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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1915
Page
13
Paragraph points describe new fashion features such as short puffed sleeves and blouse collars like outing shirts. It notes polonaise and princess dresses with chiffon lining and fringe, morning glory ta f feta gowns with silver embroidery, flowered China silk waists with linen collars, and French blouses with tucked material from elbow to high stock. Isabella Russell, Kennebunkport Me, is cited in a cake recipe section.
In a Boston letter dated March 16 1915 Morrison I Swift argues Americans should prioritize Allied victory over trade with Germany warning that German militarism threatens democracy. He urges support for England and allies even at the cost of neutral commerce and condemns neutrality as harmful to freedom.
A reader letters column debates opening others letters as a breach of marriage trust. Several writers warn that secret correspondence ruins homes and destroys families, while others defend personal privacy and trust with children and spouses.
Lynn Classical High School suspends classes today and tomorrow in tribute to Eugene D. Russell principal who died of heart failure yesterday. Mayor George H. Newcomb presided at the board vote. Funeral arrangements to be announced, with services planned at his Lynn home and in Lowell.
L. H. Niles of Amsterdam New York won a prize from the Boston Society of Architects in a contest held at Harvard MIT and the Boston Architectural Club. His winning drawing memorializes a great playwright.
In a Sunday Post feature, New England cooks share inventive substitutes for wheat flour. They highlight cornmeal, rye, oat, and buckwheat flours plus alternative starches to adapt recipes for gluten free or dietary needs.
A lyrical longing for spring and fishing with John Lyle King unfolds. The narrator yearns for fields and brooks, shared tales, and a carefree river outing in a three by thirteen boat with friends. The piece bursts with imagery of redwing blackbirds, pickerel leaps, and a muse’s return.
A benefit program for the Polish relief fund features Mme Sembrich in Polish attire singing Polish and Russian songs. Mrs William Faversham, Timothee Adamowski on violin, Harriet Shaw and Virginia Stickney with the Harp Quartet, Wallace Goodrich conducting, and Apollo Club of Boston under Emile Mollenhauer. Ex Governor Guild outlines fund purposes.
The Governor's Council will hear two petitions from long term murder inmates today. Michael J. Kilroy formerly of East Boston and John E. Gallagher formerly of Taunton seek clemency or parole consideration in their lifer cases.
Edward A. Filene described his war zone experiences and urged preparedness and strong leadership. He argued civilization risks collapse if neutrals are violated and warned against German victory while predicting hard postwar economics and limited trade among warring nations. He praised French resolve, noted Switzerland’s neutrality, and urged U S discussion of peace terms.
Congressman John J. Rogers of Lowell criticizes how lawmakers are chosen to draft major relief measures like tariff and income tax. He argues many come from small towns and lack broad national experience and urges fewer lawyers on such work. Other speakers include Mayor Curley and Providence Journal figures.
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