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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1917

Page

17

A Little Chat on Style by Phone With Dorothy

Dorothy praises Clara for a terra cotta silk crepe dress she tried on. The gown features a figure cut bodice with French sleeves from the waist to the wrist, a shirred hip, and hand-sewn antique gold thread details.

Clara

Dilemma of a Frugal Woman Facing Pauperism and Aid

A middle aged woman weighs saving herself from poverty against spending her remaining savings to fund an operation for a penniless relative in critical condition. With no alternative, she asks readers to advise whether to self preserve or impoverish herself to save another. Public letters from SUNSHINE and readers urge patriotism and support for loved ones.

Sisters of the Sewing Circle Sunshine Lufty Rela

War talk ends with women’s view on duty and love

A reader argues husbands would rather fight than stay home. Another letter from a 20 year old mother, Pete, defends married life, cherishes her baby, and rejects envy of single women. She values her husband and child over fashion.

Tlaucerne Pete

Jobson's Amen Poem Excerpt in Kipling's A Diversity of Creatures

Critics note Kipling's war poems lack impact yet this excerpt from Jobson's Amen shows his rhythm and color strong. The lines contrast English dominance with reflections from Africa Asia and Libya as Jobson speaks of home and belief across deserts seas and summits.

Rudyard Kipling Kipling

Questions on naturalization and naval duties in wartime

An editor's readers discuss British subject residency requirements under the 1915 law, flag protocol for mixed national flags, and checker play etiquette. They also ask about discharge rules for enlisted men and mail forwarding for torpedo boats on patrol. The editor responds with guidance on residence, flag placement, and jumping rules, while naval service questions note discharge after enlistment and occasional furloughs and mail frequency.

United Kingdom

Do not fear backsliding love from past allurements

The speaker urges a loyal partner not to dwell on imagined troubles or compare herself to others. Emphasize gratitude for a kind lover who has changed for the better, and trust in the enduring value of goodness and womanliness over mere looks.

Miss Champagne Acter Filene's Liggett-Riker-Jaynes Blanche Dearing

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