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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1920
Page
28
A letter exchange questions the view that modern women excel in intellect and virtue while critiquing double standards in courting. A 21 year old dancer defends dance hall culture and argues judgment of women should not be based on personal biases.
Miss Alice Stuart explains proper wording for wedding invitations and envelope purchases. The sample inscription reads Mr. and Mrs. James Cash request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Mary Louisa to Mr. Henry Blank on Tuesday the fifteenth of June at half past three o'clock X Church. Engraving houses provide envelopes and guidance.
A columnist extols reading the newspaper in peace at breakfast arguing each family member should retreat behind their own paper. It favors individual reading over shared discussion and cheers the convenience of a nickel plated newspaper rack by the coffee cup.
Household hints describe cleaning brushes by soaking bristles in soft soap without soaking the head, then hot water to remove paint. It explains to use raw potatoes to extract starch for cleaning colored goods, with steps to bottle the clear liquid. It also notes using onion water to clean gilt frames and wash glass, and lists Miss Winifred Parkes of New Bedford as the contributor.
A simple man named John Thompkins lives in modest means and avoids envy. He bears misfortune with contentment and refuses to murmur about weather or food. When sick he hopes for improvement, never complains, and remains kind rather than seeking vengeance.
Mrs. Carey launches a home training system for college girls to learn housekeeping. The program runs two years, earns $2800, and hides husband Jim’s secret bankruptcy filing of $600 as the end nears.
A 1920 McClure Syndicate feature explains that dreams hold little real significance today. The article notes that belief in dream meaning has faded, and the series presents traditional views as an interest rather than fact.
A 13 year old writes with heartbreak over losing a beloved boy to her jealous friend. The advice suggests keeping both friends, or finding a third party to entertain the friend while dating, while praising the girl’s loyalty and criticizing the boyfriend’s discourtesy. The letter ends with practical guidance on balancing friendship and romance.
Mystic us explains moon dream omens covering love happiness and business fortune. Bright full moons promise luck and honor while red moons foretell fame and wealth. New moons signal business changes and unseen money may be delayed. Crescent moons foretell good fortune for farmers traders and lovers. Clouds obscure moons lessen the auspice.
Daniel F. O Connell of Fitchburg and Norman L. Gifford long associated with the Justice Department were feted at Hotel Bellevue. O Connell, now federal prohibition director for the state, and Gifford who left to join a large local legal firm, received clocks as gifts. George E Kelcher of the Justice Department acted as toastmaster.
New York March 18 Robert Gerwood Johnson recently named American ambassador to Rome sailed today on the steamship France for Havre en route to his posting. Notable fellow passengers included Henri Je hannet controller of the French High Commission in the United States Sir Lomer Gouin premier of Quebec Mrs William K Vanderbilt and several Chicago Grand Opera Company members.
In a tender moment Mrs. Carey reveals her savings book, telling Jim she has collected enough to cover their debts. He reads the balance with awe and thanks her, saying such generosity makes him worship her and that their marriage means everything.
A compact portrait of David Livingstone born March 19 1813 in Scotland. He rose from a cotton mill to study medicine and theology, pursued missionary work in Africa, and became a pivotal explorer whose journeys mapped African geography. He inspired Henry Stanley and received support from Gordon Bennett of the New York Herald.
Two years after his death Livingstone was mourned by both African Savages and his own civilized countrymen, reflecting a broad and divided tribute to his legacy.
Classic home recipes including desserts with graham pudding and fruit salad. Contains details for ginger flavored cakes, a milk based sauce, a graham flour pudding with raisins, oyster cheese toast, and a fruit salad with whipped cream. Named contributors include Mrs. Florence Mailhot of Lowell and Mrs. Gertrude Hammond of West Lynn.
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