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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1911
Page
7
Readers discuss bringing up an eldest daughter and balancing home life. A worried mother asks how much to dictate suitors and how to curb a toddler’s habit of mouthing toes while a husband’s view touts sacrifice for travel. Contributions from REVERE and APPLE TOWN add opinions.
Red Rose asks for guidance on hosting a birthday party in a large yard with lanterns. She wonders whether guests should start in the parlor or yard, how to entertain in the parlor with a piano, suitable yard games and timely refreshments, and whether invitations should be sent separately to brothers and sisters or shared.
The writer expresses interest in the vacation problem and asks Pilgrim for a married man’s perspective. The note notes eagerness to understand how a married man would answer and what insights may emerge from the discussion.
A letter discusses frugal living for a family of four with a $2 weekly income, urging cheap rent and home sewing work. The writer uses a blue flame stove, buys minimal perishable goods, and notes gas, meat, and vegetable costs differ by location.
January readers react to Mrs O T Hemalli's first epistle in a circle column. The tone shifts from seriousness to humor as the narrator admits being stung yet finds fellow circle members joking at the piece. Mrs Stung Too urges more light moments and welcomes Mrs Owe Them All.
The best remedy for a sty is a blood cleanser like sulphur and cream of tartar tablets from a druggist. Soak a cracker in milk or warm water, place it on the eye, tie a bandage to hold it, do this at night, remove in the morning, and bathe the eye frequently.
A reader from Roxbury Crossing argues for worker rest and family visitation for housegirls. The letter mocks strict, endless labor and proposes a summer vacation with wages to visit loved ones, invoking a rule of reciprocity and citing algebraic problem solving as a model for labor relations.
Joseph C. Meillman age 18 was caught by dredge Mystic machinery in Winthrop channel and his right foot was severed at the ankle. He was taken to Relief Hospital.
One Boston printing house near a century of operation, T. H. Marvin & Son at 73 Federal street, traces back to 1822. Founded by T. R. Marvin, the firm evolved through fires, relocations, and partnerships, publishing school books and introducing Boston's first Adams power press.
Frances Cahill of Fitchburg shares a rhubarb jelly recipe using pink rhubarb pieces simmered with sugar water lemon peel and optional green ginger. Gelatine softened stirred in lemon juice and chilled in a glass mould served with whipped cream and lemon jelly cubes.
A recipe for Chocolate Pie with a rich filling and vanilla frosting, credited to Miss Nellie Swan of Cambridge, plus a cheese toast garnish from Miss Mamie E. Bartlett of Antrim, New Hampshire. The pie instructions cover milk, sugar, eggs, cocoa, cornstarch, vanilla, and a meringue topping baked to a delicate brown. The cheese toasts involve fried bread strips with grated cheese, cayenne, salt, and parsley, then heated until cheese melts.
A sudden party for Louise Alton brings a houseful of relatives bearing kettles and pans. A reporter guest realizes Louise’s fiancé is Oswald, while an amused narrator recalls past ties with Louise and her mother and Judge Harland.
Tulle and mousseline top bodice sections unfold in folds while stockings and boots match the skirt color. White flowers with matching foliage trim hats, black velvet appears in unexpected touches, sheet white frocks over pale slips, pearl buttons in white and smoked tones lead. Bulgarian eyelet embroidery marks summer styles as small buttons trim waists, velvet may lead in millinery, lace-topped hatpins are made at home, broad ribbons form front panels, two color mesh veils imply complexion effects.
Vineyard Haven July 21 The ship chandlery store of E C Lord on the harbor west side used by coast wise vessels for nearly 25 years was destroyed by fire at sunrise. Goods valued at 4000 were burned with no insurance. building insured for 500, valued at 1500. Several sea captains urged rebuilding today. cause unknown.
Herman Hormel, president of the Boston Republican city committee, filed nominations for Lieutenant Governor Frothingham and other state posts with the election board. He also submitted state convention delegations and House candidates for Wards 3 and 4, including former fireman and ex U S secret service man Daniel Callahan.
Concord New Hampshire July 21 From a fund raised by Herbert Welsh of Philadelphia and others the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests has purchased 800 acres on Mt Sunapee overlooking Sunapee Lake. The state Forestry Commission will assign a ranger to manage the tract and plans for development and fire protection will begin immediately.
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