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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1919

Page

21

Two Minute Talks for Americans by Charles Franklin Jones

Boston writer Charles Franklin Jones urges readers to count sacrifices of war and stay optimistic as Liberty bonds fund recovery. He recalls Aesop with a wagon and oxen allegory, noting not all hardship is loudly cried yet.

Charles Franklin Jones Boston G. Washington

Etiquette Questions Answered by Miss Alice Stuart

In a brief formal call a man may leave his coat in the hall but keeps his hat gloves and walking stick. For announcing a baby use a small card with the child's name and birth date tied to the mother's card and mailed together.

Recipes of New England Housewives Compiled List

Sunday Post presents a collection by M. E. Delano featuring homemade dishes using table syrup. Recipes include Original Date Cake Original Cornflake Pudding and other desserts, plus Fish and Potato Hash and a Banana Washington Pie with common pantry ingredients.

M. E. Delano West Street Millbrook Mass

Fashion notes on gowns and embellishments

The article highlights winged skirts as graceful fashion, Apricot chiffon ideal for informal dinner gowns, and hand-made flower bouquets for sheer fabrics. It notes pale grey net with taupe taf feta and beads on a black silk cord as striking neck ornaments.

Merrill Family Names Baby Logan Edwards Merrill

John Merrill and Lena Merrill choose the name Logan Edwards Merrill for their newborn son after a family vote. Grandmothers Griffith and Merrill argue over Adoniram and Joash before Tom Armstrong helps settle the name. The baby’s relatives celebrate as the house names the heir with no dissent.

John Merrill Lena Merrill Griffith Adoniram Joash Joash Merrill John Selina Merrill Tom Armstrong Edwards Logan Lena Merrill Logan Edwards Merrill Tom House of Merrill Grandmother Griffith

Women reflect on motherhood and marriage choices

In letters to the sewing circle, women contest motherhood, youth marriage, and Mr Right. Sweetheart's Moller shares a six day marriage awakening and a joyful home with a daughter. Molly O replies from a nearly nineteen year old, noting friendships, modest living, and contentment with life and values.

Sewing Circle Rosie Posie Tam Mr. Right Right Moller Molly-O Fin Georgette

Pocketbook disputes and adoption pleas from Sewing Circle

Letters discuss marriage finances with calls for health and wealth checks, observing women juggling money and autonomy. A couple seeks a child adoption, while another writer praises shared finances and 50 50 arrangements, contrasting with a husband who dominates funds.

Bumblid Bee Sewing Circle

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