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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1911
Page
11
A reader shares a long anecdote from the Sewing Circle column about correspondence with a man who sought a wife. A widowed friend pretended to be the narrator, pursued the match, and married in Chicago after discovering the suitor’s solid character and a year‑old baby. The writer plans to visit them. Peggy.
A reader letter laments a husband in a perpetual silent mood, calling him a deaf and dumb grouch. She recalls a 26 day spell with no words or smiles, noting neglected children and the strain of cold, frigid living between mild periods of geniality. She asks sisters for similar experiences with grouchy spouses.
A Boston letter describes sweltering days as Judge Dodge dismisses his stenographer, Sisters of Charity care for children in the heat, and residents notice dust control with water on streets. A dog ride on a hot car amuses bystanders while fashion lags behind heat, and a physician warns mothers about safe bathing. Canoeists cool along the Charles River as Pine planks vanish from Strong, Maine.
Paragraph points on current styles describe a revival of black taffeta ribbons and white linen collar stocks, silk gloves with fine tucks, lingerie coats for children in dotted swiss over pale silk, and lingerie hats. Slippers feature crushed tulle or chiffon roses with crystal beads, while buckles use pearl or colored beads for a delicate, cool look.
An aging invalid, Hester Dayton, finds solace in a poem about inner worth and life’s meaning. She befriends John Arthur Armstrong, a physically disfigured man who shares her suffering and hope, forming a deep bond that promises mutual understanding and friendship.
The pulpit at Immanuel Walnut avenue Roxbury will be occupied this summer by several ministers from across New England and Ohio. On July 24 Rev. Dr Clarence A Vincent will depart for Maine for vacation. The Union Church remains open for summer services with rotating leaders. Regular morning services Christian Endeavor Sunday school and Friday evenings continue. Dr and Mrs Henson of 10 Abbott Dorchester have gone to Cape Porpoise Maine returning mid September. Universalist Youth Societies plan a National Convention in Portland Maine July 12 to 19 with Boston delegates. Rev Dr J Wilbur Chapman spoke at the International Christian Endeavor Congress opening in Atlantic City with 6:30 am services on the temple pier.
A compact three salad guide lists Potato Salad with boiled potatoes onions eggs and a rich dressing, Beet Salad layering beets potatoes and eggs on lettuce with dressing, and Fruit Salad mixing oranges bananas dates and walnuts on lettuce with a whipped cream dressing. The card is signed by Mrs Frank Miller of Pittsfield at 16 South Avenue.
A letter warns women about a deceitful suitor who leads a double life. The author laments declining morals among young men and narrates a narrow escape by the daughter from a college graduate son of wealthy parents who would pursue affinity seeking behavior if married.
A man long considered a desirable suitor for the daughter was found to have a second life. He visited a South Bend manicure girl and frequented opium parlors, leading to a family confrontation and his removal from the home.
A list of names for boys and girls and suggested girl and boy twins. Boys include Per ley, Stanley, Harris, Keith, Kenneth, Lester, Harrison, Norman, Raymond, Roy, Roger, Kermit, Horace, Winthrop, Jarl, Edmund, Elmer, Warren, Howard, Donald, Munroe, Chester, Dudley, D udley, Forrest, Stuart, Sydney and Milton. Girls include Beatrice, Marion, Doris, Thelma, Ruth, Claire, Pearl, Vivian, Florence, Mildred, Virginia, Shirley, Olive, Violet, Muriel, Miriam and Harriet. Twins suggested with girls first: Shire ley and Per ley, Doris and Donald, Les lie and Tester, Ruby and Rupert. The note closes with BEATRICE.
A Somerville note urges a mother to allow her daughter a caller at the home. The writer shares personal experience of permissive parents and asserts the girl is old enough to entertain a young man guest, emphasizing parental change in hindsight.
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