Poems For Your Scrap Book Charge to speak kindness in praise
The poem urges readers to remember every person can rise with a kindness spoken. It emphasizes sympathy, awakening noble feelings, and the Christian call to honor with praise, referencing the thorny crown and the Savior’s cross as motivation to say something good.
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Tank Corps
Women smoking debated in Boston Post Sewing Circle letters
A jumble of letters and commentary from the Boston Post Sewing Circle discusses whether women should smoke. Contributors cite European norms, personal anecdotes, and calls to uphold purity while some defend cigarettes as harmless or stylish.
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Europe
England
Spain
America
London
Sisters of the Sewing Circle
Portland
Purity
Ule Circle
Smoke and courage in a wartime letter column
A reader discusses gender norms and smoking with candid opinions. An exchange in the Tank Corps letters praises a non smoker officer, questions societal customs, and encourages moderation, finishing with hopes for finding a fitting partner. Mountain Laurel signs off with supportive remarks about a suitable match.
Boston Weather Record Claims by Oldest Inhabitant
The oldest resident cites official data for June 10 noting Boston’s warmest highs of 88 in 1966 and 1914 and coldest at 45 in 1881. He adds no rain on this date in the past decade except for 1910 1911 1913 1916 1917.
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Boston
Testing the New Husband by Mrs. Eleanor M. Savi
Pauline reveals she staged a late arrival and a fake test to evaluate Keith after his wife June suspects infidelity. The disguise and garden encounter prompt June to confront him, but Pauline confesses she was the “terrible vampire” testing the new husband and finds Keith to be 100 percent trustworthy.
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Eleanor M. Savi
Keith
June
Ixeith
Pauline
Son of Wizard Proposes Labor Solution in Interview
Charles Edison son of Thomas A Edison offers a remarkable labor solution in an exclusive interview for the Boston Sunday Post. He discusses ways to address present labor problems with a practical approach and strategic reforms.
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Charles
Thomas A. Edison
Boston Sunday Post
Best summer wrap seen on Mrs. Marcus Saturday
A striking dark brown wrap drew praise for its summer wear appeal. Crafted from chiffon taffeta with georgette crepe lining, it featured fringe bands and a wide silk collar with scarf ends ending in tassels. The scarf could knot or form a bow for a chic finish.
Who Was the Mile of the Party
A wife recalls entertaining guests with a new chafing dish ham sandwich recipe. She notes her husband Jim’s pride in her cooking and reveals the surprising crowd-pleaser was the Al Sauce, not her cooking.
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Jim
Advice to a Soldier on Love and Patriotism
A letter from a reader seeking guidance on romance and nationality within military service. The writer explains his love for a girl, her departure due to his non American birth, and his commitment to the Red, White and Blue. The response argues true patriotism enhances appeal and warns against lacking soul.
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Miss Champagne
Dark Wine Nets and Liberty Satin Fashion Note
A style brief describes an afternoon gown using dark wine nets with black Liberty satin. It highlights the silhouette as the key feature for any smart hat, and notes a new neckline where revers turn to a point at the waist, creating a V shape filled with face.
Birthday Bio Briefs Frederick Cook Polar Claim
Frederick Albert Cook born June 10 1865 in Sullivan County New York. He claimed to reach the North Pole in 1908 and was disputed by Peary whose pole claim prevailed. Cook served as surgeon on expeditions and was honored in Denmark despite investigations questioning his proof.
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Frederick Albert Cook
North Pole
Peary
Cook
Sullivan County
New York
Copenhagen
Denmark
Fadts and Fashions Describe Evening Gowns and Hats
Evening gowns feature black satin skirts with rose satin bodices and horizontal braiding on cloth dresses in navy and tan. A brown satin trim with white silk braid is a new combination, while pink and white organdie with stitched squares decorates dainty hats.
Dinner Scene Sparks Puddine Dessert Probe
Mrs Greenly laments an embarrassing dinner with a business guest as she recalls a new dessert called Puddine. Mrs Gordon extols Puddine as a versatile, pure, affordable treat that can please children and adults alike. The ad urges readers to include Puddine with today’s groceries.
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Mrs Gordon
Mrs. Greenly
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