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.
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Boston
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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.
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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.
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Griffith
Adoniram
Joash
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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.
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Tam
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Moller
Molly-O
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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.
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Sewing Circle
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