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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1920
Page
17
A poem from Rhymes of a Rolling Stone tells of Jules the sightless beggar who daily visits the Paris morgue to view unknown dead. He recognizes a dead girl he knew, and the morgue’s grim quiet frames a tale of loss. The verse shifts to speak of Paris’s darker side and a storyteller’s prompt.
Readers debate whether a college sweetheart should marry soon after graduation to share costs and build a life. Advocates argue love plus practical planning wins, while others stress ambition and ability, noting both partners must cooperate for a true 50 50 partnership in married life.
A letter from a young wife argues that a stable home life inspires a husband’s endeavors and sustains discipline. She cautions about debt, sickness, and children costs, and contrasts a working wife with a happier, more supportive home life for the family.
A nostalgic verse celebrates the tender bedtime moment with a tired child returning to a parent. The narrator notes how the day's struggles fade as the kid is enfolded in trust and quiet, closing with the ritual of putting the child to bed. The piece emphasizes maternal warmth and fading stars after a day of play.
In a Vermont village a widow Susan Deborah Mills Fisher Trent recalls three marriages. Silas Trent dies after a circus outing and Susan displays a box she calls a memorial. A dentist later learns the box contains Silas’s teeth kept for a future use.
The writer urges choosing old furniture over trendy new sets. She notes left in second-hand and antique shops, highlighting mahogany drop leaf card tables mirrors and chests as stylish, affordable options that endure beyond fleeting finishes and seasonal fashions.
A visitor recalls a bride’s home filled with inherited furnishings rather than new wedding gifts. The piece contrasts old items with a discussion on a five year courtship, urging a heart to heart talk to clarify the suitor’s intentions and the prospect of a shared future.
A 24 year old woman writes seeking guidance to secure a five year relationship with a 25 year old man. She wonders if she is entitled to commitment and asks for discreet advice on advancing the romance without seeming bold or unmaidenly. She seeks reassurance and a clear path forward.
A column on dinner etiquette explains a la Russe service with attendants handling courses and only bonbons fruit and drinks on the table. It notes that the woman or her family pays for wedding invitations and advises sending separate invitations to two brothers in the same family.
The piece introduces a 1920s dream interpretation series noting modern disbelief in dream significance and explains the column’s purpose to explore traditional meanings without endorsing them. It frames dreams as an antiquated topic presented for interest rather than belief.
The text explains naval dreams as omens of long journeys, travel, and business activity. Seeing a man o war in uniform signals abroad tidings. resting aboard a vessel favors changes but a disabled ship warns of major obstacles. Overall navy dreams promise joyous times after effort.
A simple batter combines one cup sour milk one to two cups flour one and a half to two cups graham flour one to three quarters cup molasses plus salt and a heaping tablespoon shortening and one teaspoon baking soda dissolved in warm water. Mix thoroughly and bake in a moderate oven. Serves.
Walt Mason writes of relying on a banker to guard wages during uncertain times. He contrasts apocalyptic financial fears with prudent saving, noting that each payday he deposits a steady sum, ensuring readiness even if panic hits.
Practical advice on patching clothes after ironing, cutting patches, and keeping parasols dust free with a V shaped bag. Includes steps to mend in a drawer and how to press trouser knees using damp cloths, a newspaper, and careful folding. By Mrs D S Harris and Mrs C C Loud.
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