 6 marks King George V and Queen Mary silver wedding anniversary. Commander Rohan Grady of the United States Navy, son of the late Major P. J. Grady of Boston, famed Annapolis football star, and veteran submarine skipper, earns recognition after a perilous voyage to Florida. Other notes include Samuel Gompers may visit Russia, Caruso’s march published, Dr Myles on tobacco, Wilson daughter Margaret’s pageant choice and singing, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Piave River revelation, and Vincent Astor’s prewar flight ambitions and hydroaeroplane purchase.
The life of Maximilian of Mexico, son of Archduke Francis Charles, who became emperor after Mexican exiles urged him and Napoleon III supported the move. He landed at Vera Cruz in 1864, ruled briefly, faced withdrawal of French forces, was captured, executed in 1867, and buried in Vienna.
A poem about unrequited or distant love, contrasting the longing speaker with the indifferent or practical beloved. The speaker’s passion is contrasted with a lack of shared feeling, depicting love as requiring a willing mate and enduring idealized romance despite life’s storms.
The season ends with a request night style programme led by Mr Jacchia. The concert features God Save the King Grand March from Aida Verdi Overture Mignon American Patrol Fantasia Carmen La Marseillaise The Dance of the Hours Love's Dream After the Ball The Star Spangled Banner Auld Lang Syne and other items reflecting a mixed classical and popular repertoire.
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