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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1917
Page
9
A reader called Widow's Daughter seeks advice on leaving her mother and siblings to marry a man she loves who cannot support them. The adviser argues for placing love first, condemning childlessness and desertion as failures of duty, and contrasts this with the duty a mother once showed for her child.
A letter to the Widow's Daughter argues against sacrificing personal happiness for a dependent mother and children. It suggests women should marry whom they love and trust heaven to care for kin, noting mothers once left home for love and warning of later hardship if she stays single for charity. Readers are invited to contribute.
Mrs. O J Link Lee MA presents recipes for Johnny cake fish croquettes lemon custard and baked milk pudding with ingredients and steps. Includes Indian meal flour eggs butter molasses saleratus crackers lard lemon rind juice cornstarch sugar and nutmeg or cinnamon.
Elias Howe born July 9 1819 in Spencer was one of eight children. He invented a sewing machine prototype fashioned from wood and wire due to lack of funds and faced tailor opposition before achieving success. His wealth peaked with royalties and honors but his wife died and he died in 1867.
A 20 year old asks if love will last with a rich handsome man despite not being beautiful. The columnist says beauty is taste not type, notes few match perfect beauty, and warns the truly charming personality sustains interest more than mere looks.
The article reviews current style trends including gingham hats, one color smart looks, short straight skirts, linen dresses, collarless necklines, odd weave sweaters, crochet hats, damask skirts, oyster white country shoes, three quarter sleeves, blue embroidery on deep rose jersey, geranium red satin evening gowns, and the evolving use of gray pique in belts and collars. It also notes black rimmed glasses waning and smocked handkerchief linen frocks for little girls, plus a dark blue serge dress with a wide sash.
A household remedy advises burning flour brimstone and potash to a powder. Dissolve the mixture over heat, then grind to a fine powder and sprinkle in water to drive ants from houses or gardens. Miss Ruth Harris, 33 Payson Avenue, Rockland.
The League of Catholic Women presented a field ambulance to the Ninth as mothers and workers of Bay State support. At Camp John R. McGinness near the Mexican border, Colonel Logan lauded Captain McGinness who died June 7 at Fort Snelling. The camp attracted hundreds of women and families touring the encampment as parades formed.
A touching pledge of loyalty from the women and a promise of prayers accompany the departure, hoping God may grant a safe return. The fragment underscores community support during a difficult time as loved ones bid farewell.
Thousands of girls boys mothers and fathers listened as the Ninth formally presented its new war ambulance. Mrs Michael M Cunniff led the League of Catholic Women of the parish in the event.
Advertisement claims thousands of children suffer worms with symptoms from stomach upset to itching and cough. It promotes Dr True's Elixir as the best remedy for families and notes a Houston Texas testimonial.
The League of Catholic Women presented a field ambulance to Colonel Logan and the Ninth Massachusetts Regiment. The gift symbolized care and loyalty from archdiocese organizations, with prayers for the soldiers’ safe return and a pledge of support from home. Logan stressed the cross's meaning and the unit's duty to aid those in need.
The Rev Edward T Sullivan preached at Trinity Church Newton Centre and services were held daily at 8 10 and 12 15 and 5 pm at the Cathedral Church of St Paul Hymns on the cathedral porch resume 7 15 am on Sundays A union service at St Pauls drew a large crowd led by Rev Samuel R Maxwell Other Chelsea union services were held at First Congregational Central Congregational and First Methodist with Rev Fred M Estes preaching Miss Sarah Louise Arnold of Simmons College will speak July 12 at 4 30 pm on Every Womans Relation to the Food Thrift Campaign for the Cathedral Service Unit supporting Hoover's economy drive
Advice on silver etiquette for brides and greetings between suitors and guests. Includes a Saratoga Springs funeral procession from Clement's College and notes on saints' feast days and liturgical calendar from a local church.
The Rev William B Finigan announces a special meeting of Catholic married women at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and a Holy Name Society gathering at the Cathedral school in Malden to support the parish festival at the Arena on Saturday A mission church will be built in Milton by Rev Francis X Dolan with site on Adams Street opposite Brook Road The Rev Victor F Burns a Roxbury native served at St Michael Church Roxbury
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