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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1919
Page
13
The poem likens Berkshire mist to a lady's gown and smile, soft and revealing. It recalls ethereal mountains and a dawning hope that the sun will lift doubt and reveal the path ahead. The speaker contemplates whether the mist is barrier or friend as a lighter day may arrive.
A young office clerk in a confectionery firm grows tired of June heat and routine. She secretly falls for a motorcycle courier, leaves with him one day and never returns, leaving colleagues to reveal her abrupt departure as the Motorcycle Man taking her away forever.
A compilation of readers questions and letters from a 19th or early 20th century sewing circle. Topics include taxation of bachelors and widows, safe curfews for young women, and a defense of “clean fun” for girls while urging personal responsibility.
A reader writes about valuing a real companion over nightlife and trends as she longs for a trustworthy partner. Another letter from Diana offers encouragement to Dotty Dimples seeking prospects, stressing patience and marrying well as a lasting goal.
A 20 year old asks about love and marriage after two years with a steady suitor. The columnist urges not to end the friendship, notes rare devotion in good men, and suggests waiting at least another year to see if true love develops.
Betty and her amusing family drew praise for a hit enlarged comic strip in the Sunday Post. Next Sunday Betty plans another entertaining series of adventures for readers.
The One Hundred Post lists The Last of the Mohicans among its Condensed Novels with Thomas PD Connolly’s award winning condensation earning a $100 prize. Connolly, Harvard graduate and Dorchester native, to pursue a master’s in English, is among several other titled condensations previewed for July with authors including Erckmann Chatman Wilkie Collins Harriet Beecher Stowe and Lewis Carroll among others.
A woman laments her stalled life noting she has high school and musical education, is attractive, and well proportioned yet feels she gains nothing. She contrasts herself with friends who marry and move forward, expressing maddening progress from engagements.
Fragmentary note expresses mixed feelings and optimism about Dotty Dimples and sewing circles. Mentions discouraged mood and unanswered hopes, with references to other participants and readers feeling similarly.
A collection of home recipes featuring Currant Loaf with currants and molasses, an orange and marshmallow dessert topped with whipped cream, a rice custard bake, pimento and cheese entrER on toast, tapioca with grape juice, and simple boiled potatoes with parsley. Recipes credited to Mrs H B Clement, Mrs M A Delano, Mrs Anna Smith, and Mrs H B Crosby from Bristols and Dorchester area addresses.
Sir Thomas G Shaughnessy born Milwaukee 1852 heads Canadian Pacific Railway famed organizer. Samuel Insull rose from Edison assistant to president of major Western utilities, Commonwealth Edison a power keystone. Trotzky described as passionate, arrogant with Mephistophelean gaze and utopian aims. Captain Arthur H. Clark donated oil paintings of the Raven and the Alice to the Eastern Yacht Club. Alice guest Charles Longfellow and silk pennant by Alice Longfellow noted.
Fashion notes describe satin striped metal cloths, hats woven from ribbon, fibre silk corduroy fabrics, fitted coat silhouettes, and rick rack braids. Black satin evening sandals and short flaring sleeves on coats reflect evolving style preferences.
The Prince of Wales will travel to Newfoundland on his way to Canada and is expected to arrive in St. John’s on August 12 after an official announcement. The visit will occur next month during his coast to coast tour.
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