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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
15
Do not furnish a table with tooth picks and never use one in the presence of others. Do not ask ladies calling upon you to remove their hats or to stay longer when they rise to depart. They may have rounds of calls to make and wish to fit more into the afternoon.
Beadwork in wooden and porcelain varieties returns with beaded pendants and neck ribbons by French artisans paired with one piece frocks. New neckwear features bright checked edging on collars and cuffs, with rose, ivory and blue collars. Close-fitting square-neck bodices and pleated paneled chiffon skirts echo a Dutch influence, while Paisley silk decorates evening cloaks and sports hats gain chin straps.
A reader seeks guidance on whether to spend all savings to save a relative’s life or face the poorhouse. Letters urge self preservation, charity, and duty, with contrasting views from sisters in a sewing circle column. One author describes contentment in a poorhouse and argues sacrifice for others. GOLDEN RULE.
Scarred is my face O Captain begrimed with battle smoke. I crave one glance at thy face and rest my head upon thy arm. Bind up my wounds renew my armor and send me forth to fight once more under thy blessing.
A narrator praises Louise's blouse worn at Marjorie's bridge. The flesh color Georgette crepe features a center seam on the sleeve with tiny button rosebud accents. The bodice is tucked and off the shoulders except for a filet lace yoke.
The Sunday Post prints some of the most interesting letters to the Sewing Circle, highlighting reader insights, craft tips, and community anecdotes. The section showcases varied opinions and shared sewing experiences from readers.
George J. Braman of Boston files in Superior Court against J. R. Whipple Company proprietor of Young's Hotel alleging severe physical pain and mental anguish after biting a nail while eating a roll in the public dining room. He claims substantial medical costs for attendance, medicine and nursing.
7 recipes including clam fritters fried haddock molasses corn bread and mother's gingerbread from Belfast Maine. Instructions list ingredients and steps with notes on batter, mixing, and baking, attributed to Betty Carter and published as household cooking tips.
A 22 year old girl writes that after a two year relationship she had a misunderstanding, did not answer a letter, and later accepted an apology when the boyfriend visited from out of town. He asked to see the letter she owed him.
A reader questions whether to write first after a friend delays a letter after arrival home. The adviser argues friendship should not hinge on a single letter and that he should have written first, since there was a clean slate after his apology and the burden lay on him to initiate.
Women want men that are more than clever, men that are hon to go Unto the height of the high endeavor Unto the infinite from the low. Women want men that are youth made over In surging struggle with fate and might Forward with courage to turn back never From the making of new-born light. Dallying not in dew and clover Waiting not till the doom doth fall But up and on with their souls in blossom At the sound of the bugle call.
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