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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1918
Page
13
A humorous sketch by Josh Billings compares fuss to an old setting hen and cold water in hot grease. It notes fuss as a hindrance to progress, mismanages daily toil, and ends with a puzzled lament about a stitch. The piece uses dialect to illustrate human foibles.
Jeanne proposes a Parisian themed reading group with a real Frenchwoman from Paris. The speaker suggests weekly or biweekly sessions starting at ten to discuss current events while wearing a gray velour dress and chinchilla fur accessories.
The Post invites Love Letter submissions with prizes including a Double Gold Eagle and Single Gold Eagle plus $5 in Gold. Submit original or not, up to 200 words on one side of the paper signed with real name and address. Judges include Mrs. George A. Hibbard and Miss Mildred Champagne.
A columnist offers guidance on serving French pastries with correct forks and etiquette for visiting a young woman. The piece suggests enlisting an older, trusted chaperon to accompany her at the train and during her stay, and gives polite phrases for responding to guests leaving after a luncheon.
A heartfelt WWII era poem from East Boothbay Maine, signed by Billy, expressing longing for a loved one serving abroad. It pairs prayers for safety with imagery of mornings, twilights, and distant seas as the writer awaits return.
A sentimental note from a sweetheart in Cambridge to a soldier abroad expresses pride love and fear of his absence. The writer signs as Sammie and pledges eternal affection while hoping for a swift reunion and blessings.
A personal missive from Mrs Lilly B Doe of East Milton to her husband. She describes long separations and shared hardship, noting toil and weariness on her side and your daily burdens, expressing longing and affection in intimate terms.
A personal letter fragment expresses longing for a beloved presence. The writer recalls a noble kiss that vanished in daylight, leaving them alone in a convalescent room. The piece likens shared moments to a rosary, counting hours spent together.
The Sunday Post prints more letters to the Sewing Circle noting common sewing concerns. Readers discuss uneven skirt hems and share tips, reflecting practical home craft concerns in a community column.
Instructions for sour milk griddle cakes with an egg and spice batter, stuffed eggs for lunch boxes, and a supper dish using pickled tripe fried in batter. Includes a vinegar glaze, a coffee and spice mixture for rolling, and a milk and flour batter option with evaporated milk.
A waiter questions a guest about ringing the bell after a very long wait. The guest jokes that they were telling the bell he was dead, highlighting a tense moment of humor amid delay.
A public notice touts Lamay Poudre Ame as a pure face powder free of white lead and starch, claiming it prevents enlarged pores and pimples. It warns against lead and rice powder and offers a five thousand dollar reward to any chemist proving the product contains harmful ingredients. The powder, marketed as a skin he ller, is sold in large and half sizes at low prices.
Letters discuss parental punishment with emphasis on whether mothers or fathers should administer discipline. Readers argue for equal parental involvement, with some favoring maternal authority and others endorsing shared duty. Personal anecdotes address age, respect, and the impact of spanking on family dynamics.
Advertisement claims Fruit a tives fruit liver tablets relieve violent headaches after years of suffering. Endorsed by Mrs Alexander Shaw, the note cites prices 50c per box, six for 2.50, and a trial size 25c. Sold by all dealers or by Fruita ires Limited Ogdensburg NY.
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