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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1916
Page
13
The Boston Post Sewing Circle column shares reader letters on adoption risks and family budgets. Contributors discuss adopted children’ outcomes and the balance of income, expenses, and frugality, with anecdotes urging prudent household management and nourishment.
The Sunday Post prints some of the most interesting letters to the Sewing Circle, highlighting reader opinions and knitting tips. The column showcases community voices, craft insights, and shared experiences from hobbyists.
A blaze swept through the holds of the British steam er City of Naples at Mystic docks Charlestown yesterday causing about 200000 dollars in damage. Most losses occurred in cargo holds numbers six and six which contained goods bound for shipment.
A reflective poem about a dove in the Old South bell belfry. The speaker admires the bird’s calm, watchful life amid daily church bells and human crowds, wishing for its serene withdrawal from worldly cares. It contrasts the bird’s ease with the poet’s weariness and longing for rest.
A visitor brings Louise a gown described as a perfect dream. The bodice is rose color sequins with shoulder straps, the skirt white satin with five bands of sequins, pale rose and white tulle draped over the hips, and a cloud of tulle at the shoulders. White slippers complete the look.
The City of Naples arrived from Calcutta with a cargo valued over $2,000,000. The Boston portion was mostly discharged when yesterday's fire started. The steamer was to sail for New York last night to unload goods damaged by the fire this morning.
The Western Union Telegraph Company announces offices are prepared to buy flowers candy fruit cigars books and similar items for patrons at distant points. Send funds through the regular money transfer service with explicit instructions on purchase and delivery. A 30 cent delivery fee applies for items not usually sold by local merchants. The firm even contracts to buy theatre tickets in Boston for customers in San Francisco.
Paragraphs highlight hats with varying crown heights and child dress ideas. White crepe de chine for comfort, black and white stripes for contrast, blue taffeta with gold yellow embroidery accents, and simple panel enlargements described. A wide white collar finishes the frock.
A young woman recalls rejecting a marriage proposal after a newspaper interview with a favorite prima donna, only to realize she desires Jim. While in Mt Wilderness with friends she encounters a bandit who binds her, then reveals he is Jim seeking to give her excitement. She forgives him and asks for him, not danger.
Household hints from Mrs. C. K. Gilman suggest using a strong potash solution to remove crackled paint from floors and woodwork. Rinse thoroughly to avoid affecting new paint and protect hands during cleaning. Potash also removes burnt-on residues from kettles by boiling with water for easy cleaning.
A recipe lists two eggs and one cup sugar with butter water and flour. Cream of tartar and baking soda are included with one cup chopped walnut meats. Maria Phirgh of Derby Vermont is credited.
West End school boys attended a health lecture at 17 Blossom Street sponsored by the Boston health department with the West End Mothers' Club and the Women's Municipal League. Mrs. William Bradley urged boys to join the Junior League to clean streets and combat slush and flies. Deputy Commissioner T. Jordan advised hygiene as part of a state health creed.
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