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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
21
A special Fourth of July column invites sisters to submit short letters about the most patriotic service a woman can offer. The excerpts discuss marital clothing control, compromise, and the tension between a husband's wishes and a wife’s attire within early 20th century social norms.
A reader argues that jealousy over clothes should not govern marriages and urges wives to wear what suits them. A 21 year old correspondent shares an engagement breakup over money and expectations, noting her fiancé’s false claims about savings and debt. She asks for reader opinions as The Sunday Post prints letters to the Sewing Circle.
Narrator and Jack plan a golf trip but a wrong route leads to disappointment. The quarrel threat fades as the narrator admires a new Leghorn straw hat with a velvet Tam-o’-Shanter crown and peacock feather ornament, rumored to bring bad luck.
A homey recipe feature with Anna Brown from Hampton Falls New Hampshire sharing a raisin filled cookie method and a dairy served bread variation. The orange brown bread uses sour buttermilk molasses orange juice candied peel graham flour baking soda and steam bake steps.
Notice reports the partnership between Philip Hilton and Joseph Hilton dissolving. Philip Hilton purchases his brother’s interest and continues the business as Hilton Company. The Boston store remains at Summer and Chauncy streets.
Maurice Ketten announces that the copyright for Such Is Life, 1816, from the Press Publishing Co is not to take effect before December 1915 and has been deferred until the conclusion of the great war.
A devotional verse expresses longing for a cherished thing and asks guidance from God. The speaker wrestles with desire, prays for clarity, and resolves to work hard and wait for divine direction before seeking the object.
A mother and child wait for the father to return home after an earlier quarrel. The father comes home in the night, comforting Ellen and reuniting the family, with promises to stay and repay the missed kisses. The story ends with a reaffirmed family bond and apologies.
Large pearl knobs appear on handbags and frocks show short sleeves. Parasol use spans shops and fashion. Silk fringe graces English sports coats while ermine and velvet stoles trend this season. Trim hats and long sleeves with gauntlet cuffs define the look. White pique suits appear among novelties with gay figured bathing fabrics and buffed alligator handbags returning.
Letters discuss Mexico's national colors for a Fourth of July costume while noting green red and white with a sombrero suit a peon child. A second letter asks if Britain can compel a man with US first papers to train in the army and clarifies protections while residing in the United States.
The Licensing Board suspended three first class liquor licenses for violations of liquor laws. H Corcoran & Co at 319 Washington Brighton saw a minor sale charge sustained with suspension July 3 to July 6. Usen & Co at 151 Court West End faced illegal gaming charges with suspension July 3 to July 6. Haymarket Company at 153 Blackstone Street had a beer sale on the street, suspension July 3 to July 10. Beach modes article follows.
The annual report to Mayor Curley asks for 1200 to repair and improve Central Ground on Boston Common dating to 1756, seeks overhaul of Westerly Cemetery opened in 1683, and recommends a new service building at Evergreen Cemetery due to an unsafe, inadequate existing structure.
A verse extols a woman's kindness guiding the blind and lifting spirits. It praises her grace devotion patience and cheer as a force turning shadows into light. The poem celebrates women's uplifting influence on daily life and collective struggle.
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