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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1922
Page
7
A speaker recalls long years of crafting gifts of innocence faith hope loyalty and truth then mourns a closed heart from a half-open door. With a final act of turning inward the speaker buries those dreams in a quiet woodland grave and departs content to pity the unreciprocating beloved.
A letter to Sewing Circle recalls a husband who wants his wife to sever ties with her friends. He claims she has no right to invite people into his house he finds objectionable and says he is entitled to choose her friends. Readers weigh in on who decides social ties in marriage.
In letters to the Sewing Circle the writer argues against marrying for money and age gaps, urging the value of love over wealth. The voices defend loving companionship over prudence and warn that poverty and work follow hardship in marriage.
The writer reflects on women seeking wealth through marriages to older men and warns that money cannot guarantee happiness. Anecdotes describe wives who inherit provisions limiting remarriage and regret losing genuine love while aging in a life focused on wealth.
A dialogue shows tensions between a husband and wife about women's petty rivalries. The wife defends women while the husband accuses lack of frankness from men, suggesting gendered spying and social games. The exchange ends with a notice urging readers to mail opinions to a publication.
A reader offers household tips for removing scorch marks from white goods using a clock dipped in diluted peroxide, and cleaning colored stockings with white soap lather and warm water. The pan is scrubbed, rinsed, wrung, and dried flat to restore brightness.
Waveland Nantasket residents will hold the postponed Fourth of July celebration this afternoon and evening. Activities include children’s amusements from 6:26 to 6 30, a band concert, dancing until midnight, and a novelty fireworks display at 9:00.
The article notes that over half of the world’s sugar now comes from sugar beets, while sugar cane remains a major source. It explains forms of cane sugar such as powdered and granulated and offers a simple test to detect adulteration by dissolving powdered sugar in water.
A chic summer dress idea combines gingham with eyelet work inspired by a Jenny design. The straight bodice and tuiness at the skirt sides create a modish silhouette, with alternative yoke options for practicality. Imported frocks favor French vote dotted Swiss and cotton prints with self material bands, frills, tucks, and drawnwork.
A fashion snippet notes minimal brick homes view and pastel colors resurging including brown for day wear. The Caring circular tunic remains in demand and white sandals with scarlet heels catch attention.
A dialogue between Melissa Johnson and Goldie Burke in a office setting, about typographical errors in a report. Melissa urges higher standards, noting eleven errors in eight pages, while Goldie defends her effort and questions the value of extra work for better pay.
A collection of home recipes including Salmon Loaf Salmon Timbalues Salmon Balls and Tuna Croquettes with ingredients and brief methods. Also features Grace Gunthrope Berwick Maine and names Edith Higgins Taunton and Mrs F H Bachelder Derry New Hampshire with minor dessert and salad ideas.
A reader asks how to handle a male friend who alternates between warm attention and cold behavior. The adviser suggests clarifying his motives, considering whether her friendliness fuels his actions, and focusing on honest understanding or ending the friendship if it lacks reciprocal interest.
The third annual golf tournament for New England Telephone and Telegraph Company employees will be held Friday afternoon, July 1, at Belmont Springs Country Club. The first gross prize is a cup donated by President Jones with engraving for the winner. three-time champions gain permanent possession. The best net prize is a cup donated by General Manager Driver, similarly engraved for the winner who wins three times.
Visiting teachers can view a small collection of rare volumes in two glass cases at the Boston Public Library distributing room. Highlights include a leaf from the Gutenberg Mainz 1450s Latin Bible, the Mazarin Bible, among other early printed works.
A humorous verse from 1922 notes debate over the earth’s shape while affirming acceptance of one’s own nature. The item reflects schoolroom chatter and patriotic wit from HR W Bowman.
New figures show a dramatic drop in Boston coal arrivals for the first six months. Anthracite and bituminous imports fell from 824,613 and 1,356,095 tons in 1921 to 385,396 and 2,422,152 tons this year. June saw the steepest decline with only 2,895 tons of hard coal. Last month Boston imported 47,545 tons of foreign coal, mostly from England and Cape Breton, as two Cape Breton cargoes totaling 9,722 tons arrived on the Melrose and Lake Winthrop.
Gideon reduces Israelite army to three hundred men and uses lamps and trumpets to disrupt the Midianite camp. The army defeats the Midianites, captures their two kings, and drives them from Canaan.
A visitor recalls premier historical volumes in Rome Boston and Cambridge and urges Americans to tour Plymouth Plymouth Colony and Provincetown. He highlights the 1493 Columbus letter 1380 French manuscript 1640 Bay Psalm Book 1668 Indian Bible first folio Shakespeare and Chaucer as treasures prompting a pilgrimage to the Mayflower voyage sites.
Wilhelmina Stitch recounts playful complaints of wives who want to swap gifts from husbands. Tales include Llice trading a wristwatch for a blue vase with gold rim and another wanting a rare necklet replaced by a vacuum. The piece laments loss of romance when wives request changes to gifts.
The design pairs mauve and green mousse line with lace tint to create a charming evening gown.
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