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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
15
A young wife, running a four year old business and earning the same as her husband, writes to readers defending employed wives and noting she does not wear a wedding ring at work. She urges broader views on social life of married people.
A readers’ column features letters on marriage roles and equality with opinions from “A GIRL WIFE” and others. Voices argue housework, finances, independence, and a homemaker’s rights, contrasting traditional duty with personal happiness and autonomy.
Last night we went to the dance. Dolly asked which fan matched her frock. She favored the black ostrich plume fan over the pearl and lace. Her gown was pink and lavender taffeta with a plain bodice and a line of pink roses.
John Robinson Binns known as the Republic disaster wireless hero joined the British Royal Flying Corps at the New York recruiting office. He immediately departed for a training station in Canada, after his historic calls for aid saved hundreds.
A short verse about mood and poetry healing restlessness. The speaker notes blue days, helps others, and finds happiness in simple kindness while picturing miners toiling with hope. A reflective lyric on faith, generosity, and staying positive amid gloom.
The founder of Methodism, John Wesley, survived a near fatal fire at age five in Epworth. He educated at Oxford, led early curates, and by 1734 headed a Savannah congregation before returning to England. Excluded from the church, he preached in the Foundry Church, toured Britain and Ireland, spoke to huge crowds, rode 40 miles daily, totals 270000 miles and 40009 sermons, gave 150009 dollars to charity, and preached within a week of his death in his 18th year.
Four Medford High School graduates wore military uniforms at last night’s graduation in the school hall. Mayor Benjamin F. Haines conferred diplomas on 86 girls and 51 boys as part of the ceremony.
Public guidance on visiting card etiquette favors old English lettering for cards and notes when to leave a card after calls. It also advises a lady to lead to a table and a gentleman to follow so he can place her chair at a public table.
Whip the whites of 3 or 4 eggs to a stiff froth. Beat in 1 4 cup powdered sugar, then fold in 1 cup prunes chopped and beaten until light. Bake in a pudding dish about 10 minutes and serve with soft custard or whipped cream. Other soft fruits may be used.
Letter urges a Zionist expedition to reinforce Allied forces by landing at the Gulf of Aqaba. It outlines a route along Moses’s corridor to reach Zion within about a hundred miles, cooperating with forces west of the Lead Sea and advancing with the desert and mountains as flanks. The writer calls for urgent action and ties the move to Palestine.
The Dorchester residents opposed to opening the Robert Swan School yard as a summer public playground had a rehearing with the school board. About twenty residents and abuttors complained of noise and confusion from children using the yard all day. no supporters appeared.
Advertisers claim Lux soap keeps children's dresses fresh and clean without shrinking flannels or woolens. The copy promises reliable results and comfort for babies' garments, highlighting non shrinking performance and easy care.
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