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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1919
Page
13
A translated Chinese poem by Florence Ayscough and verse by Amy Lowell depicts a high pavilion view of a green river a returning boat sail birds in pairs fading horizon and sunset clouds over a jade fountain and a stream slipping through grasses as hermits harvest the Imperial Fern in a remote setting.
Readers invite letters and problems for the Sewing Circle column with five dollar weekly prizes for the editor’s chosen best contribution. Notes include letters from readers about marriage, motherhood, money, and moral duties urging elections of responsibility, home life, and self restraint.
Advertising copy touts Dr. F M Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel aid used by thousands. The formula blends vegetable ingredients with olive oil and is sold in 10c and 25c boxes through druggists.
A Sunday Post page features home recipes including Wafer Cookies by Miss Kate Parks of Plymouth with flour sugar and fruit extracts, Plum Roll by Mrs Fraher of Roxbury with dough and raisin filling steamed two hours, and coconut custard made with farina milk eggs and coconut pulp from Mrs Mary Broderick of Montello.
Dorothy describes outfits worn when arriving by train and meeting her husband. She praises a terra cotta belted blouse over a wool embroidered gown with a loose straight coat and bell sleeves. The skirt is two-piece and the ensemble earns compliments.
Fads and fashions show vivid color in sashes and taffeta frocks. Self trimming and pearl beads decorate chiffon gowns. Small hats, bone buttons, and round button holes mark the season. Coats feature bright foulard lines and short fur coatees echo the dolman style. Girls’ dresses sparkle with flounces and spring charm.
Practical tips from Mrs. H. B. Crosby include spritzing a fan with aromatic spirits of ammonia for refreshment, keeping tissue napkins for fruit courses, using water in an empty gem pan cup to prevent scorching, and preserving linen napkins for the rest of the meal.
The Rev Charles Forbes Taylor youngest U S ordained minister preached at Shawmut Congregational Church in Boston. He wore white flannel and led an audience of 80 in lively hymns and a brisk sermon. He warned German Americans and stressed patriotism while delivering his energetic revival talk.
Dear Miss Champagne details a two year friendship with a soldier who asked her to wait for his return. Frequent long separations due to distance and time off limits hinder their relationship and weary communications follow as he mentions further updates.
A Miss Alice Stuart etiquette note questions using full middle names on visiting cards and in official writing. It argues names should be consistent to identify a person, and when referring to a wife it favors the dignified form Mrs X over My Wife in conversation with outsiders.
A poem by Louise Corson Downes evokes mothers urging sons home from war and salutes the flag. It blends World War I imagery with calls for unity and national strength as the country rebuilds and honors fallen comrades.
Charles Franklin Jones of Boston argues for seeing both sides in any issue. He cites Aesop and the Two Eyed Doe and warns that trouble can come from the least expected quarter. He stresses understanding even Bolshevik viewpoints to effectively oppose them.
Betty Hamilton, director of the Young Ladies Aid, runs a fortune telling booth at a bazaar to raise funds for soldiers. Howard Morse, a newcomer lawyer, seeks romance and is guided by Madame Sphinx to meet Betty. Morse confesses love after an introduction arranged by Betty, ending his morning walks and starting domestic duties.
The piece notes February births of famous figures like Ruskin Washington Longfellow and others in a birthday list. The narrator reflects on the mothers of these great men, asserting their guidance shaped their paths to success.
An honor roll with 64 names from the North Cambridge and Arlington Heights car barns of the Boston Elevated Railway was unveiled yesterday at the North Cambridge barn. Elmer Smith chaired the committee as more than 1000 employees gathered. Speakers included Matthew J. Higgins and Edward Dana sent regrets.
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