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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1918
Page
19
Letters from readers in Manitoba advocate a wife’s right to marry despite lack of funds or cooking ability. They argue men must prove responsibility before marriage, and stress self reliance, savings, and nondependency as safeguards for a stable home life.
James Gordon Bennett the younger showcased a restless drive and a taste for sensational stories. He led New York Yacht Club campaigns aboard Henriette and Dauntless, pushed for sensational headlines, and valued animal anecdotes over human interest. His sharp wit surfaced in replies to rivals and critics, shaping the Herald’s bold editorial voice.
An old advertisement touts Tiz as a quick remedy for sore burning swollen and tired feet. It claims feet feel better after using Tiz allowing smaller shoes with no pain and promises a 25 cent box available at druggists or department stores with a money back guarantee.
A former Paris edition chief, Mr. Bennett, oversaw the Herald with a meticulous regime. He kept a daily desk routine and pens, triggering dismissals when pens disappeared. His yacht Lysistrata and sudden comings and goings fueled staff rumors and mistaken plans about his return.
Alexander F. Kerensky, premier in 1917 and later deposed by the Bolsheviks, is expected to arrive in the United States next week. A New York Call report says he will land at an Atlantic port Monday and proceed to the Russian embassy in Washington, then led by Boris Bakhmeteff.
Poem recounts steadfast fighters facing unseen foes and the final charge. It honors those who persist with resolve, grit, and purpose, even when battles are dark and personal.
The oldest resident recalls Boston weather on May 17 with official highs of 39 above in 1882 and 41 in 1913. Rain or snow occurred on this date in 1909, 1915, and 1916, with a record warm spell around 78 degrees in past years.
In a Boston Post notice, readers are invited to submit humorous tales for a contest offering three prizes: a Double Gold Eagle worth 20 dollars, a Single Gold Eagle worth 10 dollars, and 5 dollars in Gold. Original or reprinted stories must credit source if copied, be written single-sided, include real name and address, and be signed.
Marie chides Reginald for amateur level in love making it seems. Reginald answers with affection and questions whether he could practice on her. Daisy Field at 8215 Madison Street in Spokane appears as part of the setting.
Two short reader anecdotes from Everett and Roxbury feature a child shaping mud into a man for world rulers while noting the mud lacks thickness for Germany. A Scottish visitor in America hears praise for George Washington, humorously quipping about speaking through the nose.
A city boy traveled to the countryside to work for a farmer and arrived at night. After being shown his sleeping quarters he retired, only to be awakened rudely in the early morning by the farmer.
Letter to the editor from E W Hearne executive secretary of the National War Work Council asks Massachusetts readers to donate talking machine records for 17 camps opening and about 4000 boys in service. Donated records should be worn out and gifted, sent to the war council supply room in Boston.
An advertisement touts La-may Face Powder as superior to others by not using white lead or rice powder. It claims medical-grade ingredients heal skin and prevent enlarged pores while offering an astringent effect. The powder, marketed in large fifty cent and trial twenty five cent sizes, is said to be used by over a million American women and comes with a money back guarantee.
Young people advised to avoid gum or eating on the street. Imogene A, an unmarried woman, must wear black for six months after her mother's death. She should don a black crepe trimmed hat and a crepe bordered veil, then mix black with white after six months and may wear minimal ornaments.
The poem recalls Moses burial in Moab and honors a great poet and warrior. It contrasts silent graveyard imagery with heavenly lights and the bearing of a revered figure. It intertwines biblical setting with reflections on mortality, fame, and divine mystery.
A correspondent notes the lady who missed an appointment gave no explanation and cautions against pursuing her again. The exchange implies not to press for a follow up, and to avoid granting another chance.
A collection of old time kitchen formulas includes a gelatin dessert with crab apple jelly and almond, a milk custard sauce, a bread crumb and Indian meal cake, a wheatless molasses cake with spices, and liberty bread using mashed potato and rice. Names include Mrs Annie Thompson, Mrs A H Lagouff, Henrietta Austin, and Mrs F K Martin with street addresses.
The notice previews current fashion trends with brown shades in favor and occasional green accents. It mentions tulle hats, cape yokes, trimmed toques, short sleeves on street dresses, black lace dinner gowns, fox collars, and increasingly important cloaks as stylish items.
An affectionate appeal urges mothers to feed infants Nestlé's Food, describing the baby’s happiness and health as the main goal. The ad touts a powdered formula with cereal and sugar, prepared with water, in airtight tins, and includes a call to send the coupon or postcard.
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