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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
8
A humorous poem where the speaker laments being the ultimate consumer who bears the costs of poor goods and inflated prices. He shops at butchers grocers and clothing stores and laments bone waste wrapping paper and fake products as he pays the bills month after month. The cleaver’s always mine in this satirical critique.
Serge of Blue the Suit for HE surest proof of the superiority of the Continental's Fifteen- Dollar Suits is the class of people who approve of them. The ad claims the shop offers best values at fifteen dollars, appealing to fashion minded customers in Boston and beyond. It touts no fade fabrics, various shades, and the Glengariff line as comparable to $20 garments, with sizes to fit all.
Sewing circle guidance suggests arranging three inch cigarette ribbons in a log cabin pillow design. The note recommends interspersing bright showy ribbons every few rows for contrast and asks readers to report success with the technique.
A letter outlining dress styles for full figures and children using princess and gingham fabrics. It also advises matrons to manage a party with ushers, seating, partner selection, and refreshment oversight, plus music and entertainment to ensure all guests enjoy themselves.
Mabel May shares a home remedy for cleaning suede pumps. Buy brown suede cleaning powder from a shop or department store, brush off dust, sprinkle a small amount, rub in with a cloth or old toothbrush, then wipe away surplus powder. Follow directions for best results. Best wishes from the Sewing Circle.
An advertisement touts strictly pure Imported Olive Oil from Italy in hermetically sealed packaging. It claims strong purity guarantees and endorsement by a user who gives a tea spoonful daily to a 20 month old child, noting prices of 50 cents per pint and 95 cents per quart from Malden.
A robin has attacked the parlor windows for two weeks from early morning to late afternoon, flying against the glass in a persistent bid to enter the house. The Sewing Circle Sisters are asked to explain the incident.
A voluble bird repeatedly flits to a window, knocks, and flies away, only to return and resume the futile attempt. It shows tireless persistence without fatigue, baffling onlookers and prompting questions about motive and behavior.
A reader asks for a week meal plan for two under 37 dollars to feed nicely. She requests budget tips and simple dressing ideas for a young girl, aiming to welcome a niece in summer.
A reader seeks help to remove oil stains from russet leather. Christine asks for a practical receipt or method, requesting guidance from any kind reader of this column.
Alicia asks readers of the Sewing Circle to send a formula for modified milk suitable for an eight month old baby. The note seeks practical instruction from community contributors.
Daniel H. Burnham of Chicago, famed architect and city planning authority, urged Boston to adopt a comprehensive plan rather than subdivide Back Bay Fens with streets. He cited Chicago’s Commercial Club and a 400 member mayoral committee as models, warned that piecemeal harbor work harms urban harmony, and called for a public education role and active citizen involvement.
A Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange special committee meeting plans a June 6 business group trip to Montreal to inspect docks and promote U S Canada trade. About 200 men are expected with 75 on reservations. Governor Foss may accompany. The Boston Pullman departure is 9 a.m. June 6, with a banquet and harbor tours, returning June 7.
Division Engineer James H. Sullivan of the highway division advocates salary increases for about 40 employees in the new public works department. He seeks raises from 1 to 3.50 per day for about 30 paving inspectors. He also proposes about 200 a year increases for all assistant engineers in the paving section and their assistants.
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