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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1920

Page

17

Advice From the Sewing Circle on Sweet Eighteen

A reader recounts youth, dancing, and romance from eighteen to forty, urging girls to seek independence and experience before settling. Contributors describe marriage, motherhood, and the shifting expectations of love, with JOAN advising women to go out and work for a fuller life.

Sweet Eighteen France Sewing Circle Joan

Hominy Croquettes and Rabbit Curried Recipes From New England

A vintage collection from New England housewives lists Hominy Patties and Hominy and Raisin Croquettes with steps and proportions. Curried Rabbit details gentle instructions using butter onion stock curry powder mushroom powder lemon juice and serving suggestions. Names Lucy Lee Mrs J Fraher and Mrs Marion Chute appear with addresses in Cambridge Roxbury and Dorchester.

Lucy Lee Lexington Avenue Cambridge J. Fraher Kent Street Roxbury Marion Chute Oakwood Street Dorchester

Last Night's Dreams What Do They Mean

A brief column explores the historic significance attached to dreams while noting modern skepticism. The piece frames a recurring series that analyzes dream meanings as a cultural curiosity rather than a serious belief.

McClure Httle

Did You Dream of Bees

Mysticuss guide to dream bees promises wealth and success in business for dreamers while cautioning that killing a bee foretells doubtful fortunes. Best omens arise from bees gathering honey and hiving under home roofs portend high public honors and family prosperity.

When Greek Met Greek In A Southern Resort Tale

Emily plays the game of hearts with a charming visitor Martin Shore at a Southern resort. Aunt Corrie and Aunt Dorrie caution her about insincerity and consequences as Emily pursues romance, wins, and social thrills. The season ends with Martin’s enigmatic farewell and a lingering, bittersweet memory.

Emily Sarah Corrie Emmy Wallie Johns Allan Still Jimmy Dorr Frank Cramer Grover Vance Auntie Dear Lttle Aunt Dorrie Samily Dorrie Jack Martin Shore Martin

Eyeing Windows Like Eyes of a Room

A columnist compares windows to eyes, lamenting plain city oblongs and praising a New York remodel that transformed a block house with arched top windows and refined draperies, making rooms more expressive and dignified. The piece highlights varied window styles and the impact of design on interior life.

Europe England Paris New York

Shorty Hears From Tamarack

Shorty McCabe tale by Sewell Ford to be printed in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine. The item previews a humorous feature likely centered on the character and the town of Tamarack.

Shorty Tamarack Shorty McCabe Sewell Ford Boston Sunday Post

Imported Pompetan Olive Oils Pure Ad

An ad promotes Pompetan olive oils described as pure and natural. The notice highlights the product as an imported olive oil option for cooking and health use.

Pompetan

Love and Sentiment Advice From Mildred C Champagne

Dear Miss Champagne advises that both are young and not ready for marriage. She cautions the man may treat the woman as a pastime and urges a clear, honest declaration of love before any further commitments.

Miss Champagne

Clever modiste blends fabrics for early spring dress

The piece notes a vogue mix of navy crepe de chine and duvetyne for a spring bodice. The sketch features old rose duvetyne with a navy silk chain stitch, suggesting tan and blue or beige and gray/white combinations. For street wear, sleeves should be full length or extend below the elbow, with straight cuts and a turned back cuff to match the dress style.

Birthday Bio Briefs Highlight Edmund Waller

Edmund Waller born March 9 1606 in southern England. Politician at 16 sat in James I era Parliament then led a conspiracy called Wallers Plot. After political downfall he turned to poetry and penned Cromwell and Charles II tributes. He quipped poets write truth best in fiction.

Lidward Waller Edmund Waller England James Cromwell Charles II Charles Waller

Brigadier General Joselyn Dies in Burlington Home

Brigadier General Stephen P. Joselyn retired after long service in the Civil and Indian wars died today at his Burlington home. He had distinguished military careers and resided in Vermont. The death occurred on March 8 in Burlington Vermont.

Burlington Stephen FP. Joselyn

Poems For Boar Scrap Book The Ship's Good-Bye

Englishwoman noted for sea poems appears in Sailor Town from George Doran. The speaker leans on the taffrail as day dies, hearing songs of long voyage and longing for home. The voyage from Vancouver toward England recalls stations from Coquimbo to Chili and lumber ports, with homeward chantey praised.

Bach Phronsie Phronsie Pepper Sailor Town George Doran Company New York

When love is keeping house amid common strife

Poem lines describe enduring love within a shared home. It speaks of decaying furnishings and worn curtains yet asserts a lasting, magical spell. The imagery casts old dust as gold and cobwebs as silver, framing love as constant through decay.

Etiquette Questions On Wedding Announcements And Table Courtesy

Miss Alice Stuart answers etiquette queries about sending wedding announcements to married coworkers and whether a host or gentleman should rise when a lady leaves or returns to the table. The guidance covers addressing announcements to Mr and Mrs when wives are unknown and proper dining room conduct.

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