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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1917
Page
10
A letters page debates fair division of a couple’s weekly income. A homemaker argues for an equal partner share based on household labor and arithmetic, while examples show the man’s career progress altering the balance. Readers stress fairness, thrift, and responsible finances amid economic strain.
The Sunday Post features a selection of engaging letters to the Sewing Circle, highlighting reader views, hobby tips, and community commentary on sewing projects and craft topics shared by readers.
A 1917 poem reflecting on beyond and spring. It contrasts unseen ideal beauty with human struggle and dreams of peace and renewal. The piece evokes March landscape, violet robes, and the sacred wish to witness spring’s return amid strife.
Advice column excerpt where Mildred Champagne counsels on a young woman’s dilemma after accusing a man of drinking, he dismisses her, and remarks that “all women are alike” amid his drinking problem, urging firm response and self-respect in the larger moral context.
A quoted remark views male drinking behavior and its impact on women. It argues that if women universally refused to associate with men who drink, the world would be better, hinting at social reform through personal conduct and propriety.
Lucille returns the makeup and a handmade trifle, an adorable turquoise blue chiffon and lace French cap. It features a gathered circular cap with picot edged band, lace overlay forming a veil, pink ribbon roses on one side, and violet ribbon loops on the other, described as intensely becoming.
A student service will be held at 4 PM tomorrow in the Cathedral Church of Saint Paul with speakers from Simmons College Boston University Emerson College New England Conservatory Mt Ida School and Newton Hospital Dean BE. Rousmaniere will deliver the address. Separately Bishop Lawrence will administer confirmation at St James Episcopal Church Somerville at 4 PM with Rev William H Pettus presenting a large class.
The Cathedral of the Holy Cross hosts a three week mission ending tomorrow with a 3 PM service and a triple blessing by mission fathers. Redemptorist Fathers lead, with week one focused on married women. A shrine to the Blessed Virgin is unveiled at St. Joseph's Retreat in Atlantic City while orthodox events unfold.
A Sunday Post feature lists practical uses for stale bread. Recipes include fried bread dipped in egg milk custard, hot milk toast with white sauce, stale bread dressing with onion and poultry dishing, and breaded fish frying. A bread and butter pudding is mentioned.
Albert Cotter, an 11 year old from Winthrop, was killed last evening when he tried to steal a ride by jumping onto the fender of a locomotive on a Revere Beach and Lynn train at Winthrop Beach station. He fell or was struck as the equipment moved, police report. The incident underscores dangers of trespassing on rail equipment and occurred near Winthrop Beach station with no immediate witnesses. Authorities are investigating details and motive.
Mrs Gould of Route 2 Framingham shares a kitchen note for repurposing stale bread. Bake a bread custard using butter milk eggs sugar salt and flavor, then steam slices with a damp cloth to resemble fresh bread.
Boston gains a Bedell fashion shop replacing the Bedford and Washington building after a 20 year lease worth about 1 million dollars. Alfred M. Bedell and Massachusetts Hospital arrange a May 1 remodel with a September 1 opening. The Boston store mirrors New York’s replica, offering deluxe women and children apparel on separate floors with four times typical display space.
The legislative committee on legal affairs rejected Representative Beardsley of Boston's ban on manufacturing selling and using intoxicating liquors and suggested referring the measure to the next Legislature. Other bills facing adverse reports included a Boston Chelsea tunnel amendment Adams Square trolley terminal, infantile paralysis treatment juror rotation savings bank powers highway safety and employment agency provisions. Houseways and means endorsed tax reapportionment and other measures including Tall River fire chief promotion without civil service and a $110000 Monatiquot River bridge at Braintree.
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