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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1918
Page
11
A reading of Sewing Circle letters shows varied views on whether a husband may dictate meals. Some endorse shared harmony with limits from the family purse, others argue the wife should decide, and one calls for independence until consensus and care for service members guide domestic food choices.
A husband and wife boast of frugality yet both go bankrupt. He saves on yachts and dinners while she hoards strings, envelope backs, and tiny purchases. The tale warns against penny wise and pound foolish budgeting and cites a Carolyn Wells fable from Folly for the Wise.
A narrator recalls a fleeting encounter with a mysterious woman named Incognita on a train. The brief courtship unfolds through small details and intimate observations, ending with a symbolic wreck of marriage and the speaker's longing to see her again.
War time recipes for bread based puddings and breads from New England housewives. Includes Hoover's pudding from dried crumbs and milk with eggs and spices, entire wheat bread from flour and yeast, corn bread, eggless barley muffins, rye and corn bread, and oatmeal bread with oats and yeast. Credits to Amy L Graef and Mrs E Redmond.
Birthday note recalls Nicholas I born June 25 1796 aka the Iron Czar. He ruled Russia with stern discipline and harsh punishments for political offenders. Despite hard work he failed to modernize the state, led wars from Turkey to Europe, and perished in March 1855 after Crimea campaign setbacks.
The article notes organdy dresses feature trims with tucks and numerous small suttons. Cameo effects or two shades of one color appear in new cotton dress goods. With a plain slip and various tunics, several dresses can be worn at a small cost.
A young woman asks how to invite her attentive but absent boyfriend to theatre or other outings without seeming forward. The responder confirms he may be thoughtless or stingy and suggests gently expressing preferences for shared activities he can afford, noting reciprocity and the reader's reasonable stance.
Reserve Police Officer Charles J. Grinnell, on probation at East Boston station, has resigned from the force. His resignation took effect last night.
A narrator recalls delaying swimming until the Fourth. She notes the water’s refreshing quality after a day in the Red Cross rooms. She describes a new bathing suit made by Madame, a blue silk frock with box pleats, a white pique belt, and a blue and white polka dot bow, worn over silk bloomers.
Women G B Baker and Portia Smiley showcased cornmeal recipes to support war effort in Boston. They taught Spoon Bread without soda using boiling water milk cornmeal eggs and salt, then corn crisp from boiled cornmeal baked until dry and served with cream or fruit.
Sir Charles Sykes in a plain suit sells for under 21 dollars in English stores. President Emeritus Eliot avoids rain and never leaves his home when wet. Mrs French Vanderbilt and others set fashion in Newport by driving their own cars. Ray Stannard Baker chooses work as his occupation and pastime, enjoying all sports and riding. The Marquis of Aberdeen uses publicity and files telegraph messages to London after social events in Boston.
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