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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1911
Page
9
Helen Lovett, a Dorchester shop worker, injures her ankle on a golf course during vacation. Dr. Brown, family friend, reunites her with Ralph Preston, Dr. Brown’s nephew, leading to a rapid courtship and a Christmas marriage as Helen gains a new home and stability after hardship.
Walt Mason laments the shift from serious eloquence to circus like acts at Chautauqua shows. He recalls earlier speakers as worthy figures and condemns bearded dames, freaks, ex governors and bores now appearing, predicting a calendar of jugglers and freak acts for next year.
A young 20 year old writes about four years with a boyfriend who never proposed. Mildred Champagne counsels patience, notes the relationship began at 16, suggests the time may be right soon, and explains jealousy is common in love but should be balanced with trust.
A freshman asks Miss Champagne for advice on advancing with a girl he met two years ago. Suggested steps include inviting her to a football game, sending a college stationery invitation, and having her wear his class pin. The reply emphasizes balancing romance with solid study.
Bead-work and embroidery decorate garments while some blouses revert to simple armholes. Quaker collars shrink in size with delicate goffered lace or material frills. Negligee robes feature veiled effects in silk mousseline or batiste with colored underlayers. A three-quarter sacque of net or lace pairs with a thin silk petticoat. Skirts flare to the knees as sacques vary in cut.
A 19th century critique argues America lacks culture and depth despite wealth. The Rev F A Russell condemns premature American modernity as insolent, cites Hawthorne Emerson and James, and laments scant literary achievement amid national arrogance and intellectual stubbornness.
Beginning today a week of Floating Hospital outings is listed with daily daytime honorees and evening events. Notable names include Caroline Billings Thacher, Joseph D. Sylvester Jr, Rosalind Harwood, Rebecca T. Robinson, Robert and Eleanor Curtiss, and Alice M. Mathews. Memorials and company events are noted for several dates through August 4.
Harry N Tichnor died at Hart Private Hospital Roxbury at 2 p m Wednesday after noon from peritonitis following an appendicitis operation He was born in Boston on July 7 18% educated in public schools of Boston and treasurer of Tichnor Bros Inc located at 251 Causeway Street The family home was 9 Normandy Street Roxbury and the funeral and interment at West Roxbury follow today Mrs Bessie Solomon his wife and three children survive him
July 27 the 30 foot motor boat owned by Frederick Wolfe exploded off Glen Island. Wolfe and three friends leaped clear as gasolene ignited. Engineer Frank Bardin was badly burned. All were rescued by life savers before the boat sank.
Travel deal announced with reduced fare to California starting September 15 for coastal routes. Tourist sleeping cars remain unchanged. Berth priced at $9. Service via Washington Sunset Route includes 12 Milk and 362 Wash Streets as routing landmarks.
A letter from St. Albans describes a woman who raised her deceased brother’s two daughters, sacrificing health and money while funding their education and social life. Now aged and heartbroken, she laments that the nieces scorn her for being old fashioned and undereduc ated, while she recalls a life given up for family.
Dear Sisters I am a 39 year old mother of five aged 9 to 19 and married 41 year old man. He constantly visits others and intrudes on my privacy. He knows everybody’s business and orders my moves. If I speak he interrupts and if I step outside I must report my whereabouts. DESPONDENT.
In a moral letter a mother urges Eveline to be grateful for her husband, warn against going out with other men, and emphasize fidelity. She argues the daughter is of age and should choose her own company, noting interference feeds deceit and trouble. The note ends with motherly concern for her daughter’s salvation.
A Newcomer asks why a house work girl should not have a vacation, noting long hours seven days a week. They live in a six room flat, have lots to do, pay a girl four dollars a week, and expect not to have her do all the work.
A reader asks how to prevent hay fever during summers away from home. She reports three recent vacations were spoiled by symptoms and seeks practical advice on relief and prevention.
A mother is advised to redirect a girl who pursues many beaux by filling her life with male friends and social activity. The piece suggests laughter and resilience, noting neighbors will talk but less with a well supervised, engaging household. It implies lengthy patterns may require gentle, positive reinforcement rather than scolding.
Lemon custard pie with lemon rind and egg yolk filling, baked for 1 2 hours, topped with meringue. Codfish strips fried after overnight soaking, battered with eggs milk and flour, served with baked potatoes for breakfast. Names Maybelle F. Gage Cochituate and Mrs J H Harris Roxbury provide the recipes.
A lean beef loaf recipe calls for two pounds of beef chopped fine, one cup cracker crumbs one egg one teaspoon salt pepper to taste and poultry seasoning. Mix in one third cup melted butter and milk then bake in a bread tin for ninety minutes in a moderate oven. Slice when cold and serve. Annie Gordon Union Avenue Lakeport New Hampshire.
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