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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1919
Page
13
Boston author Charles Franklin Jones argues cooperation and smiles beat force in facing hardship. The fable of the wind and sun illustrates that gentle persuasion yields results, urging readers to work with others to achieve success.
Readers argue over mothers and career women in a Sewing Circle column. Married women defend domestic motherhood while others urge openness to work and charitable service, citing child welfare and family values without endorsing virtue signaling.
A collection of home recipes including Beef Loaf Salad Dressing Prune Whip and methods for brewing and desserts. It lists ingredients and steps for each dish such as three pounds of beef loaf mix with crackers eggs and milk and bakes in a covered pan. It also details prune whip with eggs sugar and milk and a pineapple gelatine dessert option.
Household hints advise sewing a strip of felt around the sewing machine arm with a pin and needle cushion. It suggests wrapping sliced roast in cheesecloth to retain moisture and flavor. It cautions against hot water or soap on linoleum and notes a milk and water glaze for a glossy finish. R. H. Edgerly Dover New Hampshire.
A Palm Beach diarist expresses disdain for trains and ocean voyages, calling them monotonous. She notes a young woman aboard who tirelessly writes, and admires a navy blue and cerise hat with ribbons and a wired bow she wishes to own.
This column answers etiquette questions about wedding gifts timing the bridesmaids gown color rights and proper guest car hosting. It notes gifts may arrive anytime after invitations go out bridesmaids gowns may be chosen by the bride and a car host should focus on the vehicle for the trip.
A historical note notes Boston coldest and warmest March 1 readings. It cites official figures with years 1885 and 1875, and records a warmest 62 degrees in 1902. It also lists rain or snow on this date in 1910 1913 1914 and 1918.
W R Titterton from New Witness presents a lyric about a beloved woman described as beyond comparison and worthy of adoration. The speaker praises her dignity grace and beauty while noting loves that accompany her walks and tables. Images of smiles willow rose streamlet and lark accompany a view of a lady who stands beyond common measure.
A 19 year old seeks guidance about choosing between a soldier sweetheart in France and a local brother who calls at her home. The columnist cautions not to rush, suggests waiting to see how feelings evolve, and warns against neglecting the stay-at-home brother, noting not all soldiers went to France.
Fresh eggs from New Led ford will miss breakfast in Cornish New Hampshire this morning after a parcel post delay. The eggs were found at the home of William R Green a mail porter after a stop in the South Station. Green was arrested and held for the federal grand jury. The nearby eggs valued at $1.50 will be sent to their destination and likely arrive early next week.
Irvin S Cobb returns from war and rails at civilians wearing long pants. A magazine prints his rant on pants prompting laughter as Cobb laments creased trousers can hinder ease in dress and dance. He imagines knee length roomy pants as a possible remedy, while noting many men lack shapely legs.
A 1919 poem from Southern Press Syndicate urges blossom-bringer acts on a road that becomes a garden of dream. It contrasts harsh world with the tender heart seeking love and rest, calling the act of sharing blossoms a blessing and friendlike kindness.
Washington report shows 16 percent of returning soldiers and sailors need help finding work and 18,000 of 60,000 daily discharges are placed weekly through the U S employment service. About 12,000 more are aided through co operating welfare and civic groups. Industrial centers show higher job needs than agricultural districts.
Fashion dictates spring hat day with a shift from winter headgear. Prices rise as the stylish derby reaches about eight dollars, though affordable options exist. The close rolled flat edged derby dominates, with quiet sport caps also in fashion.
Blizzard conditions hit Minnesota Iowa Missouri Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska and southern South Dakota with eastward movement. A stock train was struck by a passenger train in Minnesota two people killed and several injured. A passenger train stalled near Wausa Nebraska with 25 aboard. Temperatures fell to 2 below zero in Omaha and Lincoln and 16 below in Valentine. Train service delayed across the region.
Fay Foster anxiously awaits news as Bob Baxter and Hugh Wrentham return from war. Bob reveals he and Hugh forged a reconciled friendship after meeting on the voyage home, confirming Fay’s prior feelings and resolving a youthful love triangle. Fay and Hugh plan a life together while Bob sails to France with happiness for all.
William Dean Howells, born at Martins Ferry Ohio, began as a printer journalist and rose to editor roles. He wrote Lincoln’s campaign life in 1860, served as consul to Venice, studied Italian, and later edited a leading magazine while penning notable novels including The Lady of the Liver? The Rise of Silas Lapham and The Quality of Mercy.
Jim hopes to avoid boarding houses and says Al Sauce turns simple hash into rich meals. The narrator explains using melted butter substitute and Al Sauce on leftover steak, heating slightly, and serving with pride. The sauce is praised as making pot luck feel like the Waldorf Astoria.
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