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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1917
Page
11
In this casual piece the summer swim scene unfolds with Lucille taking a dip then leaving for the bath house. Polly, Marjorie’s sister, arrives with a toy sail boat and is described in a maroon satin bathing suit with a stand away collar, white silk braid trim, and a narrow waist sash.
A compact recipe card lists ingredients for an eggless raisin cake and a tart crust. Ingredients include sugar, molasses, butter, sour milk, baking soda, nutmeg, cassia, cloves, salt, flour, and raisins.
Soap use harms hair by drying the scalp and making it brittle. The article advocates simplified coconut oil as a mild cleanser, stating one to two teaspoonfuls moistened with water produce rich lather that removes dust and oil. It notes coconut oil is cheap, greaseless, and available at pharmacies, suitable for family use.
Readers of the Dear Sewing Circle debate shared advice on marriage life. A young wife argues her husband should help with breakfast and chores, while others discuss allowances, shared duties, and the value of occasional individual time.
Letter writers discuss a couple planning to marry now to secure the bride’s future should the groom die in war. About $200 belongs to her, plus savings and gifts, with both families employed. They argue marrying now avoids loss to the groom’s parents and provides financial security, while others urge considering all sides of the question.
A columnist advises brides to personally thank friends for gifts before their wedding, sharing a heartfelt note example. It discusses luncheon table habits, souvenir takeaways, and cautions against removing dishes or seeds from fruit while dining, stressing hostess directions.
A war time verse voice extols swift U boat chasers. Dogs the sea, periscopes, mines, and the toll of submarines. The speaker vows to scent out enemy ships and drive them home, praising speed and deadly pursuit. The poem links naval dogs to the Lusitania tragedy and urges relentless pursuit of the foe.
Readers ask about a motorless soaring machine, enamel care for bathtubs, why Jefferson is called the Sage of Monticello, and the Monroe doctrine’s scope. The column also notes Olney’s Venezuelan boundary dispatch and asks about the seven ages of the earth.
In hard times a simple shoe renovation can extend life. A tan pair looked worn but bronze polish, applied evenly over the entire surface including creases and buckle, rejuvenates the look with a single application, costing about 25 cents.
The excerpt traces ancient eras from the deluge to early biblical events, listing Second age toward Abraham in Canaan 1922 B C, Third age toward the Exodus 1491 B C, and hints at a Fourth age ending abruptly. It presents a terse timeline referencing floods, patriarchs, and exodus periods with no further context.
The discussion centers on the Latin omnibus notum tonsoribus. One claim says it means a barber knows everything, another says it means every barber knows that. The phrase’s historic sense is linked to barbers as town talkers and news distributors.
The ankle sleeve shoe has vanished from fashion. Olive drab handkerchiefs are in vogue for women and soldiers. A straw campaign hat with a feather is a seaside delight. Linen is scarce pushing demand for entire linen outfits. Long skirts fight a losing battle to golf and outdoor sports that keep skirts short.
An American citizen defends England against Boston crank talk and public sneers. He argues allied duty and the North Sea sailors who keep watch, urging fairness and shared sacrifice amid anti ally rhetoric. The letter condemns insinuations, stresses long standing alliance, and appeals for measured support.
A wartime letter from Somerville argues that Britain fights for civilization and has 4 million men in service, suffering heavy losses. Canada must stand united with England and reject slurs against conscription while insisting on fair play in reporting. It echoes shared purpose in World War I and calls for disciplined public support.
Three women training for elevator operator work received licenses from Building Commissioner O Hearn after demonstrations of their ability to operate lifts. The testers were Joseph C O Kane, head of the licensing division. Licensees are Mrs Hilda M Hamlin 183 St Botolph Street Back Bay Mrs Louise M Coes 83 Morrison Avenue West Somerville and Miss Bessie G Hall 186 Washington Street Dorchester.
Wellesley College unveiled a tablet in Tower Court honoring donor Mrs. D Willis James of New York after the 1917 graduation. The ceremony also revealed she provided the first $100,000 gift to the Million Dollar Endowment Fund in 1913. Degrees were awarded to 290 graduates and 39 certificates as Dr William Ernest Hocking of Harvard gave the commencement address.
A vivid display showcases a white Radium Silk sport blouse with collar tie and candy stripe cuffs priced at 3.95. The ad highlights silk in multiple colors and presents a model wearing the blouse to illustrate style and fit.
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