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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1916
Page
13
A compilation of letters from readers discussing respect, gender roles, and conduct in public life. They contrast old courtesy with perceived modern feminists, advise on personal integrity, and urge support among women while warning against gossip and betrayal. The column closes noting several notable letters in the Sewing Circle section.
A rhythmic exhortation urging unity and virtue. The speaker invites readers to seize high ideals and strive for goodness, cleverness, and shared joy, emphasizing collective effort, self restraint, and joy in moral living. The verses celebrate striving for noble goals and harmonious, uplifting living.
Mrs Carrie Park of Ann Street Norwich Connecticut shares tips on pillow slip opening for longer life and improved bed appearance. She also advises storing used oil rags and polishing waste in covered tin receptacles to prevent accidents.
Annette grows up under a mother who labels her a failure and deprives her of praise. After her father dies she seeks affection and independence, meets Dr. Harry Thornton, and through his support finds purpose. Though she doubts herself, love helps her forge a hopeful future.
A home kitchen snippet lists AADA AAAAAL ALA recipes including ham crumb muffins with pepper mustard and cream, coconut pie with milk eggs sugar and a meringue topping, and a custard style bake with milk eggs and nutmeg. Readfield, Maine chef Ruby Hammond appears in the note.
After a blistering tennis match at the club I endured a hot talk with Lucille about her new afternoon gown. The pale yellow organdie features a lace frilled bodice, rows of lace frills in the front, short full underskirt, and ribbons of old blue at the sleeves and waist. It was exceedingly pretty.
Paragraphs describe trends with oversized afternoon coats, dolman style fur arrivals, and slip over Russian blouses in smoky gray taffeta trimmed with steel gray. A gray linen frock uses handkerchief linen, broad collar cuffs, and a purple band at the skirt hem. New novelties include an overskirt and overblouse in serge with deep blouse points connecting to skirt points, foundation satin slip.
A fragment from Lyra Catholica laments the breaking of the silver cord and the decay of earthly hopes. It asks what remains for mourning humans and finds only God and Heaven as the enduring consolation. The author is unknown.
A narrator recalls childhood dreams of owning a Leslie Carter automobile after watching Mrs Carter in Madame Du Barry. During a matinee mishap the king’s entrance is delayed as a booted scene clumsy moment unfolds revealing the actor. Carter’s poise saves the scene, earning enduring applause and later studio visits in Hollywood.
The notes state that Mary Pickford's Talks will appear usually five days a week in the Daily Post and every Sunday in the Sunday Post. This outlines a regular weekly publication pattern for the feature.
William Douglas Rolston of Yarmouth Nova Scotia died at Massachusetts General Hospital from appendicitis. He was an agent of the Canadian Dominion government and son of James Douglas Rolston former editor of the Yarmouth Times. Body returned to Yarmouth for funeral and burial. He was 34 and survived by his parents and a sister.
Miss Florence Anderson, formerly of St Johnsbury, Vermont, drowned yesterday in Lansing, Michigan. She had been working with a Chautauqua troupe in Lansing and was the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs C H M Anderson of Dallas, Texas, former St Johnsbury residents.
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