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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1904
Page
7
A woman seeks guidance as two young men court her. One is balding. the other never uses her first name. The columnist wryly notes that hair and manners shape destiny, mocks the suitors, and urges focusing on local, sincere prospects over distant romance.
A letter from Rita asks if a young man is entitled to a kiss when leaning over a girl in a mirror and whether she objects. The response notes an unwritten social law and compares it to the mistletoe tradition, suggesting young men feel privileged to kiss when possible and that, since they were only slightly acquainted, his action was progressive.
A reader requests discussion of the difficulties in handling letters and promises assistance if possible. The note emphasizes courtesy and that no answer will be published if the writer prefers. The message seeks clarification of whether responses and editorial decisions can be shared or withheld.
Prince Joachim Albrecht, 28, major in Foot Guards and aide to the grand general staff, sails for Herrero war theatre while Prince Adalbert and Prince Henry head East in imperial ventures. Sir Norman Lockyer, 68, Royal Society fellow, famed eclipse researcher, is noted. Charles H. Hackley donates 2 million dollars to Muskegon endowment. Curtis foe Charley Martell enlists Indian war dances in Kansas. Professor Mahaffy, Trinity Dublin, crowned Royal Victorian Order commander. The Mikado of Japan sleeps in a European bed, while Lord Kitchener shines socially in India. Miss Petronella Crane prepares to visit Queen Wilhelmina. Professor Kennedy to study European livestock for a year.
Boston women and educational workers condemn Dr. A Lathrone Smith's claim that college training unfits women for wifehood and motherhood. Interviews show teachers and clubwomen nationwide praising higher education for women, citing stronger motherhood, broader guidance, and personal independence.
Local chatter on a frosty week ends with Weather Prophet Smith recalling colder Junes. He cites 42 degrees on June 5 two years ago and in 1884. Reports of frost prompts observers to check Doogue’s bulbs in the Public Garden for winter damage.
Mrs Katharine Frances Barnard head of the Copley Square School of Music, lying ill in Brookline, enjoyed a musicale given by her pupils yesterday with Signora Costarella Marchesa De Gregorio Miss Harriet Whittier Mrs Therese McGeough Miss Charlotte Parker and the Mendelssohn Quartet. About 200 attendees, many friends, attended as Arthur M Curry delivered a sympathetic address.
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