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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1916
Page
15
The Sewing Circle weighs if a husband may control a wife's vacation outfit. Proponents argue marriage duties and fidelity trump fashion, while critics call jealousy and public shame wrong. The dialogue frames 60 million women ignoring male dictates as majority rule.
A letter from ONE WHO REMEMBERS HOOP SKIRTS argues that husbands often misread modesty and that mothers should guide young women’s dress while defending a woman’s right to choose her own clothing. The writer contrasts past hoop skirts with present trends and notes male stubbornness in fashion norms.
Marjorie Winston charms Cedarville picnickers while Ed Russ hints at a dead girl’s fate. Tom Fairfield defends Jennie’s memory, sparking a social rally that ends with Marjorie and Tom uniting after scandal is silenced. Aye for the girl becomes a town chorus.
A verse praising Molly and love. It contrasts life’s shadows with love’s light and joy. The speaker extols Molly’s sweet smile, bright eyes, and gentle touch, celebrating a pure, hopeful romance overcoming toil and sorrow.
Readers ask about the 1902 anthracite strike under Roosevelt and whether any exams for letter carriers or mail clerks will be held in Boston this year. The Civil Service Commission says no exams likely. The letter also clarifies that first papers offer no protection to aliens awaiting final naturalization.
The Astor in question traces ancestry to John Jacob Astor born in Waldorf Germany in 1763. His forebears migrated to America before building wealth with American made millions.
Paula visits the Bluff House for tea and arrives in an unusually smart crowd. Her chartreuse silk poplin suit features knife pleats, a dramatic two-strip front coat, and a sapphire blue lining with a matching blue veil and turban.
The article lists summer pulpit supply at King's Chapel with dates and ministers including the Rev Howard N Brown and Rev Sydney B Snow. It also notes the Unitarian Church at Sandwich hosting the 68th Cape Cod Unitarian conference with sermons and speakers like Pitt Dillingham Henry S Haskins George Grover Mills Samuel B Nobbs Emma Coolidge and Mrs W Noble. Joseph Kennard Wilson of Waterville Me is named as associate editor of the Watchmen Examiner with post September headquarters.
Advertisement touts summer bathing suits at Wolf's My Clothier offering $3.50 to $4.00 suits for $2 with LEGAL stamps included on every purchase, signaling a seasonal promotional event.
Waterville Me June 26 junior class day marked Colby College's percentth commencement activities. A memorial tablet for Dr Edward W Hall longtime librarian was presented by New York alumni. Professor Harry L Koopman Brown University spoke at the event as the president hosted a reception and senior hop that evening.
A readable recipe fragment from the Sunday Post features Beef Loaf with soaked crackers and ham, optional onion, gravy or tomato sauce, plus chocolate cake components and an orange snow alternative. It includes canned peaches tips and credits Mrs Clarence Allen of Boylston Centre.
A poem depicting an elderly woman who feels useless as youth thrives around her. She fears being a burden yet her loved ones insist she is not in the way and should rest, smile, and trust. The speaker urges patience and cheer, urging acceptance of aging and faith in divine blessing.
A nostalgic reminiscence of a child's Broadway crush on a leading man. The narrator recalls meeting the star behind the scenes, acting with him in The Silver King, his illness with pneumonia, and her own bout with pneumonia, ending with a reunion years later as he appears as a bald, portly elder with gold teeth.
Correspondent suggests contacting high officials by letter to arrange a visit to the plant. If purpose is explained, a permit may be issued. Trilby was made by a Frenchman director Maurice Tourneur, a top World Film producer who remains with the company.
Mary Pickford will appear five days per week in the Daily Post and every Sunday in the Sunday Post, continuing her popular guest talks and skits for readers.
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