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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1917
Page
11
A letter from a reader argues that married women may attend daytime amusements alone but not evenings if husbands work late. It urges staying home with children, defends wearing wedding rings as a sign of commitment, and questions maintaining a Miss title after marriage.
A reader writes about a sister living with her, two attentive suitors, and the difficulty of choosing between them. Other letters discuss marital status and using a maiden name, with experiences of an unsupportive husband and a desire for freedom. Readers are invited to contribute to this department.
Fragmented verse depicts a bright cheerful cherub character amid windy clothesline imagery. The piece presents playful, rhythmic lines with expressions of happiness and motion.
The Guild of St Regis Catholic teachers will hold a day of recollection at the Convent of Our Lady of the Cenacle 196 Lake Street Brigh ton on Saturday June 16 Feast of its patron Mass 8 30 am Holy Communion breakfast conference by Rev William J Devlin S J and a reception of candidates into the society At 3 pm a reunion for guild members and friends follows Also Father John F Cummins rector announces the parish Tombola on June 2 with a Mardi Gras style king and queen to be chosen by district candidates and parish voting
Dorothy recalls swimming with milder water this week and recovering from a cold after a quick shower. Clara appears in a simple dark blue taffeta swimsuit with a long waist sash, white pique cuffs, and a circular short skirt, described in detail.
The Post prints reader inquiries on wartime topics and common knowledge. Questions cover German territorial gains, Massachusetts figures who served as Secretary of State, origins of the Stars and Stripes, Grant's character, the world’s largest cotton mill, bread riots in England, and potato fertilization methods.
Poem fragment recalls banners breaking in glory and trumpet calls. A chorus, drums, and a growing echo traverse hill and plain born from a chord left unsounded, implied to endure beyond its moment.
Combine one cup bread crumbs with milk until smooth then heat. Stir in butter and cheese and season with salt and pepper then cook briefly. Whisk yolks and whites separately then fold yolks into cheese mix and whip in the whites last. Bake in a buttered dish about twenty minutes.
The essay discusses young couples mis imagining marriage will change them. It contrasts plans to control partners with the idea that love is a spirit demanding self sacrifice and mutual comradeship. It cites anecdotes from friends and Eddie Foy about keeping affection, then argues genuine love preserves personal freedom and joint life.
Public guidance on manners urges not interrupting speakers and instructs women to ask men to replace hats when talking in public or in carriages. It also advises men not to stop women on the street, proposing a brief walk if conversation occurs. The note urges buying a Liberty Bond to support the war effort.
A 1917 verse piece by the Benztown Bard presents Love as a force lifting gloom and bringing sunshine. The poem speaks of love easing daily burdens, renewing spirit, and promising June, dawn, and renewal through belief.
The piece notes a range of fabrics for mens and women clothing with jerseys tussar and velvet coats. It mentions imitation suede gloves with strap fastenings and gingham wool jersey outfits. It also cites pleated Georgette crepe petticoats under lingerie frocks and white cottons for wash skirts.
A reader signed as Groton advises whitening a Panama hat that has yellowed by applying peroxide with an old soft toothbrush or other soft brush. Marion J. Hurldy, 99 Payson Avenue, Rockland.
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