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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Athu
Ylor
Flor
Madowel Underwear
Madrewell
Taunton Kniting Co
Taunton, Mass
Nathan’s
Frank N. Nathan Co
Washington St
Boston
Slade
D. & L. Slade Co
Boston, Mass
Jimmie Dugan
Ark
Nan
the Post
Pest
Christine Hayes
Court St
Plymouth, N. H
Fielen Kendal
Metropolitan Newspaper Service
N.Y
Mildred C
Champagne
Lenore
Joselyn
Boar
By C. Fox Smith
Vancouver
Cail
Straits of le Mair
Coquimbo
The
Bentztown Bard
Southern Press Syndicate
Alice Stuart
Borden Company
Borden Building
GEO. WM. Bentley & CO
State St